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Chennai Super Kings: news, facts and key points

Chennai Super Kings play in the Indian Premier League, with home matches at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. Ruturaj Gaikwad captains the side and Zaheer Khan is the head coach. The franchise has won the IPL title 5 times (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023).

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MS Dhoni Admits RCB Have Outperformed CSK as He Urges Focus on IPL 2027

Dhoni spoke about RCB and CSK at a healthcare event in Bengaluru on October 24, 2026.
He said RCB had performed consistently better over the previous two seasons.
Dhoni said a team’s reputation on paper matters less than how it performs on match day.
CSK finished eighth in IPL 2026 and had finished last in 2025, according to ANI-reported coverage.
Dhoni hoped injuries would not disrupt CSK’s player availability in IPL 2027.

MS Dhoni to Decide on IPL 2027 Future Before December After Fitness Tests

MS Dhoni said he expects to decide before December whether he can play another IPL season.
Dhoni said medical tests and reports will help him assess his fitness.
He made the comments at a healthcare event in Bengaluru on October 24, 2026.
Dhoni missed the entire IPL 2026 season because of calf-related fitness issues.
Chennai Super Kings’ participation plans for IPL 2027 remain uncertain until Dhoni makes his decision.

Did you know? Facts about Chennai Super Kings

RCB won the IPL titles in both 2025 and 2026, as reported by The Tribune. Read the story →
CSK won IPL titles in 2021 and 2023 before recent seasons of struggle, according to The Tribune. Read the story →
RCB missed the playoffs in 2023, but otherwise reached the playoffs in the other seasons of the 2020s through 2026, as reported by The Tribune. Read the story →
Dhoni described Bengaluru as a venue where the ball travels well and mis-hits can still clear the boundary. Read the story →
Dhoni has played in the IPL since its inaugural 2008 season. Read the story →
Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020 but continued to play in the IPL. Read the story →
Under Dhoni’s captaincy, Chennai Super Kings won five IPL titles, with the most recent coming in 2023. Read the story →

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MS Dhoni Admits RCB Have Outperformed CSK as He Urges Focus on IPL 2027

MS Dhoni has acknowledged Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s recent consistency compared with Chennai Super Kings, saying reputation on paper matters less than performance on the day. Speaking in Bengaluru, he also called for better fitness and clearer roles as CSK look toward IPL 2027.

MS Dhoni to Decide on IPL 2027 Future Before December After Fitness Tests

MS Dhoni says he will assess his fitness and decide before December whether he can play another IPL season for Chennai Super Kings. The former captain missed the entire 2026 campaign with calf-related issues, leaving his 2027 availability unresolved.

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