MS Dhoni arrives in Chennai, no morse code message on T-shirt this time: Video
India Today
IPL 2026: MS Dhoni arrived in Chennai on Saturday to join Chennai Super Kings' pre-season camp. Unlike last year, there was no message on the former captain's T-shirt upon his arrival. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also landed in the city later in the evening.
Legendary MS Dhoni arrived in Chennai on Saturday, February 28, to join Chennai Super Kings’ pre-season training camp ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The former captain received a roaring welcome, with several fans gathering at the airport to catch a glimpse of the iconic cricketer.
Unlike last year, Dhoni did not arrive in Chennai wearing a T-shirt carrying a message. The 44-year-old was dressed in a maroon round-neck T-shirt and blue jeans as he was seen walking out of Chennai airport in a video shared by the Super Kings on their official channels.
Last year, Dhoni had landed in Chennai wearing a T-shirt with a cryptic message. Fans quickly deciphered the Morse code text to read “One last time”, sparking speculation about his future. Although Dhoni did not comment on the message, many fans believed the IPL 2025 season would be his final appearance. However, Dhoni went on to play all 14 matches for the Super Kings, even leading the side in the second half of the season when Ruturaj Gaikwad was unavailable due to injury.
The helicopter has landed in Chennai! #DenComing #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/o45wtSnx3F
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and uncapped all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh also arrived in Chennai later in the evening.
It remains to be seen if Dhoni, at 44, will commit to playing all matches for CSK, considering the five-time champions traded wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson for the
Chelsea have been fined $14.3 million and handed a suspended transfer ban after the Premier League found the club guilty of breaching financial regulations. Undisclosed payments, made between 2011 and 2018 have landed the club in trouble.
KKR's preparations for IPL 2026 could suffer a major blow as fast bowler Harshit Rana's injury concerns grow. The young pacer was recently seen on crutches, raising doubts over his availability for the upcoming season.
India captain Shubman Gill has set his sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup, calling it the ultimate target for the team after their heartbreak in the 2023 final. The skipper believes India have another shot at glory.
Naman Awards 2026: On Sunday, March 15, Shubman Gill won the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Men's Cricketer of the Year, while Smriti Mandhana was named Women's Cricketer of the Year.
NZW vs SAW: Amelia Kerr continued her red-hot run as captain, smashing 78 off 44 balls against South Africa, equalling Brendon McCullum and leading the hosts to an 80-run win in the first T20I.
IPL 2026: Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa believes young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi will face a tougher challenge in IPL 2026. The 14-year-old prodigy impressed last season, but Uthappa expects bowlers to test him more this year.
Anil Kumble believes Kolkata Knight Riders weakened their own title-winning core by releasing Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt after their 2024 triumph. The former India captain criticised the franchise's inconsistent retention strategy.
Rohit Sharma believes India's recent success in ICC tournaments could be the start of a strong phase for the national teams. The India captain praised both men's and women's teams and hopes the winning run continues.
Suryakumar Yadav revealed how a phone call and a little faith helped Ishan Kishan stage a sensational comeback, earning him a spot in India's Men's T20 World Cup squad. Kishan capitalised on the opportunity, scoring 317 runs in nine matches.
Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav married his childhood friend, Vanshika Singh, on March 14 in a grand ceremony held in Mussoorie. The celebrations were even more special for Kuldeep, coming shortly after India's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph.
AIFF deputy secretary general M Satyanarayan says the federation replaced the Indian women's team's ill-fitting AFC Women's Asian Cup kits within seven hours, but the effort went unrecognised.