Dhoni Returns as CSK Eyes IPL 2026 Rebuild with ₹43.4 Crore Purse
Chennai Super Kings will field MS Dhoni in IPL 2026 after retaining Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain for the upcoming season. The franchise enters the mini auction with a hefty ₹43.4 crore purse to fill major gaps left by releasing Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, Sam Curran, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra.