Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2026 LIVE news updates: Eshan Malinga fit to play; Pathirana, Hasaranga still await clearance

Malinga, a 25-year-old pacer, is set to join Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad, alongside Kamindu Mendis, who has already received approval.

IPL 2026 news: DC share update on Mitchell Starc; Ashwin's bold take on Arjun Tendulkar

Lucknow Super Giants already have a formidable pace attack, and according to former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, this could make it tough for Arjun Tendulkar to find a place in the playing XI.

How Chepauk stadium celebrated CSK legacy with legends at Roar 2026

he evening blended cricket with entertainment, highlighted by an electrifying musical performance from A. R. Rahman, making it a perfect curtain-raiser for IPL 2026.

CSK inducts legends Suresh Raina, Matthew Hayden into 1st ever Hall of Fame

Chennai Super Kings on Sunday inducted former India all-rounder Suresh Raina and Australia batting great Matthew Hayden into the franchise's first-ever Hall of Fame. The announcement was made during the team's fan event "Roar'26" at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Raina was part of the CSK franchise from the inception in 2008 till 2021. He was a part of four IPL winning CSK squads -- 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021. Fondly known as 'Chinna Thala' among fans, he was also a member of CSK's Champions League T20-winning squads in 2010 and 2014, earning the Player of the Tournament award in the latter edition for scoring 234 runs. He is also the highest run getter for the Super Kings with 5529 runs, including two centuries and 38 half centuries. Hayden was part of the Super Kings squad from 2008 to 2010. The 54-year-old Australian was a part of the 2010 IPL winning CSK squad and is the first Super King squad to win the Orange Cap award -- winning it in the 2009 edition for amassing 572 runs. Ha

IPL 2026 news: Dasun Shanaka set to join RR as Sam Curran's replacement- Report

Rinku Singh, despite a sensational IPL 2024 season with KKR, was pushed down in the batting order in 2025 and will expect a bigger role this year.

IPL 2026 news: KKR dealt another injury blow; Akashdeep ruled out - Report

Sri Lanka Cricket has granted NOCs to Dushmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis for IPL 2026 after they successfully passed mandatory physical performance tests

IPL 2026: Dhoni likely to play mentor-cum-player role for CSK, says Uthappa

Uthappa indicated that Dhoni may not have a major on-field presence throughout the season and could instead contribute more from a guiding role within the squad

IPL 2026: How MS Dhoni fits into CSK's playing 11 in upcoming edition

In IPL 2025, Dhoni often walked in during the final stages, when matches were already slipping away

IPL 2026 news: SRH rocked by unavailability of Cummins, Edward; RR to miss Curran's services

Five Australian players, including SRH skipper Pat Cummins and RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss matches in IPL 2026

Sanju Samson or MS Dhoni: Who will keep wickets for CSK in IPL 2026?

MS Dhoni has not kept wickets in only eight IPL matches across the 2008 and 2009 seasons for Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2026: RR skipper Parag calls Sanju irreplaceable like Rohit, Virat

Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag on Thursday said the void left by Sanju Samson's departure to Chennai Super Kings cannot be filled as finding a replacement for the T20 World Cup hero is as impossible as replacing stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the Indian team. Sanju, who led the Royals from 2021 to 2025, was traded to Chennai Super Kings in a pre-season move, with Ravindra Jadeja coming in as part of the deal. "If you talk about Sanju bhaiya, we never think about replacing the kind of player he is," Parag told reporters in a pre-season press conference here. "We can perhaps look for someone with a similar skill-set or have someone bat in his position...It's like there is no replacement for Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma... In the same way, there is no replacement for Sanju bhaiya because he is such a good player," Parag said, referring to the two superstars who only play the ODI format now. Having represented the franchise for 11 years across two stints, Sanju was

IPL 2026: CSK suffer big injury blow as Aussie pacer Nathan Ellis ruled out

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings suffered a big blow ahead of the upcoming IPL season with Australian pacer Nathan Ellis ruled out due to a hamstring injury, a franchise official confirmed on Thursday. The 31-year-old was expected to spearhead their pace attack, especially in the absence of Sri Lankan Matheesha Pathirana, who has been snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders. "Yes, he is out. We have not yet decided on the replacement," a CSK official told PTI. Ellis, who has taken 19 wickets from 17 IPL matches, was bought by CSK for Rs 2-crore at the 2025 mega auction after four seasons with Punjab Kings and was retained ahead of the 2026 season. The CSK are yet to announce a replacement. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side will begin their campaign against Rajasthan Royals on March 30 in Guwahati.

Chennai Super Kings reunion before IPL 2026: All you need to know

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan, during the announcement of the event, said the function is intended as a formal season launch and a celebration of the franchise's long-standing connection with its fans

IPL 2026: Dhoni must bat higher in order or step aside, says de Villiers

In a blunt assessment, South African batting legend AB de Villiers stated on Tuesday that MS Dhoni must bat no lower than number six in the upcoming IPL, as coming in at eight or nine does not do justice to his presence. Dhoni, 44, will turn out for his franchise Chennai Super Kings in the IPL starting March 28, and De Villiers urged the talisman to change his trend of batting way down the order in recent years. Touching upon Dhoni's role in the CSK setup this IPL season, De Villiers told JioHotstar, "It's very tricky and not straightforward. Brands are built over years, and CSK have built this empire over many years with this MS Dhoni figure that's always been there. When you mention CSK, you immediately think of Dhoni. "I feel that in the last few years, his role has purely been about keeping that brand as strong as possible. That's why I don't see a role for him batting at eight or nine and not really doing enough, like last season. "We know he can be impactful with the bat, but

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings SWOT analysis ahead of the new season

Notable departures included Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, as well as seasoned all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.

IPL 2026: This could be Dhoni's last season - Former cricketer Irfan Pathan

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could be the "last time" fans see MS Dhoni turning out for Chennai Super Kings. As the 2026 IPL approaches, once again the talks surrounding Dhoni's retirement has again gathered pace. The speculation intensified after CSK traded Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals, a move that many felt could allow the veteran to further minimise his on-field involvement this season while continuing to mentor the side. "CSK is incomplete without MS Dhoni. This season might be the last time we see him in the yellow jersey and it's tough to imagine CSK and the IPL without him," Irfan said on JioHotstar's 'Game Plan'. "As soon as the IPL comes around, we start seeing Mahendra Singh Dhoni again, which means he is fully prepared for it, and he is looking very fit as well," he added. The 44-year-old has already joined the CSK camp in Chennai earlier this month and has been training alongside the squad led by

CSK won't be using Rajinikanth's film songs in IPL 2026; Here's why

According to the petition, certain background tracks and dialogues were used by CSK on social media without obtaining proper permission from the rights holders.

IPL 2026: CSK full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

Chennai Super Kings will kick off their campaign on the road, facing Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati for their opening match of the season.

RCB vs SRH set to open IPL 2026 as BCCI releases phase one fixtures

The first block of IPL 2026 fixtures will be played across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad

IPL 2026 to begin on March 28; fixtures and venues to be revealed soon

While the start date has been confirmed, the full schedule and venues for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League is expected to be released soon