{"id":30459,"date":"2026-05-01T15:25:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/2026\/05\/01\/ipl-2026-showdown-michael-hussey-explains-why-ms-dhoni-skips-staying-at-venues-amid-csk-vs-mi-clash\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T15:25:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:25:54","slug":"ipl-2026-showdown-michael-hussey-explains-why-ms-dhoni-skips-staying-at-venues-amid-csk-vs-mi-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/2026\/05\/01\/ipl-2026-showdown-michael-hussey-explains-why-ms-dhoni-skips-staying-at-venues-amid-csk-vs-mi-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026 Showdown: Michael Hussey Explains Why MS Dhoni Skips Staying at Venues Amid CSK vs MI Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chennai Super Kings Coach Explains Dhoni&#8217;s Absence from Matches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chennai Super Kings&#8217; batting coach, Michael Hussey, has shared insights into why the legendary MS Dhoni hasn&#8217;t been spotted at matches during IPL 2026. Although Dhoni has been involved in training sessions, he has chosen not to attend the games.<\/p>\n<p>Hussey revealed that Dhoni is currently recovering from a calf injury and believes that his presence at the venues might distract the team. Dhoni is known for being very team-focused and wants to make sure that the spotlight doesn&#8217;t shift from the players to him.<\/p>\n<p>Hussey stated, \u201cHe really cares about the team. He was concerned that if he was there, it might take attention away from the team\u2019s performance. The cameras would naturally focus on him, and he wants the team to concentrate on their game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cWhether that\u2019s right or wrong is not for me to decide. But that\u2019s why Dhoni is not attending the matches.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Dhoni Keeps in Touch with the Team<\/h3>\n<p>Despite not being present at the games, Dhoni is closely following the team from home. Hussey emphasized that Dhoni remains actively involved during training sessions, where he shares his insights and bolsters the players\u2019 confidence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDhoni is watching the games closely from home. I love having him around; he brings a lot of wisdom and boosts the team\u2019s spirit. He\u2019s always lively during training and offers valuable advice. He just didn&#8217;t want to be a distraction on match days,\u201d Hussey mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>Due to his injury, Dhoni has yet to play this season, but Hussey noted that he has been performing well in practice. However, his ability to play will depend on how quickly he recovers, especially since quick running is crucial in the closing overs of matches. Currently, the Super Kings sit in sixth place with six points and a net run rate of -0.121.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chennai Super Kings Coach Explains Dhoni&#8217;s Absence from Matches Chennai Super Kings&#8217; batting coach, Michael Hussey, has shared insights into why the legendary MS Dhoni hasn&#8217;t been spotted at matches during IPL 2026. Although Dhoni has been involved in training sessions, he has chosen not to attend the games. 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