NEW DELHI: The absence of MS Dhoni from the Chennai Super Kings dugout in IPL 2026 has sparked widespread curiosity, but batting coach Michael Hussey has now revealed the selfless reason behind the veteran’s decision to stay away.
Speaking ahead of CSK’s marquee clash against Mumbai Indians at Chepauk, Hussey explained that Dhoni consciously chose not to attend matches to avoid becoming a distraction for the team.
“He’s such a team-oriented guy, MS Dhoni. He always wants what’s best for the team, and he was worried that if he came, there’d be a bit too much of a distraction,” Hussey said.
“Obviously, the
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