Iconic former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has commenced his preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Following months of retirement speculation, the 44-year-old was seen returning to the nets at the JSCA International Stadium in his hometown of Ranchi. Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) shared a clip of the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) gearing up to start his batting drills. Dhoni could be seen chatting with ex-India, Jharkhand, and current JSCA secretary Saurabh Tiwary, who also participated in the drills along with veteran wicket-keeper batter. The upcoming IPL 2026 will be Dhoni's 19th season. MS Dhoni Reflects on RCB’s Historic IPL 2025 Triumph, Candid Reaction Goes Viral.

MS Dhoni Begins IPL 2026 Prep

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