Chennai Super Kings (CSK) received a massive confidence boost before their first home fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Middle-order batters Dewald Brevis and MS Dhoni, who were ruled out of their season opener, returned to the practice nets at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Dhoni missed the opening match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) due to a severe calf strain. The wicketkeeper-batter didn’t travel with the squad to Guwahati after CSK confirmed that he would be ruled out for two weeks. Brevis missed the opener with a side strain, leaving CSK’s middle order fragile and inexperienced.
MS Dhoni, Dewald Brevis Return to Nets Ahead of PBKS Clash in IPL 2026
Ahead of their crucial match at Chepauk, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad remained noncommittal about both players. When asked specifically about Dewald Brevis during the pre-match press conference, Gaikwad admitted that he didn’t have an update.
However, Brevis batted in a separate nets facility with absolutely no visible physical discomfort during the practice session, according to a report by Cricbuzz.
MS Dhoni, Dewald Brevis fitness update: Batters resume training ahead of CSK vs PBKS clash
