‘It doesn’t matter whether Dhoni plays’: Manjrekar gets brutally honest

Despite missing IPL 2026 due to multiple injuries, MS Dhoni remained the centre of attention for CSK. Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar criticised the franchise for becoming too emotional over Dhoni instead of focusing on results and team balance. While praising Dhoni’s legacy, Manjrekar said CSK must prioritise performances and reality over sentiment moving forward.