Dhoni & Sakshi’s Table Tennis Match at CSK Camp [PICS]
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MS Dhoni Relaxes with Wife Sakshi Ahead of IPL 2026 Season
Dhoni Joins CSK Pre-Season Camp
Veteran cricketer and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend MS Dhoni was spotted recently. He was seen relaxing and spending quality time together. This happened with wife, Sakshi Dhoni, at the facility. The family time came ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Moreover, the CSK’s pre-season camp in Chennai was joined by him. Additionally, he joined CSK’s pre-season camp in Chennai on Sunday. Furthermore, CSK’s pre-season camp in Chennai was joined by the legend. The camp began on Sunday, March 1 officially. Players started arriving for preparations this week. Currently, the team is training at their facility now. Training happens at their High Performance Centre in Navalur. The state-of-the-art facility hosts the preparations currently.
Table Tennis Recreation After Training
Subsequently, after a training session at the camp, recreation followed. MS Dhoni played table tennis with Sakshi Dhoni casually. The activity helped to rejuvenate and relax after drills. Both enjoyed the downtime together at the center. Moreover, he was seen in their new training kit. Dhoni wore the latest CSK gear proudly today. Specifically, he wore a blue sleeveless tee with style. Additionally, he paired it with yellow pants matching CSK colors. Furthermore, he was holding a racquet in one hand. The table tennis paddle was gripped firmly ready.
Meanwhile, Sakshi was at the other end opposite him. She stood at the other end with a table tennis racquet. Additionally, she held a ball in her hands ready. The couple enjoyed the friendly match together playfully.
Sakshi’s Instagram Post
Subsequently, Sakshi put up a post on social media. She shared the moment of the two playing table tennis. The post appeared on her official Instagram handle publicly. Her followers received the update immediately today.
She captioned the post:
“It’s almost that time of the year !,”
Viral Social Media Post
Additionally, here is the post that delighted fans worldwide. The Instagram update showed the couple’s chemistry clearly. Fans commented with excitement about IPL season. The post received thousands of likes within hours.
Other Players at Training Camp
Meanwhile, along with MS Dhoni, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad attended. The captain joined along with MS Dhoni at camp. Similarly, Sarfaraz Khan participated in the sessions too. Additionally, Ayush Mhatre, Mukesh Choudhary trained together as well. Furthermore, Rahul Chahar, Urvil Patel joined the group early. Finally, Ramakrishna Ghosh were the other players present. All these players were present in the training camp. The early arrivals began preparations immediately together.
However, the other Indian international stars will arrive later. Similarly, overseas players will join the camp soon. They will come at later dates as scheduled. Their arrivals are staggered based on availability currently.
Dhoni’s Jovial Mood on Display
Moreover, Dhoni was seen in a jovial mood. He appeared in a jovial mood at the training camp. His energy and enthusiasm impressed everyone watching clearly. Specifically, while batting in the nets, humor emerged naturally. Moreover, he was seen dancing after leaving a ball. This happened after leaving a wide ball outside off. His reaction entertained teammates watching from the sidelines.
Furthermore, he hilariously lifted his arms in the air. Dhoni signaled the wide, and also jumped simultaneously. The movements showed his funny side to everyone. Teammates laughed at his theatrical gestures appreciatively. The moment went viral on social media instantly.
Indeed, MS Dhoni’s relaxed table tennis session with wife Sakshi Dhoni at CSK’s High Performance Centre in Navalur, captured in her Instagram post captioned “It’s almost that time of the year !,” along with his jovial mood during net practice where he was seen dancing and hilariously signaling wide balls, highlights the veteran’s refreshed mindset as he joins skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Ayush Mhatre, and other early arrivals at the pre-season camp that began Sunday, March 1, ahead of IPL 2026.
CSK Will Look to Come Back Strong in IPL 2026
Disappointing 2025 Campaign
CSK did not have a great campaign last year. They struggled throughout the entire season disappointingly and consistently. Moreover, they not only failed to make the playoffs. Missing the playoffs represented a significant failure historically. Furthermore, they also finished last on the table shockingly. The bottom position was unprecedented for CSK historically. Specifically, they ended with just four wins and ten defeats. The 4-10 record marked their worst season ever clearly.
Additionally, the five-time champions had failed to qualify earlier. They missed the playoffs in 2024 as well consecutively. Specifically, they finished fifth and narrowly missed out then. The near-miss in 2024 preceded last year’s collapse.
Two Consecutive Playoff Failures
Consequently, after last winning the trophy in 2023, decline followed. The championship seems distant now for CSK currently. Moreover, CSK will be disappointed to not have qualified. Missing the playoffs for two successive seasons hurts badly. The consecutive failures represent uncharted territory for the franchise.
Therefore, this time around, they will be keen differently. The management wants to come back strong desperately now. Additionally, they aim to put in an improved performance. Redemption drives their preparations for IPL 2026 completely.
Dhoni’s Individual Struggles
Meanwhile, MS Dhoni himself did not have an impactful season. His individual performance mirrored team struggles disappointingly last year. Specifically, he scored just 196 runs from appearances. These runs came from 13 innings across the season. Furthermore, he was striking at 135.17 throughout the campaign. The strike rate fell below his usual standards significantly. Additionally, his average stood at 24.50 overall for 2025. The numbers represented his worst IPL season statistically.
Moreover, while he came in way lower down, positioning affected him. He batted way lower down the order than before. The late entries limited his impact on matches. Consequently, it will be interesting to see what happens. Questions arise about what position and role he takes. This applies on in the upcoming edition of IPL. Fans eagerly await Dhoni’s batting position announcement soon. His role could define CSK’s strategy completely going forward.
Indeed, CSK’s disappointing IPL 2025 campaign where they finished last with just four wins and ten defeats, marking their second consecutive playoff failure after missing out in 2024 and their last trophy in 2023, combined with MS Dhoni’s individual struggles of scoring just 196 runs from 13 innings at an average of 24.50 and strike rate of 135.17 while batting way lower down the order, sets up an intriguing IPL 2026 where the five-time champions will be keen to come back strong with questions remaining about what position and role the veteran will take on in the upcoming edition.
