Sports DeskLast Updated: 24 January 2026, 05:42 PM ISTShare Dhoni is still one of the finest batters in IPL history, with 5,439 runs in 278 matches. Screengrab/InstagramRanchi: Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has begun preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season. The 44-year-old will represent Chennai Super Kings for the 17th time and was seen padded up and batting in the nets in a video shared by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association on their social media platforms.