MS Dhoni Does Not Travel with CSK

May 13, 2026, 14:41
AsiaSports

Introduction

MS Dhoni did not go to Lucknow with the Chennai Super Kings team.

Main Body

The team leader said Dhoni had a plane ticket. People thought Dhoni would play. But Dhoni decided not to go. He has a leg injury. CSK is playing well now. They won six games recently. Sanju Samson and Anshul Kamboj are playing very well. If Dhoni returns, the team must change. Some other players will not play. Sanju Samson will stop catching the ball.

Conclusion

CSK will play the game without Dhoni. He will return when his leg is better.

Learning

πŸ•’ Now vs. Later

Look at how the text talks about the present and the future. To reach A2, you need to know when to use -ing and when to use will.

1. Right Now (The Action) When something is happening these days, we use is/are + ing.

  • CSK is playing well.
  • Players are playing very well.

2. Later (The Plan) When we talk about what happens next, we use will.

  • CSK will play the game.
  • He will return.

Quick Shift: Playing now β†’ is playing Playing later β†’ will play

Vocabulary Learning

team
a group of people working together
Example:The team practiced every day.
leader
a person who leads or directs
Example:The leader gave a speech.
ticket
a paper that lets you travel
Example:She bought a ticket for the train.
people
many humans
Example:People were waiting in line.
thought
considered or believed
Example:I thought it would rain.
play
to participate in a game
Example:They will play soccer tomorrow.
injury
harm to the body
Example:He had a knee injury.
games
activities for fun
Example:She likes to play board games.
return
to come back
Example:He will return home.
ball
a round object used in games
Example:The ball bounced on the floor.
catching
to grab or hold
Example:He was catching the ball.
better
improved or more healthy
Example:She feels better after rest.