Overview
- Hours before Saturday's CSK–MI match, Suresh Raina said on the Jio pre-show that MS Dhoni might play at Chepauk.
- Batting coach Mike Hussey said Dhoni's calf rehab is progressing well and that sprint speed and late-innings running remain the key test.
- Hussey said the final decision rests with Dhoni and the franchise has given no official confirmation yet.
- Dhoni, 44, has missed every game this season with a calf injury, with new signing Sanju Samson taking the wicketkeeping role.
- The update drew an excited on-air response from anchor Jatin Sapru, reflecting strong fan anticipation for his possible return.