Chennai, April 2 -- Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Head Coach Stephen Fleming spoke on stalwart MS Dhoni's "heavy" influence and involvement within the team and offered a fitness update on South African batter Dewald Brevis.

CSK opened their campaign with a horrific eight-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals at Guwahati, putting up just 127 on the board and getting blown away by a whirlwind 15-ball half-century by Vaibhav Suryavanshi. With Dhoni out for the first two weeks due to a calf strain, the first signs of a life without Dhoni were not at all promising and cheerful for the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side. CSK broke a massive 277-streak as they played without either ...