India, May 18 -- More than Chennai Super Kings' spirited revival in the Indian Premier League 2026 or whether they can withstand the challenge of Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, the spotlight ahead of the clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium revolved entirely around one man - MS Dhoni - and whether the CSK legend would finally make an appearance at the venue.

The 44-year-old has not played a single game this season. Two separate calf injury setbacks ruled him out for the entire campaign - until now, perhaps.

On Monday, just half an hour before the start of CSK's final home game of the season at Chepauk, Dhoni was spotted boarding the team bus before later entering the iconic venue. He had also traine...