India, May 18 -- With Chennai Super Kings (CSK) playing their last home game of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) tonight, fans are expected to flock to Chepauk with just one hope: to see MS Dhoni in action. The five-time IPL-winning captain has yet to play this season, but after once saying that his farewell game would be at Chepauk, hopes of Thala finally taking the field against Sunrisers Hyderabad tonight are high.

However, Sunil Gavaskar believes that it's unlikely to happen. The legendary cricketer feels Dhoni himself would opt out, as his inclusion could disrupt the team combination with CSK still alive in the playoff race. Sitting fifth in the table, CSK remain in contention for a final-four berth, and with the side having don...