India, April 20 -- Chennai Super Kings are still waiting on MS Dhoni's return, with batting coach Michael Hussey admitting there is no clear timeline yet for the veteran wicketkeeper-batter's comeback in IPL 2026. Dhoni is progressing in his recovery from a calf strain and is travelling with the squad, but CSK have not yet confirmed when he will be available for selection.

The latest update from CSK makes one thing clear: Dhoni's recovery is not being judged only on how he looks with the bat in hand. Mike Hussey said, "Not really, I'm not sure," when asked if there was any clarity on Dhoni's return. He added, "He's progressing nicely with his rehab, and I'm happy with how he's batting."

That, however, is only one part of the picture. Hu...