India, May 18 -- For the first time in this IPL season, MS Dhoni turned up at a venue on Chennai Super Kings' matchday. And with the long wait at the MA Chidambaram Stadium finally ending, the sighting triggered quite a frenzy. As Dhoni stepped out of the team bus and made his way into the Chepauk stadium, the fans and experts, in unison, could not help but wonder if Monday was finally the day the legend would make his first appearance this season. But captain Ruturaj Gaikwad killed the buzz straightaway at the toss, with a worrying update.

As Dhoni watched from the Chepauk dressing room, Gaikwad silenced the home crowd after Ravi Shastri was compelled to ask the burning question. "He's still here, but he's not fit enough to play this ga...