India, May 20 -- When Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a crucial clash on Monday, attention drifted from the result onto a lingering question: Was this MS Dhoni's final IPL appearance at home ground Chepauk? Dhoni has not featured in the playing XI this season due to an injury, sparking buzz that this could be his final year. Monday was CSK's last home game of the season, and Dhoni had earlier hinted that he would prefer a home farewell. After CSK's defeat, Dhoni walked out for a team photo and took a lap around the ground, acknowledging the fans who stayed back after the match. As many wondered if this is adieu for Thala, commentator Sanjay Manjrekar criticised CSK for their 'mishandling' of the saga. "I don't care whether he plays or doesn't play.... It's something that I've lost interest in," he said onSportstar's podcast. Meanwhile, Dhoni's former CSK teammate Suresh Raina told Star Sports, "I told him, 'You have given IPL 2026 a missed call. It won't count. You have to come back next year'. (Dhoni) said, 'My body is a little weak'." htc...