New Delhi, May 21 -- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey has provided an update on MS Dhoni as the five-time champions' playoff hopes in IPL 2026 hang in the balance. Dhoni has not played a single match this season due to a calf strain. He underwent rehabilitation in Chennai and attained full fitness.

However, Hussey revealed that MS Dhoni has a sore thumb and said the 44-year-old will join the team if they qualify for the playoffs.

CSK are in seventh place with 12 points from 13 matches, and even a win won't be enough for them to qualify for the playoffs. Even if they beat Gujarat Titans (GT) in their final league stage match on Thursday, CSK will have to hope other teams slip up.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have already ...