India, April 22 -- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Eric Simons has issued a huge update on MS Dhoni's availability for IPL 2026 clash against the Mumbai Indians on April 23, Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium. Simons remained coy on Dhoni's chances of featuring in the crucial match, stating that a final call on the legendary keeper-batter's participation will be taken on Thursday before the fixture.

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The former Super Kings captain has been nursing a calf injury that has forced him to miss the start of IPL 2026. Although the 44-year-old had recently resumed batting in the nets earlier, he still needed time to come to match fitness. According to reports, Dhoni batted in the nets for a...