Excitement is building as Chennai Super Kings prepare to face Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday in the IPL 2026. But more than the match itself, fans are eagerly waiting for clarity on two of the biggest names, i.e., MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.
Both the players have been dealing with injuries and their availability remains uncertain, making this clash even more intriguing.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene shared an update on Rohit Sharma, who has been recovering from a hamstring injury. Rohit has played only four matches this season and missed the last four games due to this issue. However, there is positive news, he was seen batting in the nets in Chennai on Friday and is gradually improving.
Mahela Jayawardene explained that Rohit Sharma’s recovery is being closely monitored on a daily basis. The team is assessing how his body responds after each training session, especially the next day. The final decision on whether he plays will depend on how he feels and what the medical team advises closer to match time.
On the other side, Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey provided an encouraging update on MS Dhoni. The 42-year-old has been out for around three weeks after suffering a calf injury before the season began.
Michael Hussey said that MS Dhoni is making steady progress and working hard on improving his running between the wickets, which has been the main concern in his recovery. While there are no issues with his batting or wicketkeeping skills, the focus is on ensuring he can maintain strong running intensity, especially during crucial moments late in an innings.
There is optimism that Dhoni could return soon, possibly in this match or the next one. However, Michael Hussey made it clear that the final call rests entirely with Dhoni himself. Once he feels confident about his fitness, especially his calf, he will decide when he is ready to step back onto the field.
For now, fans in Chennai and across the cricket world continue to wait, hoping to see both the legends back in action.
