As the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) prepare to face the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), the fitness of star players MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma remains uncertain. Rohit Sharma, who has only played four matches this season due to a hamstring injury, is reportedly making steady progress and has been practicing at the nets. Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene stated that the decision regarding Rohit's inclusion will be made by the medical team based on his daily recovery. On the other hand, MS Dhoni, who has been sidelined for three weeks due to a calf injury, is also on the mend. CSK's batting coach Michael Hussey expressed confidence in Dhoni's recovery, highlighting that he has been working on improving his running speed. The final decision on Dhoni's participation will depend on his own confidence in his fitness. Both coaches indicated that fans will have to wait until closer to the match for updates on the players' availability.