News India Live, Digital Desk: At this time only one question is flashing in the minds of crores of cricket lovers, when will ‘Thala’ return to the field? After Mahendra Singh Dhoni being out of the seventh consecutive match, now such news has come from the camp of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) which has made the heartbeats of the fans faster. The team coach has made it clear in gestures that Dhoni is not completely fit at the moment and the suspense regarding his return still remains. Suspense on fitness: Coach opened silence. Dhoni’s absence on the field is not only a strategic blow for CSK, but it is also a disappointment for the fans who reach the stadium just to get a glimpse of him. The coach hinted in a recent statement that MS Dhoni is still not ‘100 per cent fit’. Although he is associated with the team and is playing the role of a mentor, his chronic muscle problem or knee problem is preventing him from taking the field again. Is the era of ‘Thala’ coming to an end? Dhoni’s absence in seven consecutive matches has once again given rise to speculations whether the legendary player is at the end of his career. The coach clarified that a player like Dhoni is not just a wicketkeeper-batsman for the team, but an emotion. But considering the needs of the game, the team management does not want to take any risk with Dhoni’s fitness. In the absence of Dhoni, the balance of the team also seems to be wavering, correcting which has become a big challenge for the management. Hope of comeback or long wait? Fans were hoping that Dhoni would be seen as a finisher in the second half of the tournament, but this new update from the coach has dashed the hopes. According to the report, Dhoni is undergoing rehab process, but the pace of his recovery is not as fast as was expected. Now it remains to be seen whether Dhoni is able to prepare himself for the knockout matches of this season or the fans will not get to see ‘Mahi magic’ this year.