Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad, right, and MS Dhoni during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (PTI Photo) “Update on MS Dhoni is way above my pay grade.” This one line by a member of the Chennai Super Kings ( CSK ) coaching squad shows where the franchise is at present. The team is placed sixth in the Indian Premier League ( IPL ) and still has an outside chance to make it to the play-offs. But bowling coach Eric Simons had a rather unique take on the now expected regular query about the availability of the face of the franchise for Tuesday’s game against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. For the record, Dhoni has not travelled with the rest of the squad for the fixture that’s crucial for CSK’s playoff hopes. “He’s not with us but he’s improving. He will be ready when he’s ready.…