MS Dhoni missed training in Kolkata on the eve of Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) must-win match against Kolkata Knight Riders. For the second day in a row, Dhoni stayed away from the nets, triggering alarm bells across Eden Gardens. The crowd that gathered near the stadium to catch a glimpse of their "Thala" went home disheartened, wondering if they had missed a final glance at their icon. This is no ordinary fixture. Kolkata’s Eden Gardens has been preparing for a Dhoni storm, but the calm outside the nets is now unsettling. Questions are rising — Is he nursing an injury? Will he play? As Dhoni nears the age of 44, his absence from training carries more weight than ever before. Whispers turned into loud chatter on social media, with fans speculating the worst — a possible injury or worse, an abrupt exit. In a team that's already been eliminated from the playoff race, Dhoni is still the epicenter. Despite CSK's poor run, the fans only care about seeing their beloved captain, possibly one last time in Kolkata. Read also: Gautam Gambhir Responds to Harsh Criticism After Losses Eric Simons Ends Speculation: “MS Will Play Tomorrow” CSK bowling coach Eric Simons addressed the growing anxiety. In the pre-match press conference, he clarified, as quoted by RevSports, “With regards to MS, he knows his situation very well, he knows where he is in terms of his preparations. He always works very hard at the beginning of a tournament and then allows himself to taper off because he gets himself in a space where he is ready. So, no issues. He will play tomorrow." That’s a sigh of relief for fans — especially those who believe every Dhoni walk to the crease could be the last. Simons further spoke about Dhoni’s leadership presence, especially after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out mid-season. Simon says, “He never imposes. He guides Ruturaj quietly, with calm authority. Their relationship made the captaincy handover smooth.” CSK have struggled this season, winning only 2 matches and sitting at the bottom of the table. But in Eden Gardens, on Wednesday, the result may matter little. The spotlight remains fixed on one man — the man who didn’t train, yet fills stadiums — MS Dhoni.