Suresh Raina said captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni "might" play the next game after missing Chennai Super Kings's six-wicket defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL here Wednesday.
Dhoni was ruled out of the match with back spasm, paving the way for Raina to shoulder captaincy responsibility.
"He (Dhoni) is feeling better. His back was stiff and might play the next game," Raina said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
For a team that has won seven of its eight matches this season, the defeat was a wake-up call, Raina said.
"I think it is a very good wake up call."