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MS Dhoni Returns as CSK Captain After Ruturaj Gaikwad's Injury

Gaikwad is ruled out of IPL 2025 due to a confirmed elbow fracture, prompting Dhoni's leadership comeback as CSK seeks to recover from a difficult season.

Virat Kohli mocked himself watching his old IPL clip
MS Dhoni is back as CSK captain
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals - M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India - April 5, 2025 Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni in action REUTERS/Stringer
Jitesh Sharma plays a shot against Mumbai Indians

Overview

  • Ruturaj Gaikwad has been officially ruled out of the IPL 2025 season following an MRI-confirmed elbow fracture sustained on March 30.
  • MS Dhoni, the 43-year-old veteran and five-time IPL-winning captain, has been reinstated as CSK skipper for the remainder of the season.
  • CSK is currently struggling at ninth place in the standings, with four losses in five matches, and faces significant challenges in turning their season around.
  • Virat Kohli achieved a historic milestone in IPL 2025, becoming the first player to hit 1,000 boundaries in the tournament's history.
  • Concerns over inconsistent pitch conditions and lack of home advantage continue to dominate discussions, with multiple franchises expressing dissatisfaction.