MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad throughout an IPL match.© BCCI/IPL
MS Dhoni is again as Chennai Tremendous Kings captain. He would be the skipper of the five-time champions for the remainder of the IPL 2025 after CSK have been dealt a extreme blow as common skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was dominated out of the IPL as a consequence of elbow fracture. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the event. “Ruturaj Gaikwad dominated out of IPL with fracture on elbow. MS Dhoni to take over as captain,” Fleming instructed mediapersons on Thursday. Gaikwad sustained the blow when he was hit by a brief ball from Jofra Archer.
Dhoni, who led CSK to 5 IPL titles, will likely be again within the management function from Friday with a match towards Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai. “Ruturaj Gaikwad dominated out of the season as a consequence of a hairline fracture of the elbow. MS Dhoni to steer,” the CSK stated in an official assertion.
Chennai Tremendous Kings have has a torrid begin to the IPL 2025. In 5 matches to date, CSK have misplaced 4 and lie on the ninth spot within the 10-team IPL 2025 desk.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Ruturaj Gaikwad dominated out of the season as a consequence of a hairline fracture of the elbow.
MS DHONI TO LEAD.
GET WELL SOON, RUTU ! #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/U0NsVhKlny
— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 10, 2025
In the meantime, former India cricketer Robin Uthappa weighed in on the dialog round MS Dhoni’s intent and evolving function at Chennai Tremendous Kings after the 18-run loss to Punjab Kings and stated the best way veteran wicketkeeper batter is taking part in proper now, he ought to come excessive up within the order.
Opting to bat first, Punjab Kings posted 219/6, with Priyansh Arya main the cost. He struck a blistering 103, the second-fastest century by an Indian in IPL historical past, that includes 7 fours and 9 sixes. Dhoni’s quickfire 27 off 12 balls saved the chase alive till he acquired out within the ultimate over and CSK slumped to their fourth successive loss.
“I do not assume there was ever an absence of intent from MS Dhoni. Even exterior the IPL, I consider he has handed on accountability to others and given them a transparent understanding of what to anticipate within the coming years as CSK rebuilds right into a championship-contending facet. That transition is going on, and whereas we might like to see MS bat the best way he’s proper now, maybe a bit greater up the order, I do not assume the issue lies on the finish,” Uthappa stated on JioHotstar.
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