In an amazing middle -season turning during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025,, Chennai Super Kings they named it again MS Dhoni as a captain until the end of the season. This unexpected change comes after Ruturaj gaikwadThe newly appointed leader was excluded due to hair breaking in the varnish, held earlier in the tournament. The announcement was confirmed by the main coach Stephen Fleming During a briefing for journalists on April 10, just a day before their conflict against Kolkat Knight Riders at the Ma Chimambaram stadium in Chennai. The move brings back Dhoni to the leading box for the first time since he led CSK to the memorable victory of the IPL 2023 title, and Reagnite hopes that the side reversal will fight to find his rhythm this season.
Ruturaj Gaikwad injury: Critical blow to Chennai’s hopes and continuity
28-year-old Gaikwad suffered a painful shot during training that includes Pacer Tushar Deshpandewhich first raised the alarm bells. Despite the non -devil, he showed a wonderful grit playing the next two matches against Delhi Capitals and Filling the kings. However, the persistent pain led to an advanced scan, which revealed the hair fracture in the elbow, forcing his current withdrawal from the tournament. This is a huge blow not only because of his captaincy role, but also because Gaikwad was the most consistent CSK dough in the last four years, after being at the top of running for the 2021 franchise, 2022 and 2024. Its absence leaves the main emptiness in CSK’s top command and medium command. CSK has announced an emotional style in its trademark, posting on X (earlier Twitter):
The ruturaj Gaikwad turned off the season due to the fracture of the elbow. MS Dhoni to lead. It’s good soon, a route! “
๐จ Official statement ๐จ
The ruturaj Gaikwad turned off the season due to the fracture of the elbow.
MS Dhoni to lead. ๐ฆ
Soon, the route! โจ ๐#Whistlepod #Yell’s๐ฆ๐ pic.twitter.com/u0nsvhklny
– Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiiipl) April 10, 2025
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CSK -O’s catastrophic start IPL 2025
The injury could not come in the worse time. CSK is currently undergoing one of their worst beginnings in the IPL season in recent memory, with four defeats in their introductory five games, placing them ninth on the points of points. Their campaign lacked momentum, with the inconsistencies of bowling, struggling for PowerPlay and bad death performance. Gaikwad’s departure adds further instability, especially at the top of the order in which CSK failed to establish any reliable opening of the partnership. The performances of the team lacked sparks, clarity and tactical sharpness – elements that are usually associated with Era Dhoni.
Stephen Fleming: Ruturaj Gaikwad turned off Mrs. Dhoni’s captain pic.twitter.com/uc7fk7o1j9
– ๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ง โข (@itzshreyas07) April 10, 2025
Legacy Ms Dhoni
At the age of 43, MS Dhoni remains one of the most respected crickets in the World Crite. With five IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023) under his belt, he is statistically and emotionally the largest CSK leader ever. Its tactical sharpness, ground calm, and the ability to manage inexperienced players under pressure are legendary. Dhoni stepped down ahead of the IPL 2024 season to allow a smooth guideline transition to Gaikwad. But now, with the weaker and missing his captain, the responsibility came to the full circle. Dhoni’s return is not just a nostalgic move – it is strategic, hoping to use his return engineer, just as he did in 2018 and 2023, both times they took CSK from the renovation phase to fame of the championship.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Roturaj Gaikwad turned off from #Tataipl2025 is a terrible news for @Chennaiiipl. And as a captain and as a dough with the upper order. Soโฆ ..Back to MSD as a captain.
– Hardsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 10, 2025
How well will Dhoni see a CSK !!? Will it turn the season back?#nostalgic
– Hanuma Vihari (@hanumavihari) April 10, 2025
๐จ Official statement ๐จ
The ruturaj Gaikwad turned off the season due to the fracture of the elbow.
MS Dhoni to lead. ๐ฆ
Soon, the route! โจ ๐#Whistlepod #Yell’s๐ฆ๐ pic.twitter.com/u0nsvhklny
– Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiiipl) April 10, 2025
Again drowning the boat in the hands of Thal Dhoni. We cried for the season like the IPL 2020, but the IPL 2022 came out of the curriculum.
– stupid point (@farzicricketer) April 10, 2025
This is no longer Dhoni’s last game as a captain ๐ญ๐ pic.twitter.com/cnovxCrdkg
– Beast (@Beast__07_) April 10, 2025
Someone please hurt Ego Mrs. Dhoni. We want to see that fire, that agony on our face. We want a 2010 style redemption. pic.twitter.com/qtnb3xnak
– Mahiyank โข (@Mahiyank_78) April 10, 2025
*Ms dhoni to return as CSK Captain*
Ambbit Rayud right now: pic.twitter.com/rymwrveowk
– Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 10, 2025
Tough happiness for ruturaj gaikwad. He felt this season to influence his mark.
There is always room to improve the captain, but CSK would miss the dough much more in RG.
What a plan for extraordinary situations is, let’s see. It’s not easy to replace a bank like him.
– Nikhil ๐ (@Criccrazzi) April 10, 2025
The Gaikwad ruturaj turned off the IPL 2025.
Thala Dhoni to take over the charges as a captain. pic.twitter.com/ixyabs7su9– Hustler (@hustlercsk) April 10, 2025
It’s official now. ๐จ
Ruturaj excluded due to injury. MSD downloaded in charge of the rest of the season. – Fleming. pic.twitter.com/jmasx7hg9w
– Kettavan Memes (@kettavan__memes) April 10, 2025