MS Dhoni Returns As CSK Captain For IPL 2025 After Ruturaj Gaikwads Harm; Verify Particulars

In a significant blow for Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK), skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was on Thursday dominated out of the IPL 2025 as a result of an elbow damage. After Ruturaj’s damage, MS Dhoni will captain CSK for the rest of IPL 2025. 

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming  confirmed the event on Thursday (April 10), the eve of the crew’s house sport in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders.

Gaikwad, who was appointed Chennai Tremendous Kings’ captain in IPL 2024, sustained an elbow damage throughout the match in opposition to the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30. Although he performed within the subsequent two video games, in opposition to Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, scans have now confirmed a fracture and star batter has now been formally sidelined. 

“Sadly, Ruturaj Gaikwad goes to be dominated out of the match. He bought hit in Guwahati. He is been working with an quantity of ache. We bought an X-ray, which was inconclusive, and we had an MRI, which revealed a fracture in his elbow, so we’re upset and really feel for him,” Fleming advised mediapersons forward of the match in opposition to KKR on Friday.

“We admire the efforts that he is gone to by way of making an attempt to play however sadly, he’ll be out of this match for now. We’ve an uncapped participant in MS Dhoni who will take over as captain for the rest of the IPL,” he added. 

MS Dhoni, who relinquished the CSK captaincy after main their fifth IPL title in 2023, set to return within the position. Below his captaincy, CSK have reached 10 IPL finals and secured 5 championship titles, making him one of the profitable leaders within the league’s historical past. 

Chennai Tremendous Kings, who began IPL 2025 with a win in opposition to Mumbai Indians, have since suffered 4 consecutive defeats. With Dhoni again on the helm, the crew will now financial institution on his management and expertise to show their season round.

CSK’s Remaining Matches Of IPL 2025

 

April 11, 2025 – CSK vs. Kolkata Knight Riders at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

April 14, 2025 – Lucknow Tremendous Giants vs. CSK at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

April 20, 2025 – Mumbai Indians vs. CSK at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

April 25, 2025 – CSK vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

April 30, 2025 – CSK vs. Punjab Kings at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Could 3, 2025 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. CSK at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Could 7, 2025 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. CSK at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Could 12, 2025 – CSK vs. Rajasthan Royals at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Could 18, 2025 – Gujarat Titans vs. CSK at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad