Captain Cool Returns! Why MS Dhoni Takes Over CSK Captaincy?
When Ravindra Jadeja resigned as captain of the Chennai Super Kings in the 2022 IPL, the team turned to MS Dhoni during their most critical moment. The script came back after three seasons. MS Dhoni has been chosen by CSK to captain the team after Ruturaj Gaikwad suffered from an elbow injury. The situation was revealed by CSK head coach Stephen Fleming before their crucial match against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 11.
What Happened to Ruturaj Gaikwad?
Gaikwad sustained the injury on March 30 in Guwahati during CSK's game against the Rajasthan Royals (RR). A delivery from Tushar Deshpande hit him in the elbow while he was batting, but he bravely carried on with his innings, getting 63 runs. He played two more games, scoring five against DC and one against PBKS, but his injury got worse and he was forced to withdraw from the tournament.
CSK’s Struggles in IPL 2025
Current Position: 9th (out of 10 teams)
Matches Played: 5
Wins: 1
Losses: 4
Key Points to Consider
- Before his injury, Gaikwad was CSK's second-highest run scorer (122 runs at SR 150.61), therefore, his absence had a significant impact.
- Before the IPL 2024, Dhoni gave Gaikwad the captaincy for the final time.
- CSK has won five IPL championships under Dhoni (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023).
- As Dhoni Returns became popular all around the world, social media was glowing with confidence.
What’s Next for CSK?
CSK will look to turn things around with Dhoni back in charge, beginning with their matchup with KKR. His cool leadership and strategic ability might be the spark that CSK needs to get their season back on track.
