Our beloved MS Dhoni is once again going to take charge of the team, 43-year-old Dhoni is the magician who won 5 IPL titles for CSK. Now he will be the captain in the remaining matches of IPL 2025.
This news came when CSK has won only 1 out of 5 matches in IPL 2025 so far, and is in last place. On top of that, current captain Rituraj Gaikwad is out of the entire season due to injury.
Rituraj has suffered a hairline fracture in the elbow, and this is a big setback for the team. Now “Captain Cool” Dhoni will start his captaincy innings against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Chennai on Friday.
How did Rituraj get injured?
Rituraj got this injury from a fast short ball from Jofra Archer. Due to a fracture in his elbow, he will no longer be able to play in IPL 2025.
CSK coach Stephen Fleming confirmed this in an official statement, saying,
“Ruturaj is out, and now Dhoni will take over the captaincy.”
What did Dhoni say about the change in cricket?
Dhoni also talked about the changing style of T20 cricket.
He said, “Now batsmen take more risks. They play big shots, that too with the right cricketing shots. Shots like reverse scoop, sweep have become normal against fast bowlers.”
Dhoni admitted that he also has to update himself so that he remains relevant in the game.
He said, “The T20 we played in 2008 was very different from today. Earlier there was more turn in the pitch, the wickets were slow. Now the pitches in India have become better for the batsmen.”
Dhoni believes that the game is changing, and it is important for the players to adapt accordingly.
Dhoni recalled the old incident and said, “I told Ruturaj to listen to my advice, but it is not necessary to follow it. I tried not to interfere too much.”
He also clarified that in the last season, 99% of the decisions were taken by Ruturaj. Bowling change, field setting, he used to manage everything himself. Dhoni just used to help him.
Fans’ reaction on Dhoni’s return
CSK fans are excited with Dhoni’s return to captaincy. People are writing on social media, “Thala is back!”
Now everyone’s eyes are on whether Dhoni will once again take the team to the top with his cleverness and cool mind?
