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The biggest breaking news in the Indian cricket scenes right now is that former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni is likely to captain CSK franchise once again when they host the Delhi Capitals this Saturday with Ruturaj Gaikwad doubtful due to injury.

MS Dhoni set to be CSK captain once again in IPL 2025

Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is standing over his 2nd season as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), is doubtful for CSK’s next IPL 2025 match vs Delhi Capitals. In such scenario, 5-times IPL winning captain with CSK, MS Dhoni is likely to takeover the reins on more time.

Ruturaj Gaikwad suffered an injury on his right forearm during CSK’s previous match vs the Rajasthan Royals and has been under precaution. CSK might want to risk with Gaikwad, who is team’s one of the best batter this season with still more than half of the season to go.

In such scenario, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) management reportedly once again gone back to former captain MS Dhoni, who 5 titles as captain of the franchise. Dhoni handed over the captaincy reins to Ruturaj Gaikwad at the start of the IPL 2024 season after winning the 2023 season against Gujarat Titans.

CSK in IPL 2025

Meanwhile, the 5-times champs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) began their season with a crucial win against arch-rival Mumbai Indians in their season opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. However, since then it has gone downhill for the yellow army.

After the crucial win vs Mumbai, CSK lost their next home match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and then further suffered a defeat against Rajasthan Royals.

Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s absence would be crucial as he has been one of the team’s best batter alongside Rachin Ravindra. Gaikwad has scored 116 runs in 3 innings that includes 2 fifties while Rachin has scored 106 runs. Outside the 2 batters, CSK batters so far found it difficult thus far in this season.

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