MS Dhoni to lead Chennai Super Kings: Dhoni as CSK captain.

A major update has come to light on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) before the match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). CSK batting coach Michael Hussey has indicated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni may be seen captaining Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chennai will take on Delhi Capitals in the first match of Saturday (April 5).

Michael Hussey gave a big update on Gaikwad injury

During the match against Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Supar Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad got hurt by Tushar Deshpande. During the press conference a day before the match, Husi said, “Rituraj Gaikwad’s participation in yesterday’s match will depend on how well he has recovered.

He is still injured and we will decide after his batting on the net today. If he does not play, it is not decided who will be the captain? But there is a strong possibility that a young wicketkeeper can replace them. ” In such a situation, if Gaikwad does not play in this match, then MS Dhoni can be seen captaining his place.

CSK has won 5 titles under the captaincy of MS Dhoni

CSK has won five IPL titles and two Champions League titles under Dhoni’s captaincy. 43 -year -old Dhoni last led Chennai against the Gujarat Titans in the final of IPL 2023, where Men in Yellow won the title match. This title match lasted for three days due to rain. The match was decided on the last ball.

Earlier, apart from Dhoni, only Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Gaikwad have captained Chennai Super Kings. Chennai is in the eighth position in the points table with two points in three matches in the ongoing season. He defeated arch -rivals Mumbai Indians by four wickets in the first match of the season, but lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals in the next two matches.