Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has created history in 2025. This time something has happened that has never been seen before today. Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain and veteran player Mahendra Singh Dhoni was once again seen commanding the team, but this time in a new status. On Friday, during the toss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Dhoni not only took the responsibility of captaincy, but also became the first person to become a unaccounted player in the history of IPL.
How did Dhoni get captaincy again?
CSK regular captain Rituraj Gaikwad suffered a serious injury to the elbow, due to which he has been ruled out of IPL 2025. In such a situation, the team management has again handed over the captaincy to experienced Dhoni. Significantly, Dhoni made the team the champion in 2023 and after that handed over to the captaincy Rituraj in 2024 season. But now the situation has once again brought Mahi to the front foot.
Dhoni became the oldest captain
When MS Dhoni landed for the toss on Friday, he made another record. He has become the oldest captain in IPL history. Even at the age of 43, his confidence and strategy was clearly visible on his field.
MS Dhoni Backets the First Uncapped Player to Captain an IPL TEAM… at 43. pic.twitter.com/R7phrxozpe
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BCCI’s new rule changed status
Before IPL 2025, the BCCI implemented a new rule. According to this, the players who have not played any international match in the last five years will be placed in the category of ‘unaccounted’ players in the IPL. Since Dhoni played his last international match in 2019, he is now being considered unaccounted player under this rule.
Dhoni retained for four crore rupees
Chennai Super Kings retained Dhoni as a unaccounted player for this season at a salary of four crore rupees. This shows how much the team gives importance to experience and leadership ability, even if the player’s international career is over.
Will Dhoni be able to win the title?
Now the biggest question is whether Dhoni will once again be able to get CSK title? The way he has returned to the field, the team has got new energy from it. Fans hope that Mahi’s experience will once again take Chennai on the path of victory.
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