Following Gaikwad's unavailability, all eyes now turn to MS Dhoni. Gaikwad was injured when he was hit by a ball from Jofra Archer.
Digital Desk: Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to take over the leadership role as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwaid was ruled out of the IPL 2025 due to an elbow fracture. Dhoni will be leading the team from CSK's home clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the development at the pre-match press conference on Friday.
Following Gaikwad's unavailability, all eyes now turn to MS Dhoni. Gaikwad was injured when he was hit by a ball from Jofra Archer.
In an official statement, CSK said that 43-year-old Dhoni, who led CSK to five IPL titles, will be back in the leadership role from Friday in Chennai. Gaikwad ruled out from the IPL 2025 due to a hairline fracture of the elbow, it added.
Dhoni handed over the captaincy to Gaikwad at the beginning of the IPL 2024. The wicket-keeper batsman will captain the team for the first time since he led the team to victory in the final of IPL 2023 against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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