Continual Association of MS Dhoni with CSK
From the start of the IPL, CSK has had the great wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni right at hand.
Using the new IPL rule allowing players who haven’t participated in international cricket in the last five years to be categorized as uncapped, CSK kept Dhoni among their five players ahead of the 2025 season.
This calculated action helped CSK to keep Dhoni at a reasonably priced ₹4 crore. Dhoni stepped down from captaincy in 2024, but he returned in 2025 following an elbow injury to Gaikwad.
The team still much values his leadership and experience, particularly in trying circumstances.
Performace of CSK in IPL 2025
For CSK, the 2025 season has been trying. Starting with a string of losses, they slid close to the bottom of the points table.
The team battled, as witnessed by their eight-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, where they scored their lowest home total of 103-9 even with Dhoni returning as captain.
But CSK broke their losing run with a five-wicket triumph over Luckown Super Giants. This turnabout was aided by strategic improvements like adding fresh talent like Shaik Rasheed and Jamie Overton.
The undefeated 26-run effort from Dhoni was crucial for this victory.
Change in Leadership: Future Prospects
Part of a planned change, Dhoni’s choice to give Gaikwad the captaincy in 2024 was based on Consistent performance Gaikwad was seen as the next head of CSK. But in 2025 his injury required Dhoni to return to leadership.
Notwithstanding the team’s present difficulties, management of CSK and past players remain upbeat. Mike Hussey, the batting coach, stressed the need of momentum in the IPL and hoped for a turn around.
Former CSK player Suresh Raina also backed Dhoni’s ongoing participation by stressing his fitness and strategic value for the squad. 😊
Although CSK had a difficult 2025 season, there is no formal sign MS Dhoni will be let off from the squad.
By contrast, his retention and return to captaincy highlight his ongoing worth to the team. CSK wants to use Dhoni’s knowledge and guidance as the season goes on to negotiate their present challenges and pursue greater performance.
