Ruturaj Gaikwad Out of IPL; MS Dhoni Steps in as Captain for CSK
In a significant turn of events for the Chennai Super Kings, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the IPL due to an elbow fracture. This unfortunate injury occurred after being struck by a delivery from Jofra Archer. As a result, the experienced Mahendra Singh Dhoni will step back into the captaincy role. CSK's head coach, Stephen Fleming, confirmed the news, highlighting the team's challenges ahead. Read on to find out more about this development and its implications for CSK's IPL campaign.
| Apr 10, 2025, 18:32 IST
Chennai Super Kings Face Setback with Gaikwad's Injury
The Chennai Super Kings have encountered a significant setback as their captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, has been sidelined from the IPL due to an elbow fracture. In his absence, the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni will once again assume the captaincy of the team.
This news was confirmed by CSK's head coach, Stephen Fleming, during a press briefing.
Fleming stated, “Ruturaj Gaikwad is out of the IPL due to an elbow fracture. MS Dhoni will take over as captain,” while addressing the media on Thursday.
Gaikwad's injury occurred when he was struck by a short delivery from bowler Jofra Archer.
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