"Then. Now. Forever": MS Dhoni's Return As CSK Skipper In IPL 2025 Sends Internet Into Meltdown

MS Dhoni is set to lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season following Ruturaj Gaikwad's exclusion due to an injury. Stephen Fleming, CSK Coach, said: "Due to injury, Ruturaj Gaikwad is out of the IPL tournament, and Dhoni will take over as captain for the rest of the game," Stephen Fleming said in the pre-match press conference. Chennai Super Kings have encountered a significant setback before their upcoming match in the IPL 2025,scheduled to be held on Friday. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was sidelined from the league due to an elbow injury.

During his absence, the legendary wicketkeeper-batter will again assume the team leader role. This highlights his comeback as captain for the first time since he led the team to victory in the final of the IPL 2023 against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Social media went berserk after CSK announced Dhoni's return as skipper.

STAR SPORTS POSTER FOR CAPTAIN MS DHONI. pic.twitter.com/iD6KHNTDnX

*MS Dhoni to return as CSK captain*

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Then. Now. Forever!
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Fleming announced that Dhoni, an uncapped player, will be the team's new captain for the rest of the IPL season. Dhoni readily agreed to take on the leadership role and help guide the team.

"We have an uncapped player, MS Dhoni, who will take over as captain for the remainder of the IPL. Dhoni had no hesitation to step up and help guide us out of this if we can," Stephen Fleming said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

Dhoni possesses an impressive record as an IPL captain. He has guided CSK and Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) to 133 victories out of 226 games,