Recently, CSK confirmed Ruturaj Gaikwad as their skipper for IPL 2026.
Notably, Ruturaj Gaikwad was initially named the captain of CSK in IPL 2024, taking the helm from MS Dhoni.
CSK made the “toughest decision” to trade Ravindra Jadeja in particular to RR ahead of the IPL 2026 season, according to Kasi Viswanathan.
Notably, Jadeja has played for CSK for 12 seasons and is one of the most experienced played in the tournament, having played 254 games. Whereas Sanju Samson, who will now be seen playing alongside MS Dhoni in the yellow jersey, has played 177 IPL matches since making his debut in 2013.
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It is understood that the 22-year-old has attracted a lot of interest from multiple teams in the IPL ahead of the retention deadline on November 15.
As per an update on JioStar, the IPL 2026 retentions will be announced on November 15.
During the IPL 2025 season, MS Dhoni had to lead CSK for the majority of the campaign due to an unfortunate injury to their captain Ruturaj Gaikwad
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While the feat was another feather in the cap for MS Dhoni, it came in CSK’s seventh loss of the season from ten matches.
The five-time champions will look to field their best combination after their dismal show last season, where they finished at the bottom-most spot.
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In the second half of the IPL 2025 season, Brevis joined the CSK camp, as an injury replacement for Gurjapneet Singh.
N Srinivasan will be expected to rebuild CSK, who performed miserably in the IPL 2025.
Vansh was seen sharing some laughs with Kohli and Dhoni while clicking pictures with them after CSK’s clash with RCB.
Notably, Brevis was roped in as an injury replacement in April 2025 during the IPL 18 after injury ruled Gurjapneet Singh out of the edition. In six matches he played for CSK in IPL 2025, he amassed 225 runs at an average of 37.50 and a strike rate of 180.
It is to be noted that Brevis was signed for a league fee of INR 2.2 Crore as a replacement players for injured Gurjapreet Singh in April 2025.
After his blistering knock, Dewald Brevis got acknowledgement from none other than the former Proteas batter AB de Villiers.
Ravichandran Ashwin is a legend of the game and even in IPL. But is he making an error of judgment in wanting to leave CSK and IPL, on the whole?
Notably, R Ashwin was roped in by CSK for INR 9.75 Crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Notably, MS Dhoni has been struggling with knee issues in the recent seasons, keeping his future under uncertainty.
It will be interesting to see whether MS Dhoni indeed turns up for the IPL 2026 in CSK colours.
However, neither sides have confirmed a move, but speculations are rife with the trade window currently open and the auction likely to be held in December 2025.
Ravichandran Ashwin has claimed 97 wickets for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL.
The 38-year-old has conveyed his intention to CSK to leave them after making up his mind in the build-up to the IPL 2026 season.
It is to be noted that Gaikwad’s last competitive outing came in CSK’s match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mullanpur on April 8.
As per Times of India, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who concluded their IPL 2025 journey at the bottom of the table, will rope in Bharat Arun as their bowling coach.
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Samson, who has been with the Royals for 11 seasons, was retained at a value of ₹18 Crore ahead of IPL 2025.
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The five-time champions will endeavour to part ways with non-performing players who didn’t do their jobs efficiently, this year.
Ntini emerged as the Player of the Match (POTM) award for chipping in with his 2/23 figures in his four-over spell.
The conversation took place in ex-India spinner Ashwin’s chat show
Recently, Jadeja appeared in a chat show with his former Team India teammate Ravichandran Ashwin and revealed his experience regarding his famous innings.
Ashwin, who hung his boots from international cricket in December 2024, will next be seen for the defending champions Dindigul Dragons in the 2025 Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL).
It is to be noted that Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the midway due to an elbow injury and MS Dhoni then took the reins.
While CSK finished tenth in the IPL 2025 standings, KKR dropped down to eighth position.
CSK finished at tenth place in the IPL 2025 standings with four wins from 14 matches.
The wicketkeeper batter said that the players would have retired at the age of 22 years if they take performance as a criteria.
Dewald Brevis completed the sensational fifty, laced with power and skill, in just 19 balls, to play a key role in taking CSK to an above par score versus GT.
It is to be noted that MS Dhoni was retained by the Yellow Army for INR 4 Crore after the IPL General Council re-introduced the uncapped rule. Speaking of his numbers this season, MS Dhoni has scored just 196 runs at a strike rate of 135.17 in 13 matches.
Speaking of the Indian veteran, Jadeja has amassed 280 runs in 13 innings at an average of 31.11 and a strike rate of 137.25.
CSK have a slight edge over RR in their historic rivalry, which began in the first season of the IPL when they contested the final.
Ayush Mhatre earned a spot in CSK after captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury.
Ambati Rayudu had a relentless batting approach, and he went on to score 100 runs off 62 balls, staying unbeaten for CSK in the run chase against SRH in the IPL 2018.
Ajinkya Rahane took advantage of the drop catch, reaching 29 runs in just 14 balls with four fours and one six at the end of the power play stage.
Prior to MS Dhoni reminiscing about his time at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, it was KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, who won the toss and decided to bat first against CSK in the IPL 2025 clash.
Noting Pant’s underwhelming performance at the ongoing T20 event, Iceland Cricket has named him captain of their team ‘IPL 2025 frauds and scammers.’
It will be a dead rubber contest for CSK as they are already out of the tournament. However, it is going to be a crucial encounter for the defending champions KKR to keep their hopes alive for the playoffs.
With the debut of two young top-order batters, cricket fans are drawing parallels between both which can build pressure on either of them.
It is to be noted that Bedi was signed by CSK for INR 55 Lakh after an impressive domestic season with 221 runs in nine matches.
On May 5, 2013, MI also delivered a fiery bowling performance as they bowled CSK out to be their lowest-ever IPL total at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Ayush Mhatre went past his maiden fifty in the IPL for CSK during their pursuit of 214-run target against RCB.
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It is to be noted that the Yellow Army have had a torrid season this year. In ten matches played so far, CSK has won two whereas have lost eight from them.
In the IPL 2025 mega auction, CSK management spent exactly INR 9.75 Crore to sign Ravichandran Ashwin after Rajasthan Royals (RR) had released him.
After winning their last three matches in the IPL 2025, RCB are well on their way to making the playoffs in the ongoing season, but CSK are expected to not make it easy for them.
Shreyas Iyer scored 72 off 41 with five fours and four maximums, to help his team chase down the 191-run target set by CSK in the IPL 2025 clash, for which he became the player of the match.
Sam Curran scored his first fifty in CSK colours in four years during the IPL 2025 clash against PBKS.
Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he initially considered retiring after his 100th Test match in Dharamsala in March 2024.
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Ashwin has become the 40th cricketer to become the recipient of the distinguished Padma Shri award.
Speaking of Dhoni, in the nine matches, the 43-year-old has amassed 140 runs at an average of 28.00 and a strike rate of 142.85.
They have won five IPL titles and have reached the playoffs almost every season, barring three editions.
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With a calm demeanour, sharp cricketing brain, and unwavering belief in his players, Dhoni has steered CSK to five IPL titles and numerous playoffs.
The match number 43 of IPL 2025 will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 25. Both the teams are having a tough time in the ongoing season and are on the verge of getting knocked from the race of the playoffs
CSK scripted history under MS Dhoni’s captaincy by becoming the third team to win IPL.
During the crisis, the CSK CEO admitted his team’s underwhelming performance in the competition but also endorsed Dhoni to make Chennai bounce back in the tournament.
In a light-hearted moment during a promotional event, Dhoni was asked about the most ridiculous rumor he has heard about himself and his answer had the audience in splits
Under MS Dhoni’s leadership, the CSK will aim to get back in the season with only a few matches left for them in the league stage.
MI will be playing against big rivals CSK in a blockbuster Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The 21-year-old, who was with Mumbai Indians till IPL 2024, played ten matches for them.
It is to be noted that in CSK’s last match, MS Dhoni inflicted three dismissals
Both uncapped played have joined their respective franchises for INR 30 Lakh.
It is understood that CSK team management picked Ayush Mhatre ahead of all the other players because of his ability to be aggressive.
CSK lost against KKR in one of the most lopsided matches in recent memory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by eight wickets with 59 balls to spare.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad, the captain of CSK, was ruled out of the IPL 2025 season midway due to elbow fracture, and franchise gave the responsibility of leadership to MS Dhoni once again.
After Gaikwad’s exit, CSK will look to fill the 28-year-old’s shoes with a player who can deliver effective knocks to them while batting at the top order.
The injury to Ruturaj Gaikwad has come at a time when CSK have lost four of their first five matches in the IPL 2025.
CSK lost by 18 runs against PBKS in the IPL 2025 clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
PBKS will be playing against CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
Amidst Dhoni’s lean patch in IPL 2025, his clips with a popular podcaster, Raj Shamani, is going viral.
Speaking of the stalwart, the 43-year-old has so far managed to amass 76 runs in the four matches he has featured for CSK in IPL 2025.
Although the replay showed a completely different picture of the story, which MS Dhoni had predicted moments earlier, calling Vijay Shankar out inside the dressing room.
CSK holds the record for the most playoff appearances, and has reached the final ten times, which is a testament to its dominance in the IPL.
CSK will be playing against DC in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, April 5.
With criticism and scrutiny surrounding many players of the franchise, a lot of ex-cricketers and cricket pundits have voiced their opinions about the problems in the current CSK side and its potential solutions.
CSK suffered a big defeat by 50 runs against RCB at Chepauk while chasing 197 runs. In the next game against RR, CSK fell short of just six runs form the target suffering their second consecutive loss of the season.
MS Dhoni had a reasonable chance to win the match for his team in the last over, when his team needed 19 runs, but he was dismissed by RR pacer Sandeep Sharma.
CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said that they have won one match of their first three in the IPL 2025 season, which is “not all bad” of a start to the campaign.
Riyan Parag’s Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by six runs to register their first win of the IPL 2025 campaign.
RR will take on CSK in their next match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.
The Yellow Army will aim to put this defeat at their back of the mind now and move to their next assignment where they will take on Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, March 30.
CSK were beaten quite comprehensively by RCB with a 50-run margin in the IPL 2025 clash at Chepauk, which is their first such defeat at this venue against the near rivals since 2008.
The star pacer, who has been crucial for the side, was retained for INR 13 Crore price tag ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
The likes of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Noor Ahmad of CSK could prove to be a handful for the RCB batting lineup, including Virat Kohli, in their upcoming IPL 2025 clash.