The big question arose on CSK, which has been eliminated in IPL 2025, did MS Dhoni a big lapse?

CSK Questioned for MS Dhoni Captaincy:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) became the first team to be eliminated in IPL 2025. At the beginning of the season, regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad took charge of the team, but he was injured and then MS Dhoni was made the captain of the team. Dhoni’s captaincy did not prove beneficial for the team, after which former West Indies batsman Darren Ganga raised a big question on Chennai.

Making Dhoni captain is a big risk? (CSK)

Darren Ganga said that it was not a big risk for Chennai to make Dhoni a captain? Talking on ESPN Cricinfo, Dhoni said, “This is not a big risk for the team, if you are planning the next season. You are putting your hopes on a player who is not playing competitive cricket between the season.”

Disadvantages for yourself (CSK)

Darren Ganga further said, “Does it not harm yourself according to the player’s fitness and the availability of playing throughout the season? You find yourself in the initial position again, where you will be looking for a captain who is not part of the strategic plan and direction process for a season. So I feel that you are not in the cycle of growth and not committing.

Questions raised on Dhoni’s captaincy

Darren Ganga fully supported Dhoni to be at Chennai’s playing XI, but also questioned Mahi’s captaincy. He said, “My big question is whether he should be considered the captain of that team when you took command of the team before 18 years? We all agree that this is a game. It is a cycle and a period of captaincy.”