MS Dhoni will lead CSK against DC today? Comments from Chennai Coach's comments Vonk Buzz | Mint

Chennai Super Kings fans could once again see that MS Dhoni was injured as regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and his availability for today’s match against Delhi Capitals with the Chepauk is still uncertain. Gaikwad suffered a real forearm injury during the CSK-RR match in Guwahati and has not yet trained, who has asked franchise batting coach Michael Hussey to suggest that Dhoni could take the reins if needed. Hussey talked about the availability of Ruturaj Gaikwad for the upcoming match, saying, “Yes, we hope he will try to practice a bat today. And yes, it’s still a little sore, but it will improve every day. We are very hopeful that he will be tomorrow (Saturday), ‘Hussey said on the Eve of the game. When asked who can take the lead if Gaikwad doesn’t fit for the CSK vs DC match on time, Hussey said: ‘I’m not sure. I don’t think we actually thought about it. Well, I didn’t think too much about it. I’m sure (Stephen) Fleming and Ruturaj thought about it. ‘ While he had resurfaced Dhoni as an option to lead the Sidce in Gaikwad’s absence, Hussey said: ‘But we have a young man coming through. He is behind the stumps. Maybe he can do a good job. I’m not sure. He has some experience in the role, so maybe he can do it. Captains in IPL cricket and keep the record for most games a player has to captain his team. In the 226 games he led CSK, the franchise 133 of the clashes with ‘Thala’ with a winning percentage of 58.84. Dhoni has also led the franchise to ten IPL finals since the start of the tournament in 2008 and won five of the clashes, making CSK the joint highest IPL trophy winning team with Mumbai-Indian. Stay up to date with all the actions from the IPL 2025. Look at the IPL 2025 schedule, follow the latest IPL 2025 points table and follow the top performers with the orange cap and purple cap.