'MS Dhoni was a problem that he came': Ex-KKR star points to the weaknesses of CSK amid poor IPL 2025 form | Mint

The return of MS Dhoni as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is unlikely to change their fate to their fate in the ongoing IPL 2025, Former cricketer Aakash Chopra feels. The five-time IPL-winning captain with CSK retired after the 2023 season, but had to be revoked to take the complaint after regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was excluded halfway in the current season with hair fracture on his right elbow. Under MS Dhoni, CSK played only one match in IPL 2025 and lost to defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. To add more, the CSK’s way of playing does not match the current demands of how T20 cricket is played, Akash Chopra, who played for KKR, set up. The 47-year-old analyzes CSK on his YouTube channel before their collision against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and said there are everywhere in the Chennai franchise weaknesses. “When I look at Chennai, I see weaknesses everywhere. How would you change things? You felt that Mahi would turn it around, but that didn’t happen every time. It was a problem that he came, but things didn’t change. This team didn’t change their playing style,” said Akash Chopra. ‘Would say, call Prithvi Shaw’: Aakash Chopra The former left hand also felt that Prithvi Shaw should have been called to replace the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, instead of rumored 17-year-old Mumbai youngster Ayush Mhatre. “In the batting, I think if Shaik Rasheed can be played. Can you look at a few little ones? I would say Prithvi Shaw if Ruturaj didn’t return because you would only need an Indian,” added Chopra, who played 10 Tests for India. 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. First published: 14 Apr 2025, 04:24 pm ist