After suffering four consecutive losses this season, fans of CSK were given a glimmer of hope when head coach Stephen Fleming announced that MS Dhoni would assume the captaincy from Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad has been sidelined due to a fracture in his left elbow and will miss the remainder of the IPL 2025 season.

However, fans were taken aback when videos surfaced on social media showing Gaikwad participating in a football training session with his CSK teammates. This sparked speculation among supporters that his absence from the captaincy was a result of CSK's disappointing performance.

On Friday, prior to the toss at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Gaikwad was again seen engaging in football with his CSK teammates, including Dhoni, as captured by broadcaster cameras.

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Here are the reactions from fans since the news of Dhoni taking over captaincy broke out:

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been sidelined from the IPL due to an elbow fracture. On Thursday, Fleming announced that MS Dhoni, an uncapped player, will assume the role of captain for the remaining matches.

In a video message, Gaikwad expressed his disappointment, stating, “I am truly saddened to miss the remainder of the IPL because of this unfortunate elbow injury. I appreciate all the support I have received; it means a great deal to me.”

In support of Dhoni, he remarked, “Indeed, this season has been tough, but we now have a young wicketkeeper leading the team, and I am hopeful for a turnaround. I will be there with the team, providing support from the dugout. I would have loved to contribute to lifting the team out of this predicament, but some factors are beyond our control. I look forward to cheering on the boys for the rest of the season, and I hope for a strong finish.”

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