Though Dhoni had a storybook finish last season, leading CSK to a fifth title, his decision to return may not have gone as hoped. While fans may still dream of another season, voices like Gilchrist’s suggest it may be time for the legend to walk away.

Their season began with a win over Mumbai Indians at Chepauk, but consistent losses have since exposed glaring issues. The middle order has underperformed, with Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, and Rahul Tripathi failing to deliver.

RR team manager Romi Bhinder shared insights into Sooryavanshi’s recent interactions with the two iconic players. Reflecting on a match earlier this season against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati, Bhinder recalled a memorable exchange between Dhoni and the rising star.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history in the IPL, blasting a 35-ball century for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans on Monday. The youngster not only became the fastest Indian to score a century in the league’s history but also the youngest ever to achieve the feat.

Sehwag listed names he expects could be let go in the overhaul: "Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, R. Ashwin, and Vijay Shankar — these are names we might not see in CSK next season... Now, if you’re building a team — build it for the next ten years, not just one season."

As the five-time champions look to regroup and strengthen their lineup, all eyes will be on whether Brevis gets his chance to shine in yellow for the first time this Friday.

Brevis joins CSK at a critical juncture, with hopes high that he can help spark a turnaround under MS Dhoni’s leadership. Brevis, previously part of Mumbai Indians, played 10 IPL matches, scoring 230 runs at a strike rate of 133.72.

Last season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached the playoffs with 14 points by winning six straight games—something SRH will hope to replicate.

Reflecting on the team’s performance, Dhoni praised the bowling attack but acknowledged that the batting unit needs to step up. He also lauded youngster Shaik Rasheed for his promising innings and consistency in training.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK), currently struggling at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table, have found a replacement for their injured captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Amid speculation linking Prithvi Shaw to a CSK call-up—especially after he went unsold in the IPL mega auction—the franchise has instead opted for a young and promising talent.