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."

Before Gavaskar, other cricket stars like MS Dhoni and Axar Patel have interacted with Champak. More recently, a video of Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya sharing a light moment with the robot dog, accompanied by MI owner Akash Ambani, also went viral.

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.

Chennai Super Kings' dismal showing on Friday marked their fifth straight defeat in IPL 2025. Now languishing in ninth place on the points table with just one win — a solitary victory over Mumbai Indians — questions are being raised: is this the end of the road for CSK?

Dhoni, who has led CSK in a record 235 matches and secured five IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023), is no stranger to leading under pressure. After a brief captaincy handover to Ravindra Jadeja in 2022 and Gaikwad in 2024, Dhoni once again steps in to stabilize the side.