Captain MS Dhoni can pull out his magic and make CSK qualify: Ambati Rayudu

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be missing their regular captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, for the rest of IPL 2025 due to an elbow injury. In his place, the legendary MS Dhoni will step back into the captaincy role. Gaikwad had taken over from Dhoni before the start of IPL 2024. Under Gaikwad's guidance, CSK faced a tough time in IPL 2024 and things haven't improved much in IPL 2025, as they currently find themselves in 9th place on the points table with just one win out of five matches.

Ambati Rayudu, who is now providing commentary for IPL 2025 has made an intriguing prediction for CSK after Dhoni's return. The former CSK star believes that with Dhoni back at the helm, his leadership and unique flair could just be the spark CSK needs to make a run for the second round of the tournament.

"First of all, it is very sad that Ruturaj Gaikwad, the captain of CSK, has been ruled out of the IPL. But, all the fans, will be extremely excited to see MS Dhoni lead CSK again. He can always pull out his magic, and make CSK qualify from here. It will be one great story. So, I am very very excited and I just hope that he weaves his magic all over the CSK team," he told ESPNcricinfo.