MS Dhoni will lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
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Dhoni steps in as regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been sidelined with a hairline fracture to his right elbow.
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As a result, Dhoni will become the first uncapped player to lead an IPL franchise.
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In his first assignment as captain of CSK in IPL 2025, Dhoni will be leading his side against defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 11.
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Under MS Dhoni's leadership, CSK won IPL five times in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.
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Dhoni was retained by CSK as an uncapped played for Rs 4 crore. But why is he playing as an uncapped played?
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According to IPL rules, any player whose last international match has come five years ago, will be categorised as uncapped.