India, April 11 -- MS Dhoni has taken over Chennai Super Kings' captaincy for the first time since their IPL 2023 title-winning campaign. The move comes after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out for the remaining games due to a fractured elbow. The decision was revealed by CSK head coach Stephen Fleming in the pre-match CSK vs KKR press conference.

Dhoni will begin his third stint as CSK skipper, having done so previously when Ravindra Jadeja had been appointed as captain, against KKR on Friday, in Chennai.

Speaking ahead of the match, former cricketer Irfan Pathan had a word of warning for cricket fans, and asked to criticise players like Dhoni, but with numbers and also with respect. He advised fans to not cross the line whi...