India, May 17 -- Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a turbulent time in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. One of the most successful franchises in the history of the T20 competition, they were the first ones to be eliminated from playoff contention this season. Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out midway through the season due to a hairline fracture in his elbow, and as a result, MS Dhoni was named the stand-in captain.

Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody made a scathing assessment of Dhoni in the 18th edition of the T20 tournament, saying he does not see the same spark in the World Cup-winning captain that was visible in the last few editions.

MS Dhoni has been a huge debating point in the IPL 2025 season as ...