India, May 2 -- Former West Indies batter Daren Ganga has questioned Chennai Super Kings' persistent reliance on MS Dhoni as captain, calling the strategy a risk for the franchise's long-term planning. The legendary skipper, who has led CSK to five IPL titles, found himself back at the helm in IPL 2025 after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out mid-season due to an elbow injury.

The situation has sparked renewed debate about CSK's transition plans - or the lack thereof - and Ganga didn't hold back while speaking during a discussion on ESPNcricinfo.

"Is that not a high risk for a team if you're planning for next season, you're pegging your hopes on a player who's not playing competitive cricket between IPL seasons," Ganga said.

"Isn't that put...