India, March 23 -- The CSK line-up may no longer have the 'captain' next to MS Dhoni's name, but his influence remains as strong as ever. Even as Ruturaj Gaikwad took charge last year at the franchise, Dhoni's presence behind the stumps remains paramount - especially when it comes to the DRS.

Dhoni's judgment for DRS has remained almost unparalleled for years, and against Mumbai Indians in the side's IPL 2025 opener, he proved once again why captains and bowlers trust his word over anything else.

When Nathan Ellis struck Mitchell Santner on the pads in the 18th over, Dhoni's quiet nod was all it took for CSK to take the review, and as always, his instincts were spot on.

Santner, caught on the crease, failed to adjust to the ball from E...