New Delhi, April 11 -- MS Dhoni is set to return as CSK skipper for the remainder of the season after regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the IPL with a fractured elbow. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the development on Thursday, a day before the five-time winners host defending champions KKR.
"Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out of IPL with fracture on elbow. MS Dhoni to take over as captain," the Kiwi told mediapersons in Chennai. "We are disappointed and feel for him. We appreciate the efforts that he has made in terms of trying to play, but unfortunately, he will be out of the tournament," Fleming added.
Gaikwad, 28, sustained a blow to his elbow while facing Tushar Deshpande of RR on March 30. Though he featured in the n...