India, April 30 -- Chennai Super Kings, once the strongest force in the history of the Indian Premier League, are pretty much out of IPL 2025. Auction blunders, injury to their captain, the waning force that is MS Dhoni, along with a truckload of other factors, have led to their dismal show this year. Mathematically, they may still be in contention to qualify for the Playoffs - all teams always are - but CSK's chances this season are pretty much shut. Dhoni has already hinted that the team should focus on next season, when he hopes to 'get a secured XI next year and come back strong'.

Having said that, legendary wicketkeeper batter Adam Gilchrist reckons that while that should be the case, he doesn't see Dhoni being part of the XI next y...