India, April 10 -- MS Dhoni returned as the Chennai Super Kings captain for the first time since their title-winning run in IPL 2023 after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2025. On the eve of their match against the Kolkata Knight Riders, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed that Gaikwad has a fracture on his left elbow and will not take further part in the 18th season.

"Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out the IPL due to a fracture on his elbow. MS Dhoni to captain in the remaining games," Fleming told reporters in Chennai.

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