IPL 2025 – IPL 2025: Dhoni holds CSK captaincy … Rituraj Gaikwad himself takes decisions? Mahi replied – MS Dhoni Rejecting Speculation that He is the Back Room Decision Maker in Chennai Super Kings NTCPBM

In the IPL, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captaincy is near Rituraj Gaikwad. There has been speculation that Mahendra Singh Dhoni himself runs the team from behind the screen. Meanwhile, Dhoni has rejected these speculations. Dhoni said that he discusses with Gaikwad, but he does not impose his advice on him.

Chennai Super Kings have won 5 IPL titles under Dhoni’s captaincy. He handed over the team’s command to Gaikwad before the 2024 season. After winning by 4 wickets against Mumbai Indians in the match played on Sunday night, Dhoni spoke to Gaikwad’s captaincy.

Dhoni, 43, said, ‘Rituraj has been a part of our team for a long time. His nature is very good, he is calm, shows great patience. That is why we chose him as captain.

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‘Rituraj Gaikwad was taking 99 percent decisions’

Dhoni said, ‘I remember that before the start of the season, I also told him- if I advise you, it does not mean that you have to accept it. I will try to stay away as much as possible. Many people felt that I was making decisions from behind the scenes. But the truth is that he was taking 99 percent decisions.

Dhoni talked about his form. He said, ‘The batsmen are now ready to take risks. The batsmen believe that they can play big stroke with proper cricket shots. They are improving their shot selection, whether it is a reverse scoop against the fast bowler, a sweep or a reverse sweep against the fast bowler.

… I also have to mold myself

Dhoni said, ‘I am no different from him. I also have to mold myself. Where I am batting, this is necessary for me. You have to try and stay over time. ” He said, ‘We played T20 in 2008 and the way we played in the IPL last year, there was a lot of difference. The first wickets used to take a lot of turn, but now India’s wickets have become much better than before. It is more beneficial for the batsmen.

Said so about Virat Kohli …

Dhoni has a deep connection with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star batsman Virat Kohli. Dhoni said that his relationship has turned into friendship over the years. He said, “This relationship was between a captain and a young player earlier, but over time we became very good friends. Now both of us are not captains and so we get more time to talk before the match.