With Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction just around the corner, teams are busy formulating their strategies. MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have worked to retain their core by keeping five players ahead of IPL 2025 auction.
Reports indicate that CSK is contemplating a change in captaincy for the upcoming IPL 2025 season and is looking to target an experienced player for this role.
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Major shifts are on the horizon for several teams in IPL 2025, with new captains expected for franchises including Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings.
Reports indicate that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) may also contemplate a captaincy change. If rumors prove accurate, MS Dhoni's CSK is reportedly targeting wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, with plans to appoint him as their new captain.
Rishabh Pant, former captain of Delhi Capitals and a key player for Team India across formats, would likely aspire to take on a leadership role if he joins Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
With Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in search of a dynamic wicketkeeper for future, Pant emerges as a great option. This has led to increasing speculation about Rishabh Pant possibly stepping in as captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, the franchise has not yet released an official statement regarding this potential development.
Ruturaj Gaikwad was appointed as MS Dhoni's successor for last year's IPL, taking on the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). During his tenure, Gaikwad led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 14 matches, winning 7 matches while facing defeat in the other 7.
Unfortunately, under Ruturaj Gaikwad's captaincy, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) struggled to make an impact and finished fifth in the standings, failing to qualify for the playoffs. Overall, Gaikwad's captaincy did not demonstrate the strength expected of the franchise.