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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) reappointed MS Dhoni as their captain as Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to injury. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out of IPL 2025. 

MS Dhoni to lead CSK in IPL 2025. 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni looks on during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match

'CSK have to go back to MS Dhoni because he is a big name': Ex-RCB star's big statement after Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out of IPL 2025

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are currently ninth in the points table tally of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The franchise won one clash in their first five outings of the tournament. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad to mis rest of IPL 2025. 

MS Dhoni will lead CSK in remainder IPL 2025. 

Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad reacts after he was hit by the ball during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match 

'Would have loved to take this team out of this situation, but...': CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad breaks silence after getting ruled out of IPL 2025, Watch Video

Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 18 runs in the 22nd match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

PBKS defeated CSK by 18 runs. 

CSK are currently on ninth in IPL 2025 points table tally. 

Irfan Pathan and Ruturaj Gaikwad dropping a catch during the Indian Premier League 

'Itne to legend league mein nahi chorte': Irfan Pathan takes brutal dig at IPL stars for dropping catches during PBKS vs CSK clash

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni scored 27 off 12 balls against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025. 

MS Dhoni scored 27 runs off just 12 deliveries against PBKS. 

CSK will now face KKR for their upcoming IPL 2025 clash. 

Navjot Singh Sidhu, Ambati Rayudu and Mahendra Singh Dhoni

WATCH | 'MS Dhoni Yudh ladne nahin aaye': Navjot Singh Sidhu's social media post slamming Ambati Rayudu goes viral

Delhi Capitals star batter Faf du Plessis missed spot in playing XI in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

DC opted to bat against CSK in IPL 2025 clash. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead CSK in IPL 2025 clash against DC. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Axar Patel at toss

IPL 2025: Superstar batter misses out as DC opt to bat against CSK, check playing XIs

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Delhi Capitals (DC) for their fourth clash of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

CSK have lost two out of first three matches of IPL 2025. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad likely to miss CSK vs DC, IPL 2025 clash. 

Mahendra Singh Dhoni plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings

'He's behind the stumps': CSK coach drops big hint on MS Dhoni returning as captain in IPL 2025 clash vs DC

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) speedster Matheesha Pathirana compared MS Dhoni with his father for his mentorship and commitment ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals (DC). 


CSK will face DC for their fourth IPL 2025 clash. 

Matheesha Pathirana compares MS Dhoni with his father.

Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni arrives to bat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match 

'MS Dhoni is like my father': CSK star lauds cricketing legend ahead of their IPL 2025 encounter against Delhi Capitals, Watch Video

The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost their second consecutive clash of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

RR beat CSK by six runs in IPL 2025. 

CSK will now face DC for their fourth IPL 2025 clash. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad

'Something we need to improve...': Ruturaj Gaikwad blames teammates after CSK's successive defeats in IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royal defeated Chennai Super Kings by six runs in match 11 of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. 


RR defeated CSK by six runs. 

Nitish Rana scored 81 off 36 against CSK. 

Nitish Rana watches the ball after playing a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings

'It was a tactical move...': Nitish Rana's big revelation on his batting order promotion after RR's narrow win against CSK in IPL 2025 

Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by six runs to register their first win of the on Indian Premier League 2025. 

Nitish Rana smashed 81 off 36 against CSK. 

Rahul Tripathi (R) plays a shot as Rajasthan Royals' wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel reacts during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings 

Nitish Rana's 81-run knock followed by Wanindu Hasaranga's three-fers power RR to a comfortable win against CSK in IPL 2025

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Here's how the IPL 2025 points table shapes up after thrilling double headers between GT and DC & RR and LSG:

RR suffered a dramatic 2-run defeat against LSG

In other clash, GT gunned down DC by seven wickets

IPL 2025 updated points table: GT dethrone DC in table toppers clash, LSG displace RCB from top four after beating RR

IPL 2025: Captain Riyan Parag is still trying to process how RR lost the match against LSG from a winning position

Riyan Parag blamed himself for RR's dramatic defeat against LSG

LSG eked out a thrilling 2-run win over LSG in their IPL 2025 clash

RR's stand-in skipper Riyan Parag in frame

'Feeling a little hard to process the emotions': Clueless Riyan Parag takes all blame for RR's heartbreaking defeat vs LSG

RR vs LSG Highlights, IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants eke out a dramatic 2-run win over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2025 clash

LSG eked out a thrilling 2-run win over RR in their IPL 2025 clash

LSG successfully defended 181-run target, thanks to Avesh Khan's last-over heroics

LSG's Avesh Khan celebrates the wicket of RR's Yashasvi Jaiswal during their IPL 2025 clash

RR vs LSG Highlights, IPL 2025: Lucknow pull off a heist against Rajasthan as Avesh Khan's last over heroics snatch dramatic 2-run win from jaws of defeat

Rohit Sharma played 35 matches against Chennai Super Kings, where he scored 896 runs in the history of the Indian Premier League. 

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's IPL stats against Chennai Super Kings

Jos Buttler scripted history after scoring a match-winning 97 to help Gujarat Titans bulldoze Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in their IPL 2025 match

Gujarat Titans' star batter Jos Buttler in this frame

IPL 2025: Jos Buttler scripts massive World record after guiding GT to 7-wicket win over DC with 97-run blitzkrieg

Others

UFC star faces backlash for emulating Conor McGregor’s media tactics amid UFC hiatus. Can he revive his fighting legacy? Dive into the brewing controversy.

A former UFC titleholder is under fire for allegedly mirroring Conor McGregor’s playbook to cling to the spotlight.

He is now being criticized for prioritizing media antics over competition.

UFC champion accused of copying Conor McGregor to stay relevant in the promotion

Conor McGregor

WrestleMania 41 Night 1 will take place on Sunday, April 20 (India time) at the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, just outside Las Vegas.

The headline bout for Night 1 is already creating waves.

WrestleMania 41 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions in recent memory.

WrestleMania 1 in the frame

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Football

Carlo Ancelotti opens up on rift with Real Madrid amid Xabi Alonso rumors. Can he secure Copa del Rey glory to save his job? Latest updates here.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti recently reacted to rumors of internal strife at the club.

The rumors started after Madrid's Champions League quarter-final collapse against Arsenal.

Carlo Ancelotti responds to clash with Real Madrid brass amid Liga and Copa del Rey chase

Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti responds to clash with Real Madrid brass amid La Liga and Copa del Rey chase

Lionel Messi’s absence from Argentina’s March World Cup qualifying fixtures due to injury raised fresh doubts about his international future.

Having finally captured the elusive World Cup in Qatar 2022, Messi checked off the last major honor of his iconic career. 

Currently, Messi’s contract with Inter Miami is slated to expire at the end of the 2025 season.

Lionel Messi in the frame

'His Legs or Mindset' : Will Lionel Messi lead Argentina at 2026 FIFA World Cup? Miami boss Javier Mascherano reveals 

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