MS Dhoni And...? 3 CSK Players Who Can Be Out Of IPL 2025 Due To Injury

Probuddha Bhattacharjee∙ Updated: Jan 5 2025, 8:30 PM

MS Dhoni with knee injury in IPL 2025 [Source: @cric_flip/x.com]MS Dhoni with knee injury in IPL 2025 [Source: @cric_flip/x.com]

IPL 2025 is gradually closing down. It is about two or three months away and there is a lot of buzz among the fans regarding the tournament. All the teams are already strategising and trying to chalk out plans for the upcoming edition. 

Chennai Super Kings have been one of the most successful teams in the tournament history. They have won the title five times and have played in the final 10 times. This shows the consistency of the team over the years. Even though they have been very consistent, there have been seasons where they have faulted due to injury for crucial players. 

As the team gears up for IPL 2025, here are three players from the CSK side who might be ruled out of next season due to injury - 

3. Kamlesh Nagarkoti

The young Indian pacer has been bought by the five time IPL champions for ₹30 Lakhs. He has been added as one of the reserve players in the squad. However, the young bowler has suffered injuries previously and has been absent from the tournament also. In fact his career as been plagued at the very beginning with injuries and that has stunned his growth. So, there could be chances that Kamlesh Nagarkoti miss IPL 2025 due to injury.

2. Matheesha Pathirana

Matheesha Pathirana for CSK [Source: @IPL/x.com]Matheesha Pathirana for CSK [Source: @IPL/x.com]

The Sri Lankan youngster has been one of biggest match-winners for the team in the last couple of seasons. The pacer has been one of the five retentions of team for IPL 2025. His skills in the death overs will be crucial for CSK's campaign during the upcoming edition. 

However, one of the biggest concerns for Matheesha Pathirana is his unconventional bowling action. His action has often been a cause of injuries that has stunted his growth as a bowler. Thus Matheesha Pathirana could be one of those crucial players for the Chennai Super Kings who might miss out due to injury.

1. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni at the age of 43 years has been retained as an uncapped player by CSK. Even though his utility has not decreased with age, he has determined his entry point in the recent seasons and has delivered as per the standards set. 

Although, MS Dhoni has been brilliantly fit throughout his career, the age is a factor for the Titan. He played IPL 2024 with a knee injury and struggled throughout the season. The injury could relapse or his body might succumb to something new and he misses the upcoming season.