MS Dhoni against DC [source@: TechnoSports_in/X.com]
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans were super excited when they heard that MS Dhoni might lead the team again for their match against Delhi Capitals (DC). Since CSK’s regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad got injured in the last game, people thought Dhoni would step in as captain for this match.
Ruturaj had taken a hit on his right forearm during their previous game against Rajasthan Royals. The ball, bowled by Tushar Deshpande, bounced sharply and struck him hard, raising concerns about his fitness.
But just before the match began, all those rumours were put to rest. CSK confirmed that Ruturaj was completely fit and would continue as captain. He even walked out for the toss at Chepauk, which left many fans heartbroken as they were hoping to see Dhoni lead once again.
Fans Go Wild After MS Dhoni Not Leading CSK
Once the news was confirmed, social media exploded. Some fans were disappointed, others trolled the fake reports, and many were just upset that they got their hopes up for nothing. Memes, jokes, and emotional posts flooded the internet.
"The crowd gathered to see Captain MS Dhoni. 🥵"
"Fir vahi dhoni ke naam pe reach ki bhikh maang rha 😭 bhai kuch aur kaam nhi kya , stick to your sacked captain"
"Stop spreading rumours Dhoni will continue playing he's not retiring"
"Dhoni has become a laughing stock,so his PR team started retirement gimmicks again and pushed the narrative that he would be the captain. Dhoni is the biggest attention seeker ever. Man"
"Ms Dhoni is not captain I feel sad"
"Kahan gaye bhai "dhoni will captain the last game of his career today" wale🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡"
DC Looking To Seal Another Win In IPL 2025
As for the match, DC skipper Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bat first. Delhi Capitals have been in great form, winning their last two games. Meanwhile, CSK are struggling with consistency. They won their first match but then lost back-to-back games to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), making this game even more important for them.