CSK captain MS Dhoni made a warm reunion with his former CSK teammate Dwayne Bravo and had a light-hearted exchange calling him a ‘traitor’ ahead of the big clash in the IPL 2025 against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 11.
Bravo was a key part of CSK’s title winning campaigns in 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2022. However, he joined as KKR mentor following his move from CSK’s coaching setup last season.
With Dhoni has resumed captaincy duties for CSK for Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the tournament due to an elbow injury.
However, with the return of MS Dhoni as leader bringing hope for a much needed revival as the side suffered four straight loss.
During Chennai practice session, Bravo arrived at the nets and Dhoni said, “The traitor is here.”
MS🫂DJ : MISS THIS VIBE! 💛✨#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/IlSd876zes
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 11, 2025
On the other hand, Ruturaj has broke silence on MS Dhoni’s appointment as captain hoping for some wins in the season.
“Hello everyone, Ruturaj this side. Really gutted to be missing future part of the IPL due to an unfortunate elbow injury. But, thank you for your support until now.”
“Yes, we have been struggling a while, you know now that a young wicketkeeper leading the team, hopefully, things will change. I am gonna be there with the team, really support them,” Ruturaj said.
Despite having solid start with a win against Mumbai Indians, they suffered four consecutive loses against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings and secured 9th position in the IPL 2025 points table.
Heading into a critical game, in which a loss could spell more trouble for CSK, the home team is taking some advantage impressive show in the last match against Punjab Kings which they lost by 18 runs after being set a stiff target of 219 in Mullanpur.
However, the Chennai based franchise will be looking to return to the winning ways during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders played on April 11 at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
