"Quite Sorted As Of Now": MS Dhoni On Chennai Super Kings' Batting Line-Up
Speaking during the event, Dhoni said, "I think our batting order is quite sorted as of now. Gaikwad will be coming back; he got injured, so he will be coming back. So it looks as if we are quite sorted now with a small auction coming in December. Whatever further loopholes are there, we will try to plug those in, but again, as I said, we have to be at our best at the start of the tournament and have to get the planning right. We have to use the resources in the best possible manner."
Last year, as well, the CSK franchise was unable to qualify for the playoffs as they finished fifth after winning seven out of their 14 games in the tournament.
Speaking about the last two seasons' performance, Dhoni said, "Last year as well, the CSK franchise were unable to qualify for the playoffs as they finished fifth after winning seven out of their 14 games in the tournament. "
MS Dhoni, Midway through the IPL 2025 season, took the captaincy mantle on his shoulders while donning the finisher's role. He pulled the curtains down on the season with 196 runs from 14 matches at 24.50, with a Player of the Match award against Lucknow Super Giants.
Behind the stumps, Dhoni turned back the clock and ignited the stumps with his lightning-quick reflexes on numerous occasions, serving as a stark reminder of his mastery with gloves. For Bravo, people would pay to see those fleeting moments being executed by 'Captain Cool'.
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