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IPL 2025: Watson backs Dhoni to lead CSK in Gaikwad's absence

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IPL 2025: Watson Backs Dhoni To Lead CSK In Gaikwad's Absence

By IANS News April 05, 2025 • 13:32 PM View: 629

Chennai Super Kings: Former Australia and Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shane Watson has backed legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni to lead CSK if regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad doesn’t recover in time from his elbow injury.

Chennai batting coach Michael Hussey hinted about the same on Friday ahead of the clash against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.

When asked if MS Dhoni would step in as captain if Ruturaj Gaikwad is unavailable for CSK’s next game against Delhi Capitals, Watson simply welcomed the decision.

TAGS Former Australia Chennai Super Kings Shane Watson MS Dhoni Ruturaj Gaikwad Michael Hussey Delhi Capitals If Ruturaj Tushar Deshpande Rajasthan Royals Stephen Fleming Gujarat Titans If Gaikwad Devon Conway Rachin Ravindra

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