MS Dhoni is set to captain Chennai Super Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out due to an elbow fracture. CSK coach Stephen Fleming confirmed Gaikwad's injury, sustained in Guwahati. Dhoni, who handed over the captaincy to Gaikwad this season, previously led CSK to five IPL titles.
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