Chennai Super Kings face a setback as Ruturaj Gaikwad's elbow injury sidelines him for the remainder of the IPL season. MS Dhoni will reclaim captaincy, confirmed by coach Stephen Fleming. Ahead of the KKR clash, Dhoni and former teammate Dwayne Bravo shared a light moment. Dhoni, who captained CSK from 2008 to 2023 and led them to five IPL titles, had handed over the reins to Gaikwad ahead of the 2024 season.
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