IPL 2025: 'Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja Remain Under MS Dhoni's Shadow' - Ex-India Coach Slams CSK Captain

GT vs CSK, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings and their popular captain MS Dhoni have been at the receiving end of the critics following a shambolic season at the Indian Premier League. CSK won four out of 14 games played, marking 2025 as their worst IPL year. While most are criticising Dhoni, the latest to take a potshot at the CSK captain if former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar. 

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The former India batting coach reckoned Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja still remain under Dhoni's shadow and are hence unable to make their own progression. 

'Ruturaj and Jadeja remain under Dhoni's shadow'

"Ruturaj & Jadeja remain under Dhoni's shadow, never truly taking their own leap. Always mirroring MS's mindset, they miss the chance to evolve but Dhoni's presence keeps it locked, stalling the rise of new leaders," Bangar said on Star Sports.

MSD's Season to Forget

Once Ruturaj Gaikwad was injured and it was confirmed he will not take any further part in IPL 2025, it was as if calamity struck the yellow franchise. MS Dhoni stepped up and took charge. With Dhoni at the helm, there was hope among the fans that they could revive their fortunes - but that did not happen. Dhoni's form with the bat has also not been upto the mark and that has not helped. 

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In 14 matches and 13 outings, he amassed 196 runs. His runs have come at an average of 24.50. He has hit 12 sixes this season. For the unversed, Dhoni amid all speculations has not confirmed his retirement. At the post-match presentation, he said that he has about 4-5 months to take a call.