MS Dhoni’s much-anticipated return to the IPL has been further delayed after he suffered a fresh calf injury during a warm-up game, confirmed CSK head coach Stephen Fleming. Despite attending training sessions, Dhoni has restricted himself to throwdowns and light wicketkeeping drills.
Chennai Super Kings' coach Stephen Fleming discusses the team's confidence after consecutive wins, MS Dhoni's progress, and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's form ahead of the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He also praises Dewald Brevis' return to the team
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has pointed out the positive aspect from his team's fourth successive loss in the IPL 2025, which came against Punjab Kings
Former captain Stephen Fleming and Saqlain Mushtaq are among several others joining their coaching staff for the upcoming four months, each assuming distinct roles within the coaching team.
He has been absolutely the heartbeat of CSK, there's no doubt about it. Whether it's performances, guidance or leadership... you run out of things to say about him.
Fleming added that the loss to Mumbai Indians was symptomatic of the entire season which has gone totally wrong. He added that CSK deserve the bottom place in the points table. The Chennai franchise is placed eighth with six points.
Delhi Capitals (DC) chased down a total of 180 with five wickets in hand and one ball to spare. Shikhar Dhawan scored his maiden century in IPL and he remained unbeaten on 101.
He is our number four, Dhoni primarily is a middle to backend player, Kedar Jadhav is our number four, he plays a dual role, if we get off to a good start he might move down and let Dhoni up. If you lose early wickets then your number four batsman goes in
