{"id":21962,"date":"2025-03-23T19:10:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T13:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=579794"},"modified":"2025-03-23T19:12:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T13:42:10","slug":"ipl-2025-mi-vs-csk-ruturaj-gaikwad-calls-ms-dhoni-young-wicket-keeper-ahead-of-csk-vs-mi-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/ipl-2025-mi-vs-csk-ruturaj-gaikwad-calls-ms-dhoni-young-wicket-keeper-ahead-of-csk-vs-mi-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2025, MI vs CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad calls MS Dhoni \u201cyoung wicket-keeper\u201d ahead of CSK vs MI clash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chennai Super Kings (<\/span>CSK<\/b>) captain <\/span>Ruturaj Gaikwad<\/b> sparked laughter and admiration in his pre-match comments ahead of their <\/span>IPL 2025<\/b> showdown against <\/span>Mumbai Indians (MI)<\/b> at Chepauk. After winning the toss and opting to <\/span>bowl first<\/b>, Gaikwad was asked about CSK\u2019s team combination, and in his response, he humorously referred to <\/span>MS Dhoni<\/b> as their <\/span>\u201cyoung wicket-keeper.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

MS Dhoni: The oldest player in IPL 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n

At <\/span>43 years old<\/b>, MS Dhoni is the <\/span>oldest player in IPL 2025<\/b>, yet he remains a crucial part of CSK\u2019s setup as their wicketkeeper and a guiding force behind the stumps. His fitness and sharp glovework continue to impress, and Gaikwad\u2019s lighthearted remark was a nod to Dhoni\u2019s <\/span>ageless presence and leadership.<\/b><\/p>\n

Gaikwad\u2019s statement on the toss<\/b><\/h3>\n

After opting to <\/span>bowl first<\/b>, Gaikwad explained the decision, mentioning the <\/span>unknown nature of the pitch and the team\u2019s intention to chase accordingly. When asked about the team\u2019s lineup, he casually mentioned:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are bowling first. Playing on this pitch for the first time, so don\u2019t really know how it will play. We just want to adapt and chase accordingly. Looks a good wicket to bat. Prep has been good. We had our young wicket-keeper coming back early to the camp. Noor, Ellis, Rachin, and Sam Curran are the overseas.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The cheeky comment about Dhoni instantly caught the attention of fans, who took to social media to celebrate the former CSK captain\u2019s <\/span>everlasting presence in the IPL.<\/b><\/p>\n

MI vs CSK playing XI:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mumbai Indians<\/b> (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Satyanarayana Raju<\/span><\/p>\n

Chennai Super Kings<\/b> (Playing XI): Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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