CSK vs KKR: Why Ruturaj Gaikwad Is Not Playing Today’s IPL 2025 Match?
Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out of IPL 2025 due to injury.
The 25th match of the IPL 2025 will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Fans were excited to see the clash between two big teams, but many were left wondering — why is Ruturaj Gaikwad not playing?
The answer is disappointing for CSK fans. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the IPL 2025 due to an elbow injury. He will not take part in the rest of the season.
This is a big blow to Chennai Super Kings, as Gaikwad was not just an important batter at the top but also the captain of the team this season. In his absence, MS Dhoni has taken over the captaincy of CSK for the rest of the tournament.
Before his injury, Gaikwad was trying to lead a new-look CSK side. However, things didn’t go well for the team, as they have lost four out of their first five matches in the season. The only win came in their opening match against Mumbai Indians.
Fans were hoping for a strong comeback, but the injury to Ruturaj Gaikwad has made things more difficult for the Chennai-based franchise. As of now, the CSK management has not signed any replacement for him.
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