Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans are in for a shock after their captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, was ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2025 due to a serious elbow injury. Gaikwad’s injury, initially a minor concern, turned into a hairline fracture, which led to his withdrawal from the tournament. With Gaikwad sidelined, MS Dhoni has once again taken over as CSK’s captain for the remaining matches of the season.
However, what followed has sparked a major controversy. Despite being out of action due to his elbow injury, a viral video showing Gaikwad playing football with his CSK teammates has left fans furious. The video shows the 28-year-old cricketer actively participating in a warm-up drill that appears to be well beyond the capacity of someone recovering from an injury.
As the video gained traction on social media, netizens couldn’t contain their disbelief, leading to a flurry of comments questioning the authenticity of his injury. Some fans went as far as suggesting that Gaikwad might have been ‘forcefully dropped’ from the team, while others questioned if there’s something more than meets the eye. The video has only added fuel to the fire, and speculation is at an all-time high.
“Injured Ruturaj Gaikwad playing football currently.”
— Juylov Vladislav (@juylov_vlad) April 10, 2025
“Forcefully dropped? — Only Option.”
— Only Option – Trader (@WithOnlyOption) April 10, 2025
“There is something else. Don’t know what is happening in the team.”
— Himanshu Bhardwaj (@HIMANK009) April 10, 2025
“This is How People Want Ruturaj To Behave After Elbow Fracture.”
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) April 10, 2025
Despite the controversies, CSK’s struggles in IPL 2025 continue. After a promising start, where they won their opening match against arch-rivals, the team went on to lose four consecutive games. Currently sitting at the ninth spot in the points table, CSK now face the challenge of bouncing back against Kolkata Knight Riders in their sixth match of the season, which will take place at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
With all eyes on CSK’s performance and Gaikwad’s injury status, it’s safe to say that this IPL season is far from predictable!
