Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the five-time IPL champions, have strategically built a well-rounded and dynamic squad for the IPL 2025 season, blending seasoned campaigners with emerging talent. The retention of core players like Ruturaj Gaikwad,

The captain of Chennai Super Kings in 2025 is Ruturaj Gaikwad. Under his leadership, CSK continues its legacy of success, having previously won 5 IPL titles. The team was earlier led by the legendary MS Dhoni, who remains one of the most iconic captains in IPL history.

From bringing back former overseas players to re-signing established Indian names, Chennai hit the right notes at the IPL Auction but missed out on an X-factor player, perhaps by design.