The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to embark on their IPL 2025 campaign, with their first match scheduled for March 23. As one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, CSK have built a legacy of consistency and dominance. With five titles to their name, the Men in Yellow have been a force to reckon with, thriving on experience, leadership, and team spirit. As they gear up for another season, fans are eager to see if CSK can add a sixth title to their illustrious cabinet.
High expectations from Ruturaj Gaikwad
Expectations are sky-high under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, who steps into the captaincy role with the enormous responsibility of filling MS Dhoni’s shoes. While Dhoni remains an integral part of the squad, Gaikwad’s tactical acumen and composed batting will be crucial in shaping CSK’s fortunes. With a balanced mix of experienced stalwarts and dynamic young talents, Gaikwad has all the resources at his disposal to continue CSK’s winning legacy.
Star-studded lineup for IPL 2025
CSK boast a star-studded lineup with match-winners across all departments. Ravindra Jadeja, a proven all-rounder, will be pivotal with both bat and ball, while Dhoni’s presence behind the stumps and in the dugout will continue to be invaluable. The team is further strengthened by explosive batters like Shivam Dube and Devon Conway, alongside overseas firepower from Matheesha Pathirana and Rachin Ravindra. With such a well-rounded squad, CSK has every reason to believe that IPL 2025 could be another golden chapter in their storied history.
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Chennai Super Kings player salaries for IPL 2025
Ruturaj Gaikwad: INR 18 croreRavindra Jadeja: INR 18 croreMS Dhoni: INR 4 croreShivam Dube: INR 12 croreMatheesha Pathirana: INR 13 croreDevon Conway: INR 6.25 croreRahul Tripathi: INR 3.4 croreRachin Ravindra: INR 4 croreNoor Ahmed: INR 10 croreAnshul Kamboj: INR 3.40 croreRavichandran Ashwin: INR 9.75 croreKhaleel Ahmed: INR 4.8 croreSam Curran: INR 2.40 croreDeepak Hooda: INR 1.70 croreShaik Rasheed: INR 30 lakhMukesh Choudhary: INR 30 lakhGurjanpreet Singh: INR 2.20 croreAaron Hardie: INR 1.25 croreNathan Ellis: INR 2 croreJamie Overton: INR 1.5 croreVijay Shankar: INR 1.2 croreVansh Bedi: INR 55 lakhAndre Siddarth: INR 30 lakhRamakrishna Ghosh: INR 30 lakhShreyas Gopal: INR 30 lakh
