NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings’ nightmare run in IPL 2025 has left fans frustrated, and at the centre of the storm is their iconic captain, MS Dhoni. The 43-year-old legend, who returned to lead the side mid-season after Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury, has found himself under intense scrutiny as CSK now stare at a possible last-place finish, a first in their IPL history.With just one game left, CSK have lost all five matches where they batted first this season. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Their latest defeat came against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, where the Chennai bowlers failed to defend 188. Teen prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi starred again, smashing a composed 57, while Akash Madhwal and Yudhvir Singh Charak took three wickets each to help Rajasthan chase the target with ease.The result has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many fans even calling for the veteran’s retirement from the IPL. Once known for his calm leadership and match-winning instincts, Dhoni now finds himself at the receiving end of criticism for not being able to inspire a struggling CSK unit this season.Batting down the order, Dhoni has scored 196 runs in 13 matches, with a strike rate of 135.17 and an average of 24.5, decent but far from the impact performances he once delivered consistently.CSK’s problems, however, go beyond Dhoni.

The overseas players have failed to fire, and several veterans have looked out of form. If Chennai doesn’t beat table-toppers Gujarat Titans by a big margin in their final league game, they will likely finish last, an unthinkable position for the five-time champions.Whether this season marks the end of an era for MS Dhoni remains to be seen, but fans online are making their voices heard louder than ever.