Did CSK's MS Dhoni obsession cost them the IPL 2025 playoff spot?

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Fast forward to IPL 2025, CSK retained MS Dhoni as an uncapped player to keep the legend around for at least one more season.

However, fans were hopeful for yet another turnaround, but things went exactly the opposite way as CSK became the first team in IPL 2025 to be eliminated from the playoff race.

Then came the surprising season of IPL 2020, which saw the Chennai-based franchise missing out on a playoff spot for the first time ever.

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Topics: CSK elimination CSK analysis CSK MS Dhoni Dhoni batting IPL ageing players Dhoni retirement CSK 2026 rebuild Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 IPL playoffs

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Published On: 2025-05-02 @ 16:40:38 (14 hours ago)

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