IPL 2025: CSK Fans Speculate Over Gaikwad’s Injury After Footage of Him Playing Football Surfaces

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a crushing loss a few days ago when it was revealed that their captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, is out for the rest of the season due to an elbow injury. This loss is also weighty for the team as they are having a disappointing tournament. After an opening win over Mumbai Indians (MI), CSK has lost five matches in a row and is now in last place in IPL 2025.

Injury and Exclusion from the Roster 

Gaikwad suffered an elbow injury during the game against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on March 30 after being hit by Jofra Archer. The injury did not prevent the player from participating in the matches against Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), but it was evident that he was in discomfort. A medical examination revealed a fracture in Ruturaj’s elbow, after which CSK dropped him from the squad for the season. The legendary MS Dhoni will be the team’s captain at this time. 

CSK’s head coach, Stephen Fleming, commented on the event and expressed regret that Gaikwad was injured. He emphasized that the cricketer tried to play through the pain, and the team is grateful for that, but it now needs to heal.

Viral Video 

Recently, a video of Gaikwad playing football during CSK’s training session went viral on social media. The footage demonstrates how effectively the player juggles the ball and his positive mood. He actively interacts with his teammates and does not appear to be uncomfortable. The video elicited a strong reaction from fans.

Numerous Speculations and Reactions 

Fans who watched the video were discouraged. Many immediately wondered how serious Gaikwad’s injury was and if he was injured. Some fans suggested the video may have been old and recorded before the player suffered the elbow injury. In favor of this position is the fact that the date the video was shot is unknown. Anyway, the appearance of the video on the network has caused a lot of opinions, and which of them is correct is not yet possible to understand. However, the situation creates additional noise around CSK, who would be better off focusing on the game now without any distractions.