IPL 2025: Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed for poor captaincy ¡ª ¡®CSK is going nowhere under him¡¯ netizens fume after Chennai¡¯s baffling moves
IPL 2025 heats up as Ruturaj Gaikwad¡¯s captaincy draws sharp criticism from CSK fans after confusing bowling choices and poor fielding. While CSK's IPL 2025 journey remains undecided, social media is already questioning Chennai¡¯s leadership direction.
In a high-scoring match of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings put up a commanding total of 219/6 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), owing to the century put forward by Priyansh Arya. His 39-ball 103 marked the fourth fastest hundred in IPL history. Shashank Singh¡¯s late half-century ensured Punjab crossed the 200-run mark. But while the Punjab batters impressed, it was CSK¡¯s captain Ruturaj Gaikwad who became the target of online trolling after fans expressed deep frustration with his captaincy.
Priyansh Arya sets the stage on fire
The highlight of the innings was Arya¡¯s explosive century in his debut IPL season. His quickfire 103 laid a solid foundation. Along with Shashank Singh¡¯s composed fifty, Punjab looked dominant from start to finish, giving CSK a daunting chase of 220.
CSK's opening gamble and powerplay woes
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad did not open for CSK. New Zealand¡¯s Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra took charge instead. The duo hit two early boundaries in the first over. However, fans were baffled by repeated decisions such as using Ashwin in the powerplay and not finishing the spells of more economical bowlers.
Fans unleash frustration on Ruturaj¡¯s captaincy
Social media was flooded with angry reactions. One fan questioned the repetitive errors: ¡°How can a captain be this pathetic?¡±
How does a team keep making the same mistakes and never learn? Again Ashwin in powerplay. Again not completing a bowler who gave just 18 runs in 3 overs in a 220 game. How can a captain be this pathetic. Please Sack this Ruturaj ASAP ??. CSK is going nowhere under his leadership.
¡ª Achuth (@achuth25) April 8, 2025
Another wrote, ¡°We¡¯re seated for Ruturaj Gaikwad¡¯s golden duck.¡±
We're seated for Ruturaj Gaikwad's golden duck
¡ª ?????????????? (@Itzshreyas07) April 8, 2025
A third user didn¡¯t hold back, declaring, ¡°RUTURAJ GAIKWAD IS THE WORST CAPTAIN EVER IN IPL 2025.¡±
Say it with me...
¡ª Sid (@DmitriAngevil) April 8, 2025
RUTURAJ GAIKWAD IS THE WORST CAPTAIN EVER IN IPL 2025.
Criticism extended to the team¡¯s batting order and strategy, with one fan sarcastically saying, ¡°Even 40 overs wouldn¡¯t be enough to chase 220 with this lineup.¡±
Ruturaj Gaikwad in the opening
¡ª J? (@Indianslumdog) April 8, 2025
Vijay Shankar in the middle
And Dhoni as the finisher
With this batting line up even 40 overs wouldn¡¯t be enough to chase 220 runs
Others highlighted poor field placements, drop catches, and misuse of bowlers. One fan summed it up: ¡°CSK should find a new captain or else they will not win a trophy any sooner.¡±
Very poor captaincy by ruturaj gaikwad Noor ahamed 3 overs and for what mukesh is playing only 2 overs in pp. Terrible field placement and fielding 5 + drop catches. CSK should find a new captain or else they will not win a trophy in any sooner. For sure.
¡ª Naveen (@Naveen24___) April 8, 2025
As the tournament heats up, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Chennai Super Kings will have to rethink their strategy. With fan frustration growing louder, CSK¡¯s leadership choices are clearly under the scanner ¡ª and any slip-ups ahead could only intensify the noise.
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