The current 2025 IPL season has not seen the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) play at their best. However, on April 14 in Lucknow, the men in yellow defeated the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a much-needed victory.

After CSK captain MS Dhoni won, former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth congratulated him on social media. In his tweet, the renowned opener praised the wicketkeeper’s effort, leadership, and poise. He also referred to the victory as a team recovery, which was especially noteworthy because it occurred on Tamil New Year.

A victory for CSK! Once again, MS Dhoni demonstrates why he is known as Thala—not just for his performances, but also for the cool, collected manner in which he commanded his team. It’s more than just a victory. The beginning of a resurrection is how it feels.

On X, Srikkanth declared, “The roar is back on Tamil New Year…”

After seeing the post, one fan asked if Vijay Shankar, a cricketer from Tamil Nadu, should be included in the CSK team. The squad needs Vijay Shankar to deliver refreshments for the other players, Srikkanth, who is known for his hilarious comments, cheekily responded. Social media sites saw a flurry of emotions when the comment swiftly went viral.

Some people thought the comment was funny, but it also brought attention to the mounting disapproval of the 34-year-old’s performance. The all-round player only scored seven runs in the game against LSG. The right-hander has only scored one half-century in five IPL 2025 games, and it was in a losing effort.

Calls are mounting for CSK to reevaluate his place in the starting lineup due to mounting pressure from cricket experts and fans. Everyone will be watching CSK’s strategy and team selection as they prepare for their high-stakes matchup against long-time rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 20 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.