Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammates MS Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo reunited ahead of the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Dhoni greeted Bravo, who left the Super Kings to become the bowling coach for Kolkata Knight Riders, by calling him “the traitor,” and the video went viral.
MS Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo have played together at Chennai Super Kings for several seasons. Bravo represented CSK in two stints — from 2011 to 2015 and then again between 2018 and 2022. The former all-rounder served as CSK’s bowling coach in the 2023 and 2024 IPL seasons after his retirement.
Watch: Dwayne Bravo Called “The Traitor” by MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni was batting in the nets during a practice session at Chepauk ahead of the clash between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. Dhoni noticed his former CSK teammate Dwayne Bravo approaching. The wicketkeeper-batter said, “The traitor is here,” before Bravo replied, “Life is so unfair.”
You can see the video below:
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— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 11, 2025
After the exchange, Bravo also met all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, leaving CSK supporters in awe. The former West Indian all-rounder is currently the mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025.
Dhoni is set to lead Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025 after regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out for the season with an elbow fracture.
The veteran wicketkeeper-batter will take over the team during a tough phase. With Dhoni back at the helm, CSK will look to get back to winning ways. His first test in charge comes against the Kolkata Knight Riders. The match will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, April 11.
You Don’t Come for Optional Sessions – MS Dhoni Teases Dwayne Bravo
In a video posted by Kolkata Knight Riders on X (formerly Twitter), Dwayne Bravo joked that he didn’t expect to see Dhoni at practice and thought he’d have to visit him at the hotel. Dhoni, known for his witty style, replied that he assumed Bravo wouldn’t come for an optional session.
“I didn’t know you had come, man. I thought I was gonna have to come to your hotel to see you. I didn’t see you at first,” Bravo said.
“I thought you don’t come for an optional session,” Dhoni replied.
“I didn’t know Thala is here. I’m going to see him” / Legends of Chepauk
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— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 11, 2025
Chennai Super Kings Eye to Make Comeback at Chepauk
Chennai Super Kings are aiming to bounce back at Chepauk, a venue that gave them an edge in the past but hasn’t offered the same advantage this season. Head coach Stephen Fleming expressed his disappointment after a heavy defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
CSK won their opening match but lost the next four in a row. With just one win from five games, they are ninth in the 10-team points table.
Their opponents, Kolkata Knight Riders, are in sixth place and have also faced issues with inconsistency. After losing their season opener, KKR have struggled to build winning momentum.
Also read: “It’s Sad”- Ambati Rayudu on MS Dhoni taking over CSK captaincy from Ruturaj Gaikwad
