Former India batter Aakash Chopra questioned whether CSK could make a comeback with MS Dhoni as captain. "We call MS Dhoni 'Magic Singh Dhoni' or 'Miraculous Singh Dhoni' with love at times, and will we call Chennai Super Kings the Comeback Super Kings?" he asked. Dhoni was appointed captain as Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of IPL due to injury.