“The Traitor Is Here”, MS Dhoni Takes A Jibe At The New KKR Mentor

MS Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo have shared years of camaraderie and success as teammates at Chennai Super Kings, but as the IPL 2025 season unfolds, the iconic duo finds themselves on opposite sides of the fence. Bravo, once a key figure in CSK’s lineup and later their bowling coach, has now aligned himself with Kolkata Knight Riders, taking on the role of their bowling coach. Meanwhile, Dhoni returns to the CSK captaincy once again, this time stepping in for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad.

In a moment that caught the attention of fans and sent social media buzzing, Dhoni greeted Bravo during a nets session on the eve of CSK’s much-anticipated clash against KKR. Spotting Bravo approaching, Dhoni couldn’t help but tease his former teammate, calling him a “traitor,” a light-hearted jibe that quickly turned into a heartwarming reunion between two close friends.

Bravo’s journey with CSK spans two fruitful stints — the first from 2011 to 2015 and the second from 2018 to 2022 — where he not only delivered match-winning performances but also became one of the most beloved faces in the franchise’s history. Following his retirement from playing, Bravo continued his CSK journey in a coaching capacity during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. However, in a move that surprised many, he joined the Kolkata camp for IPL 2025, marking a new chapter in his post-playing career.

On the CSK front, the leadership baton has been handed back to MS Dhoni following Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unfortunate elbow fracture, which has sidelined the young captain for the remainder of the tournament. With CSK reeling from a string of disappointing results, fans and the franchise alike will be hoping that Dhoni’s return to the helm can ignite a much-needed turnaround.

As the battle between Chennai and Kolkata looms, all eyes will be on this emotional face-off, where former allies turned rivals meet under the floodlights — with pride, points, and memories on the line.