- MS Dhoni served as captain of CSK for 14 seasons
- Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces MSD
- CSK will take on RCB in the season opener on March 22
While fans were eager to watch MS Dhoni once again leading the successful franchise to glory, they were shocked by the shocking development. As confirmed by IPL MS Dhoni, the veteran skipper of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has stepped down from the captaincy. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was considered as skipper for future seasons will take charge of the things earlier than expected.
MS Dhoni has been captain of CSK ever since the inception of the tournament. Regarding his recent decision, there were multiple hints earlier also. He decided to quit his captaincy just before the IPL 2022 with Ravindra Jadeja taking over the captaincy in MSD’s absence. However, following some poor results, CSK management requested Dhoni to rethink his decision again.
But as for IPL 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad will take charge of the five-time champions. There have been plenty of rumours about the participation of Dhoni, But the 42-year-old has not spoken about this role either. Now, speculations have resurfaced that this could be the last year for Dhoni in IPL.
MS Dhoni Seasons as CSK Captain
MS Dhoni’s name has been synonymous with the yellow army from the south in IPL. Although he represented another franchise for two seasons, people, even his opponents always wanted to see him in the bright yellow jersey. India’s successful skipper led the CSK to a staggering 10 IPL Finals and won five IPL trophies in fourteen seasons.
He has led CSK in 212 IPL matches, won 128 and lost 82. IPL 2023 was CSK’s seventh title in all T20 tournaments. They are now the fourth franchise with seven or more T20 titles with Mumbai (7) and Titans (7) (South Africa), and only behind Sialkot Stallions (8).
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