IPL: MS Dhoni steps down as Chennai Super Kings’ captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad appointed new skipper

The Indian Premier League-based franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) shocked followers on Thursday as they named Ruturaj Gaikwad as the new captain of the staff forward of the Indian Premier League 2024. Gaikwad will change former Indian cricket staff skipper MS Dhoni, who gained 5 titles with CSK to equal Rohit Sharma’s file.

Gaikwad would be the third captain of CSK, after Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, who led the staff for a quick interval in 2022.

But CSK suffered defeats in the beginning of IPL 2022 which is why Dhoni took the captaincy again from Jadeja mid-season.

Dhoni’s legacy in IPL

Dhoni is probably the most profitable IPL captain by way of the variety of wins. He’s led CSK and the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant in a complete of 226 video games out of which he’s gained 133 and misplaced 91 matches.

The 42-year-old’s win proportion can be one of the best amongst all captains who’ve led in additional than 100 video games within the IPL.

Dhoni could possibly be taking part in his remaining season within the IPL which is why the franchise most likely felt the necessity for a clean transition in his presence as a participant in CSK.

But he’s anticipated to stay hooked up with the franchise in another capability. CSK may look to incorporate Dhoni of their teaching workers or name him again as a mentor subsequent 12 months, like a number of the opposite franchises have achieved with their former marquee gamers up to now.

“MS Dhoni has handed over Chennai Super Kings’ captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad forward of the beginning of TATA IPL 2024.

“Ruturaj has been an integral a part of Chennai Super Kings since 2019 and has performed 52 matches in IPL throughout this era. The staff seems ahead to the upcoming season,” CSK introduced in a press release.

The rising star

Gaikwad has amassed 1797 runs within the IPL since making his debut in 2020. He’s scored 100 and 14 fifties up to now.

The flamboyant opener was in red-hot type final season, scoring 590 runs in 16 video games at a powerful strike charge of 147.50.

Gaikwad’s CSK will begin their IPL 2024 marketing campaign towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday (March 22).

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