CSK’s captaincy was handed over to Ravindra Jadeja for a brief period in 2022, otherwise, it has been held by MS Dhoni throughout their time at the IPL.
A day before the inaugural match of the 2024 Indian Premier League, which pits the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings against the visiting Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk, Ruturaj Gaikwad was named the team’s new captain. This concludes MS Dhoni’s lengthy tenure as CSK captain, which started in the inaugural season of the competition in 2008. However, he had already resigned from the role in 2022 when Ravindra Jadeja was named captain.
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However, Dhoni regained control of the team after Jadeja resigned after eight games, and in 2023, CSK won the trophy for a record sixth season, drawing even with the Mumbai Indians atop the title standings.
A day before the inaugural match of the 2024 Indian Premier League, which pits the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings against the visiting Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk, Ruturaj Gaikwad was named the team's new captain.#Dhoni #CSKvsRCB #IPL2024 #ChennaiSuperKings pic.twitter.com/6dD3NoStng
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Gaikwad to lead CSK in IPL 2024
Dhoni’s successor, Gaikwad, has played six One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 19 T20Is for India. The CSK opener made his debut in the 2020 edition of the world’s richest T20 league. The new CSK skipper has played 52 matches for the five-time winners. Opener Gaikwad claimed the Orange Cap in CSK’s title-winning season in 2021. CSK retained Gaikwad for INR 6 crore ahead of the 2022 edition. According to a brief statement shared by CSK, Dhoni handed over Chennai Super Kings’ captaincy to Gaikwad.
The 27-year-old batsman, Gaikwad, has been considered as a potential replacement for Dhoni as captain ever since he scored 635 runs in the 2021 IPL season – his second in the tournament. Gaikwad, who hails from Maharashtra, has become one of the most dependable players in the Chennai Super Kings squad due to his consistent performances. His impressive form in the IPL has also earned him a place in India’s white-ball squads. He has played 6 ODIs and 19 T20Is so far.
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