MS Dhoni’s Last IPL– The cricket world was taken aback on Thursday, March 21, when the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made a surprising announcement: the iconic captain MS Dhoni would not be at the helm of the franchise for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.
The announcement comes on the eve of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024’s kickoff. In the league’s inaugural match, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 22.
The illustrious captain MS Dhoni has opted to pass the reins to the standout opening batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has consistently excelled with the bat for the franchise in recent years.
Ruturaj Gaikwad brings considerable captaincy experience, having led the Maharashtra team in T20 and List A cricket. Additionally, he guided India to victory in the gold medal match at the Asian Games 2023. # MS Dhoni’s Last IPL
“MS Dhoni has passed the captaincy of the Chennai Super Kings to Ruturaj Gaikwad prior to the commencement of TATA IPL 2024.”
“Ruturaj has been a pivotal member of the Chennai Super Kings since 2019, participating in 52 IPL matches during this timeframe. The team eagerly anticipates the forthcoming season,” stated the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an official press release.
MS Dhoni strongly indicates his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL)
By relinquishing the captaincy to opening batsman Gaikwad, MS Dhoni has essentially indicated that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will likely mark his final season as a player in the league.
Previously, fans speculated that Dhoni would retire from the IPL after leading his side to their fifth title in the IPL 2023 season, defeating Hardik Pandya’s Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final. However, Dhoni surprised everyone by opting to play one more season for his fans. # MS Dhoni’s Last IPL
Nevertheless, with the recent change in captaincy at the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), it appears highly likely that the wicketkeeper-batsman will bid farewell to the league after IPL 2024.
Having captained the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since its inception, Dhoni relinquished the captaincy in 2022, passing it on to Ravindra Jadeja. However, Jadeja’s tenure faced challenges, prompting Dhoni to reassume leadership.
In total, MS Dhoni has captained 226 IPL matches, winning 133 and losing 91. He holds the distinction of being the only captain to play over 200 matches and win more than 100 matches in the IPL. # MS Dhoni’s Last IPL
Responding to Dhoni stepping down as captain ahead of IPL 2024, Aakash Chopra shared his views on his official social media handle, suggesting that despite not holding the captaincy at CSK, Dhoni will continue to be a leader within the dressing room. He also remarked that the captaincy transition at Chennai Super Kings was characteristic of Dhoni’s style.
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