MS Dhoni steps down as CSK captain ahead of IPL 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad announced as replacement
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as its new captain with Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down as the skipper after a highly successful stint.
CSK won five IPL titles under Dhoni’s captaincy.
42-year-old Dhoni’s decision comes a day ahead of the high-stakes opening match of IPL 2024 between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Born in 1997, Ruturaj made his debut in the IPL format in 2020, and quickly made an strong impression. He was retained by CSK in 2022 edition for Rs 6 crore. In IPL, Gaikwad has an average of 39.07 with a strike rate of 135.52.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: MS Dhoni hands over captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad. #WhistlePodu #Yellove
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 21, 2024
aikwad takes on the mantle of captaincy, aiming to lead the team to continued success in the highly competitive landscape of the IPL.
The 42-year-old has won five IPL titles as CSK’s captain, including the triumph last year after defeating Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
After winning the trophy, Dhoni confirmed that he would return for the IPL 2024, effectively ending doubts about his retirement. Ruturaj Gaikwad, a right-handed batsman who has been with CSK since the 2019 IPL auction, has shown remarkable form and consistency.
His technical prowess and composed batting style have solidified his position as one of the team’s key opening batters.
In the IPL 2023 season, Gaikwad’s contributions were instrumental, amassing 590 runs in 16 appearances, showcasing his potential to lead the team into the future.
Super Kings’ captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the start of TATA IPL 2024. Ruturaj has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2019 and has played 52 matches in IPL during this period. The team looks forward to the upcoming season.”
Dhoni is the most successful IPL captain with a whopping 133 wins followed by Rohit Sharma at 87.
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