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IPL 2024: Netizens express surprise as Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces MS Dhoni as CSK captain

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans have experienced a shocking and yet emotional moment when the franchise announced Ruturaj Gaikwad as their captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. The decision to hand over the reins to Gaikwad signifies a significant shift in leadership from the iconic MS Dhoni to a promising young talent who has consistently delivered notable performances for the Super Kings.

Chennai Super Kings’ history of leadership transitions

This transition in leadership evokes memories of a similar move made in 2022 when Dhoni entrusted Ravindra Jadeja with the captaincy, albeit for a brief period. The announcement of Gaikwad as captain just before the commencement of IPL 2024 echoes the strategic approach employed by the franchise in the past. Jadeja, however, relinquished the captaincy and handed it back to Dhoni midway through the 2022 season.

Under Jadeja’s leadership, the team faced a challenging start, losing six out of their eight opening games, including the first four matches consecutively.

MS Dhoni’s captaincy legacy

Dhoni’s legacy as the most successful IPL captain is unmatched, boasting an extraordinary win percentage of 58.84 across 226 games. In contrast, Ruturaj has emerged as a standout performer since his debut in 2020, accumulating an impressive total of 1797 runs, including a century and 14 half-centuries, showcasing his potential as a future leader.

Also READ: IPL 2024: CSK appoint Ruturaj Gaikwad as their new captain; MS Dhoni to keep wickets

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s exceptional form and challenges ahead

Gaikwad’s exceptional form in the previous season further solidifies his position as a key player for CSK, having amassed 590 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 147.50. With Gaikwad at the helm, CSK will embark on their IPL 2024 journey against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the franchise, with Gaikwad poised to lead the team with his dynamic leadership and exceptional batting skills

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Also WATCH: MS Dhoni practices his trademark ‘Helicopter’ shot ahead of CSK’s opening match against RCB in IPL 2024




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