Chennai Super Kings, the five-time IPL champions, have stunned fans with a significant change ahead of IPL 2024. In a surprising move, the franchise has appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as their new captain, replacing the iconic MS Dhoni. The announcement came through a tweet from the IPL’s official social media handle, leaving fans both shocked and intrigued.
Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings carved out a remarkable legacy, clinching the IPL title on five occasions. However, the transition in leadership marks a new chapter for the franchise, with Gaikwad entrusted with the responsibility of leading the team in the upcoming season.
Presenting @ChennaiIPL's Captain – @Ruutu1331 🙌🙌#TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/vt77cWXyBI
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 21, 2024
This isn’t the first time Chennai has undergone a captaincy change. In 2022, the reins were briefly handed over to Ravindra Jadeja, a decision that failed to yield positive results for the team. Midway through the season, Dhoni had to step back into the role, stabilizing the team’s performance.
Dhoni’s tenure as captain for CSK has been nothing short of extraordinary. Holding the record for the most wins in IPL history as a captain, Dhoni’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping Chennai Super Kings into one of the league’s most successful franchises. With 133 victories out of 226 matches across two teams, his impact on the game is undeniable.
As Gaikwad prepares to lead the team, all eyes will be on him to carry forward the rich legacy established by Dhoni. With a talented squad at his disposal, including stalwarts like Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja, Gaikwad will have the opportunity to make his mark and guide Chennai Super Kings to further glory in IPL 2024.
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The full squad for CSK in IPL 2024 includes Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper), and a lineup of seasoned players and promising talents, ready to take on the challenge of the upcoming season. As the cricketing world awaits the action-packed spectacle of IPL 2024, the spotlight will be on Gaikwad as he leads Chennai Super Kings into a new era of competition.
Here’s the CSK squad for IPL 2024:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain)
- MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Tushar Deshpande
- Shivam Dubey
- Devan Conway (wicketkeeper)
- Ajay Mandal
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Mahesh Theekshana
- Rachin Ravindra
- Nishant Sindhu
- Rajvardhan Hangarkar
- Prashant Solanki
- Sheikh Rashid
- Simarjeet Singh
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mukesh Chaudhary
- Avnish Rao Arveli
- Mathisha Pathirana
- Shardul Thakur
