NEW DELHI: In an unexpected turn of events, Ruturaj Gaikwad assumed the role of captain for the Chennai Super Kings on Thursday, replacing the legendary MS Dhoni, as the defending champions stunned fans with a major announcement just a day before the IPL opener.
The Indian Premier League disclosed this development in a post on X, ahead of CSK’s clash with the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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“Presenting @ChennaiIPL’s Captain – @Ruutu1331,” the IPL posted on X shortly after releasing a picture of all captains posing with the IPL trophy.
Having featured in six ODIs and 19 T20s for India, Gaikwad made his debut for CSK in 2020 and has since played 52 matches for the five-time IPL champions.
The elegant opener had a remarkable performance last year, amassing 590 runs in 16 games with an impressive strike rate of 147.50.
“MS Dhoni has handed over Chennai 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,” CSK said in a statement on their website.
“The team looks forward to the upcoming season,” the statement added.
Dhoni is expected to retire at the end of the season and therefore the franchise felt the need for a smooth transition in Dhoni’s presence as a player.
(With inputs from PTI)
The Indian Premier League disclosed this development in a post on X, ahead of CSK’s clash with the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Also Read: How to watch IPL 2024 live in USA, Canada and MENA region
“Presenting @ChennaiIPL’s Captain – @Ruutu1331,” the IPL posted on X shortly after releasing a picture of all captains posing with the IPL trophy.
Having featured in six ODIs and 19 T20s for India, Gaikwad made his debut for CSK in 2020 and has since played 52 matches for the five-time IPL champions.
The elegant opener had a remarkable performance last year, amassing 590 runs in 16 games with an impressive strike rate of 147.50.
“MS Dhoni has handed over Chennai 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,” CSK said in a statement on their website.
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“The team looks forward to the upcoming season,” the statement added.
Dhoni is expected to retire at the end of the season and therefore the franchise felt the need for a smooth transition in Dhoni’s presence as a player.
(With inputs from PTI)
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