In preparation for the next Indian Premier League 2024 season, Ruturaj Gaikwad has taken over as captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from MS Dhoni. Because MS Dhoni has been an iconic character and a very successful captain for CSK, this represents a huge shift in leadership for the squad.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, a young athlete with a lot of potential, has just assumed the position of captain, which brings with it a variety of chances as well as many problems. There have been earlier Indian Premier League seasons in which Gaikwad has shown his promise as a batter. Now, he will have the additional burden of guiding the club on the field.
Probably reflecting a planned attempt by the team management to transfer leadership and offer opportunities for younger players to take on more prominent positions within the squad, MS Dhoni’s decision to stand down as captain is likely a reflection of this purposeful move.
At the same time when supporters are anxiously anticipating how well Ruturaj Gaikwad would perform in his new role as captain of CSK during the next Indian Premier League 2024 season, this new development will create excitement and intrigue among fans.
Just before the beginning of the Indian Premier League 2022, Dhoni decided to step down from his role as captain of CSK, which he had held from the tournament’s start. During his absence, Ravindra Jadeja assumed the role of leader in the organization. Nevertheless, it did not continue for very long following CSK’s disastrous results when Jadeja was serving as captain, which prompted the administration of CSK to suggest that Dhoni reconsider his choice once again.
The involvement of Dhoni, who has already turned 42 years old, has been the subject of a great deal of hype and speculation. The fact that he seemed to be in better shape than ever before during his most recent practice sessions does not change the truth that there comes a moment when everyone must hang up their boots. It has recently come to light that there are rumors that this may be Dhoni’s last year playing in the Indian Premier League.
After making his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the year 2020, Ruturaj has only ever played for one franchise, which is the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He has amassed 1797 runs in 52 matches, with an average of 39.07 and a strike rate of 135.52, making him a very influential player throughout his career. He has also maintained an exceptional level of consistency at the top. The year 2021 was his greatest season in the Indian Premier League (IPL), during which he scored 635 runs over 16 matches at an astounding average of 45.35.
In the course of the domestic season of 2022–2023, when the Vijay Hazare Trophy was being contested, Gaikwad spent a significant amount of time with Dhoni. It was at this time that the first moves towards the change of guard were made. The fact that it took place in Ranchi, away from the full attention of the media, was a perfect example of Dhoni’s method of transferring the baton, much as he did with Virat Kohli when he was leading the Indian side.
According to Azim Kazi, the all-rounder for Maharashtra, “He has become our absolutely everything.” “There are new things that we are going to learn. He has altered the whole setup, as well as how we get ourselves ready. Our cohesiveness as a team extends to the hotel. By way of illustration, he has kept his hotel room unlocked at all times, and we are free to go there and ask for his assistance with whatever. If a player is having difficulty, he is the first one to bring it to the attention of the team off the field and provide advice on how to improve the situation.
With 212 Indian Premier League matches under his leadership, he won 128 of them and lost 82 of them. Following his leadership of the side to victory in the 2007 Twenty20 World Cup, the 2011 One-Day International World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy, Dhoni announced that he will be retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020.
While playing against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, Dhoni guided the Chennai franchise to a record-tying fifth Indian Premier League championship with his team. The 42-year-old skipper, who continues to be one of the most loved faces in Indian cricket and has a following that is comparable to that of some contemporary stars, has led Chennai from the first season of the Indian Premier League in 2008, except two years during which the franchise was barred from its participation in the league due to allegations of match-fixing.
