MS Dhoni has stepped down as the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the IPL 2024 season. CSK's opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad is the new captain of the franchise.
Chennai Super Kings will kick off their title defence under the new leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad when they host Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of the Indian Premier League 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk on Friday, March 22.
Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to clash in the Indian Premier League 2024 opening match at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk on Friday, March 22. CSK have recorded four wins in last five encounters against RCB and are favourites to win in the IPL 2024 opener.
"It is a privilege. More than that, it is a huge responsibility but I am really excited because of the kind of group we have. Everyone's experienced enough so not much of a thing for me to do," Ruturaj Gaikwad said in his first reaction.
A day before a mega opening clash in the IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings shocked the cricket world by announcing Ruturaj Gaikwad as the new captain of the franchise, replacing legendary MS Dhoni who begged five titles as a CSK skipper and holds the record for highest win percentage as IPL captain.
MS Dhoni handed over captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad a day before the opening game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. CSK are scheduled to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the season opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Legendary India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni has handed over the reins to opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the 2024 edition of the IPL. The development was confirmed by IPL after Gaikwad represented CSK at the captains' day in Chennai on Thursday, March 21.
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