Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans have experienced an emotional and shocking moment as the team made the announcement of Ruturaj Gaikwad to be the captain of their team for this forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. The decision to give the reigns to Gaikwad is a major change in the leadership of the legendary MS Dhoni to an emerging young talent who has consistently put up impressive results in the Super Kings.
History of leadership change of Chennai Super Kings
The transition of leadership in this case brings back memories of another similar decision that was made in 2022, when Dhoni gave Ravindra Jadeja with the captaincy but only for a short period. It was announced that Gaikwad as captain prior to the beginning of IPL 2024 is similar to the strategic way the franchise has employed earlier in its history. Jadeja has, however, resigned the captain’s responsibilities and gave it back to Dhoni in midway through the 2022 season.
Under Jadeja’s direction under his leadership, the team had an uphill start, having lost six of eight first games, which included the first four games in succession.
MS Dhoni’s Captaincy Legacy
The legacy of Dhoni in the role of being the best IPL captain in history is unparalleled and boasts an incredible winning rate of 58.84 over 226 games. However, Ruturaj has emerged as an exceptional performer since making his debut in the year 2020. with an impressive record of 1797 runs. This includes the century mark and 14 half-centuries. He has also demonstrated the potential of his future leader.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Extraordinary form and Challenges ahead
Gaikwad’s impressive performance in the last season has further confirmed his status as a crucial player for CSK with 590 runs, with an impressive score of 147.50. With Gaikwad in charge, CSK will embark on their IPL 2024 campaign with a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)at the famous MA Chidambaram Stadium. This is the start of a brand fresh chapter in the history of CSK with Gaikwad in the perfect position to take charge of the squad using his dynamism and leadership talent as well as exceptional batsmanship talent
Here’s how Twitter responded
No Dhoni, no Kohli, no Rohit at the toss at IPL. End of an era. A golden era.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) March 21, 2024
There will be a lot of emotion surrounding this announcement by #MSDhoni. I hope Ruturaj knew it was coming because it will take him a long time to get ready mentally to fit into those massive boots.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 21, 2024
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad forcing thala to bat at 3. We’ll be there.
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) March 21, 2024
In the ever-expanding galaxy of cricket, MS Dhoni’s legacy as CSK’s leader shines bright, akin to a supernova, illuminating the path for the franchise with unparalleled brilliance and allure. His leadership will be remembered for decades to come. Good luck Ruturaj for your new…
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 21, 2024
M S Dhoni relinquishes CSK captaincy, Ruturaj Gaikwad to fill in those mighty boots. An era of astonishing achievements passes
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 21, 2024
Thala Shows us the Rutu! 🦁💛#WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/eKaUgq2Hwu
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 21, 2024
Could’ve easily said byebye after winning the trophy last year, but he fixed his injuries, grew his long hair back, gave away his captaincy to the most deserving youngster and is all ready to arrive, hit some sixes and enjoy the swansong. Legend, MS Dhoni. pic.twitter.com/ReZ8OuAVvl
— Siddarth Srinivas (@sidhuwrites) March 21, 2024
Classic Thala. RKO out of nowhere. Hands over captaincy to Ruturaj. Quietly. Against the run of play. With a ‘matter of fact’ reveal coming from IPL handle rather than CSK. Knowing MS, even the rest of CSK lads would’ve known only 1-2 days back. A true team man. Thala Thala Dhaan pic.twitter.com/kWHDoH8lp6
— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) March 21, 2024
now i get his secret that hides in this moment. that rare emotional outburst, those intense expressions, as if he knew in this very moment that he has had it all now, this is the peak & it’s time to pass on the legacy.
thank you mahendra singh dhoni, you’ll always be my captain! pic.twitter.com/N6OIA6jLIL
— Neeche Se Topper (@NeecheSeTopper) March 21, 2024
So happy that this was Dhoni’s final moment as a captain. Fairytale ending! pic.twitter.com/besVOZhY0O
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 21, 2024
People always say Dhoni cries for credit. It was so easy for him to retire last season, but he will play again this season as a player, giving all of us a sudden shock.💔
True leader.🙏 I hope Ruturaj doesn’t go Jaddu way.#MSDhoni #ChennaiSuperKings pic.twitter.com/lQUXJo4LeJ pic.twitter.com/mLnuCAo60r
— 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 (@CapXSid) March 21, 2024
We are in Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad era now, you go boy 💛 pic.twitter.com/0OtAEZlsY1
— Div🦁 (@div_yumm) March 21, 2024
I think Dhoni wanted to resign after winning the 2021 trophy only but after seeing Jadeja’s inefficiency as a leader he decided to groom Ruturaj for another year and then gave up the captaincy. What a leader man. Hats off.
— ` (@FourOverthrows) March 21, 2024
From Dhoni vs Rohit to Ruturaj vs Hardik we’ve came a long way baby
— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) March 21, 2024
I hope the cameras focus on Ruturaj and what he does on the field. I want to see how he leads in MS’ presence and what decisions he takes independently.
Wishing you well Ruturaj. Big boots to fill but lead in your way! #IPL2024
— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) March 21, 2024
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