A day earlier than the CSK vs RCB conflict in IPL 2024 opener, MS Dhoni dropped a bombshell, stepping down because the captain of the five-time champions Chennai. This is an enormous however logical transfer as Dhoni appears to be like to cross on the baton to Ruturaj Gaikwad who has been named as the brand new captain. Reports declare that nobody in CSK administration, even coach Stephen Fleming, knew about this growth. It was recognized that Ruturaj was the subsequent in-charge however solely when Dhoni left. However, MSD determined that it was proper time for him to slowly transfer away, making certain Ruturaj eases into the job until he’s a part of the CSK dressing room.
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Social media flooded with memes and reactions when CSK launched the assertion that Dhoni is quitting captaincy. Virat Kohli wrote an exquisite not for his ‘guru’ and pal, saying, “Legendary captaincy tenure in yellow skip. A chapter fans will never forget. Respect always.”
Not simply Kohli, however Rohit Sharma additionally made a social media put up to offer tribute to ‘Captain Cool’ Dhoni. Rohit posted an image of a handshake between him and MSD on his Intagram Stories and put an Insta Emoji. The picture says greater than it exhibits. Both Dhoni and Rohit have made means for brand new captains at their respective franchises. While Rohit was reportedly requested to step down, the choice at CSK appears to have come from Dhoni himself.
The handshake emoji may be Rohit’s means of telling Dhoni that each of them have resigned from the job after having received 5 titles every in IPL.
Check out Rohit’s put up for Dhoni beneath:
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan, who’s liable for operating day-to-day affairs on the franchise was additionally clueless concerning the transfer. He informed PTI that he got here to know concerning the information simply earlier than the Captains’ assembly. Viswanathan, nevertheless, feels that no matter Dhoni does is in greatest curiosity of the group.
“Whatever Dhoni does, it is in the best interest of the team. I got to know of the decision just before the captains’ meeting. You have to respect his decision, it is his call,” Viswanathan mentioned.
When Dhoni steps out to play for CSK within the IPL opener on Friday night time, count on the gang to make numerous noise. He is probably not the captain anymore however he’ll stay an enormous a part of the franchise within the days to come back. His former India and CSK teammate Suresh Raina feels that after Dhoni has performed his time as participant, he can change into the mentor of the aspect or come again in a training position. It will probably be attention-grabbing to see what Dhoni feels as a result of solely he decides his future. Â
