Ruturaj Gaikwad turns into solely third participant apart from Dhoni to lead CSK within the IPL.
MS Dhoni is not going to be the captain of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024. CSK will play beneath Ruturaj Gaikwaddd this season however that doesn’t imply Dhoni will likely be lacking from the motion.
Chennai Super Kings’ head coach, Stephen Fleming, is optimistic about MS Dhoni taking part within the full IPL 2024 season. Fleming talked about that Dhoni’s health has improved in contrast to final season, and he appears prepared to make a huge impact within the seventeenth IPL season. Reflecting on previous selections, Fleming admits they weren’t prepared for anybody besides Dhoni to lead in 2022, despite the fact that they made Ravindra Jadeja the captain.
In 2022, the captaincy was initially entrusted to Ravindra Jadeja, however following the staff’s setbacks, Dhoni resumed management. Fleming defined, ‘properly, the massive factor a couple of couple of years in the past was that we most likely weren’t prepared for MS to transfer apart’. He additionally talked about that the change in captaincy again in 2022 served as a wake-up name for the staff. He emphasised that now, the franchise is extra ready to work beneath a brand new captain and construct for the long run.
Fleming elaborated on their preparations, says they have been shocked when Dhoni stepped down as captain final time. But this time, we have been prepared. We’ve been working arduous to put together a brand new captain, and it has been good to see our younger gamers stepping up. Fleming additionally confirmed discussions with Ruturaj relating to captaincy, viewing it as a big alternative for him.
Fleming additionally hinted that Dhoni and different skilled gamers may present on-field steerage to help Gaikwad in settling into his new place. Gaikwad is now simply the third participant, in addition to Dhoni, to captain CSK within the IPL. The 27-year-old has earlier management expertise, having led Maharashtra in 13 T20 matches and India in three T20Is in the course of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, the place they secured the gold medal.
Furthermore, Stephen Fleming expressed confidence in MS Dhoni’s batting efficiency all through the season. He says, ‘Expecting MS(Dhoni) to play the entire season. His physique is significantly better from final season’.
‘I’m anticipating MS to play and play properly. The indications from his pre-season are that he’s doing very well. The physique is so much higher and stronger than final 12 months along with his knee and from what I can see, his want to contribute and do properly is as excessive as ever. It’s nice for us,’ he added.
Chennai Super Kings will kick off their quest to defend their title on the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, March twenty second. Ruturaj Gaikwad will face off towards his former opening teammate, Faf du Plessis, who will lead the Royal Challengers Bangalore on this extremely anticipated opening match.
