Chennai Super Kings (CSK) saw a huge leadership development when veteran captain MS Dhoni gave authority over control. Ruturaj Gikwad Ahead of 2024 edition. The young opener was surprised as the discussion began after the team won the IPL in 2023.
The beginning of the captaincy career of Maharashtra Batter was not a great, and it also saw a dip on the individual front. After losing the do-or-dai game for CSK Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), a rare miss failed to qualify for the playoffs in Miss. However, it has not forced the Super Kings Think Tank to see other options, and the team has maintained confidence in Ruturaj for captaincy in IPL 2025 as well.
“A week before the tournament last year, MS Dhoni Came to me and said, ‘I am not moving forward this year – you are.’ I was taken and asked, ‘From the first game? Are you sure? ‘ With just a few days to prepare, it felt heavy. But he assured me and said, ‘This is your team. You make your decisions. I will not interfere-when field placement is 50-50 calls. Nevertheless, this is not a compulsion to follow my advice. “This belief was very important to me,” Gikwad expressed through Gehotstar.
When Chennai chose star all -rounder Shane Watson, it came as an unexpected inclusion, as the previous version had a poor tenure of a cricketer with Bengaluru. However, Dhoni’s call Wato Worked for CSK, as he contributed to the departments in the Chennai camp, marked one of the better return in IPL history.
With the volume of the trust shown by Dhoni, Watson compared a similar situation as Gaekwad is now the leader of the pack.
“I was a little surprised that Dhoni handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj, seeing his incredible leadership skills. But he understands the importance of a spontaneous transition, and it is better that he is still around to guide the team. The incredible part is that, even at 42, MS Dhoni is still distributing moments of talent. Although his role is now more limited, his influence on the team – and especially fans were invalurately accepted, “Watson accepted.
Akash ChopraThe cricketer-turn-commentator also shared his insight in Ranchi, who is no longer the captain of the team. Chopra also opposed Dhoni’s batting position in the previous season, where he batted mostly number 8 or less.
“When your season is not good, people start inquiring – Dahoni is batting, Dhoni is no longer captain – is he just occupying one place? Personally, I don’t see it like this. I think it is a big part of Chennai Super Kings and Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s strategy – you have to put the hand of the next king.”
CSK will open its IPL 2025 campaign against Mumbai Indians on 23 March, Sunday. The tournament opener for the two rivals will be an EL Classico stability, and Dhoni is reportedly said to have been taking the tournament in the tournament.
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