Ruturaj Gaikwad turns into solely third participant aside from Dhoni to guide CSK within the IPL.
MS Dhoni is not going to be the captain of Chennai Tremendous Kings in IPL 2024. CSK will play underneath Ruturaj Gaikwaddd this season however that doesn’t imply Dhoni shall be lacking from the motion.
Chennai Tremendous 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 comparison with final season, and he appears able 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 guide in 2022, regardless that they made Ravindra Jadeja the captain.
In 2022, the captaincy was initially entrusted to Ravindra Jadeja, however following the workforce’s setbacks, Dhoni resumed management. Fleming defined, ‘properly, the massive factor about a few years in the past was that we in all probability weren’t prepared for MS to maneuver apart’. He additionally talked about that the change in captaincy again in 2022 served as a wake-up name for the workforce. He emphasised that now, the franchise is extra ready to work underneath a brand new captain and construct for the longer term.
Fleming elaborated on their preparations, says they had been shocked when Dhoni stepped down as captain final time. However this time, we had been prepared. We have been working laborious to organize 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 major alternative for him.
Fleming additionally hinted that Dhoni and different skilled gamers would possibly present on-field steering 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 Video games in Hangzhou, the place they secured the gold medal.
Moreover, Stephen Fleming expressed confidence in MS Dhoni’s batting efficiency all through the season. He says, ‘Anticipating MS(Dhoni) to play the entire season. His physique is a lot 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 loads higher and stronger than final yr together with his knee and from what I can see, his need to contribute and do properly is as excessive as ever. It is nice for us,’ he added.
Chennai Tremendous 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.
