In a suprise announcement on Thursday, MS Dhoni handed over the CSK captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja. CSK released a statement on their website which said that Dhoni has opted not to continue as captain of the franchise and has chosen Jadeja to lead the side in the future. The statement further asserted that Dhoni will continue to represent the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2022 and beyond.
Earlier also there were few speculations that Ravindra Jadeja will be made the new captain but CSK sources had denied any such rumours.
Jadeja, who has been a key member of Chennai Super Kings since 2012, will be only the third player to lead the Men in Yellow. Dhoni led the franchise in 213 games while Suresh Raina captained the team in 6 matches. It should be noted that Jadeja was the most expensive retention (16 crores) of CSK ahead of the IPL 2022 mega-auctions.
Chennai Super Kings will play the IPL 2022 season opener on 26 March against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Here is how twitter reacted to MS Dhoni’s resignation:
📑 Official Statement 📑#WhistlePodu #Yellove 💛🦁 @msdhoni @imjadeja
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 24, 2022
Dhoni drops surprises more than life.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) March 24, 2022
MSD didn't want to continue captaincy after Kohli resigned himself
Best duo in Cricket ever💖🤝
— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) March 24, 2022
MS Dhoni as captain in IPL history:
Matches – 204
Wins – 121
Lost – 82
No Rest – 1
Win percentage – 59.604 time IPL winning captain
2 time CL T20 winning captainThank you, captain. pic.twitter.com/EQk13ZqxNm
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 24, 2022
IPL 2021 – the last time both MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli played as the captains against each other. pic.twitter.com/ov5IxlF7x2
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 24, 2022
CSK is the golden part of Dhoni's captaincy legacy. CSK achieved everything under him. Don't like this decision one bit as this is probably his last season in the IPL as well. Truly the end of an era.
Dhoni is, Dhoni was and Dhoni will be CSK🙌#WhistlePodu #Thala pic.twitter.com/i5ustxhTaG
— Robin (@robin_rounder) March 24, 2022
MS Dhoni has led CSK in all games barring one where Suresh Raina led the team in CLT20 2012 v Yorkshire @ChennaiIPL
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) March 24, 2022
dhoni's insightful post match interviews will be missed. had this unique ability to distance himself and objectively analyse the game, win or lose, despite having been a participant! #IPL2022
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) March 24, 2022
Man I was literally thinking today how cool it is we still get to see MS Dhoni slay as CSK skip! The captaincy is in safe hands with Jadeja. But it hurts my heart a little knowing Mahi is in the winding down phase of his career. He’s given the game so much & gives us so much joy!
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) March 24, 2022
Dhoni handing over the captaincy is big news (after all he is CSK!) but not entirely surprising given the person he is. I don't think he will play every game either. Just like him. (Will miss those wonderful presentations with him though!)
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 24, 2022
Jaddu takes over from Dhoni. The first ever leadership change in CSK. End of an era. A mere thank you doesn't do justice to Thala's contributions to put CSK as one of the greatest sporting franchises on the global arena. End of an era! #CSK𓃬 #IPL2022
— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) March 24, 2022
Really sad to think that we've seen the last of MS Dhoni as captain on the field. There'll never be another like him. EVER. The greatest cricketing brain the game has seen.#MSDhoni #IPL2022
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) March 24, 2022
It's been a pleasure, MS Dhoni (C). 💛💗 pic.twitter.com/lNP2eMHdqf
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 24, 2022
Can think of a better replacement skipper for MS Dhoni than the Rockstar @imjadeja !! #IPL2022
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 24, 2022
If you could play any player, just for captaincy in today's time, it was Dhoni.
Him stepping down basically means that this season will go in grooming Jadeja as a captain, and I won't be surprised if Dhoni sits out a few games and one of Jagadeesan/Rayudu/Ruturaj keeps.
— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) March 24, 2022
2008 – Final
2009 – Semi final
2010 – Champions
2011 – Champions
2012 – Final
2013 – Final
2014 – Playoffs
2015 – Final
2018 – Champions
2019 – Final
2020 – Group stage
2021 – ChampionsThe legacy of MS Dhoni as a captain in IPL history.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 24, 2022
Mahendra bahubali gives up the crown. He'll now only serve the kingdom.
— KSR (@KShriniwasRao) March 24, 2022
MS Dhoni has left a legacy behind which is incredibly tough for anyone to reach. 12 seasons as CSK captain, 9 finals and 4 trophies. Mad success as a captain, one of the mastermind of the game.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 24, 2022
It is going to be so weird not seeing Dhoni and Kohli walking out for CSK vs RCB toss. Used to be a wholesome moment.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) March 24, 2022
MS Dhoni’s record as CSK Captain
Captain Cool had an amazing run as the skipper of Chennai Super Kings. Out of the 213 games he led in, CSK won 130. Win percentage of 61.55 is not something which many captains possess.
Under Dhoni’s leadership, Chennai reached the final in 9 out of the 12 seasons they have played. CSK won four IPL titles under Dhoni’s captaincy – in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021. MSD also led the Super Kings to two Champions League (CLT20) titles- 2010 and 2014.
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