MS Dhoni was the first-ever wicketkeeper captain in the IPL after Chennai Super Kings announced him as the skipper of the side after his early World T20 success. India’s success in the first edition of the T20 World Cup brought about the Indian Premier League and Dhoni became the first-ever wicketkeeper captain. Kumar Sangakkara, Adam Gilchrist were then chosen to lead IPL teams becoming wicketkeeper captains for their respective franchises.
Meanwhile, ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ season opener against Punjab Kings, Jos Buttler credited MS Dhoni for starting a legacy of wicketkeepers captains in the IPL. The IPL 2021 will see a total of three wicketkeeper captains with Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson giving company to Dhoni. Pant was chosen to lead the side after Shreyas Iyer was ruled out for Delhi Capitals. Meanwhile, Samson was chosen as the new captain of the Royals after Steve Smith was released by the franchise. Samson was chosen above Buttler himself as the leader of the side.
MS Dhoni Has Something To Do With Breeding Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler
“I am sure MSD (Dhoni) has something to do with the sixth sense and breeding of wicketkeepers who can captain. He obviously has been a fantastic captain and there are lots of players who want to follow his footsteps,” Jos Buttler told PTI Bhasha.
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He further highlighted the importance of a wicketkeeper in the playing XI. He said that the keepers have the best view of the game proceedings which also helps in decision making as well.
“I think a wicketkeeper has a brilliant view of the game. That can add to your decision making as you can see first-hand how the wicket is behaving and the way bowlers are bowling,” Buttler added.
Speaking ahead of RR’s first game of the season against Punjab Kings, Buttler said that RR have a solid squad this season and can g the whole way. He further said Ben Stokes will be the X-factor of the side in IPL 2021.
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