MS Dhoni stepped down as the skipper and Ruturaj Gaikwad is the new skipper of CSK. Here, we take a look at the list of three things we got to know after MS Dhoni gave captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad.
MS Dhoni is a legend of the game and one of the best captains in the history of IPL. Hence, him not being a skipper is a big blow to the tournament itself.
1) MS Dhoni might not play all games in IPL 2024
With him not featuring as a skipper, MS Dhoni might not even play all the games in IPL 2024. MSD has taken a big risk by giving captaincy to a youngster like Ruturaj Gaikwad. Hence, it won’t be a surprise if MSD also tries to groom a keeper for CSK. Hence, we could see the likes of Shaikh Rasheed play in IPL 2024.
2) Rumours of Rishabh Pant to CSK are fake because MS Dhoni gave captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad
From the past few weeks, there have been rumours that Rishabh Pant will play for CSK in IPL 2025. However, with CSK appointing a 27-year-old as a skipper, they have said that they have a long-term leadership plan. This means that Rishabh Pant coming to CSK will remain a rumour.
3) There will be a Mega Auction before IPL 2025
CSK had to plan a few things after the retirement of MS Dhoni. If there was no mega-auction, there would have been no hurry for MS Dhoni to give captaincy to Rutu. However, the latest decision of MSD has all but confirmed that there would be a Mega Auction. Hence, MSD wants Rutu to be prepared and hence, took the decision.
