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CSK appointed Ruturaj as its new captain
Gaikwad gave his first reaction after becoming the captain
New Delhi . Chennai Super Kings team will enter IPL 2024 with a new captain. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has left the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings. In such a situation, now Chennai Super Kings has made opening batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad its new captain. Gaikwad will be seen playing as captain for the first time in IPL. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s first reaction after becoming the captain has come to light. Ruturaj Gaikwad believes that he has been entrusted with a huge responsibility, but he feels that the presence of players like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja in the team will make his job easier.
A day before the opening match of the Indian Premier League between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore (CSK vs RCB), MS Dhoni handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad said in the video posted on the social media of Chennai Super Kings, ‘This is a big honor. Moreover, it is a big responsibility but considering the kind of team we have, I am really excited. Everyone is experienced and hence there is not much for me to do.
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Big decision a day before IPL, CSK changed captain, made Ruturaj the new captain in place of Dhoni.
‘I don’t need to worry’
Dhoni will always be there to help Ruturaj Gaikwad. Apart from them, he will also get help from Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane. According to Ruturaj Gaikwad, ‘Apart from this, Mahi Bhai is in the team. Jaddu bhai and Ajju bhai (Rahane) are also in the team to guide me. So I don’t need to worry. I am excited to enjoy this new role.
One of the important players of CSK
Ruturaj Gaikwad is one of the important players of Chennai Super Kings. He has been with CSK since 2020. Gaikwad has played 52 IPL matches so far in which he has scored 1797 runs. Gaikwad has one century and 14 half-centuries in his name in IPL. His best score has been 101 runs unbeaten. 27 year old opener Gaikwad has also been an Orange Cap holder in IPL. The responsibility of giving a great start to the team rests on the shoulders of Gaikwad.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: March 21, 2024, 22:33 IST