The future of Dhoni, 42, as a CSK player has been a topic of immense speculation after CSK failed to enter the IPL 2024 playoffs following a 27-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in its must-win final league match, to finish in fifth place in the points table.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI do not know. It is a question only MS (Dhoni) can answer. We have always respected the decisions taken by MS. We have left it to him and as all of you know he has always taken his decisions and announced them at the appropriate time,\u201d the CSK boss said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe do expect that we will get a decision as and when he decides. But we are very hopeful he\u2019ll be available for CSK next year. That is the view and expectation of the fans and mine,\u201d said Viswanathan in a video posted by the franchise on YouTube.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also felt CSK\u2019s long-serving head coach, former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming, won\u2019t apply for the India men\u2019s head coach job, whose deadline for applications is May 27. \u201cActually I got a lot of calls from the Indian journalists inquiring whether he is interested in taking a job with the Indian team.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo I jokingly asked him, \u2018Have you applied for the Indian coaching assignment?\u2019 And Stephen just laughed and said, \u2018Do you want me to?\u2019 I know that it\u2019s not going to be his cup of tea because he doesn\u2019t like to be involved for nine to 10 months in a year. That\u2019s my feeling. I have not discussed anything more with him,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Just ahead of the IPL 2024 season, Dhoni handed over the leadership duties to opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, surprising many onlookers. Viswanathan revealed how the CSK management had discussed the leadership handover from Dhoni to Gaikwad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe discussions we had with the team management from before a couple of years ago when Ruturaj came into the CSK and started performing well, we felt that he would be a good choice to captain the side. Both Flem (Fleming) and MS (Dhoni) had long discussions with him, they had plans to make him as a future captain.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHis performances, and also the way he approached the game, and his thoughts whenever he spoke with MS as well as Fleming\u2026 both of them felt that he'll be a good captain at CSK. And we were not disappointed; he led the side comfortably. The seniors also helped him. It has not affected his performance with the bat. He has continued to be a very consistent performer,\" he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Viswanathan observed that Gaikwad wasn\u2019t affected by leadership duties and expressed gratitude to CSK fans for accepting the change in the side\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe pressure of captaincy has not affected him. We look forward to his contribution to CSK in the future. The pressure is too high because he's following the footsteps of MS Dhoni.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNobody can match him, but MS had the confidence that Rutu (Gaikwad) has it in him to do a very good job. The acceptance from the crowd really helped him for sure, that is for sure. Because if there is pressure from the crowd, you can imagine what happened to other captains,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think CSK fans accepted what MS Dhoni had given to Ruturaj as captain because he (Dhoni) had chosen him. The team management chose him as the captain. And all of you know, never has the management of CSK interfered with the cricketing matters.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo, that helped Rutu also, because he was very clear that the instructions have come from team management. He had the responsibility to deliver. I'm confident he will do very well in the future years also.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDefinitely, the CSK management, as well as the fans, have helped the CSK team to do very well. That is important because there is no interference in creating matters with the team. They are left with their job to do.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt adds more responsibility to the team. They know now there is not going to be interference from the management, which means they have to deliver. They are professionals; they have to deliver. That has helped us,\" he concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/have-always-respected-decisions-taken-by-ms-says-csk-ceo-viswanathan-on-dhonis-future.jpg", "alt_img": "Have always respected decisions taken by MS, says CSK CEO Viswanathan on Dhoni\u2019s future", "alt_title": "IPL 2024: Dhoni arrives in Ranchi after CSK's campaign comes to an end ", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Have Always Respected Decisions Taken By MS, Says CSK CEO Viswanathan On Dhoni\u2019s Future On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Have Always Respected Decisions Taken By MS, Says CSK CEO Viswanathan On Dhoni\u2019s Future, CSK CEO Viswanathan: K.S. Viswanathan, the CEO of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), said they have always respected the decisions taken.", "seo_keywords": "CSK CEO Viswanathan, Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, New Zealand, Stephen Fleming, And Stephen, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Both Flem", "tag": "", "tagging": "CSK CEO Viswanathan, Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, New Zealand, Stephen Fleming, And Stephen, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Both Flem", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "have-always-respected-decisions-taken-by-ms-says-csk-ceo-viswanathan-on-dhonis-future", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "997", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-05-23 17:48:04", "updated": "2024-05-23 17:48:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "CSK CEO Viswanathan, Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, New Zealand, Stephen Fleming, And Stephen, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Both Flem", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-05-23 17:48:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/have-always-respected-decisions-taken-by-ms-says-csk-ceo-viswanathan-on-dhonis-future-145187" }