On the eve of the 2024 IPL season, stepped down as the captain of the CSK and handed over the reigns to Gaikwad, who has been part of the franchise since 2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dhoni led CSK in 212 matches, winning 128 games while losing 82 matches since the IPL began in 2008, except the two years when the franchise was suspended due to spot fixing scandal. At the start of the 2022 season, Dhoni handed over the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja at but returned as skipper after eight matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cJust a week before the tournament last year, MS Dhoni came up to me and said, \u2018I\u2019m not leading this year\u2014you are.\u2019 I was taken aback, asking, \u2018From the first game? Are you sure?\u2019 With just a few days to prepare, it was overwhelming.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut he assured me, \u2018This is your team. You make your own decisions. I won\u2019t interfere\u2014except when field placements are a 50-50 call. Even then, it\u2019s not a compulsion to follow my advice. That trust meant a lot to me,\u201d said Gaikwad on JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dhoni\u2019s tenure as captain of CSK began in the first season back in 2008 and resulted in five trophy-winning campaigns. He has spent his entire career with the Super Kings barring the 2016 and 2017 seasons when the franchise was suspended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhen a highly experienced captain is still on the field, his presence can be either an asset or overwhelming. Some players might wonder, \u2018Am I really leading, or is the team still looking to the former captain?\u2019 But Dhoni\u2019s personality is exceptional\u2014he ensures the transition is seamless without overshadowing the new leader,\u201d said former India batter Aakash Chopra.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In Gaikwad\u2019s first season as captain, CSK narrowly missed out on qualifying for the 2024 IPL Playoffs. The Chennai side had seven wins and losses each in their 14 game campaign, which saw them finish fifth, below Royal Challengers Bengaluru on net run rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Dhoni will be playing in his 18th season in the tournament in 2025 and has so far played 264 games and scored 5234 runs with 24 half-centuries to his name.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In Gaikwad\u2019s first season as captain, CSK narrowly missed out on qualifying for the 2024 IPL Playoffs. The Chennai side had seven wins and losses each in their 14 game campaign, which saw them finish fifth, below Royal Challengers Bengaluru on net run rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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