M.S. Dhoni has stepped down as captain of the Chennai Super Kings. Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the workforce in IPL 2024. Gaikwad has been a part of the franchise since 2019 and has performed 52 matches. The Maharashtra batter was the Orange Cap winner in 2021, when CSK gained its fourth title.

Dhoni, 42, has captained Super Kings for the reason that IPL started in 2008 – besides the 2 years when the franchise was suspended within the wake of the 2013 spot-fixing case – however handed over the reins to Ravindra Jadeja at the beginning of the 2022 season. However, Dhoni returned as skipper after eight matches.

He has led CSK in 212 IPL matches, gained 128 and misplaced 82.

Dhoni led CSK to a record-equalling fifth IPL title on the third day of a T20 ultimate in opposition to the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad final 12 months. It was additionally CSK’s seventh title in all T20 tournaments, equal with Mumbai and Titans (South Africa), and solely behind Sialkot Stallions (8).

Dhoni introduced his worldwide retirement on August 15, 2020. He led India to the 2007 World Twenty20 title, the 2011 World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy.