Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav took to social media to submit a particular message for Ruturaj Gaikwad after the teen was appointed Chennai Super Kings skipper for IPL 2024. The franchise introduced on Thursday that Gaikwad will probably be changing MS Dhoni because the skipper and it led to a variety of dialogue on social media. MS Dhoni has led CSK to the IPL title on 5 events – the joint-most by any captain together with Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma. Suryakumar stated on Instagram that Ruturaj should fill the massive footwear of Dhoni however added that his ‘cool and calm’ nature will probably be a serious asset.

“Can’t deny the fact that you have got big shoes to fill bhauu. But I am sure with your cool and calm nature you will take this teams legacy ahead in style. Wishing you all the love and luck,” he posted.

In a submit on X, the Indian Premier League made the announcement a day earlier than CSK tackle Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The five-time champions issued a quick assertion quickly after.

“MS Dhoni has handed over Chennai Super Kings’ captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the start of TATA IPL 2024. Ruturaj has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2019 and has played 52 matches in IPL during this period. The team looks forward to the upcoming season,” stated CSK.

There is theory that Dhoni will retire on the finish of the season and subsequently the franchise felt the necessity for a clean transition within the stalwart’s presence as a participant.

Gaikwad, who has performed six ODIs and 19 T20s for India, made his CSK debut in 2020 and has gone on to characterize the group in 52 video games.

“Whatever Dhoni does, it is in the best interest of the team. I got to know of the decision just before the captains’ meeting. You have to respect his decision, it is his call,” CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan informed PTI.

The fashionable opener had a memorable run final yr, aggregating 590 runs in 16 video games at a powerful strike fee of 147.50. His breakout yr was 2021 when he amassed 635 runs in 16 video games.

(With PTI inputs)