Twitter goes gaga as MS Dhoni steps down as CSK captain and passes the baton to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of IPL 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad will be leading Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made a major announcement on Thursday, March 21, just a day ahead of beginning of the IPL 2024. The franchise handed over captaincy reins to Ruturaj Gaikwad replacing the legendary captain MS Dhoni. Dhoni will probably be playing his last IPL season as a player and is expected to announce his retirement from the professional cricket career at the end of the 17th season of the IPL.

Ruturaj Gaikwad will be second experiment from CSK camp. Earlier CSK promoted Ravindra Jadeja as captain of the side in ahead of the IPL 2022. Gaikwad has so far played 52 T20 matches for CSK in the IPL. Gaikwad made his IPL debut in 2020 against Rajasthan Royals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Gaikwad has been a phenomenal opening batter for the side since then.

CSK fans are happy with the announcement as they were expecting this call during the upcoming season. CSK officially released an statement on twitter and said that the team is looking forward for the upcoming season under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership. Gaikwad’s elevation has somewhat confirmed Dhoni’s decision of saying goodbye to the game after IPL 2024.

Here’s how twitter reacted to MS Dhoni handing over CSK captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad:

You knew it was inevitable. But it still hits you. @ChennaiIPL #MSDhoni

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 21, 2024

There will be a lot of emotion surrounding this announcement by #MSDhoni. I hope Ruturaj knew it was coming because it will take him a long time to get ready mentally to fit into those massive boots.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 21, 2024

A right decision considering the future of the franchise but a shocking one for all his fans #MSDhoni

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) March 21, 2024

MS Dhoni has 7 letters, so does Captain. End of an era! 👏 pic.twitter.com/PO8YpcUvkZ

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) March 21, 2024

No MS Dhoni as captain for the @ChennaiIPL !!!! Makes them around 20% worse off .. #IPL24

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 21, 2024

The baton has been passed and who better than @Ruutu1331 to step in!! Big congratulations bro!! Keep shining 🤟🏾Lots of love 🫂

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) March 21, 2024

In the ever-expanding galaxy of cricket, MS Dhoni’s legacy as CSK’s leader shines bright, akin to a supernova, illuminating the path for the franchise with unparalleled brilliance and allure. His leadership will be remembered for decades to come. Good luck Ruturaj for your new…

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 21, 2024

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: MS Dhoni hands over captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad. #WhistlePodu #Yellove

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 21, 2024

Jeepers creepers. MASSIVE NEWS! Ruturaj Gaikwad is the new CSK captain! pic.twitter.com/io429Y3z0x

— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) March 21, 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad, the CAPTAIN OF CHENNAI SUPER KINGS pic.twitter.com/Tx2qnWOKcY

— 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐨 (@SergioCSKK) March 21, 2024

The Beginning of New Journey 💛Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad , Mentor MS Dhoni and Head Coach Stephen Fleming From 2025 💛 pic.twitter.com/l2jm7W4BlO

— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) March 21, 2024

Whoaaa…and just like that he’s not the captain anymore. Love the way Mahi operates…no fuss whatsoever. But remember…he’ll still be the Leader. Once a leader, always a leader 😇 #CSK #IPLonJioCinema

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 21, 2024

Chennai Super Kings released an official statement, “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.”

Last year, Ruturaj Gaikwad captained India to Gold Medal at the Asian Games 2022 in China. Gaikwad has also led Maharashtra and India A side in limited-overs cricket. Gaikwad also vice-captained Indian T20I side in the five-match T20I series against Australia when Suryakumar Yadav was leading the team. CSK will kick-off their IPL 2024 campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, where Gaikwad will be making his IPL captaincy debut.

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