Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) has won the IPL title 5 times for Chennai Super Kings. Dhoni is ready to lead CSK for the 15th time. The news of MS Dhoni’s retirement from IPL has been in the news since IPL 2020. Before the start of IPL 2024, discussions have once again started in full swing that this season could be Dhoni’s last season.

Who will be the next captain of Chennai Super Kings after Dhoni (MS Dhoni), this question is running in everyone’s mind. Former Chennai Super Kings player Suresh Raina says that after Dhoni, Rituraj Gaikwad will be a good option as captain.

Rituraj Gaikwad would be a good option – Suresh Raina

While talking on GeoCinema about the future captain of Chennai Super Kings, Suresh Raina said, ‘The biggest question is who will be their next captain? Even if Dhoni steps down as captain, he will still be there in the dugout as a mental toughness coach or just for his presence. But who does MS Dhoni have his eyes on? I think Ruturaj Gaikwad will be a good choice.

I would like to see him play for five years or at least 2-3 years- Suresh Raina

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) had left the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2022. After which Ravindra Jadeja was given the captaincy, but the team’s performance under Jadeja’s leadership was very poor. Then Dhoni took back the captaincy of the team in the middle of the season.

Dhoni was struggling with a knee injury last season, but he played the entire season showing dedication for his team. Dhoni had undergone surgery immediately before IPL 2023. Suresh Raina says that Dhoni should play IPL for at least five more years.

Suresh Raina while talking further said, ‘This year is probably even more important for CSK than MS Dhoni because we will see who he chooses as his deputy and probably say, ‘Now you handle it.’ I have been taking care of the team since 2008. He is 42 years old now, I would like to see him play for five years or at least 2-3 years.