“It is a big honor, more than that it is a big responsibility”- Ruturaj Gaikwad said on getting the captaincy of CSK


MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Pic Source-X)

The five-time winners of the Indian Premier League (IPL) recently took a surprising decision. Actually, just before IPL 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad has become the captain of CSK in place of MS Dhoni. After hearing this news, CSK and MS Dhoni fans obviously got a big shock. Let us tell you that, last season Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings won the title for the fifth time by defeating Gujarat Titans.

Meanwhile, opening batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad has reacted for the first time after becoming the captain of Chennai Super Kings. Gaikwad has said that there is nothing to worry about captaincy and it is an honor for him. He has also said that, as CSK captain, he is focusing on enjoying his time.

Let us tell you that Ruturaj Gaikwad has consistently performed well for Chennai Super Kings in the last few seasons. He scored 635 runs in 2021, 368 runs in 2022 and 590 runs in the last season (IPL 2023). Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings have surprised everyone by appointing Gaikwad as the captain a day before the inaugural match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Ruturaj Gaikwad gave a big statement on getting the captaincy of CSK

In a video shared by CSK, Ruturaj Gaikwad said, “Feels good. Obviously this is a big honour. Moreover, it is a big responsibility but considering the kind of team we have, I am really excited. Everyone is experienced and so there is not much for me to do.

The good thing for me is that Mahi (Dhoni) bhai is in my team to show me the way. Jaddu (Jadeja) is also a brother, Ajju (Rahane) is also a brother, who has been a big captain. Not much to worry about, looking forward to enjoying it.” After this decision of CSK and Dhoni, now fans are also speculating that this could be the last IPL season of MS Dhoni.



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