Fleming lauds Dhoni's decision on passing CSK captaincy baton to Ruturaj: 'Cut from same cloth...'

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PTI quoted Fleming as saying. The CSK head coach, since 2009, on Gaikwad’s longevity as captain said that the opening batter (Gaikwad) is judged by wins, but they judge him differently. "He is judged by wins but we judge him differently.

I hope so, that’s the plan," Fleming added. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Big shock for CSK fans as MS Dhoni steps down from captaincy, Ruturaj Gaikwad is new skipper Lauding the cool nature of Gaikwad and comparing it with Dhoni, Fleming said, "He is as cool as it gets. The last captain was cool and so he is.

You have to have context to put these numbers when you call him slow." Discussing on the recent performances of the CSK, specially out of Chennai, Fleming said that they faced teams that bowled really well in away conditions. "We came up against some sides that bowled really well in away conditions. We have been able to watch some games, it looks high scoring and can be a tough ground to bowl," Fleming said.

Earlier, on 21 March, on the eve of the IPL 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad was named the new skipper of CSK after Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down from the captaincy. "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," CSK said in a statement on its website.

"The team looks forward to the upcoming season," the statement added. With Dhoni playing his last IPL tournament, Fleming noted that the love the legendary skipper is overwhelming and they are honoured to have him in the squad. "We are benefactors of the love that Dhoni has got.