IPL 2024: CSK CEO opens up on MS Dhoni-Ruturaj Gaikwad captaincy switch, here's what he says
Indian Premier League 2024 is nearing its conclusion with just two matches—a playoff and a final—left for the season. On 24 May, the second qualifier between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royal will decide which team will play in the final with Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.The 2024 IPL season saw a host of captaincy changes by franchises, including the five-time trophy winners Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.
While both teams could not qualify for the playoffs, Chennai Super Kings ended fifth in the points table, unlike MI, which topped from the bottom.Before the season opener, CSK announced that legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy would be handed over to Ruturaj Gaikwad. On the other hand, MI handed Hardik Pandya the franchise captaincy, and he was replaced with Rohit Sharma.ALSO READ: 'MS Dhoni can't leave…': CSK veterans reveal why Mahi may be back for IPL 2025Though CSK's decision was not criticised or discussed, Hardik's taking over as MI was greatly criticised.
He was booed at the Wankhede Stadium in the opening few matches.Reacting to CSK's captaincy switch, the franchise's CEO, Kasi Viswanathan, said the smooth transition helped the fans and fellow team members. He didn't mention MI in this statement; however, it was visible.“The discussions we had with the team management from before a couple of years when Ruturaj came into the CSK and started performing well, we felt that he will be a good choice to captain the side.
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