The most successful captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL), MS Dhoni, is likely to play his last season in 2024. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been led by the captain cool from the start. MS Dhoni’s retirement would create a huge void in the team as they may struggle to find a suitable replacement for Dhoni. Still, let us explore and have a look at the players who have the potential to lead CSK after MS Dhoni.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
The CSK management is considering Ruturaj Gaikwad to take on the captaincy role. He made his IPL debut in 2020 for CSK, and in a challenging year for the Chennai-based team overall, he was the lone bright spot. Since then, he has consistently ranked among the league’s top scorers, both for the club and individually. Not to mention his fantastic home performances and the countless innings he has played for the national team, showcasing his talent.
Ravindra Jadeja
In the Indian Premier League 2022, Ravindra Jadeja led CSK for five matches but only managed to secure one victory. As the most experienced player in the team after Dhoni, he could be one option for CSK.
Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy will depend on his form. The right-handed batter is currently struggling with his form, but he would like to make the most of IPL 2024. He batted with a strike rate above 200 in the first several games of IPL 2023. Ajinkya played 11 innings by the end of the season and finished with a strike rate of 176 and 326 runs scored.
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