Dhoni quits CSK captaincy: Kohli lauds MS Dhoni – Just two days before the IPL 2022 kicks off, MS Dhoni dropped a bombshell, announcing that he won’t be captaining CSK, handing over the reins to Ravindra Jadeja. Dhoni, now in his 40s, has always been the captain of the side since it’s inception in 2008 but now the franchise heads into a new direction with IPL 2022. Tributes have flown in for Thala from all over the globe, with former India and RCB captain Virat Kohli also lauding Dhoni’s contribution to the Chennai Super Kings. Follow all IPL 2022 updates on Insidesport.in.
Dhoni quits CSK captaincy: Former RCB captain Virat Kohli pays tribute to CSK legend after Dhoni passes on baton to Jadeja
After CSK officially announced a change in captaincy, Virat Kohli took to social media to congratulate MS Dhoni on a fantastic legacy with the Chennai Super Kings. “Legendary captaincy tenure in yellow skip. A chapter fans will never forget. Respect always. @msdhoni,” Kohli said in his tweet.
Kohli’s adulation for MS Dhoni is well known, and the former CB skipper had succeeded the Indian wicketkeeper in all formats in 2013 and 2017 respectively.
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MS Dhoni has captained the most matches in IPL history, with the ex-CSK skipper leading his side 204 times, 64 more times than the next best Virat Kohli. In his 14 IPL seasons, Dhoni played as a “player” for only one season, when Steve Smith was handed the mantle while in Pune. In the 13 seasons, Dhoni led his team to 11 playoffs finishes, winning the title four times.
Dhoni quits CSK captaincy: Former RCB captain Virat Kohli pays tribute to CSK legend after Dhoni passes on baton to Jadeja
In a statement, the franchise announced that Dhoni has passed the captaincy baton to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who will become the third player to lead CSK. “MS Dhoni has decided to hand over the leadership of Chennai Super Kings and picked Ravindra Jadeja to lead the team. Dhoni will continue to represent Chennai Super Kings this season and beyond,” CSK wrote.
Jadeja, who has been an integral part of CSK since 2012, will only be the third player to lead the Chennai-based franchise. Dhoni will continue to represent CSK this season, an official statement from the franchise confirmed.
Dhoni has captained in 204 matches in the IPL-winning 121, losing 82 and one match ended in a no-result with a win percentage of 59.60. Under Dhoni’s leadership, CSK have won four IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021 as well as two Champions League T20 titles in 2010 and 2014.
Dhoni quits CSK captaincy: Former RCB captain Virat Kohli pays tribute to CSK legend after Dhoni passes on baton to Jadeja
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