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The legendary MS Dhoni shocked his fans around the world after the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) announced that Dhoni has stepped down as CSK captain ahead ofౠ Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, starting March🍌 26.
The development came on Thursday when the official Twitter handle of CSK confirmed that Dhoni has withdrawn from the captaincy and passed on the baton to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.
“MS Dhoni has decided to hand over the leadership of Chennai Super Kings and picked Ravindra Jadeja to lead the team. Jadeja, who has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2012, will only be the third player to lead CSK. Dhoni will continue to represent Chennai Super Kings this season and beyond,” stated an official CSK release.
Dhoni, who joined the Super Kings as a skipper in the inaugural season in 2008, has led the ‘Yellow Army’ to as many as four IPL title victories in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021. The defending champions also hold the record for most appearances in the playoffs (eleven) and the Final (nine) in IPL history.
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan revealed that Dhoni had announced the decision on Thursday at the team meeting before the squad left for training. CSK will play the tournament opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 🧜26 in Mumbai.
“MS Dhoni was thinking about it. He felt it is the right time to hand over the captaincy to Jaddu [Jadeja]. He feels Jaddu is also in the prime form of his career, and it is the ideal time for him to lead CSK. What will be good for the franchise must be [in the] back of his mind,” said Viswanathan as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
As Dhoni decided to hand over the captaincy to Jadeja, the cricket fraternity didn’t miss the opportunity to express good wishes to Dhoni for having such a stellar career as a captain in the lucrative league.
Former India all-rounder and Dhoni’s ex-teammate Irfan Pathan appreciated Dhoꦡni for achieving so many height൩s as CSK skipper.
“Timing has always been the key for MS. Well done on your leadership and mind-blowing results over the years for CSK. Would like to see him finish on a high,” tweeted Irfan.
Timing has always been the key for MS. Well𓂃 done on your leꦚadership and mind blowing results over the years for CSK. Would like to see him finish on a high.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Former India opener Kris Srikkanth was in disbelief, stating he never thought MSD would quit the cap✨taincy.
“#MSDhoni quits as captain never in a million years did I think it was possible! What a leader @msdhoni has been and what a legacy he leaves for @imjadeja to carry the baton of the best team in the Ipl by a mile @ChennaiIPL!” tweeted Srikkanth.
quits as captain never in a million years did i think it was possible! What a leader has been and what a legacy he leaves for to carry thꦫe baton of the best team in th꧂e Ipl by a mile !
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth)
Former India pacer and one of Dhoni’s dearest friends RP Singh wrote: “Knowing #MSDhoni𓃵 , this is so typical of him. No one quite knows what #Dhoni exactly thinks, but whatever his thought process, the team is always supreme in any of his decisions. I think it’s also good for #jadeja that he can learn a lot from him on the field. #CricketTwitter”
Knowing , this is so typical of him. No one quite knows what exactly thinks but whatever his thought process, the team is always supreme in any of his decisions. I think it's also good for that he can learn a lot from him on the field.
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh)
Here is how others reacted:
It's been a pleasure, MS Dhoni (C). 💛💗
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Tumsa koi nai 🇮🇳❤️✊ love💧 u always Mahi bhai माई skippe💦r 😊🙏
— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3)
Hey , can we retire for MS Dhoni?
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans)
MS Dhoni leaving CSK 💮captaincy ꧂and continuing as a player:
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Congratu💃lat🍷ions on a legendary tenure as captain of CSK, ! 🙌🏻
Can’t wait to see this 𒁃bromance on the field soon. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets)
Man I was literally thinking today how cool it is we still get to see MS Dhoni slay as CSK skip! The captaincy is in safe hands with Jadeja. But it hurts my heart a little knowinꦫg Mahi is in the winding down phase of his career. He’s given the game so much & gives us so much joy!
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB)
From 7️⃣ to 8️⃣ and from 🧊 to 🔥
Congratulations on﷽ a stellar captaincy stint to MS Dhoni and all the best to Jadeja 🤺
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
इज़्ज़तें, शोहरतें, चाहतें, उल्फ़तें
कोई भी चीज़ दुनिया में रहती नहीं
आज मैं हूं जहां कल कोई और था…आज मैं हूं जहां कल कोई और था
ये भी एक दौर है वो भी एक दौर था— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha)
You led the pack with class MSD, and all of us ಌwatched 🔯in awe 🥺💙
All the best to the man next in line 👉🏼 🤝🏼
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
We use the expression "end of an era" very loosely sꦰometimes. But Dhoni giving up the captaincy of is truly the end of an era for all those loyal fans with whom he forged a relationship of the🥀 kind very few have.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
