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Rohit Sharma conveyed a special message to MS Dhoni as the legendary cricketer gracefully passed the captaincy reins of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to the young batter Ruturaj Gaikwad just before the commencement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
The announcement of Ruturaj Gaikwad as CSK captain
On Thursday (March 22), the Chennai-based franchise made a significant announcement, revealing that Ruturaj, the right-handed opening batter, would take over the captaincy role for the team. This decision came just before their IPL 2024 season opener against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.
Reflections on MS Dhoni’s illustrious career
Following the announcement, fans and members of the cricket community flooded social media platforms to express their admiration for the illustrious career of Dhoni. The 42-year-old’s remarkable journey, which includes clinching five IPL titles and two Champions League trophies, accumulated widespread praise and recognition.
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Rohit Sharma’s tribute to MS Dhoni
Rohit conveyed deep respect and admiration for Dhoni by sharing a heartfelt image of the two cricketers together on his Instagram story, complemented by a handshake emoji. This gesture symbolized the immense reverence and regard Dhoni garnered across the cricketing world.
Transition of leadership in the IPL 2024
Rohit and Dhoni are widely regarded as two of the best captains in the history of the IPL, having each led their respective teams to five coveted titles. However, the upcoming IPL season marks a significant shift as both legends will not be leading their sides but rather serving under new captains.
Mumbai Indians’ new captaincy era under Hardik Pandya
Rohit has also been replaced by Hardik Pandya as the skipper of the Mumbai Indians (MI), marking a significant shift in leadership for the franchise. This decision underscored a new chapter in the team’s history, as they transition to a new captaincy era under Pandya’s leadership. Mumbai will commence their IPL 2024 campaign against Hardik’s former team, the Gujarat Titans (GT), on March 24 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi International Stadium.
