MS Dhoni steps down as CSK captain ahead of IPL opener

In a surprise move, Ruturaj Gaikwad on Thursday replaced the legendary M S Dhoni as the Chennai Super Kings captain as defending champions dropped a bombshell a day before the IPL opener.

In a post on X, the Indian Premier League



revealed the development, a day before CSK take on Royal Challengers Bangalore.

“Presenting @ChennaiIPL’s Captain – @Ruutu1331,” the IPL posted on X shortly after releasing a picture of all captains posing with the IPL trophy.