Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav took to social media to submit a particular message for Ruturaj Gaikwad after the teenager was appointed Chennai Tremendous Kings skipper for IPL 2024. The franchise introduced on Thursday that Gaikwad will likely be changing MS Dhoni because the skipper and it led to lots of dialogue on social media. MS Dhoni has led CSK to the IPL title on 5 events – the joint-most by any captain together with Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma. Suryakumar mentioned on Instagram that Ruturaj should fill the massive sneakers of Dhoni however added that his ‘cool and calm’ nature will likely be a significant asset.

“Cannot deny the actual fact that you’ve got large sneakers to fill bhauu. However I’m certain together with your cool and calm nature you’ll take this groups legacy forward in fashion. Wishing you all of the love and luck,” he posted.

In a submit on X, the Indian Premier League made the announcement a day earlier than CSK tackle Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The five-time champions issued a short assertion quickly after.

“MS Dhoni has handed over Chennai Tremendous Kings’ captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad forward of the beginning of TATA IPL 2024. Ruturaj has been an integral a part of Chennai Tremendous Kings since 2019 and has performed 52 matches in IPL throughout this era. The group appears ahead to the upcoming season,” mentioned CSK.

There may be hypothesis that Dhoni will retire on the finish of the season and subsequently the franchise felt the necessity for a easy transition within the stalwart’s presence as a participant.

Gaikwad, who has performed six ODIs and 19 T20s for India, made his CSK debut in 2020 and has gone on to characterize the group in 52 video games.

“No matter Dhoni does, it’s in the most effective curiosity of the group. I obtained to know of the choice simply earlier than the captains’ assembly. It’s a must to respect his determination, it’s his name,” CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan advised PTI.

The fashionable opener had a memorable run final 12 months, aggregating 590 runs in 16 video games at a powerful strike fee of 147.50. His breakout 12 months was 2021 when he amassed 635 runs in 16 video games.

(With PTI inputs)