The change of guard has formally taken place on the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) with Ruturaj Gaikwad changing MS Dhoni because the captain of the franchise. The choice was communicated only a day earlier than the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 was to start. Whereas a change has taken place on paper, how huge a say does Ruturaj have relating to decision-making on the sphere, compared to Dhoni? CSK pacer Deepak Chahar admitted there’s confusion as he has been searching for directions from each Dhoni and Ruturaj over the primary two video games of the marketing campaign.

The Tremendous Kings kicked off the seventeenth season of the T20 league by profitable their first two matches, in opposition to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT). Whereas the outcomes present Gaikwad getting off to a 100% begin, it looks like the switch of the baton from Dhoni hasn’t absolutely taken place but.

“I bought to have a look at Mahi (MSD) bhai and at Ruturaj – each of them today for subject placements and all. So there’s a little bit of confusion the place to look now however Ruturaj is doing properly and he’s main the best way,” Chahar stated in a chat with the broadcaster after the match on Tuesday.

Chahar additionally opened up on his function within the franchise, for the reason that captaincy change from Dhoni to Ruturaj happened. Not a lot has modified for him, as he stays the franchise’s go-to participant when taking wickets within the powerplay.

“For the reason that time I’ve been enjoying, I’ve been bowling 3 overs within the powerplay, used to it, simply making an attempt to bowl in addition to potential with the brand new guidelines round,” he stated.

Chahar additionally spoke concerning the new rule in IPL that permits a bowler to ship two bouncers in an over. The seamer is delighted to have the choice because it helps pacers up their recreation.

“Earlier, in the event you bowled a bouncer within the first 2-3 balls, batters have been at all times prepared for a full-length ball, however this new rule with two bouncers allowed in an over, it helps all of the pacers. There’s bounce at all times, however there’s not a lot dew round for the time being. The ball grips and bounces in such situations,” he asserted.

Chahar was good with the brand new ball for CSK, choosing up the wickets of Wriddhiman Saha and Shuban Gill whereas producing figures of two/28 in 4 overs.