IPL 2022: MS Dhoni Steps Down As CSK Captain After 15 Years, Ravindra Jadeja To Lead

MS Dhoni call it quits from Chennai Super Kings captaincy after fifteen years.

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MS Dhoni has decided to step down as the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will be leading the CSK side at the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022). 

MS Dhoni was the captain of the franchise since 2008. He is IPL's one of the most succesful captains ever. 

📑 Official Statement 📑#WhistlePodu #Yellove 💛🦁 @msdhoni @imjadeja

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 24, 2022

"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," CSK said in a statement. 

 

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Dhoni has led CSK in 204 matches since 2008. He has won 121 matches, lost 82 as captain of Chennai Super Kings. Dhoni's winning percentage is 59.60. He won four IPL titles with Chennai. 

MS Dhoni stepping down as the captain of Chennai Super Kings means an end to the captaincy era that began with the ICC T20 World Cup 2007. 

Royal Challengers Bangalore also wished the departing captain:

Congratulations on a legendary tenure as captain of CSK, @msdhoni! 🙌🏻

Can’t wait to see this bromance on the field soon. 🤜🏻🤛🏻#PlayBold #RCB #WeAreChallengers #IPL2022 #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/XbH6ir91C8

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 24, 2022

Rajasthan Royals also wished their superstar from season 1:

Congrats Jaddu ©️🤗

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 24, 2022

In the last season, MS Dhoni played an important role in taking CSK to the final with his quick innings. Dhoni's decision raises the question of whether he would retire from IPL after this season? Dhoni is known for his shocking decisions and the answer to this question is quite difficult.