Leaders Online Desk: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who led the Indian team in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, has decided to step down as the captain of Chennai Super Kings ahead of the 17th season of the IPL. Dhoni was replaced by Rituraj Gaikwad as the captain of CSK. Dhoni's sudden decision to quit the captaincy shocked everyone. Now the statement of Chris Gayle, who is famous as Universe Boss, has also come out in this matter. (Chris Gayle on MS Dhoni)
Gayle said that Dhoni might take a break midway through this IPL season, which is why he has decided to step down as captain. Gayle said during the interview, Dhoni may rest between some matches. So Dhoni may have decided to quit the captaincy. But one thing is sure Dhoni will do well this season and no one needs to worry about that. Gayle made this statement during the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings yesterday (22nd). Even before Gayle, many players have expressed their opinion about Dhoni's decision to leave the captaincy. (Chris Gayle on MS Dhoni)
Dhoni's 'Chite Ki Chal' on the field
Dhoni is highly likely to retire from the tournament after the IPL season. Dhoni has been playing in the IPL since 2008. After stepping down as captain, the talk that Dhoni will soon bid adieu to the IPL has gained momentum. However, in the first match of the 17th season against Bangalore, Dhoni looked his usual self on the field. Dhoni was showing the same speed behind the wicket. Dhoni runs out Anuj Rawat on the last ball of the last over of Bangalore's innings.
Dhoni helped the support staff
Dhoni has won the hearts of people many times with his performance on the field. He did something similar in the match against RCB. Dhoni was seen helping CSK's support staff during the warm-up session ahead of the match against RCB. The support staff was taking the players' drinks outside the field and Dhoni helped them in the meantime. The video went viral on social media and people praised Dhoni for helping. (Chris Gayle on MS Dhoni)
Rituraj's triumphant Sri Ganesha as captain
After Dhoni left the captaincy, Rituraj Gaikwad took charge of the team. Rituraj lost the toss in the first match as captain. In this match, Faf Duplessis won the toss and decided to bat first, giving the team a fast start. At that time, it was thought that RCB would make a big score in this match. However, Bangalore fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman dismissed Duplessis to give CSK their first breakthrough, and RCB's rhythm deteriorated after that. After this, Chennai successfully chased down the challenge given by Bangalore and got off to a winning start under the leadership of Rituraj.
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