IPL 2022: MS Dhoni Hands Over Chennai Super Kings' Captaincy To Ravindra Jadeja

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday have announced that iconic wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni has quit as the captain of the side ahead of the start of IPL 2022.

In place of Dhoni, left-arm spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will be the new captain of Chennai.

"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," said a statement from the franchise.

Dhoni, who had been the captain of CSK since the inception of the league in 2008, had already retired from international cricket in August 2020. Under his captaincy, Chennai won the IPL trophy in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021 apart from winning two now-defunct Champions League T20 titles in 2010 and 2014.

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You have always led by example, captain #MSDhoni Thank you for the incredible memories on and off the field. Big shoes to fill in #ravindrajadeja I’m sure you’ll be fantastic in this new role. Congratulations #tataipl #yellove #csk #t20season #legend

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- Robin Uthappa (@robinuthappa) 25 Mar 2022

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CSK will open their IPL 2022 campaign against two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders in a re-match of the 2021 IPL final at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.