Dhoni Quits Captaincy: Dhoni retirement? MS Dhoni’s decision to step down as CSK captain was mere a hint at the big announcement to come at the end of IPL 2022. Thala Dhoni is all set to announce his retirement from cricket after IPL 2022. Making way for Ravindra Jadeja as CSK captain ahead of IPL 2022 was to smoothen the transition. Follow CSK vs KKR Live and IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
While CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan pressed that MS Dhoni will continue to be an integral part of the franchise, he didn’t say in which role. As per CSK sources, MS Dhoni is all set to call it a time on his illustrious career and take up CSK’s mentorship role.
“It is a call that every player needs to take and Dhoni will announce his. As per the discussions we had with MS, 2022 will be his last. That is the reason he wanted to pass on the mantle to Jadeja. But of course, MS will continue to be associated with CSK in the future,” a CSK official told InsideSport.
Dhoni Quits Captaincy: It’s final! IPL 2022 will be MS Dhoni’s last season as CSK player, to take up mentorship role from IPL 2023
Dhoni Quits Captaincy: It’s final! IPL 2022 will be MS Dhoni’s last season as CSK player, to take up mentorship role from IPL 2023
Why did Dhoni quit now? – At the beginning of the season, there was no hint that Dhoni will be stepping down as the captain. In fact, he was involved in all auction meetings and Jadeja wasn’t. But at the same time, age is not by his side and mistakes on the field as a player have started to creep in.
- In IPL 2020, he averaged just 25.00 and in IPL 2021, he returned with just 16.28 average.
- With the bat, he looked shaky and dropped a few catches behind the stumps as well.
- With a new team at the helm, MS Dhoni wanted the next captain to take charge.
- He handed over the reins to Ravindra Jadeja, who has been with the franchise since 2012 and is an integral member of the squad.
Dhoni Quits Captaincy: It’s final! IPL 2022 will be MS Dhoni’s last season as CSK player, to take up mentorship role from IPL 2023
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Dhoni Quits Captaincy: It’s final! IPL 2022 will be MS Dhoni’s last season as CSK player, to take up mentorship role from IPL 2023
MS Dhoni – CSK Mentor – But Dhoni remains a smart and intelligent cricketing mind that can still contribute to the cricket field with key decisions. As Ravindra Jadeja pointed out, he doesn’t need to worry as long as Dhoni is there, it will hold true as a player till this season. CSK CEO also confirmed a continuous association of Shoni with CSK.
“Dhoni will continue to be an integral part of CSK, captain or not. As for his future, he will continue to represent Chennai Super Kings this season and beyond,” Kasi Viswanathan said.
Dhoni Quits Captaincy: It’s final! IPL 2022 will be MS Dhoni’s last season as CSK player, to take up mentorship role from IPL 2023
