IPL 2022: CSK – MS Dhoni CSK Captaincy – Even though MS Dhoni hinted that IPL 2022 could be his last, Chennai Super Kings are tight-lipped about his future. There have been speculations that MS Dhoni will hand over the captaincy reins to Ravindra Jadeja. But as per CSK officials, there is no transition taking place for now. Follow IPL 2022 Auctions Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
MS Dhoni declared at the IPL 2021 title celebration that he would like to play his last IPL match at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. But as that is unlikely to happen this season due to the Covid-19 pandemic with BCCI planning to conduct the IPL 2022 in Mumbai and Pune, MS Dhoni doesn’t want to commit to taking a call this season.
IPL 2022: MS Dhoni to stay as CSK CAPTAIN, no passing the BATON to Ravindra Jadeja now
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IPL 2022: MS Dhoni to stay as CSK CAPTAIN, no passing the BATON to Ravindra Jadeja now
“There have been no discussions regarding the matter. We will cross the bridge when the time comes. Dhoni is our captain. He is the first player of CSK and when he decides to step down, he will make that call. We are now focused on the auction,” a CSK source told InsideSport.IN.
MS Dhoni is currently in Chennai to prepare for IPL 2022 Auctions and a discussion of captaincy transition is likely to take place over the next 15 days. However, the final call will be Thala Dhoni’s. Despite non-performance as a batsman, he remains the fan favourite for his keeping and captaincy skills, not to forget, he led CSK to 4th IPL title after a disastrous show in 2020.
IPL 2022: MS Dhoni to stay as CSK CAPTAIN, no passing the BATON to Ravindra Jadeja now
“See, you are talking about Dhoni, who has set examples after examples. He left the top retention spot for Jadeja and has been one of the first to arrive for CSK camp every time. He is fit, led the team to another title. Why would he retire mid-season? All of those discussions will take place at the right time. Right now, his focus is on auction,” the source close to the development told InsideSport.IN.
Meanwhile, MS Dhoni is currently is in Chennai to plan for the IPL 2022 Auctions and will remain there for a fortnight. He is expected to be present at the auction which is scheduled to take place in Bengaluru.
IPL 2022: MS Dhoni to stay as CSK CAPTAIN, no passing the BATON to Ravindra Jadeja now
Ahead of the mega auction, MS Dhoni took a huge pay cut while elevating Ravindra Jadeja as the first pick of the team for Rs 16 Crore. CSK also retained Moeen Ali for Rs 8 Crore and Ruturaj Gaikwad for Rs 6 Crore. The defending champions will now be aiming to get their trusted associates like Faf du Plessis and Suresh Raina back. But the franchises refused to comment on this.
CSK retentions:
- Ravindra Jadeja (Rs 16 Cr)
- MS Dhoni (Rs 12 Cr)
- Moeen Ali (Rs 8 Cr)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Rs 6 Cr)
IPL 2022: MS Dhoni to stay as CSK CAPTAIN, no passing the BATON to Ravindra Jadeja now
