CSK Captaincy: New CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja declares, MS Dhoni will remain his ‘GO-TO person’ – The newly-appointed skipper of Chennai Super Kings, Ravindra Jadeja has said he is not too worried about his new role, because he will have the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni to guide him. Follow IPL 2022 live updates on InsideSport.IN.
On Thursday, CSK announced that MS Dhoni has decided to step down from his role as the captain of the side and has passed the baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Sharing his initial thoughts about the big responsibility, Jadeja sounded rather confident, as he will have Dhoni to guide him.
CSK Captaincy: New CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja declares, MS Dhoni will remain his ‘GO-TO person’, says ‘Won’t worry because Thala is with me’
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— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 24, 2022
In a video uploaded by the franchise, Jadeja said “Feeling good, but at the same time, I have to fill big boots. Mahi bhai has had a big legacy, so I need to carry it forward. I don’t need to worry too much because he is here, so whatever questions I have, I will go and ask him.”
“He (MS Dhoni) will be my go-to person – he was, and he is still today. So yes, I am not worried too much. Thank you for your wishes and keep supporting us,” he further added.
CSK Captaincy: New CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja declares, MS Dhoni will remain his ‘GO-TO person’, says ‘Won’t worry because Thala is with me
Despite his optimistic comments, there will be immense pressure on Jadeja to deliver, for Dhoni had made CSK one of the most consistent and successful franchises of the competition.
This will be Jadeja’s first-ever captaincy stint in senior level. Previously, he led the Saurashtra Under-19 team Vinoo Mankad U19 Tournament, way back in 2007. The 33-year-old all-rounder’s first challenge will be against Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game of IPL 2022, which will be played at the Wankhede Stadium on March 26.
IPL 2022: MS Dhoni CSK Captaincy Records:
- Matches: 204
- Won: 121
- Lost: 82
- IPL trophies: 4 (2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021)
- IPL Finals: 9
- Champions League T20 titles: 2
- Winning percentage: 59.60%
CSK Captaincy: New CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja declares, MS Dhoni will remain his ‘GO-TO person’, says ‘Won’t worry because Thala is with me’
