Ruturaj Gaikwad is leading Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2024. MS Dhoni gave him the captain’s armband before the start of the 17th season. The decision shocked many, but this is how Dhonl works and functions. Ruturaj has shown glimpses of his trademark moves in the three games of the ongoing season.

The defending champions have won two matches while losing one. Shivam Dube, the all-rounder of the Chennai-based franchise, was asked about Gaikwad. “Ruturaj is good as a captin. He is the kind of skipper Chennai Super Kings were always looking for after Dhoni decided to leave the captaincy, and he got the job this season.

“He leads from the front and makes things look easy. Ruturaj discusses plans with everyone,” he added.

Meanwhile, Dhoni is assisting the opening batter in making a decision as the skipper is still new to the role in the cash-rich league. The legendary batter wants to make sure that Gaikwad is settled before he retires from the tournament.

There are rumours that Dhoni will leave the IPL after the current season as he doesn’t want to face another fitness issue. He underwent surgery after the previous season to fix his knee injury. However, players like Suresh Rina, Robin Uthappa, and many others have said that Dhoni will continue for another two seasons.