In a sensational development on Thursday (Mar 21) afternoon, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made a big announcement as skipper MS Dhoni stepped down from the captaincy on the eve of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

IPL 2024: CSK head coach Stephen Fleming backs MS Dhoni's decision to step down, says 'the timing was good'

On Thursday (March 21), the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) dropped a bomb by revealing that MS Dhoni has stepped down as the captain of the team. Ruturaj Gaikwad was named his successor and the young batter even attended the captains' photo shoot ahead of the season-opener, where CSK meet host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Chennai on Friday evening (March 22).

IPL 2024: 'There wasn't a dry eye in the dressing room: Fleming on MS Dhoni's resignation as CSK captain

There is a lot of news coming from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp ahead of the IPL 2024 curtain raiser, where the Yellow Army will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Chennai on Friday (March 22).

IPL 2024: Ahead of CSK vs RCB opener, Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana declared fit

On Thursday (March 21), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) dropped a bomb by revealing that Ruturaj Gaikwad will succeed MS Dhoni as the Chennai captain ahead of the IPL 2024 opener, where the Yellow Army host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

IPL 2024: Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals MS Dhoni told him to 'be ready' for CSK captaincy in 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings star, on Thursday (March 21) relinquished IPL captaincy by handing over the baton to CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of IPL 2024, starting on March 22 in Chennai.

IPL 2024: ‘You’ve to respect his decision’ – CSK CEO on MS Dhoni handing over captaincy to Gaikwad

Chennai Super Kings have appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as the new captain, replacing talismanic skipper MS Dhoni who led the franchise since its inception in 2008. The former Indian captain will continue to be part of the squad, at least for this season.

IPL 2024: MS Dhoni steps down as CSK captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad announced as replacement

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, fondly known as MS Dhoni among cricket fans worldwide, has relinquished his IPL captaincy at Chennai Super Kings, handing over the baton to CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad a day before the start of the 17th edition in Chennai.

IPL 2024: MS Dhoni’s glorious captaincy run at CSK – from a Master to Thala

CSK complete squad 2024: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction got done on Tuesday (Dec 19) in Dubai. All the 10 teams planned and strategised to revamp their squads ahead of the next season, which will be held early next year.

CSK 2024 updated squad: IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings, probable XI, ruled out & replacement, schedule

Former Chennai Super Kings player Suresh Raina has opined that opener Ruturaj Gaikwad is best suited to take over from Mahendra Singh Dhoni once the talismanic captain hangs up his boots.

Suresh Raina names surprise pick to replace MS Dhoni as CSK captain

India batting great Virat Kohli returned home shortly after landing in South Africa due to a family emergency. Opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad also got ruled out of the Test series due to a finger injury.

SA vs IND: Virat Kohli returns home due to family emergency; Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out of South Africa Tests

India wrapped up the home five-match T20I series by winning the final game by six runs at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday (Dec 3). Having already won the series with an unassailable 3-1 lead after the fourth T20I, Suryakumar Yadav-led India beat Matthew Wade's Australia by a whisker in defence of 160/8.

Might be a toss-up between Gaikwad and Gill for T20 World Cup 2024 spot, feels ex-Indian opener

India’s star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has hailed the impact of former captain MS Dhoni in understanding the T20I format after showcasing another impactful innings on Friday (Dec 1) against Australia.

IND vs AUS T20I Series: Ruturaj Gaikwad hails MS Dhoni's impact in understanding T20 format

Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed his first-ever international ton during India's third T20I, of the five-match series, versus Australia in Guwahati. Suryakumar Yadav-led India were asked to bat first and the home side rode on Gaikwad's majestic 123 not out, off 57 balls, to post a challenging 222 for 3.

IND vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Ruturaj Gaikwad can play all three formats for India - Ashish Nehra's big claim

The Indian Team has taken a 2-0 lead over Australia in the five-match series with a impressive 44-run win in the second T20I in the southern city of Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

2nd T20I: India hammer Australia in Thiruvananthapuram to go 2-0 up in five-match series

India beat Bangladesh by nine wickets on Friday, October 6 to enter the Asian Games 2023 final. Chasing a paltry target of 97, India made small work of chase as they reached the target in 9.

Asian Games 2023: India beat Bangladesh by nine wickets to reach final

India’s cricket team at the ongoing Asian Games reached the semifinals after a close win against Nepal on Tuesday (Oct 3) in Hangzhou, China. India playing in their first match at the tournament were at their fluent best after batter Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed his first hundred in the T20I format for the national team.

Asian Games: Riding on Yashasvi Jaiswal's ton, India book semifinal berth, beat Nepal by 23 runs

Indian Men's Cricket Team is ready for its historic debut at the Asian Games 2023, with opener Ruturaj Gaikwad set to lead the second-string side in Hangzhou, China.

I picked MS Dhoni's brains, but will lead the team my way: Ruturaj Gaikwad on captaining in Asian Games

A day after Team India won Asia Cup 2023, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (September 18) announced India's squad for their next assignment, the three-match ODI series versus Australia at home.

BCCI announces India squad for Australia ODIs: Rohit, Kohli to feature in series finale, R Ashwin returns

India will take on hosts Ireland in the third and final T20I with an aim to achieve a clean sweep against Paul Stirling & Co. on Wednesday (August 23). The final game will also be held at The Village, Dublin.

IND vs IRE, 3rd T20I weather forecast: Will rain play spoilsport as Bumrah & Co. aim for series whitewash?

The Indian Team beat Ireland by 33 runs on Sunday in the second T20I to win the match and take the series home. While opener Ruturaj starred with the bat, hitting 58, seamers Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna picked two wickets each.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, seamers guide India to 33-run win over Ireland in second T20I to bag series

On Sunday evening (August 20), Jasprit Bumrah-led India beat Ireland by 33 runs in the second and penultimate T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

'Very mature knock' - Former India batter hails Ruturaj Gaikwad after impressive 58 vs Ireland in 2nd T20I

Former Indian selector Kiran More sees a future captain in Ruturaj Gaikwad. The right-handed batter was among the runs during the first T20I against Ireland, and More, who has followed Gaikwad’s game for some time now, feels he clicks all the boxes and cannot wait for him to break into the Test side.

He can play all formats, his basics are so correct: Kiran More on ‘future India captain’ Ruturaj Gaikwad

Veteran India batter Shikhar Dhawan admits being shocked for missing out on Asian Games 2023 call-up. A prolific run-getter at the top of the order, Dhawan said he was hoping for a return to the side, but despite missing out, he is happy for Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was named captain for the tournament that starts on September 23.

Veteran batter Shikhar Dhawan ‘shocked’ to miss out on Asian Games call-up, admits being happy for Ruturaj

India are gearing up for the second and final Test versus West Indies, in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, which commences on Thursday (July 20). After a mammoth innings and 141-run win in the series opener, Rohit Sharma & Co.

WI vs IND: Rohit Sharma talks about role of seniors in grooming youngsters as India aims for smooth transition

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