Jadeja, who has been an integral a part of Chennai Super Kings since 2012, will solely be the third participant to guide CSK.

Dhoni will proceed to symbolize Chennai Super Kings this season and past, in accordance with the assertion.

Dhoni, who has been the CSK captain for the reason that league’s inception in 2008, could possibly be enjoying in his final IPL this season. He has already retired from worldwide cricket.

Dhoni has captained in 204 matches within the IPL profitable 121, shedding 82 and one match resulted in a no-result with a win share of 59.60

Under Dhoni, CSK has gained the IPL title 4 instances (in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021), solely behind Mumbai Indians, and have the very best win share of matches amongst all groups within the IPL (64.83%).

They additionally maintain the document for many appearances within the playoffs (eleven) and the Final (9) of the IPL.

Defending champions CSK will open their marketing campaign in opposition to final version’s runner-up aspect Kolkata Knight Riders on the Wankhede Stadium right here on Saturday.

Former cricketer and commentator Sunil Gavaskar handpicked final IPL’s main run scorer, Ruturaj Gaikwadm to play a key function in CSK’s title defence.

“Ruturaj Gaikwad is another player who has very little areas to improve. There is nothing really required as far as Gaikwad’s improvement is concerned. He has got all the shots in the book, but the most impressive aspect is his shot selection,” he stated.

“Whatever shot he performs, he would not get cowed down. He isn’t afraid to play the lofted shot when required and his shot choice has been superb within the IPL.

Star India all-rounder Jadeja has just lately regained the No.1 spot within the newest ICC Test Rankings for all-rounders after his fiery efficiency within the just lately concluded two-match Test collection in opposition to Sri Lanka.