There was a lot of discussion about this before the start of the 19th edition of the season. ms dhoni Taking important decisions because of his years of experience as a captain. However, Ruturaj Gaikwad He himself clarified all the debates and questions raised by many cricket experts and former Indian cricketers regarding Dhoni’s captaincy role.
In a recent interview with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad just before the start Indian Premier League (IPL), he made it clear that, at the end of the day, all decisions will be taken by him and the team management.
MS Dhoni himself does not want to interfere in everything!
He further added, “I have a lot of respect for Mahi bhai. He doesn’t involve himself in team discussions; he wants Fleming and I to take things forward. He tells us, ‘If you ask for my advice, you don’t necessarily have to follow it.’
MS Dhoni has confidence in Ruturaj’s captaincy
Moving forward, he believes our ideas should drive the team forward. He’s not focused on what’s ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ – if he sees a problem, he just focuses on how to solve it. It’s a huge thing for someone of his stature to take a step back and trust us to lead.”
Also, when he asks for advice from MS Dhoni, it does not mean following him blindly. He wants the team to run on his ideas and not on his ideas. Therefore, he hands over these responsibilities to the coach, captain and team management.
MS Dhoni stepping back and trusting him is already a big thing!
Concluding the interview, Gaikwad said that, “It’s a huge thing for someone of his stature to take a step back and trust us to lead”. To step back from taking captaincy decisions and trust him is already a big thing for the Chenani captain. We all know how big a player MS Dhoni is and what he has done for international cricket in the past. Trusting me is already a big deal to me.
Over the years we have learned a lot of things from Dhoni. The way he keeps his cool in pressure situations and is confident in his abilities to finish games single-handedly.
Gaikwad’s record as a captain!
When Dhoni stepped down from the captaincy role in 2023 after winning his 5th IPL title, he handed over the captaincy to young Indian batsman Ruturaj in 2024. Despite having an average record as captain for Chennai Super Kings, Dhoni has seen potential in him as a leader.
