CSK great MS Dhoni is learned to have convinced Ravindra Jadeja to part ways with his former franchise and move to Rajasthan Royals. It is reported that Jadeja decided to leave CSK after talking to his former captain.
Over the years, Chennai Super Kings has been retaining some of its key players who have been with the franchise for a decade or more. Along with MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja is one player who has been associated with the Super Kings since their arrival back in 2012.
While most of their teammates and legends of the game, like Suresh Raina, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ambati Rayudu and Robin Uthappa, have retired from the game, these two remain the last two players from CSK’s winning days.
MS Dhoni convinces Ravindra Jadeja to part ways with CSK
Ravindra Jadeja was first shown the way out of Team India by the then captain MS Dhoni. He has played for India as well as CSK under the leadership of the great leader who picked him as a very good cricketer. Jadeja has also maintained his name throughout his decade-long international career.
The two CSK stars share a very close bond, which became more evident when Dhoni lifted Jadeja after winning the title in 2023. It was Dhoni’s fifth title in the IPL, and Jadeja ensured CSK’s victory by hitting the winning four.
According to the latest reports, MS Dhoni informed Jadeja that this will be his last season in the IPL, and he is also unlikely to play all the matches of the season. Therefore, with Dhoni gone and the team management looking for new faces in the team, Jadeja will be the only experienced leader left in the team.
Hence, MS Dhoni reportedly advised Jadeja to explore options among other teams, especially when a trade offer for him was already on the cards. Although it may have been on Dhoni’s suggestion, the move is a conscious decision by the Indian all-rounder.
Ravindra Jadeja was lured by the captaincy and offered to join Rajasthan Royals.
It is also reported that after moving to Rajasthan Royals, Ravindra Jadeja is now the frontrunner in the race for captaincy. Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal were already in the running for the role, and Jadeja was their new competitor.
Now, journalist Rohit Juglan has mentioned that barring that last gambit, captaincy, Ravindra Jadeja’s career has been a decorated and accomplished one. He was offered the captaincy of CSK, which was taken away from him after a few defeats in the season.
However, with the offer of full-time captaincy, Jadeja, who initially seemed reluctant to make the move, may have been attracted by the captaincy offer.
After the departure of Ashwin-Jadeja, CSK has retained the main spinner.
If the deal with Jadeja goes as per plan, Chennai Super Kings will be without their two most experienced spinners till date. Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement a few months ago and Ravindra Jadeja is likely to walk away from the franchise.
However, the Chepauk track continues to provide a lot of support to spinners and Noor Ahmed took full advantage of the conditions last time out. Hence, Afghan youngster Noor could be in the cards of CSK’s retention plans, as confirmed by a RevSportz reporter.
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