IPL 2022:  MS Dhoni steps down as CSK captain, Jadeja takes over

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni steps down as CSK captain, Ravindra Jadeja takes over

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In a big move two days ahead of the IPL 2022, MS Dhoni has stepped down as captain of Chennai Super Kings and has handed over the reins to Ravindra Jadeja

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Jadeja, who has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2012, will only be the third player to lead CSK.

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Dhoni will continue to represent Chennai Super Kings this season. He was appointed CSK's captain ahead of the inaugural edition of the IPL way back in 2008.

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He is the IPL's second-most successful captain having led CSK to four titles, just one behind Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians

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With Dhoni in charge, CSK became the most successful IPL franchise of all time, failing to qualify for the playoffs only one in the tournament's 15-year-old history.

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Jadeja's performance in IPL 2008 helped Rajasthan Royals to title victory and earned him the nickname "Rockstar" by his captain Shane Warne.

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In 2012 IPL player auction, Jadeja was bought by Chennai Super Kings for approx. Rs. 9.8 Crore, making him the most expensive player of the year's auction

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Ravindra Jadeja will become only the third player to captain Chennai Super kings after Dhoni and Suresh Raina.

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