IPL 2022: 'Jaddu Expressed Desire To Relinquish CSK Captaincy; MS Dhoni Taking Up Role In Larger Interest Of Franchise'

Chennai Superkings (CSK) have rolled out a major improvement at the top, eliminating Ravindra Jadeja and restoring old skipper MS Dhoni. It was accounted for that Jadeja himself resigned after the franchise’s shock run this season which sees them finding a seat at the ninth spot in the table, with only two triumphs from eight matches.

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As indicated by the paper ‘The Indian Express,’ Dhoni assumed control over the gig in the ‘bigger interest of the franchise.’

Team Officials Did Not Have A Say In This, Only The Team Management: CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan

“This is a decision taken by the team management and Jaddu, a decision which we have now published in the press. Team officials didn’t have a say in this, only the team management. Jaddu expressed his desire to relinquish captaincy and give it back to MSD, who is taking up the responsibility in the larger interest of the franchise,” Viswanathan told the newspaper.

It was additionally revealed before that it was Dhoni who requested that the administration hold Jadeja as the main retention before the mega auction. CSK had held Jadeja for 16 Cr, while Dhoni himself was the second retention with 12 Cr.

Ravindra Jadeja To Focus On His Own Game, MS Dhoni To Step Up As CSK Skipper

The thought was Dhoni would administer the procedures and chip in even as Jadeja kept on making choices on the field. On Saturday, the franchise uncovered that Jadeja will venture down with prompt impact which implies MS Dhoni will lead the side against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

“Ravindra Jadeja has decided to relinquish captaincy to focus and concentrate more on his game & has requested MS Dhoni to lead CSK. MS Dhoni has accepted to lead CSK in the larger interest & to allow Jadeja to focus on his game,” CSK said in a statement.

Jadeja’s own game has additionally agonized because of the tension that comes up with the leadership duties as he has scored just 112 runs and taken five wickets in the eight games up until this point.

While CSK came out on top for their fourth IPL championship under MS Dhoni with a ‘Dad’s Army’ last year, the unbelievable former India captain needed to set someone up for this obligation and hence, the second senior-most player Jadeja was pushed into the leadership position.

The official statement came a day prior to CSK beginning its 2022 journey.

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