MS Dhoni, the CSK legend, would not start the season for the Men in Yellow for the first time in his career. However, an injury to the legendary cricketer seems to be a massive breakthrough for players Sanju Samson and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the name echoes in the hearts of Chennai Super Kings fans. They have not only seen this man lift numerous titles for them but have also gifted them countless memories over all these seasons.
MS Dhoni first played in 2008 and is among the four cricketers to have been part of every season of the IPL.
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CSK Get a Chance to Test Their Future Without MS Dhoni
The veteran Indian wicket-keeper would have blocked a spot, and the Super Kings can now instead try several new players in that one spot. The first player to be used in that position would be Kartik Sharma, the wicket-keeper batter who impressed the CSK scouts to such an extent that they invested a whopping INR 14.2 crores.
They can test their bench strength with Urvil Patel, who was also part of the CSK side the last time and played some smashing knocks. He is known as a powerful striker of the white ball and might also star as a lower-order specialist.
CSK would get a glimpse of their future without MS Dhoni in the side. Dhoni has been the pillar of the team and one of the central reasons behind CSK’s massive fanbase. Now, without the veteran star walking out, CSK would know if the real value is in that Yellow jersey with 5 stars or it’s that man in the No. 7 jersey and his everlasting legacy.
Sanju Samson Could Gain Confidence With Added Responsibility Behind the Stumps
Sanju Samson would be playing his first season for the Chennai Super Kings. The batter has produced wonders in the Rajasthan Royals camp but is yet to prove his worth in that Yellow shirt. However, the crowd has already started to back him and has accepted him wholeheartedly.
The CSK management has made it clear that he is their only choice to open the innings with Ruturaj Gaikwad. They have hence guaranteed their backing and support for the Indian World Cup batter. Samson finished the World Cup as the player of the tournament following a successful three-match stint for the Men in Blue.
In Dhoni’s absence, his responsibility would not only be to keep wickets but also to make crucial decisions on appeals. He would be referred to by the skipper whenever he considers a DRS. He will step into the big shoes of MS Dhoni, who had renamed the DRS as the Dhoni Review System with his remarkable accuracy.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Can Lead Freely and Build His Own Identity as CSK Captain
With MS Dhoni in the side, despite the great not intruding in Gaikwad’s decisions, the young skipper did not get the exact chance to build an identity of his own. Not only has he been hidden in the shadows of the great captain, but he has also never felt the pressure with the big advicer always on the field.
This will be the first time that Gaikwad steps in to captain for on his own. Dhoni will no longer be there to have his back. However, he will be aided by Sanju Samson, who also has considerable captaincy experience in the IPL as well as domestic cricket.
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