MS Dhoni has called time on one of the greatest leadership tenures in the game by stepping down as Chennai Super Kings captain.
The Indian Premier League side announced on Thursday that Dhoni has decided to step down as captain and handed the reins to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.
"MS Dhoni has decided to hand over the leadership of Chennai Super Kings and picked Ravindra Jadeja to lead the team," a Chennai Super Kings statement said.
"Jadeja, who has been been an integral part of part of Chennai Super Kings since 2012, will only be the third player to lead CSK. Dhoni will continue to represent Chennai Super Kings this season and beyond."
Dhoni has captained Chennai since the start of the Indian Premier League and has been central to the franchise's identity.
Chennai lifted the IPL title last year in Dubai and open the 2022 season against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday in Mumbai. They are the most consistent team in the league, having made the final of the tournament nine times out of the 12 seasons they have played, winning the trophy four times.
A change of leadership was on the cards as Jadeja was the first player retained by Chennai ahead of Dhoni, before the player auction earlier this year.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad of Chennai Super Kings with the trophy after the final of the IPL against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dubai International Stadium in the United Arab Emirates on October 15, 2021. All pictures Sportzpics for IPL -
MS Dhoni, captain of Chennai Super Kings, during the final of the Indian Premier League 2021. -
Chennai Super Kings fans at the Dubai International Stadium. -
Chennai Super Kings are crowned champions. -
Chennai Super Kings celebrate the win. -
Sunil Narine of Kolkata Knight Riders hits out and is caught. -
Shakib Al Hasan of Kolkata Knight Riders bowling during the final. -
MS Dhoni, captain of Chennai Super Kings, and Eoin Morgan, captain of Kolkata Knight Riders. -
Faf du Plessis of Chennai and Ruturaj Gaikwad of Chennai Super Kings during the final. -
Fans enjoy the final in Dubai. -
Faf du Plessis of Chennai Super Kings hitting a boundary. -
Eoin Morgan, captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, and MS Dhoni, captain of Chennai Super Kings, at the toss. -
Dinesh Karthik of Kolkata Knight Riders trying to run out Faf du Plessis. -
Shardul Thakur of Chennai Super Kings bowling during the final. -
Lockie Ferguson of Kolkata Knight Riders during the final. -
Ruturaj Gaikwad of Chennai Super Kings with the trophy after the final victory. -
Dwayne Bravo of Chennai Super Kings bowling during the final. -
MS Dhoni, captain of Chennai Super Kings, during the final.
