Rohit Sharma took to Instagram to express his sentiments as MS Dhoni stepped down from his role as the captain of Chennai Super Kings(CSK) on March 21.
You know, when we talk about IPL captains, Rohit and Dhoni stand as two of the most accomplished captains in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rohit led Mumbai Indians (MI) to five titles, while Dhoni accomplished the same feat with CSK.
Now, here’s the latest scoop – CSK surprised everyone by naming Ruturaj Gaikwad as their new skipper. This isn’t the first time CSK has changed captains after Dhoni. Remember Ravindra Jadeja taking over briefly in IPL 2022? Yeah, that happened.
Rumors were flying around about some tension between Jadeja and the CSK management, but nothing official was confirmed. However, Jadeja’s boundary in the final against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 sealed the deal for CSK, marking a perfect end to Dhoni’s captaincy stint.
As tributes poured in from the cricket community for Dhoni’s remarkable leadership, fans found it difficult to contain their emotions, marking the end of an illustrious era.
Rohit Sharma Pays Tribute to MS Dhoni
As soon as the news broke that Dhoni was stepping down as captain, the cricket world began showering him with congratulations. Ever since he took on the role in the first season back in 2008, Dhoni has transformed the team into a dominant force in the league. For his fans, it’s a bittersweet moment as Ruturaj’s promotion marks the end of an era filled with success.
The clashes between CSK and MI are often dubbed as ‘El Clasico’ in the IPL (Indian Premium League). Rohit and Dhoni played a huge role in making these matches legendary. So, following Dhoni’s announcement, Rohit Sharma took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to his former teammate from India.
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For the first time since 2013, Rohit won’t be leading Mumbai. Instead, the reins have been passed on to Hardik Pandya, who was traded in from Gujarat Titans.
So, no more wait! CSK gears up to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, and Mumbai Indians get ready to take on Gujarat Titans on March 24. A new chapter begins for both teams as they adapt to change and chase success.
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