The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is a professional cricket franchise based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The team competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is one of the most popular Twenty20 cricket leagues globally. CSK was one of the original eight teams that participated in the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008 and has been a consistent presence in the league since then.

Led by former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings has been one of the most successful teams in IPL history. Under Dhoni’s leadership, CSK has won multiple IPL championships and has consistently reached the playoffs in most seasons.

The team is known for its strong fan base, often referred to as the “Yellow Army” due to the team’s distinctive yellow jersey color. The home matches of Chennai Super Kings are played at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, which is also known as the Chepauk Stadium, in Chennai.

Over the years, CSK has developed a reputation for nurturing talent and maintaining a cohesive team spirit, which has contributed to its success in the IPL.

IPL 2024: Dhoni steps down as CSK captain; Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead vs RCB

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named as the new captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the team’s opener in the Indian Premier League (IPL) against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk. 

Gaikwad is over taking MS Dhoni, who is yet to retire from IPL, and is still available for playing.
Gaikwad won Asian Games 2023 Gold medal for India as a captain in Hangzhou.

Gaikwad is overtaking MS Dhoni, who is yet to retire from IPL and is still available to play. The announcement was made on Thursday, March 21 in a social media post by the IPL official handle.

The last time MS Dhoni stepped out of the captaincy shoes of the CSK was in 2022 when Ravindra Jadeja was given the reigns of the yellow brigade. However, by mid-season MSD stepped back into his shoes as he led the team in the remaining matches of the league and then once again led the team to their fifth title in IPL 2023. 

Most matches as captain
Player	Span	Mat	Won	Lost	Tied	Draw	NR	W/L	%W	%L	% Tied	% Draw	%NR	%
MS Dhoni (CSK/RPS)	2008-2023	226	133	91	0	0	2	1.46	58.84	40.26	0	0	0.88	59.37
RG Sharma (MI)	2013-2023	158	87	67	4	0	0	1.29	55.06	42.4	2.53	0	0	56.32
V Kohli (RCB)	2011-2023	143	66	70	3	0	4	0.94	46.15	48.95	2.09	0	2.79	48.56
G Gambhir (DC/KKR)	2009-2018	129	71	57	1	0	0	1.24	55.03	44.18	0.77	0	0	55.42
DA Warner (DC/SRH)	2013-2023	83	40	41	2	0	0	0.97	48.19	49.39	2.4	0	0	49.39
AC Gilchrist (DC/KXIP)	2008-2013	74	35	39	0	0	0	0.89	47.29	52.7	0	0	0	47.29
SS Iyer (DC/KKR)	2018-2022	55	27	26	2	0	0	1.03	49.09	47.27	3.63	0	0	50.9
SK Warne (RR)	2008-2011	55	30	24	1	0	0	1.25	54.54	43.63	1.81	0	0	55.45
V Sehwag (DC/KXIP)	2008-2015	53	28	24	1	0	0	1.16	52.83	45.28	1.88	0	0	53.77
KL Rahul (KXIP/LSG/PBKS)	2020-2023	51	25	24	2	0	0	1.04	49.01	47.05	3.92	0	0	50.98

Gaikwad IPL stats

Ruturaj Gaikwad Batting & Fielding Stats
YEAR	MAT	NO	RUNS	HS	AVG	BF	SR	100	50	4S	6S	CT	ST
Career	52	5	1797	101*	39.07	1326	135.52	1	14	159	73	31	0
2023	16	1	590	92	42.14	400	147.5	0	4	46	30	17	0
2022	14	0	368	99	26.29	291	126.46	0	3	33	14	4	0
2021	16	2	635	101*	45.35	466	136.26	1	4	64	23	6	0
2020	6	2	204	72	51	169	120.71	0	3	16	6	4	0

CSK IPL 2024 SQUAD

MS Dhoni (c), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.

CSK players bought at IPL 2024 auction: Rachin Ravindra (Rs. 1.8 crore), Shardul Thakur (Rs. 4 crore), Daryl Mitchell (Rs. 14 crore), Sameer Rizvi (Rs. 8.40 crore), Mustafizur Rahman (Rs. 2 crore), Avanish Rao Aravelly (Rs. 20 lakh).

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni, a legendary figure in the world of cricket, is a former Indian international cricketer and one of the most successful captains in the history of the sport. Born on July 7, 1981, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Dhoni made his debut for the Indian cricket team in December 2004 in a One Day International (ODI) match against Bangladesh.

Dhoni is best known for his exceptional leadership skills, calm demeanor under pressure, and ability to finish matches with his powerful batting. He captained the Indian cricket team in all three formats of the game: Tests, ODIs, and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Under his captaincy, India achieved numerous milestones, including winning the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.

Affectionately known as “Captain Cool” for his unflappable temperament on the field, Dhoni’s captaincy style earned him widespread admiration and respect from fans and fellow cricketers alike. His astute decision-making, strategic acumen, and ability to inspire his team members were instrumental in India’s success during his tenure as captain.

In addition to his leadership prowess, Dhoni was also a prolific wicketkeeper-batsman, known for his lightning-fast stumpings and explosive batting in the lower middle-order. He holds several records in international cricket, including the most dismissals by an Indian wicketkeeper in ODIs and T20Is.

Dhoni’s impact on Indian cricket extends beyond the field, as he played a significant role in popularizing the sport and inspiring millions of aspiring cricketers across the country. Despite retiring from international cricket in August 2020, his legacy continues to inspire a new generation of cricketers, and he remains an iconic figure in the cricketing world.