Ravindra Jadeja shared his preliminary response after being named the brand new Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) skipper on Thursday for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. Stating that he’s feeling good, the all-rounder admitted that he has huge sneakers to fill.
The Chennai-based franchise confirmed that MS Dhoni has handed over the captaincy of the workforce to Jadeja.
Reacting to the large information, the brand new skipper mentioned in a video shared on the franchise’s official Twitter deal with:
“Feeling good. On the identical I do know that I’ve to fill in huge boots. Mahi bhai has already set a giant legacy, So I would like to hold that ahead, so hopefully…”
The 33-year-old asserted that he’s not too stressed and can search Dhoni’s assist as he takes up the difficult position. He added:
“I don’t want to fret an excessive amount of as a result of he’s right here. No matter questions I’ve to ask, I’ll undoubtedly go to him. He’ll be my go-to individual. He was and nonetheless is in the present day. So I’m not nervous an excessive amount of. Thank for all needs and love. Hold supporting us.”
Earlier, in a submit on their official web site, CSK gave particulars of the captaincy change and wrote:
“MS Dhoni has determined at hand over the management of Chennai Tremendous Kings and picked Ravindra Jadeja to steer the workforce. Jadeja, who has been an integral a part of Chennai Tremendous Kings since 2012, will solely be the third participant to steer CSK. Dhoni will proceed to signify Chennai Tremendous Kings this season and past.”
Below Dhoni, CSK received the IPL title for the fourth time final season, however there was rising hypothesis over his doable choice to stop the captaincy.
He felt it’s the proper time at hand over captaincy to Jadeja: CSK CEO on Dhoni’s choice
In response to Chennai Tremendous Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan, Dhoni had been desirous about the choice for some time and felt this was the fitting time.
Talking to ESPNcricinfo, he mentioned:
“MS Dhoni was desirous about it. He felt it’s the proper time at hand over captaincy to Jaddu (Jadeja). He feels Jaddu can be in prime type of his profession and it’s the splendid time for him to steer CSK. What shall be good for the franchise should be (within the) again of his thoughts.”
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Dhoni led CSK in 213 matches (IPL + CLT20) of which the franchise received 130 and misplaced 81. Aside from 4 IPL titles, the 40-year-old additionally led CSK to 2 CLT20 triumphs.
