IPL 2022 | MS Dhoni back in action as the leader at Chennai Super Kings

In a shocking development, star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has handed over the leadership reins of the Chennai Super Kings back to former skipper MS Dhoni.

Confirming the development, the Super Kings released an official statement which read-

‘’Ravindra Jadeja has decided to relinquish captaincy to focus and concentrate more on his game and has requested MS Dhoni to lead CSK,’’

‘’MS Dhoni has accepted to lead CSK in the larger interest and to allow Jadeja to focus on his game’’

Jadeja was appointed captain of the four-time champions on the eve of the ongoing season after the legendary Dhoni decided to step away from the leadership duties.

CSK have had a disastrous season so far and Jadeja's form too has taken a huge hit. The defending champions are languishing at the second spot in the points table after having managed just 2 wins in eight games.

Jadeja's fortunes have mirrored that of CSK'S as the all-rounder has failed to make any impact with either bat or ball so far.

In 8 innings, he has managed just 112 runs at a strike rate of 121.74 just 5 wickets @ 42.6/8.19.

Dhoni, on the other hand, has shown glimpses of his glorious fast as a finisher this season. Besides scoring a crucial 50 in the season-opener against KKR, the legendary cricketer scripted an epic final-over heist against the Mumbai Indians last week.

Dhoni will resume his reign as CSK skipper when the defending champions lock horns with the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Sunday, May 01.

The talismanic skipper has led CSK to four titles and numerous finals in 12 seasons and his fans will be hoping that he changes the fortunes of his team once again this season.