IPL: MS Dhoni steps down as Chennai Super Kings captain with Ravindra Jadeja taking over | Cricket News

MS Dhoni, 40, had captained Chennai Super Kings since 2008 and led them to the IPL title last season as well as in 2010, 2011 and 2018; the 2022 IPL starts on Saturday live on Sky Sports, with Chennai taking on Kolkata Knight Riders in a repeat of last year’s final

MS Dhoni has stepped down as Chennai Super Kings captain two days before the start of the 2022 IPL

MS Dhoni has stepped down as captain of IPL side Chennai Super Kings with Ravindra Jadeja to take over ahead of the 2022 season starting this weekend.

Dhoni led Chennai to the 2021 title with his side beating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final.

The wicketkeeper, who had captained the team since 2008, will “continue to represent Chennai Super Kings this season and beyond”, the franchise said in a statement.

Chennai face Kolkata on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, in the first game of the 2022 IPL campaign.

More to follow.