VISAKHAPATNAM: Though these are early days, Ruturaj Gaikwad seems to be settling in nicely as the new CSK captain. In the presence of MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, the youngster has been impressive.
Gaikwad has also taken some inspiring decisions on the field which have worked, like sending debutant Sameer Rizvi ahead of Jadeja in the 19th over against the Titans.
Importantly, Dhoni seems to have immense faith in his capabilities. In an event with the official broadcaster, Rachin Ravindra was asked if he looked at Dhoni after dropping a catch. Even before Ravindra could respond, Dhoni intervened to say, “CSK have a new captain now.”
Coach Stephen Fleming lauded the new captain, saying, “Transition into the job of captaincy is not easy. But Ruturaj has done it seamlessly. MS by his side along with Jadeja in the ranks means Rituraj is doing well. His demeanour off the field is excellent. We are really positive about his captaincy.”
CSK’s bowling consultant Eric Simons gave an insight into Ruturaj’s captaincy.
“Ruturaj is very calm and he is a great student of the game. Ever since he joined us, he kept asking questions. As a captain, you need to understand the game. You need to know when to make changes and why you make those changes.”
1/10:IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals down Chennai Super Kings
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2/10:Rishabh Pant
<p>Rishabh Pant led Delhi Capitals with his first IPL fifty since his comeback from a car crash, guiding them to a 20-run victory over Chennai Super Kings.<br /></p>PTI
3/10:Prithvi Shaw and David Warner
<p>Warner and Prithvi Shaw's opening partnership of 93 set the stage for Delhi before Chennai's bowlers fought back, including Matheesha Pathirana's two strikes in an over.<br /></p>PTI
4/10:David Warner
<p>David Warner's 52 coupled with Captain Pant's 51 off 32 balls, propelled Delhi to 191-5 in Visakhapatnam, their adopted homeground due to the upcoming general elections.<br /></p>PTI
5/10:Matheesha Pathirana
<p>Pathirana, nicknamed "Baby Malinga" for his slinging action and trademark yorkers reminiscent of the former Sri Lankan pace ace Lasith Malinga, finished with figures of 3-31.<br /></p>ANI
6/10:Khaleel Ahmed
<p>Khaleel Ahmed claimed the wickets of CSK openers and returned with bowling figures of 2-21 and was named the Man of the Match.</p>PTI
7/10:Ajinkya Rahane and Daryl Mitchell
<p>Ajinkya Rahane (45) and Daryl Mitchell (34) stitched together a 68-run partnership in their bid to revive the chase. However, after their dismissals, wickets tumbled in quick succession.<br /></p>PTI
8/10:MS Dhoni
<p>In Visakhapatnam, the crowd largely supported CSK, chanting "Dhoni, Dhoni". The former skipper responded with an unbeaten 37 off 16 balls, featuring four fours and three sixes.<br /></p>PTI
9/10:Mukesh Kumar
<p>In his spell of 3 overs, Mukesh Kumar claimed 3 wickets while conceding 21 runs.<br /></p>PTI
