‘It is a huge responsibility but I am really excited’: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s reaction after he was named as the captain of CSK- WATCH

Ruturaj Gaikwad, the new captain of the Chennai Super Kings, has been given a “huge”  responsibility, but he is at ease because stalwarts like MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja are still available to mentor him on the pitch. A day before CSK’s IPL opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday, the illustrious Dhoni gave Gaikwad the captaincy. Gaikwad, who joined the squad in 2019, has made a name for himself, but taking the team’s captaincy will be extremely difficult.

“It is a privilege. More than that, it is a huge responsibility but I am really excited because of the kind of group we have. Everyone’s experienced enough so not much of a thing for me to do,” said Gaikwad in a short video posted by CSK on social media.

Players like Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane alongside Dhoni will be there to assist Gaikwad

“Plus I have Mahi bhai in the team, Jaddu bhai and Ajju bhai (Rahane) as well, who has been a great captain, to guide me. So nothing much to worry about. Looking forward to enjoy it,” added the opener.

Last year, Gaikwad, amassed 590 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 147.50 in 16 games, making it an unforgettable campaign. In 16 games in 2021, he scored 635 runs, which was his breakthrough year.

The 27-year-old has experience leading a team; in the previous year, he helped the Indian squad win the gold medal at the Asian Games. He has also served as Maharashtra’s state leader. Gaikwad has also participated in 19 T20 Internationals and six ODIs.

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