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During last season we talked about MS Dhoni relinquishing captaincy this IPL: CSK coach Stephen Fleming

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming on Saturday said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni relinquishing captaincy of the IPL team this year was not a sudden decision as it was "talked about" during the last season. Fleming, however, said the timing of stepping down from CSK captaincy was left to Dhoni. "We have talked about it. It is something MS talked about with me during last season. The timing was, though, his call," Fleming said at the virtual post-match press conference after CSK lost to Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in the IPL lung-opener. CSK vs KKR: AS IT HAPPENEDAfter twelve seasons, four title triumphs and five runner-up finishes later, the iconic Dhoni on Thursday decided to hand over the captaincy of CSK to his trusted lieutenant, Ravindra Jadeja. In a brief statement, CSK had said that the 40-year-old will continue to represent the franchise for the "season and beyond", having led one of the most successful IPL sides since the tournament's inception in 2008 -- barring the two seasons when the team was suspended in the wake of the spot-fixing scandal.

IPL 2022, CSK vs KKR: MS Dhoni still calling the shots for Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni is no longer the skipper of Chennai Super Kings. But if Saturday’s Wankhede show is anything to go by, it’s just a technicality, Dhoni is still very much the skipper of CSK. Trying to defend 131, Dhoni, quite clearly was in charge, even though Ravindra Jadeja was hovering close by. Every field change was Dhoni’s call, every instruction to the bowler -- even when coach Stephen Fleming walked into the ground during the break, his discussion was with the man who left captaincy two days ago.

Dhoni's 50 in vain as Chennai lose to Kolkata in IPL opener

Mahendra Singh Dhoni rolled back the years with an unbeaten 38-ball 50 but his team Chennai Super Kings went down to Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in the IPL opener on Saturday.

"Don't Give Me Any Advice Until...": Former Rising Pune Supergiant Coach Recalls First Chat With MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni, who recently stepped down as the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), is famous for his cool and calm demeanor and quick wit. He is also known for being very straightforward, whether it's his interactions with the press or with his teammates and coaches. Sports data analyst Prasanna Agoram, who had joined the Rising Pune Supergiant team as a performance coach in 2016, recalled his first meeting with the enigmatic wicketkeeper-batter, who was playing for them when CSK were suspended from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two years.

IPL 2022: There's similarity in MS Dhoni and my captaincy style, says new RCB captain Faf du Plessis

IPL franchise for the first time, newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis said his leadership style is pretty much similar to that of 'Captain Cool', Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The 37-year-old Du Plessis has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings side under Dhoni since 2012 and also played for the the new-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant. "I'm very lucky that I've been around some fantastic leaders in my journey in cricket. I grew in with Graeme Smith, who is South Africa's best leader ever," the former South African skipper was quoted as saying in RCB website. "And then the 10 years with MS and Stephen Fleming, two fantastic leaders. I do think that there's similarity in MS style and my style in terms that we both are very relaxed characters," Du Plessis said. The South African also said that he found Dhoni to be complete "opposite" to what it was like captaining in South Africa.

"MS Was Completely Opposite": Faf Du Plessis' First Impression Of Captain Dhoni

Set to lead an IPL franchise for the first time, newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis said his leadership style is pretty much similar to that of 'Captain Cool', Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The 37-year-old Du Plessis has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings side under Dhoni since 2012 and also played for the the new-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant.

Plays of the day: Sarel Erwee’s elegant timing sets Proteas in good stead

Johannesburg - Sarel Erwee went in to the second Test saying he wanted wanted to right the wrongs from the first game and boy did he do that.

Proteas' near-flawless history in NZ: 'It's a proud record to be part of'

South Africa has yet to lose a Test series to New Zealand, but batter Rassie van der Dussen has recognised the need to write up a new bit of history for themselves against New Zealand's World Test Championship outfit.

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During last season we talked about MS Dhoni relinquishing captaincy this IPL: CSK coach Stephen Fleming

IPL 2022, CSK vs KKR: MS Dhoni still calling the shots for Chennai Super Kings

Dhoni's 50 in vain as Chennai lose to Kolkata in IPL opener

"Don't Give Me Any Advice Until...": Former Rising Pune Supergiant Coach Recalls First Chat With MS Dhoni

IPL 2022: There's similarity in MS Dhoni and my captaincy style, says new RCB captain Faf du Plessis

"MS Was Completely Opposite": Faf Du Plessis' First Impression Of Captain Dhoni

Plays of the day: Sarel Erwee’s elegant timing sets Proteas in good stead

Proteas' near-flawless history in NZ: 'It's a proud record to be part of'