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MS Dhoni To Lead CSK Again As Ravindra Jadeja Quits Captaincy Midway Through Season

Chennai Super Kings announced on Saturday that MS Dhoni is returning as their captain after Ravindra Jadeja relinquished the role to "focus on his game". Jadeja was appointed captain two days before the start of the season, with MS Dhoni handing over the role to the all-rounder. But the franchise endured a difficult start to the campaign, winning just two of their first eight matches. "Ravindra Jadeja has decided to relinquish captaincy to focus and concentrate more on his game and has requested MS Dhoni to lead CSK," the franchise said in an official statement. "MS Dhoni has accepted to lead CSK in the larger interest and to allow Jadeja to focus on his game," the statement further read.

MS Dhoni Returns As Chennai Super Kings Captain: Here's How The World Reacted

Defending Indian Premier League champions Chennai Super Kings on Saturday announced that Ravindra Jadeja has relinquished his captaincy, which has been handed back to MS Dhoni. Jadeja, who was appointed as captain two days ahead of the start of the ongoing IPL campaign, stepped down as captain following CSK's poor start to the season. So far, CSK have won two games out of eight, and sit ninth in the points table. Following CSK's announcement, the cricketing fraternity took to Twitter and expressed their excitement regarding Dhoni's return as captain of the team.

"Decision Taken By Team Management:" CSK CEO To NDTV On Ravindra Jadeja Handing Captaincy To MS Dhoni

After having won just two games out of eight in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, Ravindra Jadeja relinquished the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings on Saturday, paving the way for MS Dhoni to once again lead the side. Chennai Super Kings are currently at the ninth spot in the 10-team league with just four points and they will next square off against SunRisers Hyderabad. The side faces an uphill battle in order to stay in contention for the playoffs race.

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni Back As CSK Captain As Ravindra Jadeja Relinquishes Position

Chennai Super Kings announced on Saturday that MS Dhoni is returning as their captain after Ravindra Jadeja relinquished the role to "focus on his game". Jadeja was appointed captain two days before the start of the season, with MS Dhoni handing over the role. But the franchise endured a difficult start to the campaign, winning just two of their first eight matches. "Ravindra Jadeja has decided to relinquish captaincy to focus and concentrate more on his game and has requested MS Dhoni to lead CSK," the franchise said in an official statement. "MS Dhoni has accepted to lead CSK in the larger interest and to allow Jadeja to focus on his game," the statement further read.

IPL 2022, RR vs MI Live Score: Mumbai Indians Will Aim To End Winless Run vs Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2022 Live Score Updates Between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians:Mumbai Indians (MI) will aim to end their eight-game winless run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai on Saturday. MI are consistent at the bottom of the points table while RR are breathing down the neck of table topper Gujarat Titans (GT) with six wins from 8 matches. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Watch: Anushka Sharma Celebrates As Virat Kohli Roars Back To Form With Fine Half-Century For RCB Vs Gujarat Titans

Virat Kohli hit his first half-century of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season against Gujarat Titians (GT) as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) posted 170/6 in 20 overs on Saturday. The buzz around Kohli's poor form took the center-stage as RCB took on GT in a crucial encounter. The former RCB and Indian cricket team skipper answered his critics in fine fashion as he powered his way to 58 runs off 53 balls with six fours and a six to help RCB post a challenging total. The moment that the entire cricketing world had waited for arrived in the 13th over and the celebration in the crowd was there for everyone to witness. Amongst them enjoying the moment was Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma.

IPL 2022: Virat Kohli Fires Back To Form With Fifty vs Gujarat Titans, Twitter Goes Berserk

Virat Kohli finally returned to form as he scored his first half-century of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. Coming out to open, Kohli brought up his half-century off 45 balls against Gujarat Titans at the Brabourne Stadium. Previous to this game, Kohli had recorded scores of 0,0 and 9 but the batter showed his class against the Hardik Pandya-led side. In the very first over bowled by Mohammed Shami, Kohli hit a straight drive and then a flick off the pads for back-to-back boundaries.

"Your Photos Are More Romantic Than Mine": On Rohit Sharma's Birthday, Yuzvendra Chahal And Ritika Sajdeh's Banter On Instagram Is Pure Gold

Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket team and Mumbai Indians captain, celebrated his 35th birthday on Saturday. Over the last couple of years, Sharma has grown into his role for Team India, becoming the captain in all three formats. However, his Indian Premier League (IPL) team MI is not doing well in the 2022 edition as it is placed last in the 10-team league. On Sharma's special day, wishes poured him from all quarters. The cheekiest of the lot however came from Sharma's long-time India teammate Yuzvendra Chahal, who is playing for Rajasthan Royals, in the IPL 2022.

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MS Dhoni To Lead CSK Again As Ravindra Jadeja Quits Captaincy Midway Through Season

MS Dhoni Returns As Chennai Super Kings Captain: Here's How The World Reacted

"Decision Taken By Team Management:" CSK CEO To NDTV On Ravindra Jadeja Handing Captaincy To MS Dhoni

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni Back As CSK Captain As Ravindra Jadeja Relinquishes Position

IPL 2022, RR vs MI Live Score: Mumbai Indians Will Aim To End Winless Run vs Rajasthan Royals

Watch: Anushka Sharma Celebrates As Virat Kohli Roars Back To Form With Fine Half-Century For RCB Vs Gujarat Titans

IPL 2022: Virat Kohli Fires Back To Form With Fifty vs Gujarat Titans, Twitter Goes Berserk

"Your Photos Are More Romantic Than Mine": On Rohit Sharma's Birthday, Yuzvendra Chahal And Ritika Sajdeh's Banter On Instagram Is Pure Gold