Experts and fans alike had been wondering whether. Dhoni would resign as captain to delegate responsibility to Stokes following the significant acquisition. With an epic one-liner, West Indies legend Chris Gayle renders his verdict. When they signed England Test captain Ben Stokes at the recent IPL 2023 auction in Kochi. Chennai Super Kings is said to have pulled off a “master stroke.” The All-rounder sold for a whopping INR 16.25, which was the joint third-highest price ever paid at an IPL auction.
However, the significant purchase had experts and fans wondering if MS Dhoni would resign as CSK captain to delegate responsibility to Stokes. With an epic one-liner, West Indies legend Chris Gayle renders his verdict. Stokes has never served as an IPL team’s permanent leader. However, Stokes’ recent success as captain of the England team and proficiency in the Twenty20 format has sparked speculation that his arrival will result in Dhoni ceding the captaincy to the England star.
He has done it before when Ravindra Jadeja was given the role at the beginning of IPL 2022. But it didn’t work out well, so Dhoni got the job back as captain. Notwithstanding, in contrast to Jadeja, Stirs up has captaincy experience and he has driven Britain to nine Test wins in 10 matches in 2022. While beginning unrest in the organization with their ‘BazBall’ approach. Gayle responded, “Dhoni,” when asked about his thoughts on the captaincy debate following the big signing on Jio Cinemas. You lead a team once you play, right? Done.”
Gayle also praised CSK for signing Stokes. Stating that the team will greatly benefit from having both Dhoni and Stokes on board. Ben Stokes and MSD are two brilliant minds in the locker room. However, I believe Stokes will observe MSD’s independence and respect him. Stokes will also provide the young players with a wealth of information. Gayle stated, “It’s good to have him, and he still has DJ Bravo and others in the CSK ranks.” “I am sure without a shadow of a doubt, with his experience. He will fit in amazingly with the Super Kings. Fitting in the culture is important. They lack all-rounders and will take Stokes with both hands as we all knock.”