Cricket News: One of Chennai Super Kings’ best purchases at the auctions was acquiring Ben Stokes for the upcoming IPL 2023. They filled the gap created by Dwayne Bravo’s announcement of his departure from the competition. The addition of Stokes provided the club with a true all-rounder who excelled with both the bat and the ball.
The all-stunning rounder’s INR 16.25 crore price tag, which is tied for third-most in IPL auction history, set a new record. Analysts and fans, however, were uncertain as to whether MS Dhoni will step down as CSK captain in favour of Stokes in light of the huge acquisition. And Caribbean legend Chris Gayle, who was commenting on the subject, gave his opinion in only one line.
“Dhoni. When you play, you take charge of a group, alright? Done. After the auction, Gayle spoke on JioCinema and stated.”
I believe Stokes will observe MSD with respect and let him go about his business: Gayle
In the IPL, Stokes has never been a team’s permanent captain. But many are unsure if Stokes’ acquisition will force Dhoni to hand over his captaincy responsibilities to the English player given his recent success as England’s red-ball team skipper and his ability in the T20 format. At the start of the IPL 2022, Ravindra Jadeja was given the role; he had prior expertise in it.
However, it did not yield fruitful results, which caused Dhoni to take over as captain once more. Stokes has led England to nine Test victories from of 10 matches in 2022 despite lacking Jadeja’s captaincy experience. Stokes also revolutionised the format with their “BazBall” strategy. Gayle praised CSK for acquiring Stokes and asserted that the addition of both players will be tremendously beneficial for the group.
“MSD and Ben Stokes are two brilliant minds in the locker room. But I believe Stokes will remain silent, show MSD respect, and allow him to carry out his duties. Stokes will teach the young guys a lot as well. He is welcome, and the CSK ranks still include people like DJ Bravo. It’s crucial to fit in, and I have no doubts that with his experience, he will blend in superbly with the Super Kings. They need all-rounders and will welcome Stokes with open arms, as we all knock,” Gayle continued.
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