Iconic player MS Dhoni, who has given up his captaincy for the Chennai Super Kings, is going into the Indian Premier League (IPL) of 2024 as a pure wicket-keeper batter. Due to Dhoni’s choice to resign, Ruturaj Gaikwad was able to assume the position. Even if many had anticipated the decision, fans nevertheless experienced an emotional outpouring. Not much different was going on in the CSK changing room when the ‘Thala’ said he would be leaving as captain before the season began, causing eyes to well up with tears.