The legendary MS Dhoni told Ruturaj Gaikwad about leading the Chennai Super Kings back in 2022. At that time they didn't have "deep conversations" about how to lead one of the most successful IPL teams. Gaikwad who led from the front in CSK's win over Kolkata Knight Riders was appointed as the captain just one day before the IPL 2024 kicked start.

The team's earlier leadership experiment with Ravindra Jadeja did not work but the CSK think-tank has been bullish about Gaikwad's long-term reign. Dhoni is known for his no-nonsense approach and that is how he discussed the transition with Gaikwad.