Gautam Gambhir believes that despite the Chennai Super Kings enduring their poorest season in IPL history this time in the United Arab Emirates, the franchise will keep MS Dhoni as its captain in 2021 due to the “fabulous relationship” they share.
“You’re putting me in a bind. That’s a tough question. It depends on the franchise. What he’s done for the franchise and how the franchise really deals with MS is a fabulous relationship,” Gambhir told ESPNcricinfo in response to a he asks about the Super Kings’ leadership after a season in which they might as well finish at the bottom of the table. “And that’s how every franchise should deal with its captain, who has lived up to expectations.”
Dhoni’s future as a player and as a captain has come under severe scrutiny after the Super Kings became the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race at this IPL despite starting with a win over the defending champions. of the Mumbai Indians. Since then, they have lost eight games and have won just three more. And Dhoni is among several veteran hitters who have struggled to find a way.
Gambhir felt that the relationship that Dhoni and the Super Kings have developed since the inaugural season (2008), when he was bought by the franchise and named captain, was unique. And the “mutual respect” they shared, Gambhir noted, was the reason the Super Kings have been one of the most successful teams in the IPL: three titles (behind only four of the Mumbai Indians) in addition to winning the Champions League T20. twice.
“I keep saying CSK is CSK because of the relationship between the owners and the captain. They have given MS all the freedom, and MS has received all the mutual respect from the owners as well. So I wouldn’t be surprised if they continue with MS and MS plays until the moment he wants to play. ”
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“MS has won them three [IPL] trophies, a couple of Champions Leagues, has made them one of the best successful teams in the IPL after the Mumbai Indians, “Gambhir said.” So the CSK says they are going to continue with MS: it’s just the relationship, it’s just mutual respect. That is why MS has been so loyal (to the Super Kings). That is why MS has given everything: heart and soul, her sweat, sleepless nights; I’m sure he must have had sleepless nights while continuing as captain of CSK.
“I know people talk that you shouldn’t feel excited, but then there is a connection. You have to appreciate what the captain or a player has done for your franchise, how much work he has done, because it is not easy to be captain of any franchise. and that too for such a long period of time. “
Super Kings management has said that Dhoni will stick with the next mega auction, which will likely be postponed until 2022 with the 2021 IPL scheduled to begin next April. There is a possibility of a mini auction taking place, but Gambhir was confident that Dhoni’s position was not in doubt by 2021.
“It deserves so much recognition from the owners,” Gambhir said. “I keep saying that the reason CSK is CSK is because of the relationship between the owners and the captain. They have given MS all the freedom, and MS has received all the mutual respect from the owners as well.
“So I wouldn’t be surprised if they continue to play MS and MS until the moment he wants to play. And then next year he will continue to be captain and he will have a very different team than he has this time.”
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