Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni – In the 2021 edition of the IPL, Dhoni captained the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fourth title. Dhoni, who led the team for the first eight editions, secured two titles (2010 & 2011) and finished as runners-up four times.
Delhi Capitals: David Warner – Warner embarked on his IPL journey with the Delhi franchise in 2009. He stands as the fifth-highest run-scorer in IPL history, amassing 5449 runs over the years. Warner also tasted success by clinching the IPL title with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill – Shubman rose to prominence for his pivotal role in India U19’s World Cup triumph in 2018. After joining KKR in 2018, Gill made notable contributions in his debut season and the subsequent 2019 campaign. Despite showcasing potential, Gill was released by KKR before the 2022 TATA IPL Auction. Capitalizing on the opportunity, Gujarat Titans successfully acquired Gill during the auction.
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson – After a brief stint with the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2016, Sanju Samson returned to the Rajasthan Royals fold. The talented wicketkeeper-batsman displayed commendable consistency, amassing 342 runs in IPL 2019 and 375 runs in IPL 2020. In the 2021 season, Samson was handed the captaincy reins. Now, in his second season as captain, Samson is determined to lead his team to even greater heights.
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya – In a significant move, Hardik Pandya has been named the captain of the Mumbai Indians for the forthcoming 2024 IPL season, taking over from the helm previously held by Rohit Sharma.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Shreyas Iyer – KKR made a substantial bid of Rs 12.25 Crore, the highest in their auction history, to acquire Shreyas Iyer’s services. Shreyas Iyer was appointed as the captain of KKR after his acquisition. The franchise has high hopes for Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, aiming for a title victory, particularly after being runners-up in the 2021 season.
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan – Following his stint with the Delhi Capitals, Shikhar Dhawan joined the Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the TATA IPL 2022 season. Dhawan, boasting a remarkable tally of 5784 runs, currently ranks as the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history.
