Absolutely thrilled for my brother: Suresh Raina ecstatic as Jadeja named new CSK captain

IPL 2022: Chinna Thala Suresh Raina said he is confident that Ravindra Jadeja is the right man to lead Chennai Super Kings after MS Dhoni announced his decision to step down as the captain of the 4-time champions.

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina on Thursday wished Ravindra Jadeja the best after the India all-rounder was appointed as the captain of Chennai Super Kings for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. In an unforeseen decision, MS Dhoni decided to quit CSK captaincy after being at the helm since the inaugural edition of the IPL and passed on the baton to Jadeja.

Suresh Raina, who had led CSK in the absence of MS Dhoni in the past, said there is no one better than Ravindra Jadeja to take over the reins at CSK. Raina, who had played for CSK until 2021, went unsold at the IPL 2022 mega auction after having not been retained by CSK.

Raina, who was dearly called ‘Chinna Thala’ by CSK fans, expressed confidence that Jadeja will live up to all the expectations as CSK captain.

Notably, Jadeja was the highest-paid player by CSK among their 4 retentions as the all-rounder was paid Rs 16 crore while Dhoni took home Rs 12 crore.

“Absolutely thrilled for my brother. I can't think of anyone better to take over the reins of a franchise we both had grown up in. All the best @imjadeja . It's an exciting phase and I'm sure you will live up to all the expectations and love,” Raina said in a social media post.

Absolutely thrilled for my brother. I can't think of anyone better to take over the reins of a franchise we both had grown up in. All the best @imjadeja . It's an exciting phase and I'm sure you will live up to all the expectations and love #yellow #csk #WhistlePodu