IPL 2021: Kane Williamson could replace Dhoni as CSK Captain: Pragyan Ojha

IPL 2021: With Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni nearing the end of his career, the franchise owners could look for a player to take in-charge of the southern team. Despite CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan having confirmed that Dhoni would lead the side in 2022 as well, former cricketer Pragyan Ojha is of the opinion that Kane Williamson could be a great successor. Ojha also recommended Ravindra Jadeja as the vice-captain despite his name being called as Dhoni’s successor.

“He (Ravindra Jadeja) can be a vice-captain where if you need some help then can be your guy. But if you’re talking about captaincy, then if there’s one guy who can do it, it’s Kane Williamson. He isn’t being utilized much there (at SRH). Mega-auction is next year, if MS Dhoni is playing then this question shouldn’t arise in the first place. However, if he doesn’t play then you can bring in Kane Williamson as a captain,” said Ojha in conversation with Cricbuzz.

On Wednesday against CSK, Williamson scored 26* off 10 balls to give SRH the finishing kick. All SRH could post was 171-3 in the given 20 overs.

A score like that could not be enough since CSK beat SRH by seven wickets to make it to the top of the points table again. The Dhoni-led side is having a great season so far as compared to how they have performed in the past. They have already won five out of six matches they have played. The first one they lost was against Delhi Capitals.

“Last 8-10 years we’ve not changed a lot of players so they know our approach. Also we appreciate the players not playing a lot. Only way you can put it forward is having those nice interactions. Just try to have the frame of mind where if you get the opportunity you’ll be ready,” Dhoni said at the presentation after the win.