Ruturaj Gaikwad is taking a patient approach to his leadership as Chennai Super Kings prepare for their first home fixture of IPL 2026 against Punjab Kings. Transitioning into an era without stalwarts like MS Dhoni, the captain is focused on providing a long leash to a squad that featured five franchise debutants in their season opener. Among those newcomers is Kartik Sharma, the record INR 14.20 crore auction signing.
Source link