The ICC is likely to announce a final tournament schedule later next week
sports2 days ago
England all-rounder Moeen Ali believes compatriot Ben Stokes to be an obvious candidate for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captaincy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) once the current skipper MS Dhoni decides to call it quits.
CSK splurged big money on Stokes in the IPL 2023 auction last year in December, but his performance has been underwhelming in two games so far, having scored 15 runs in two games and having bowled only one over.
England's Test team has transformed under Stokes' leadership within nearly a year, winning 10 out of 12 matches under him. Moeen opines that Stokes' success with England makes him an easy choice to succeed Dhoni as a skipper, but feels that the change might not be imminent.
"He is really enjoying himself. CSK is the type of franchise where you come here and you do tend to enjoy yourself and really love playing for this franchise. He has settled in really well. He is a big part of the team with his experience," said Ali, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo on Friday.
Questioned if Stokes was a part of the team's leadership group, Moeen said that there is no such thing as a leadership group in the team.
"You have the captain and the coaches, and they talk. If Dhoni wants Ben Stokes' advice or a chat with him, it is a very open environment in that changing room," said Moeen.
Moeen also opines that Ruturaj Gaikwad, currently leading the race to the Orange Cap in IPL 2023 with two half-centuries and 149 runs in two matches, is a potential CSK skipper for the future.
"I think there's a chance [that Stokes succeeds Dhoni]; of course there is a chance, because he has obviously done really well in Test cricket. But MS is still obviously in charge and he is going to be captain for a while. We have some other guys as well. Ruturaj is a fantastic player with a good head on his shoulders, so it depends on what the franchise wants," said Moeen.
ALSO READ:
The ICC is likely to announce a final tournament schedule later next week
sports2 days ago
They clinched the title with a 20-16 victory over TSL Hawks
sports2 days ago
They remain in second place with 35 points, one behind leaders Liverpool but having now played two games more
sports2 days ago
Overnight leader Eddie Pepperell shot a 74 to finish five strokes back in a tie for ninth
sports2 days ago
Bournemouth's fourth league victory in five matches moved them to 28 points after 17 games, while United are 13th with 22 points
sports2 days ago
Pacer Jawadullah bowled a brilliant last over, dismissing Bhaskar and Shafeeq in successive balls, to script a two-run win for the hosts
sports2 days ago
The 'Gypsy King' insisted he had won the fight that was scored 116-112 by all three officials in a unanimous decision
sports2 days ago
He is the only horse to win the G2 Al Rashidiya race twice
sports2 days ago