IPL 2024: Here is full list of captains for all 10 teams
The BCCI announced the schedule for the first two weeks of IPL 2024 with 21 matches across 10 cities. The schedule for the remaining matches will be announced after the upcoming general elections' dates are revealed. Defending champions CSK will face RCB in the season opener on March 22 in Chennai. Check out the full list of captains for all 10 teams in IPL 2024.
Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni - Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fourth IPL title in the 2021 edition. Dhoni for the first eight editions, led the team to two titles (2010 & 2011) and four runner-up finishes.
2/10
Delhi Capitals: David Warner - Warner started his IPL journey with the Delhi franchise in 2009. Warner is the fifth-highest run-scorer in IPL history, accumulating 5449 runs over the years. Warner won the IPL title with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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Gujarat Titans: Shubhman Gill - Shubman gained recognition for his crucial contributions to India U19's World Cup win in 2018. Gill was acquired by KKR in 2018 and made useful contributions in his debut and the 2019 season. Despite his promising performances, Gill was released by KKR ahead of the 2022 TATA IPL Auction. Gujarat Titans seized the opportunity and secured Gill in their side during the auction.
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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.
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul - LSG entrusted KL Rahul with the captaincy, and he transitions from leading Punjab Kings. KL Rahul brings over 3200 IPL runs and impressive recent seasons with run tallies of 626, 670, 593, and 659.
6/10
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya - Pandya has been appointed as the captain for the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming 2024 IPL season. The new captaincy marks a departure from Rohit Sharma's leadership.
7/10
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan - After playing for Delhi Capitals, Shikhar Dhawan moved to Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the TATA IPL 2022 season. With 5784 runs, Dhawan stands as the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history.
8/10
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson - Samson briefly played for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2016 before returning to Rajasthan Royals. The wicketkeeper-batsman showcased consistency by scoring 342 runs in IPL 2019 and 375 runs in IPL 2020. In the 2021 season, Samson was entrusted with the captaincy role. Now in his second season as captain, Samson aims for an improved performance.
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf Du Plessis - Virat Kohli last year announced Faf du Plessis as the new captain for RCB, marking a change in leadership for the team. Du Plessis began his IPL journey with CSK.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad: Aiden Markram - Markram joined PBKS in 2021. In the 2021 IPL season, he played 6 matches for PBKS and scored 146 runs.