CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath discusses MS Dhoni’s response to Ben Stokes’ addition and breaks his quiet over the IPL 2023 captaincy.

Experts and fans questioned whether Stokes had been chosen to succeed MS Dhoni as captain shortly after bringing in the England Test skipper. Later, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath broke his silence on the captaincy problem and disclosed Dhoni’s response to Stokes joining the team.
Most people predicted a staggering sum as the IPL 2023 mini auction was approaching and had England all-rounder Sam Curran returning in the Chennai Super Kings lineup. Although Curran became the most expensive player ever at the auction in Kochi on Friday, CSK had been unable to secure his services. However, Ben Stokes was acquired by the four-time champions for a staggering INR 16.25 crore. Experts and fans questioned whether Stokes had been chosen to succeed MS Dhoni as captain shortly after bringing in the England Test skipper. Later, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath broke his silence on the captaincy problem and disclosed Dhoni’s response to Stokes joining the team.
After failing to sign Curran and then West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder, CSK engaged in a fierce bidding war with four other teams to sign Stokes. The England player tied for third place in terms of price paid at an IPL auction.
At the conclusion of a tumultuous bidding day in Kochi, where 80 players were sold for a total of INR 167 crore, the CSK CEO discussed Dhoni’s response to playing alongside Stokes for the second time in the IPL as well as the franchise’s leadership attitude.
“Very happy to receive Stokes, and we were fortunate that he showed up at the very end. We wanted an all-around player, so MS was thrilled when we acquired Stokes. Captaincy is an option, but MS will decide when to use it in the future. Because Kyle Jamieson was hurt, perhaps many people didn’t look at him. From what Fleming told us, he had healed and was ready to travel. CSK appears promising, and I hope we have a successful season. We always follow the procedure, which will aid in our success “ESPNCricinfo cited him.