The photo was taken after Dhoni’s whirlwind 13-ball 28 against Mumbai Indians in the previous edition.
    The all-rounder was one of the players retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. He was also named the franchise’s new captain just before the season began. However, a string of losses forced Jadeja to resign, and Dhoni, his predecessor, took over.
    Jadeja had a disappointing season as well, failing to deliver in both departments before being ruled out of the tournament due to a bruised rib. Jadeja’s underwhelming performance saw him score 116 runs in 10 innings while taking only five wickets. The captaincy had an effect on his fielding as well, as fans witnessed rare instances of Jadeja making howlers on the field.
    Rumors of a rift between Jadeja and CSK circulated shortly after his departure from the season. While multiple news outlets reported that the all-rounder was looking for a new team, neither Jadeja nor CSK responded.
    Jadeja, who mentioned restart in his tweet, will be hoping for a successful outing this time as CSK seeks their fifth title. Under Dhoni’s leadership, the franchise has been one of the most successful outfits in the cash-rich tournament, with the Yellow Army last lifting the trophy in the 2021 edition.

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