The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 shall kick off today on 22 March 2024. The tournament will run until 7 April 2024. Throughout this initial two-week phase, fans will be treated to a total of 21 action-packed matches. These matches will be hosted across 10 different cities. IPL, a franchise Twenty20 cricket league in India, is organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
As per the schedule by BCCI officially released, the IPL 2024 opener will see the Chennai Super Kings against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 22 March 2024. The match will begin at 8 PM IST. As per the latest developments, MS Dhoni has also stepped down as Captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to hand over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Though, MS Dhoni will be part of the franchise this year.
IPL 2024 Schedule: Match Dates, Teams, Stadium, Venues and Other Details
Each year, the anticipation around the announcement of team captains and their coaches builds up immense excitement, as these roles are pivotal in strategizing and leading the teams towards victory. The captains, with their leadership qualities and cricketing acumen, alongside the coaches, with their tactical expertise and mentorship, form the backbone of their respective teams.
As we gear up for another exhilarating season, here is the complete list of IPL 2024 team captains and coaches.
IPL 2024 All Teams Captains
Below you can find the IPL Captains List 2024 along with the coaches.
Chennai Super Kings
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Coach: Stephen Fleming
MS Dhoni, the iconic captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has passed the leadership baton to Ruturaj Gaikwad for the 2024 TATA IPL season. Dhoni, celebrated for steering CSK to five IPL titles and making the playoffs 12 times, has captained the team in 235 matches, securing 143 wins. He concludes his captaincy with 4794 runs, including 22 fifties.
Gaikwad, a standout performer for CSK since 2020, has amassed 1797 runs in 52 matches, boasting an impressive average of 39.06. His leadership qualities were also on display when he led India to a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Delhi Capitals
Captain: David Warner
Coach: Ricky Pointing
Delhi Capitals, formerly known as Delhi Daredevils, have entrusted the leadership to David Warner for the 2024 IPL season. Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad to IPL glory in 2018. Under coach Ricky Ponting, DC aims to build on recent successes, having reached the playoffs in 2021 and the finals in 2020.
Gujarat Titans
Captain: Shubhan Gill
Coach: Ashish Nehra
Gujarat Titans, the team that made an unforgettable entrance by winning their maiden IPL title in 2022 under Hardik Pandya's leadership, sees a new captain for the 2024 season, Shubman Gill. With Ashish Nehra as the coach, the team looks to replicate its early success and continue its formidable presence in the IPL.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Coach: Chandrakant Pandit
For the 2024 IPL season, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have reinstated Shreyas Iyer as their captain, following a period where the captaincy saw frequent changes. Nitish Rana stepped in as captain for the 2023 season after Iyer was sidelined by an injury. Prior to this, KKR had seen Dinesh Karthik, Eoin Morgan, and Shreyas Iyer assume the captaincy role over three successive years, indicating a search for stable leadership. Under Iyer's earlier stewardship, KKR reached the IPL finals in 2021.
Lucknow Super Giants
Captain: KL Rahul
Coach: Justin Langer
KL Rahul, an esteemed figure in the IPL, continues as captain for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with Justin Langer stepping in as the coach. Demonstrating exceptional leadership, Rahul steered the debutant team LSG to the playoffs in their inaugural season in 2022.
Mumbai Indians
Captain: Hardik Pandya
Coach: Mark Boucher
In a significant shift for the 2024 IPL season, Mumbai Indians have named Hardik Pandya as their captain, with Mark Boucher taking the reins as coach. This new leadership duo takes over from Rohit Sharma, the previous captain under whose guidance MI clinched five IPL titles, and Mahela Jayawardene, the former coach.
Punjab Kings
Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
Coach: Trevor Bayliss
Punjab Kings have appointed Shikhar Dhawan as their captain for the 2024 IPL season, with Trevor Bayliss stepping in as the coach. This new leadership aims to revitalize the team, building on the foundation laid by previous captain Mayank Agarwal and coach Anil Kumble. Despite their spirited performances in past seasons, Punjab Kings have never been successful at securing the IPL cup.
Rajasthan Royals
Captain: Sanju Samson
Coach: Kumar Sangakkara
Rajasthan Royals embark on the 2024 IPL season under the captaincy of Sanju Samson, with Kumar Sangakkara as their coach. Previous captaincy was held by Sanju Samson, while Andrew McDonald served as coach. Rajasthan Royals clinched the IPL title in 2008 under Shane Warne's captaincy.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Captain: Faf Du Plessis
Coach: Sanjay Bangar
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) continue with Faf du Plessis as captain and Sanjay Bangar as coach for the 2024 IPL season. This leadership duo aims to guide RCB to their elusive first IPL title, building on the team's strong performances in recent years. Previously, Virat Kohli led the team, under coaches like Daniel Vettori and Simon Katich, but despite reaching the finals thrice (2009, 2011, 2016), a championship victory has remained out of reach for RCB.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Captain: Aiden Markram
Coach: Daniel Vettori
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) enters the 2024 IPL season with Aiden Markram as captain and Daniel Vettori as coach. Previously captained by Kane Williamson and coached by Trevor Bayliss, SRH secured their maiden IPL title in 2016.
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