Cricket fans were left in a state of dismay after MS Dhoni stepped down from the Chennai Super Kings captaincy and Ruturaj Gaikwad succeeded him as the new skipper.
Hardik Pandya - Mumbai Indians
In December 2023, five-time IPL Champions Mumbai Indians decided to hand the captaincy to Hardik Pandya and remove Rohit Sharma as the skipper.
Ruturaj Gaikwad - Chennai Super Kings
On the eve of the IPL 2024 season-opening clash between CSK and RCB CSK announced MS Dhoni stepping down as the skipper of the franchise and Gaikwad succeeding Dhoni.
Rishabh Pant - Delhi Capitals
After 14 months, Rishabh Pant will make his much-awaited comeback on the field following a car accident in December 2022. David Warner led DC in Pant's absence but Pant once again will take the captaincy charge for the IPL 2024.
Pat Cummins - Sunrisers Hyderabad
World Cup 2023 winning captain, Pat Cummins will lead SRH who was acquired by the franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 20.5 crore. Cummins will take the charge from South African batter Aiden Markram.
Shreyas Iyer - Kolkata Knight Riders
Shreyas Iyer will return to lead the Kolkata Knight Riders once again after missing out on the 2023 season due to a back injury.