Virender Sehwag Reveals He Was Offered CSK Captaincy Before MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni, the legendary Indian cricketer, has been synonymous with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. However, a recent revelation by former India opener Virender Sehwag has shed light on an intriguing fact: Dhoni was not the initial choice to lead CSK.

According to Sehwag, VB Chandrashekhar, who was responsible for assembling the CSK squad ahead of the inaugural IPL season, had approached him to join the franchise. Sehwag was offered the role of captain, but he ultimately decided to accept an offer from the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) to become their icon player.

"VB Chandrashekhar was selecting the players for CSK. He called me and said, 'We want you to play for CSK. Delhi Daredevils want you to be their icon. Don't accept the offer.' I was like, fine, we will see," Sehwag recalled.

"Finally, I received the offer from Delhi Daredevils to be their icon player and I accepted it. I didn't go into the auction. If I were a part of the auction, CSK would've bought me and made me the captain of the side. But then, they bought MS Dhoni and made him the captain," Sehwag added.

Had Sehwag joined CSK, it is likely that he would have been the team's captain, given his stature and experience at the time. However, fate had other plans, and Dhoni went on to become one of the most successful captains in IPL history, leading CSK to five titles.

Sehwag's revelation highlights the unpredictable nature of sports and the often-surprising decisions that shape the course of events. It also serves as a reminder of the immense respect and admiration that Dhoni has earned throughout his illustrious career.

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