Faf du Plessis Reflects on MS Dhoni's 2017 IPL Captaincy Change at RPSG
Former South African captain Faf du Plessis recalled the surprise among Rising Pune Supergiants players when owner Sanjeev Goenka removed MS Dhoni as captain ahead of the 2017 IPL season. Du Plessis noted that Steve Smith, despite limited leadership experience, managed the transition well and led the team to the final. Dhoni remained part of the squad as a senior player, and although the team lost the final, Smith's leadership was praised. Dhoni later returned to Chennai Super Kings, winning three more IPL titles.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 32/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 28 Oct, 11:06 am. Other outlets followed.
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