India, May 19 -- T20 cricket's competitive nature is pushing every player to do their best to remain relevant in this constantly evolving format, especially captains, who must balance the responsibilities of both player and skipper. The Indian Premier League 2026 has been clear evidence of that, with franchise captains constantly questioned over their individual performances while also held accountable for their sides' overall results.

Current Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has particularly seen his tenure come under constant scrutiny since taking over the reins in 2024 from the highly successful MS Dhoni. The Gaikwad-led side is heading towards another forgettable season after suffering a setback to their qualification hope...