Mahendra Singh Dhoni Calcutta: Around 15 months ago, Sanjiv Goenka's decision to bid for an IPL franchise was big. On Sunday, the chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group and sole owner of the Rising Pune Supergiants made another huge call. The decision is as big as the first for Mahendra Singh Dhoni is no longer the captain, but the mantle now rests with Steve Smith. Steve Smith While Dhoni is 35, Smith is eight years younger. Goenka has already released a number of Rising Pune players, including some closely identified with Dhoni.

Source: The Telegraph February 19, 2017 22:01 UTC