New Delhi, March 22 -- It's Virat Kohli versus MS Dhoni as the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set for a kickoff with the blockbuster curtain-raiser between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday. Five-time winners CSK will host Kohli-starrer RCB in match No.1 of the IPL 2024 at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium aka the Chepauk.

CSK confirmed a change in leadership before the meeting between the two giants on the eve of the IPL 2024 opener. Legendary cricketer MS Dhoni has stepped down as CSK's captain. Dhoni has handpicked opener Ruturaj Gaikwad as his successor for IPL 2024. The former India skipper and five-time IPL winner with CSK is in speculation about finishing up his career af...