IPL 2017: Will Pune Lose Fans Now That Dhoni’s No Longer Captain?

MS Dhoni fans react to the decision taken by the Rising Pune Supergiant’s team management.

MS Dhoni was sacked as the captain of Rising Pune Supergiants ahead of the 10th season of the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

Also Read: Dhoni Axed as Captain, Steve Smith to Lead Rising Pune Supergiants

As soon as the news broke, fans of the cricketer started sharing their disappointment on social media. Some even went to the extent of saying that Rising Pune Supergiants should be boycotted when the league kicks off on 5 April. The news gave some hope to Chennai Super Kings fans who already anticipated Dhoni’s comeback with his former franchise.

Even Virender Sehwag could not help asking if the Pune Supergiants are on their way to losing their fans.

MS Dhoni removed as RPSG's captain, Last Year they lost matches, this year they'll lose their fans too?

— Virender Sehwag (@VirenderSehweg) February 19, 2017

Experts React to the News

When 'Being First' is more important than 'Being Right' #Restrain #Dhoni #RPS #IPL pic.twitter.com/7ZSHF7JeDR

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 19, 2017

Steve Smith as captain? Wary of having overseas skippers in the IPL if there's an Indian alternative available. RPS has Rahane-Ashwin #IPL

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 19, 2017

Dhoni himself didn't want to be captain: Agency corrects its own original story viz @msdhoni and Rising Pune Supergiants leadership change https://t.co/mRTHfrFAiZ

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) February 19, 2017

as always, news of dhoni done as captain sucker punches journalists when least expected!

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) February 19, 2017

After Getting New Captain Steven Smith, Now All Rising Pune Supergiants Need Is Some Brain.Too Bad That's Not Sold In #IPLAuction
(MS Dhoni) pic.twitter.com/XjF93I5BOV

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) February 19, 2017

Here are the other reactions:

Is It Time to Remove Pune Team From IPL?

MS Dhoni
Pune team removed Dhoni from captaincy
I think this is time to remove Pune team from IPL

— Abhishek Altekar (@AbhishekAltekar) February 19, 2017

MS Dhoni the legend captain ab smith ke under mein wo bhi india mein or ipl mein 😢😢 stupid decision boycott pune

— Ankit dixit (@Ankitdi37649688) February 19, 2017

If MS Dhoni has been removed as captain by rising pune supergiants, then they have lost even the last supporter they have got.

— Meet Thakkar (@mirani_meet) February 19, 2017

@RPSupergiants @msdhoni The only reason why I still watch Pune matches is because MSD is the captain. You remove him you axe the left fans

— Ayush RAJ (@RJtheAyush) February 19, 2017

Chennai Super Kings Fans are Super Happy

Thala will come next year with bang @chennaisuprking @BleedDhonism @msdhoni

— ShivaRmspk (@RmspkShiva) February 19, 2017

Smith replaces MSD as Captain for Pune IPL team. Thanks Pune #MSDhoni will be back as CSK Captain soon & win the series.

— Sathish Kumar M (@sathishmsk) February 19, 2017

MS Dhoni can step down as a captain of the team, but he always remain our Captain.... and no franchise can remove him from our heart 💞💞

— Oceanica Kashyap (@Kashyap_ocean) February 19, 2017

Steve Smith replaces MS Dhoni as the captain of Rising Pune Supergiants. pic.twitter.com/1LlaMin6X3

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) February 19, 2017

MS Dhoni: The Untold Story Part 2?

Did Dhoni Resign Or Has Been Removed From Captaincy Of Pune Seems Like The Plot Of "Ms Dhoni: The Untold Story 2" Is Ready ! #IPL2017

— Alia Bhatt (@Miss_AliaBhatt) February 19, 2017

Questions on Smith’s Captaincy

MS Dhoni captaincy record in IPL: 143 Match, 83 Won, 59 Lost, 1 NR.
Steve Smith captaincy record in IPL: 9 Match, 6 Won, 3 Lost. #IPL2017

— Dharmendra Pant (@DMPant) February 19, 2017

Steve Smith is a great captain, great cricketer.. but by no means he can be a better capatain than Dhoni in the IPL !

— Dhaya Alagiri (@dhayaalagiri) February 19, 2017

if Pune Super Giants is not happy with Dhoni's captaincy, I'm sure they will never be happy ! good luck for the tournament ..

— Dhaya Alagiri (@dhayaalagiri) February 19, 2017

Anticipation of Retirement?

Am i the only one who feels this year is going to be the last IPL season for MS Dhoni !? 😑

— Manas. (@That_MSDian) February 19, 2017