Over the previous 17 seasons of the Indian Premier League, MS Dhoni has been no stranger to headlines. However maybe for the primary time in his IPL profession, a number of the chatter in regards to the former India captain has been largely crucial. With Chennai Tremendous Kings making a poor begin to the season, the CSK legend’s batting place and the group’s total lack of consistency has come underneath the scanner. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting – now head coach at Punjab Kings – nonetheless doesn’t see a purpose to query what a franchise like CSK does on this regard, however felt Dhoni’s IPL future may rely upon how he does with the bat this 12 months.
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‘Nicely his maintaining will not be getting any worse, that’s one factor I do know; he’s not lacking many standing as much as the stumps in opposition to the spinners, nearly as good as ever,” Ponting advised The Indian Categorical throughout the Thought Change not too long ago, in an interview that came about after Dhoni batted at No 9 in opposition to RCB.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. (Illustration: Suvajit Dey)
“Look, you aren’t going to argue with something CSK do, they’re one of the crucial profitable groups in IPL historical past. They’ve had constant teaching for a very long time and usually make the best choices. With the impression participant rule now, Dhoni bats after different critical ball strikers inside their very own proper. I suppose he has performed a barely diminished position within the final couple of years, simply coming in for the final 10-12 balls and attempting to make a big effect. Dhoni remains to be harmful within the IPL.”
When requested on a lighter word if he sees Dhoni ever retiring, Ponting responded: “It would simply rely upon how this season goes. If he can have an actual impression with the bat, I feel he’ll hold enjoying. If his batting output drops, he may begin enthusiastic about it. He’s been a terrific participant for a very long time.”
Because the RCB match, Dhoni has come into bat barely increased up, however on each events, CSK had been already behind the asking charge and he couldn’t make an impression. On Saturday, there have been speculations that Dhoni may announce one thing concerning his future as a result of his mother and father had been in attendance on the Chepauk, however CSK coach Stephen Fleming put an finish to these. “He’s nonetheless going sturdy and I don’t even ask him today,” Fleming stated after CSK’s defeat to Delhi Capitals.
