US EditionChennai coach Fleming says Dhoni faces balancing act with batting position
- MS Dhoni batted at number nine for Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which surprised fans and former players alike.
- Chennai Super Kings struggled to chase a target of 197 runs, losing wickets frequently and finishing with a score of 146 for 8, resulting in a 50-run defeat.
- Former cricketers Aakash Chopra and Robin Uthappa criticized Dhoni's batting position, stating it 'didn't make sense' for him to bat so low when he could have influenced the game earlier.
- Fans expressed their disappointment on social media, labeling Dhoni's late batting position as 'the lowest point' in his career.
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humenglish.comChennai coach Fleming says Dhoni faces balancing act with batting position
BENGALURU :Chennai Super Kings veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni has raised eyebrows by dropping down their batting order in this year's Indian Premier League but coach Stephen Fleming said the 43-year-old is carefully managing his body.Dhoni, renowned for his ability to help chase down totals, left fans stunned w
MS Dhoni faces severe backlash, gets trolled following decision to bat at 9 against RCB in IPL 2025
The legendary MS Dhoni decided to bat at number nine in the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing IPL 2025. Chasing 197 runs at home, Chennai Super Kings were reduced to 26/3 at one stage and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Given the situation, Dhoni was expected to promote himself, take control and bring back the momentum but instead, he arrived at the crease even after Ravichandran Ashwin. With the Required Run Rat…
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