CSK Fans Express Disappointment Over Dhoni’s Batting Order

Chennai Super Kings’ Disappointing Loss

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a heavy loss in their opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Chepauk on Sunday. The team’s performance in both bowling and batting was below par, leaving fans disheartened.

MS Dhoni’s Batting Position

MS Dhoni, fondly known as Thala, batted at number 9, which upset many fans. They believed that all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin should have batted ahead of him.

Fans React to Dhoni’s Late Batting

Following the match, social media users voiced their dissatisfaction over Dhoni’s late appearance at the crease. He came in after Ashwin’s wicket in the 16th over and scored 30 runs off 16 balls, including 2 sixes and 3 boundaries.

• “If fooling and manipulating casuals is an art, then MS Dhoni is the Picasso of it.”
• “What’s the point of MS Dhoni batting lower down the order when the team needed him after Shivam Dube’s dismissal?”
• “Can’t remember when Dhoni actually won a match for CSK since retirement gimmicks.”
• “Really disappointed with Dhoni coming to bat at no.9 after the game is over.”
• “If he can’t bat, then he should retire. Sending Ashwin ahead of him is a shameful move.”

MS Dhoni’s Comments on Retirement

In an interview with JioHotstar before CSK’s first match, Dhoni said, “I can play for as long as I want for CSK. That’s my franchise. Even if I’m in a wheelchair, they’ll drag me.”