2 min learnUp to date: Mar 17, 2026 11:52 AM IST
All eyes will likely be on MS Dhoni and his position within the upcoming Indian Premier League season for the Chennai Tremendous Kings. The previous Indian skipper, for the final couple of seasons, has batted at 8 or 9, taking part in these affect knocks. Nonetheless, former South African cricketer AB de Villiers stated that if he isn’t going to captain and is taking part in low down the order, he’s simply making up the spot within the facet.
“If he’s going to play the position of batting at No.8 or No.9, and probably not captaining, then I simply really feel it’s virtually making up a spot and simply virtually there for the mistaken causes. It’s not the person who go onto win a trophy, it in the end finally ends up being a group efficiency. I do really feel that Ruturaj and Sanju are the right gamers to take over from MS,” AB de Villiers instructed Star Sports activities.
Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara alternatively believes that Dhoni ought to come earlier and face 25-30 deliveries to create affect in video games.
“I don’t see some extent in MS Dhoni batting at No. 8 or 9, as a result of he has the potential to show video games round single-handedly, one thing no different batter within the CSK group can do. If he bats for less than 5 or ten balls, think about what Mahi bhai can do if he performs 25 or 30 balls,” stated on Jiostar.
“I’ve been within the CSK setup. In that setting, gamers are very comfy; it’s like a household. Once you’re in that setup, there’s readability about what is anticipated of you as a participant. Loyalty additionally comes into the image as a result of most of CSK’s gamers, in case you have a look at the historical past, keep for a very long time as soon as they grow to be a part of that setup. There’s a transition within the group now, so there is a little more choice for younger gamers,” stated Pujara