MS Dhoni batting at No.9 doesn’t work for CSK: Irfan Pathan. “MS Dhoni batting at No. 9 is not effective for CSK; it does not help the team’s cause. “I know he’s 42, but he’s in excellent shape,” Pathan remarked.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan was unhappy with veteran Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper MS Dhoni after he batted at No. 9 against Punjab Kings in his team’s most recent match. On Sunday, May 5, both teams faced off in the tournament’s 53rd encounter at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
Batting first, Pathan saw that Dhoni, who appeared to be in good form, came out to bat at No. 9 in the first innings. Furthermore, he failed to make an impression, batting so low in the order that Harshal Patel dismissed him for a golden duck.
Speaking on the subject, Pathan believes Dhoni cannot bat so low in the order because it will never help the team’s cause. According to Pathan, Dhoni should take on more responsibility, and despite his age, he appears to be in good form for the five-time champions.
“MS Dhoni batting at No. 9 is not effective for CSK; it does not help the team’s cause. I understand he is 42 years old, but he is in excellent shape. He should be responsible for batting up the order. He should bat for at least four or five overs. “He is batting for the last over or last two overs. Which does not serve CSK’s long-term needs.” Pathan told Star Sports.
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He needs to bat up the order: Pathan
It is worth noting that MS Dhoni has 110 runs in nine innings across 11 matches, with an average of 55 and a strike rate of 224.48. Whenever he has come out to bat, he has been aggressive from the start and has impressed with his performances, despite his age.
“It’s possible that CSK will qualify for the playoffs from now on, but they must win 90 percent of their games. As a proper senior in form, he should bat higher up the order. “He can’t be doing the same thing he has done on numerous occasions,” Pathan said.
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