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Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni is currently facing a lot of criticism because of the team's poor performance i the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025. Five-time champions CSK have played five IPL matches so far and they managed to win just one clash.
Uthappa believes that there is no lack of intent from MS Dhoni; he has passed on responsibility to others. He also urged the former CSK captain to bat higher up in the order.
"I don't think there was ever a lack of intent from MS Dhoni. Even outside the IPL, I believe he has passed on responsibility to others and given them a clear understanding of what to expect in the coming years as CSK rebuilds into a championship-contending side. That transition is happening, and while we would love to see MS bat the way he is right now, perhaps a little higher up the order, I don't think the problem lies at the end," Uthappa said on JioHotstar.
MS Dhoni, who is featuring as a finisher in the ongoing season of the cash-rich league, scored 103 runs in five outings at an average of 51.50 with a highest score of 30 not-out.
CSK are currently preparing for their upcoming IPL clash against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), which will take place on April 11 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
CSK and KKR IPL 2025 performance
CSK are currently ninth in the points table. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team started the IPL 2025 with a winning start against the Mumbai Indians (MI), but the Chennai-based franchise failed to get momentum as they lost their last four consecutive matches.
On the other hand, defending champions KKR are currently sixth in the points table tally, winning two matches out of their five outings.
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