In the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against the Delhi Capitals (DC) on March 31, legendary MS Dhoni turned back time with a classic innings, captivating millions despite the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) facing defeat. The former CSK captain unleashed an entertaining 37-run blitz off just 16 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes. Despite Dhoni's unbeaten effort, the Super Kings fell short by 20 runs. Coming in to bat at the eighth position, Dhoni had only 16 balls to make his impact.
During his knock, Dhoni refused to take a single despite Ravindra Jadeja batting at the other end. With CSK needing every run they possibly score, Dhoni's decision was surprising, to say the least.
Simon Doull hits out at Dhoni
Reflecting on Dhoni's decision to deny singles, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull voiced his displeasure and affirmed that it was poor decision-making from the CSK legend.
"I know there was a lot of hoopla about Dhoni's innings but he blocked a lot of balls. He faced a lot of dots and then when he started to not take runs, I could not believe what I was watching. I know he is the great MS Dhoni but it was a poor call. It was a really poor call not to take those runs," Doull told Cricbuzz.
"You are still trying to win the game and I know it is his first bat in a long time, first bat of the season and he is probably thinking at some stage of maybe getting to find some form but I didn't agree with it. I didn't agree with what happened in that situation. To me, it was a really poor look. I was watching it and thinking you know, it didn't look good for me. That just didn't look quite right to me when he wasn't taking runs," Doull added.
MORE ON SPORTS TAK:
'I am the best in the world': Shashank Singh makes a resounding statement after leading PBKS to win over GT with unbeaten 61-run knock
IPL 2024: Shashank Singh opens up on Punjab Kings owners after being 'mistakenly bought' in auction and turning into franchise's match-winner
