Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni’s performance has not been pretty impressive in the last two editions of Indian Premier League (IPL). In the 2020 edition of Indian Premier League, Dhoni managed to score 200 runs. In the next season, Dhoni lifted the IPL trophy for CSK but his batting was not remarkable as the former India skipper scored 114 runs. Moreover, in last two seasons, Dhoni could not score a single half-century.
Sodhi's take
Former India all-rounder Reetinder Sodhi recently talked about Dhoni’s performance and according to Sodhi, the CSK skipper “is no longer the same finisher that he was known to be a few years back.” Sodhi also suggested that Dhoni “has to bat up the order.”
"MS Dhoni has to bat up the order because he is no longer the same finisher that he was known to be a few years back. If he takes his time, comes in the 10th or 11th over, he can hit the lusty blows later. MS Dhoni knows that he is the key to CSK's prospects," former India all-rounder Reetinder Sodhi said on India News.
Jadeja's responsibility
While talking about CSK’s performance the 41-year-old former Indian cricketer said that “Ravindra Jadeja’s form will be very important.”
"Ravindra Jadeja's form will be very important. The way he batted in the Mohali Test match, the way he is bowling, these are great signs for Chennai that if he picks form, he can take Chennai to the IPL final. Ravindra Jadeja, Dhoni - all these big players have to take a lot of responsibility," the Patiala-born all-rounder explained.
In the 15th edition of IPL, defending champions CSK will be in Group B along with Sunrises Hyderabad (SRH), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Punjab Kings, and Gujarat Titans.
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians franchise will have Delhi Capitals (DC), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Lucknow Super Giants in Group A of the 2022 edition of IPL.
In the first match of the 15th edition of IPL, CSK will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26 (Saturday), at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.
