- Irfan Pathan criticizes MS Dhoni’s batting position in Chennai Super Kings.
- Dhoni’s unconventional batting order draws scrutiny after his dismissal at No. 9.
- Despite Dhoni’s solid form, Pathan highlights the need for him to bat up the order for a longer duration.
- Pathan emphasizes the importance of CSK winning games to qualify for the playoffs.
- CSK management urged to address the issue and communicate with Dhoni about his batting role.
- Pathan’s critique prompts discussions about optimizing Dhoni’s batting position for CSK’s success in the IPL.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan recently criticized Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni for his batting position during their match against Punjab Kings. Pathan’s remarks shed light on Dhoni’s unconventional batting order and its impact on CSK’s performance in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Remark on Dhoni’s Batting Order
Pathan’s scathing remark came after Dhoni batted at No. 9 for the first time in his career and was dismissed for a golden duck by Harshal Patel. Pathan highlighted that Dhoni’s low batting position doesn’t serve the team’s cause, especially considering his solid form this season.
Dhoni has scored 110 runs across 7 innings at an impressive average of 55 and a striking strike rate of 224.49. Despite his consistent performance, Pathan emphasized the need for Dhoni to take more responsibility by batting up the order and facing more overs.
Pathan argued that Dhoni’s current batting role, which often sees him coming to bat in the last over or two, doesn’t fulfill the team’s long-term objectives. He urged Dhoni to bat for at least 4 to 5 overs to make a significant impact on CSK’s performance in crucial matches.
Irfan Pathan " Ms Dhoni batting at number 9 doesnt work for CSK.its doesn't help the team cause.I know that he is 42, but he is in solid form.He should be taking the responsibility of batting up the order."pic.twitter.com/7pydiFPVj7
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) May 6, 2024
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Implications for CSK’s Playoff Hopes
Pathan highlighted the importance of CSK winning a significant portion of their remaining games to qualify for the playoffs. He emphasized that Dhoni, as a senior player in good form, needs to adjust his batting position to maximize the team’s chances of success.
While Pathan expressed his concerns, he also mentioned the need for the CSK management to address the issue and communicate with Dhoni about batting up the order. He stressed the importance of optimizing Dhoni’s batting role for the team’s benefit.
Pathan’s critique of Dhoni’s batting position in CSK reflects the ongoing discussions surrounding the team’s strategy and Dhoni’s role as a player. As CSK aims to secure a spot in the playoffs, the management will need to consider Pathan’s comments and potentially make adjustments to Dhoni’s batting position to maximize the team’s performance.
