"Dhoni Batting No. 9? The Mystery Behind the CSK Skipper's Move"

When he batted at number nine in CSK's match against PBKS, MS Dhoni surprised everyone. It was really the first time in his T20 career that he had done so. "Thala" was out for a golden duck and did not bother the scoring. Throughout his IPL career, it was his sixth dismissal for zero.

When Shardul Thakur came out to bat before Dhoni, both experts and fans were taken aback. Dhoni has never batted as low as nine in the IPL 2024; he has batted at seven or eight and occasionally a bit higher. He was criticized for being careless and for not showing up sooner by former cricket players Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan, who were unimpressed.

Nonetheless, it's about time these detractors learned from their mistakes and experienced some shame for their erroneous assessments of Dhoni's allegiance. MS Dhoni's leg muscle has injured, according to Daily News. This is what keeps him from being able to play for a considerable amount of time. As a counterbalance to his smooth movement between the wickets, Dhoni is forced to stay on the field in this instance and resist from leaving it early.

He received a lot of flak in the beginning for not rushing and instead giving his teammate Daryl Mitchell the ball back without attempting to score when there were definitely two runs that could have been made. But Dhoni had done it on the field in the same game, even though normally he is not run out. It's possible that the revelation of his wounds may allay any misgivings that either party may have had.

According to reports, Dhoni took medication prior to playing and is attempting to limit his sprinting to prevent aggravating his condition. Doctors have advised Dhoni to rest, but he must play since CSK's backup goalie, Devon Conway, is out.

• Dhoni has been outstanding behind the wickets as a keeper.
• He has a strike rate above 220 and an average of over 50 as a hitter.
• It's even more extraordinary since he is accomplishing all of this while still recovering from an injury.

Therefore, shame on you, naysayers! Please wait to criticize the individual or cast doubt on his dedication until you have all the facts. The proverb "think before you speak" is well-known. It is advisable to adhere to that.

With three games remaining and 12 points, CSK is now in third place. To guarantee a spot in the playoffs, a few victories ought to be sufficient. When they play GT on May 10, their next game, Dhoni will be primed to perform at his peak. On May 26, one hopes to see him hoisting the trophy if this is his last season.