“Better To Include A Fast Bowler Than Playing MS Dhoni”: Harbhajan Singh | Cricket News

MS Dhoni batted at No. 9 for the primary time in his T20 profession however his resolution finally backfired as he was dismissed for a golden duck through the IPL 2024 match in opposition to Punjab Kings on Sunday. Dhoni has assumed the function as a finisher for CSK this season and he largely involves bat with 1-2 overs to go within the matches. In opposition to PBKS, he allowed each Mitchell Santner and Shardul Thakur to bat forward of him earlier than popping out within the nineteenth over. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh was not impressed by the choice and he stated that if Dhoni goes to bat at No. 9, CSK ought to add one other pacer of their ranks as a substitute.

“MS Dhoni should not play if he needs to bat on the quantity 9 slot. It’s higher to incorporate a quick bowler than him within the enjoying XI. He’s the decision-maker and has let down his group by not popping out to bat.”

“Shardul Thakur got here forward of him. Thakur can by no means hit photographs like Dhoni and I do not perceive why Dhoni made this error. Nothing occurs with out his permission and I’m not prepared to simply accept that this resolution to demote him was taken by another person.”

“CSK had been in a necessity of fast runs and Dhoni has accomplished that within the earlier video games. It was surprising that he stayed again within the essential contest in opposition to Punjab Kings. Even when CSK win immediately, I’ll nonetheless name out Dhoni. Let folks say something. I’ll say what is correct,” Harbhajan Singh stated on Star Sports activities.

Coming to the match, Chennai Tremendous Kings rode an all-round present from Ravindra Jadeja to register a vital victory over Punjab Kings. They’re third within the IPL 2024 factors desk due to this win.

“Everybody believed the wicket was sluggish. Even low bounce. Simply that the beginning we received, we had been considering of pushing until 180-200. After dropping wickets, thought 160-170 was a very good rating. Do not know what he is doing, however even in preseason he was clicking 150kph (on Simarjeet). He did not get an excessive amount of possibilities, nevertheless it’s by no means too late. Had been considering of going with affect batter, however then we thought the batter will give 10-15 runs, however he may give 2-3 wickets. Among the guys had been fighting flu. Weren’t even certain until the morning who’s enjoying or not. To get the win, actually proud of that,” Ruturaj stated after the match.