Delhi: In IPL 2025, there is a lot of discussion about the batting order of former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni. Especially in the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Dhoni came for batting at number 9, which was surprising for many people. Even Ravichandran Ashwin was sent before him. Dhoni had to face a lot of criticism on this.
Stephen Fleming made a big disclosure
CSK head coach Stephen Fleming now revealed about this decision. He told that the reason for Dhoni’s batting number is linked to his fitness. Fleming said that Dhoni’s body and knees are not fit as before. He is able to move well, but there is still some trouble. Fleming also said that Dhoni cannot bat for 10 overs, because it has to run a lot.
Trying to balance the batting order
Fleming told that Dhoni decides his batting position according to the match. If the match is balance, Dhoni can come to batting a little quickly, and when the second chance comes, he backs the rest of the players. According to Fleming, Dhoni is trying to balance things at this time, so that the best decision can be taken for the team.
‘Dhoni can’t bat 10 overs running full stick’
CSK face a tricky situation with dhoni the batter
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CSK status
Chennai Super Kings won their first match, but after that two consecutive defeats were faced. After this, the team is being criticized more, especially questions are being raised about MS Dhoni. Many cricket experts and fans have expressed their concern about Dhoni’s batting position and fitness.
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