Has MS Dhoni become a burden on CSK? He bats at number 8-9, Chennai’s coach said this

There is a lot of discussion on social media these days about former CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni). He is being trolled a lot by the users or rather by him. Especially people are raising questions about his batting order. Let us tell you that Dhoni came to bat at number nine in CSK vs RCB.

Due to which CSK is facing defeat. So in the match against Rajasthan Royals yesterday, he also came at number seven. In both the matches, the run rate was so high that he could not save the team from defeat. In such a situation, fans want to know why Dhoni is batting so low at this point of his career? Now CSK head coach Stephen Fleming has given a big statement on this whole matter.

MS Dhoni’s knees are no longer the same – Stephen Fleming

Talking to the media after the defeat to Rajasthan Royals, Fleming revealed that Dhoni’s fitness is no longer the same. He said that Dhoni’s knees have started giving up completely. It is not easy for him to bat continuously for 10 overs. This is the reason why he is batting in the lower order.

What did Fleming say about MS Dhoni Batting Position?

Fleming said, “Dhoni decides his batting order himself. Now his fitness is not the same as before. Especially the knee problem has increased. He is walking properly. But batting for long is becoming a challenge for him. In such a situation, he himself decides at what time it would be right for the team to come on the field. Against Rajasthan, he came a little higher. But it is not necessary that this happens in every match. He takes his decision according to the situation.”

Has Dhoni become a burden for CSK?

43-year-old Dhoni now plays very few balls and mostly plays the role of a finisher. On the question whether he has become a burden on CSK? Fleming flatly refused. He said, “I had said the same thing last year as well that Dhoni is a very important player for us. He is the leader of the team and his role is also very important from the wicketkeeping point of view. If he is not coming to bat in the 9th-10th over, it does not mean that he has become a burden. Dhoni always takes decisions according to the situation and works for the good of the team.”

Will Dhoni retire after this season?

With this statement of Fleming, it has become clear that Dhoni is no longer able to maintain the same fitness as before. After this season, speculations about his retirement may intensify. However, as long as he is leading CSK, his role in the team will remain.

So is this Dhoni’s last IPL? Only time will answer this. But for now, CSK fans are hoping that Mahi’s magic is seen once again this season.