The backbone of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) MS Dhoni has been getting a lot of criticisms following his form in IPL 2025. Dhoni has failed to achieve a win for his franchise in under-pressure situations even though he is known to be the perfect finisher.
Manoj Tiwary Gives Sharp Verdict
Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has given strict verdict on MS Dhoni still playing IPL. Tiwary didn’t hesitate from saying that Dhoni should have retired from IPL in 2023.
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“Forgive me if I’m being a little strict here. He should have retired after the 2023 IPL; it was his best time. With all the respect he has earned over the years, fans have not been able to see him in the last two years, and he is getting lost. Look at how the Chennai fans are reacting, coming out on the roads and giving those interviews,” he said in a chat on Cricbuzz.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Only Batter For CSK With 150 Strike Rate In IPL 2025
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (155.12) is the sole batter with more than 150 strike rate this season, aggregating 121 runs in four games. But the middle order, wherein a team needs some aggressive shots, has disappointed, with not a single CSK batsman crossing a strike rate of 140. Even MS Dhoni, who is at the last stages of his career, is criticized for his batting position as well as his form, he has scored only 76 runs out of 55 balls in four games at a strike rate of 138.18.
