For “Absolute Genius” MS Dhoni, A Huge Praise From Pakistan

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni gave one other high-quality instance of his management abilities, marshalling his bowlers and making discipline standings to hide the Gujarat Titans’ chase of 173 runs within the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. While Dhoni branded himself as an ‘annoying captain’, the cricketing world as soon as once more bowed right down to his intelligence. As followers hailed Dhoni’s genius, particularly in plotting Hardik Pandya’s dismissal, even former Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt was filled with reward for the CSK skipper.

“What and absolute genius @msdhoni is. Absolutely world class tactician,” Butt wrote.

What and absolute genius @msdhoni is . Absolutely world class tactician.

— Salman Butt (@im_SalmanButt) May 23, 2023

The ever-so-consistent Chennai Super Kings cruised into the ultimate of IPL 2023 as they beat Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in Qualifier 1 on the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Ruturaj Gaikwad starred with the bat as he hit a flamboyant 60(44) to put the platform. Ambati Rayudu (17 off 9) and Ravindra Jadeja (22 off 16) then performed brisk knocks to supply a vital late flourish and take CSK to a aggressive 172/7. Ravindra Jadeja (2/18) and Maheesh Theekshana (2/28) then spun an internet across the GT batters with spin, tempo, and bounce as a collective bowling effort noticed CSK bowl GT out for 157 and cruise into their tenth IPL last.

“You see the wicket, you see the conditions and according to that, you keep adjusting the field. I can be a very annoying captain because I shift the fielder one or two feet here and there every time,” MS Dhoni stated in a post-match presentation.

“The fielder needs to keep an eye on me. Imagine you are fielding and every two balls or three balls, I am like, ‘Okay two feet to your right, three feet to your left.’ It can be annoying. I always say I believe in my gut feeling, I see the wicket, the line, what is really happening and more often than not, it pays off. The only request I ask from the fielders is ‘keep an eye on me, if you drop a catch, there won’t be any reactions but just keep an eye on me,” he added.

MS Dhoni was requested if he can be again in Chennai subsequent yr after successful his last recreation of the season at Chepauk and main CSK to the IPL last. He remained noncommittal on the subject, stating he had one other eighteen months to decide, however admitted that it had taken a “heavy toll” on him.

“I do not know, I have eight to nine months to decide, the small auction may be around December, so why take that headache right now? I have ample time to decide,” Dhoni stated after CSK’s win in opposition to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1.

Dhoni has had a knee drawback all season and was seen sporting a brace after CSK’s last league recreation. While he hasn’t missed a recreation, he has struggled to run between wickets.

“I will always be there for CSK, whether that is in the playing form or sitting somewhere outside…I do not really know. Frankly, it takes a heavy toll. I have been out of the home for literally four months. January 31 was when I got out of the house, finished my work, and started practising from the 2nd or 3rd of March. It takes a lot, but I have ample time to decide,” the CSK captain stated.

With ANI inputs