Mumbai ∙ This year is the IPL season that the Chennai Super Kings want to forget. Last time the champions had to go out without even seeing the playoffs this time. Chennai have scored just eight points in four matches with four wins. Dhoni and his team will be looking for a consolation win in the next two matches.
Dhoni, who resigned as captain at the start of the tournament, returned to captaincy halfway through. The management has made Dhoni the ‘head’ once more following the team suffered a series of defeats under Ravindra Joudha. He started with a win under Dhoni but might not continue his winning streak. He was knocked out of the tournament following suffering a heavy defeat to the Mumbai Indians.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shuaib Akhtar has criticized the Chennai management. ‘I felt that CSK management was not taking things seriously. What will they do if Dhoni leaves? Why did they suddenly give the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja? Only they can explain the decision. They should come next season with a clear plan. We have to retain the players they need, ”Akhtar said. “Dhoni will always be an asset to the team,” Akhtar said.
‘Dhoni can be an advisor. He has done the same for India. (2021 Twenty20 World Cup). If he wants to play in the next two seasons it is good. Whether he takes on the role of a mentor or the role of head coach is not a bad decision, ”Akhtar said.
English Summary: Shoaib Akhtar On Chennai Super Kings’ Struggles In IPL 2022