Former Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist has questioned MS Dhoni‘s tactical choices and batting efficiency following Chennai Tremendous Kings‘ two-run defeat in opposition to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. The loss marked RCB’s first-ever double victory over CSK in a single IPL season, additional extending the five-time champions’ poor run in IPL 2025.
Gilchrist particularly criticised Dhoni’s resolution to make use of Khaleel Ahmed within the nineteenth over as an alternative of Anshul Kamhoj or Ravindra Jadeja. Khaleel, who had already conceded 32 runs in his first two powerplay overs, was hit for 33 runs by Romario Shepherd within the penultimate over.
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“Tactically, I do not know if an enormous distinction might have been made. Given going again to Khaleel was dangerous on the again finish as a result of he had gone for considerably 32 runs within the first two overs. Possibly he might have gone to Kambhoj. Given the place Noor completed, Jadeja with an additional over of spin is what he might have gone with. It is such a blended bag. Additionally they bowled 45 dot balls,” Gilchrist stated.
The previous Australian wicketkeeper-batter questioned whether or not Dhoni’s tactical acumen stays sharp as retirement approaches.
“MS…he’s by no means animated or exhibits any seen indicators that he’s upset. I simply surprise if the power continues to be being generated for him internally. Whether or not the mind continues to be ticking for him as astutely because it all the time has, as he edges nearer and nearer to the tip. Be it this yr or subsequent yr, no matter it’s. I do not need to critique his management harshly as a result of I really feel he has been let down by some dangerous bowling,” Gilchrist added.
Gilchrist additionally commented on Dhoni’s batting skills at age 43, significantly his dismissal in opposition to Yash Dayal.
“Even MS, only a signal of the place he’s at. Simply to overlook that one…successfully it was a full toss. He by no means used to overlook these…used to simply decide them up,” Gilchrist noticed.
South African cricket legend Shaun Pollock interjected in the course of the dialogue, noting that Dhoni would sometimes play such deliveries along with his signature helicopter shot.
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“It is symbolic of the place the staff is at and sure gamers are and what they should do to rebuild it,” Gilchrist concluded.
Chennai Tremendous Kings, eradicated from playoff competition, will face Kolkata Knight Riders on Could 7 at Eden Gardens. Their ultimate house recreation of the season can be in opposition to Rajasthan Royals at Chepauk on Could 12.