IPL 2020: MS Dhoni Responds After Commentator Tells Him 'CSK Fans Want You To Bat Higher'

MS Dhoni’s batting position in Chennai Super Kings’ first two games of IPL 2020 has surprised many. In both the games so far, he came out to bat at number seven. But while his decision worked wonders against Mumbai Indians, it backfired against Rajasthan Royals.

Against the Royals, he was being expected to bat higher in the order as CSK were chasing a mammoth total of 217. But to everyone’s surprise, he came out to bat at number seven. And by the time, he came out to bat, the match was already out of CSK’s grips.

MS Dhoni did hit three sixes in the final over but it could not prevent a 16-run defeat for his side. In the wake of the defeat, he faced criticism from several quarters including from several former cricketers.

His former teammate Gautam Gambhir led the criticism as he said MS Dhoni did not lead from the front by dropping himself down the batting order. The likes of Virender Sehwag and Kevin Pietersen were critical of the CSK skipper too.

Will MS Dhoni bat higher?

But despite the criticism that is coming his way, MS Dhoni is unlikely to promote himself unless the situation demands so. The CSK legend made it clear during the toss before the match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday.

“Most of India want you to bat a big higher particularly the CSK fans,”  commentator Mark Nicholas told him before asking him his batting spot.

In reply, Captain Cool said: “Whatever is best for the team, we will do that. That’s the part of the strategy. So, you wait and watch.”

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