The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs were abandoned by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday following their league championship match loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Due to the fact that CSK’s Net Run Rate was somewhat lower than RCB’s, the Faf du Plessis-led club prevailed despite both sides having 14 points apiece. In addition to being disappointed by their team’s elimination, CSK supporters were also heartbroken by the possibility that MS Dhoni was done for good. Nevertheless, Dhoni hasn’t yet informed the team about his possible retirement, according to a CSK official.
A top CSK official discussed in a conversation with the Times of India how Dhoni’s 110-meter six in the match’s last over was largely responsible for his team’s loss to the RCB. Dhoni was unable to deliver on his pledge to raise the IPL trophy at Chepauk throughout this procedure.
“The ball needed to be replaced because it was lost. Dayal received a drier ball, and hitting became challenging all of a sudden,” a top CSK official stated.
The report further states that Dhoni, who was saddened by the outcome against RCB, left the CSK camp on Sunday and was the first to return to Ranchi.
Regarding the crucial decision regarding Dhoni’s future
An insider informed the newspaper that Thala hasn’t shared his intentions with anybody in the team. He advised the management that the decision would not be taken until after a few months.
“Dhoni hasn’t announced his resignation from CSK to anyone. According to a source cited in the newspaper, “He has informed the management that he would wait for a few months before making a final decision. “He did not feel any discomfort in his running between the wickets and that is a plus.”
The ‘Impact Player’ rule, which has drawn a lot of criticism from a few current cricket players, is perhaps a contributing factor in Dhoni’s decision to quit. Dhoni may stick with the regulation if it is upheld since it allows him the flexibility to perform a certain role for the team. It could be challenging for the seasoned wicket-keeper batter to return if the regulation is repealed.
“We’ll watch for Dhoni’s message. Let’s see what transpires; he always has the team’s best interests at heart,” the CSK representative said.
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