“Blame MS Dhoni for CSK’s defeat”: Ambati Rayudu’s strong reaction to reported quote. cricket news

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been full of ups and downs so far. Gaikwad, who took over the reins from the great MS Dhoni on the eve of the IPL 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore, has led CSK to four wins in their first eight matches. With four wins in their first six matches, CSK looked to be moving in the right direction. However, crushing home and away defeats to Lucknow Super Giants in their last two matches have put Gaikwad under a lot of pressure.

They were criticized by fans and experts for their recent loss to LSG at home, where Marcus Stoinis’ power-hitting exposed CSK’s bowling and Gaikwad’s tactics.

According to MensXP, former CSK batsman Ambati Rayudu had also criticized Gaikwad’s captaincy and field placement.

“Poor field placement in the death overs by Ruturaj (Gaikwad). We clearly saw his lack of experience as a captain,” Rayudu had reportedly said on Star Sports.

The website also quoted that during the same discussion, former India batsman Navjot Singh Sidhu had argued that if everyone gives credit to MS Dhoni for CSK’s win, then he should also face criticism for their defeat. .

Sidhu was quoted as saying, “If you give credit to Dhoni for CSK’s win, then blame him for the loss also. Dhoni is still the main think tank.”

However, Rayudu has dismissed the claims and denied making any such comments about Gaikwad, CSK or even Dhoni.

Ambati spread social media platform nonsense.”

@MensXP I was not even commenting that day.. I was picking mangoes in my field.. Please be responsible while writing something.. Don’t spread nonsense..

— ATR (@RayuduAmbati) 25 April 2024

After consecutive losses to LSG, CSK are now out of the playoff places and are currently placed fifth. Now they will face SRH on Sunday.