Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming reveals keeping MS Dhoni in the last three overs instead of moving up the batting order after making a cameo against Lucknow Super Giants in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 s reason. After being bowled, Dhoni reached the crease with two overs remaining and CSK reduced to 142/6. In the next 12 overs, Dhoni recreated his magic against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium and effortlessly racked up 28 runs in just 9 overs.

Dhoni’s performance in the IPL led to fans demanding that the former CSK captain be upgraded in the batting order.

However, Fleming revealed that Dhoni is still recovering from a knee problem, for which he underwent surgery after the end of last year’s IPL.

“It’s encouraging, his hitting this season, even at the nets, has been very crisp and teams are not surprised by what he’s done. His skill level during pre-season has been very high. Others Year he’s had issues and he’s still recovering from his knee and that’s why he can only play well in a certain amount of balls and I think everybody wants to see him a little longer like we do, but we need him The time was right; the game,” Fleming said at the post-match press conference.

LSG pace duo Yash Thakur and Mohsin Khan were at the receiving end and Dhoni was in the stands with three fours and two towering sixes A yellow wave erupted above.

With every shot of Dhoni’s bat, the atmosphere erupted with thunderous applause and CSK’s total score was 176/6.

“That 2-3 cameo, he has that space and, depending on the rest of the batting group, puts us in a good position and he can push us over the top and he does that almost every time at the moment, watch him “It’s such a great show and when he comes out and entertains, we’re so proud of what he’s accomplished, we’re in awe of the love that he’s been given, and we’re so proud that he’s been a part of it,” Fleming added: “He’s the heartbeat of our side, he’s pretty much the heartbeat of our side. “

Looking back at the match, Dhoni’s cameo coupled with Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 57 pushed CSK to 176/6.

In reply, captain KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock put on an opening stand of 134 runs to ensure the home team walked away with an 8-wicket win.

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