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22-05-2025
- Sport
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'Dhoni is struggling': Kris Srikkanth, Sanjay Bangar give reality check as fans speculate on CSK captain's future
Former Indian captain Kris Srikkanth and ex-cricketer Sanjay Bangar have questioned MS Dhoni's fitness and feel that it is time for the legendary Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain to 'move on' from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhoni has won the IPL five times as captain with CSK and is currently captaining them once again in the absence of injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, however, his return to the leadership role has failed to inspire the team as they have been knocked out of the IPL 2025 without much fight. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD CSK are currently at the bottom of the IPL points table with just three wins from 13 matches and under Dhoni's captaincy, they have won just two out of eight matches in the 2025 season. CSK coach Stephen Fleming recently refused to delve into Dhoni's possible future at the franchise and even the Ranchi cricketer has kept his fans guessing. 'Dhoni's reflexes has gone down' But the truth is that Dhoni will turn 44 in July and another season of IPL is surely going to be difficult for him. Srikkanth, who was part of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup, said that Dhoni's fitness has come down drastically and as a result, he is struggling in the tournament. 'Dhoni is also ageing, you can't expect too much from him. But at the same time, you can't keep coming and messing it up, if you are not able to do it, say you're not able to do it and walk away. That's a call Dhoni can only take. Whether he will continue, if he continues, then in what role: captain, wicket keeper or finisher? In all fairness, his reflexes has gone down. His knees might have given up, his fitness, reflex level everything will obviously come down. And moreover, the top order is flopping' Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel. 'The problem with CSK today is that Dhoni is not able to replicate his own game. Spinners are tying him down. Once, he used to hit off spinners 10 rows into the stands. In all fairness, he is struggling,' he added. 'If I was Dhoni, I would say it's enough' On ESPNCricinfo, former India batter Bangar said that if he were Dhoni, he would retire after the IPL 2025, as playing at the age of 43 is tough, even at a school level. 'At 43, it's very tough to play in that competitive environment. Leave aside this competitive environment, but even if you go and play some local cricket, you will find how tough it is on the body,' Bangar said. 'It all boils down to MS, but if I was MS, I would say it's enough. I have played whatever I wanted to play; I have looked after the interest of the franchise as well – if that was the motivation – but you know, you move on,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD CSK's last IPL 2025 league match is against already-qualified Gujarat Titans (GT) on 25 May. It could well prove to be Dhoni's final IPL game.
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
MS Dhoni Blasted In Epic Rant By World Cup Winner: "Can't Keep Messing It Up. Walk Away"
Is the end near for MS Dhoni? Krishnamachari Srikkanth certainly think so. According to the former India opener, Dhoni's struggles seem more than evident, adding that it's time for him to call it quits as far as his Indian Premier League (IPL) career is concerned. Dhoni, who will turn 44 in July this year, replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad as CSK captain mid-season after an elbow injury cut short the latter's campaign. However, CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs for a second successive season, with Dhoni looking cluless at times. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth suggested that Dhoni's fitness levels have dropped and he can no longer meet the demands of playing in the IPL. "Dhoni is also ageing, you can't expect too much from him. But at the same time, you can't keep coming and messing it up, if you are not able to do it, say you're not able to do it and walk away. That's a call Dhoni can only take. Whether he will continue, if he continues, then in what role: captain, wicket keeper or finisher? In all fairness, his reflexes has gone down. His knees might have given up, his fitness, reflex level everything will obviously come down. And moreover, the top order is flopping" said Srikkanth. "The problem with CSK today is that Dhoni is not able to replicate his own game. Spinners are tying him down. Once, he used to hit off spinners 10 rows into the stands. In all fairness, he is struggling," he added. On Tuesday, CSK lost to Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and now look destined to finish the season rock bottom. Dhoni scripted a huge milestone as he became the fourth Indian batter to smash 350 sixes in the T20 format. The 43-year-old became just the fourth Indian batter to achieve the feat after Rohit Sharma (542), Virat Kohli (434) and Suryakumar Yadav (368). Overall, the flamboyant Chris Gayle holds the record for most T20 maximums with a staggering tally of 1,056. CSK's veteran exploits ended on the penultimate delivery of the first innings. Dhoni powerfully paddled the low full toss, but Tushar Deshpande put his hands out at short fine, and the ball stayed stuck in them. With commentators trying to grasp Deshpande's piece of magic, Dhoni, with a wry smile, walked back to the dressing room with 16(17).
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Kris Srikkanth explodes over MS Dhoni's 'mess up'; says he must 'accept and walk away' from IPL: 'Can't expect much'
Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth issued an ultimatum to Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni, saying he should accept his struggles and "walk away" from the IPL if he feels he can no longer match the franchise's demands. Srikkanth's comment came after Chennai suffered their 10th loss in the ongoing season and now stand on the verge of finishing with the wooden spoon for the first time in IPL history. Barring the 26-run show against Lucknow Super Giants, that earned him the Player of the Match award, Dhoni has fairly struggled with the bat this season. It was largely on display during the game against the Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday in Delhi, where he scored just 16 off 17 as Chennai failed to capitalise on the strong start and succumbed to a six-wicket loss. On his YouTube channel, Srikkanth urged Dhoni to "stop messing it up" for CSK and accept the harsh reality. The 1983 World Cup-winning player wants the 43-year-old to take a call on his future amid his fitness struggle, which has significantly impacted his reflexes. He said: "Dhoni is also ageing, you can't expect too much from him. But at the same time, you can't keep coming and messing it up, if you are not able to do it, say you're not able to do it and walk away. That's a call Dhoni can only take. Whether he will continue, if he continues, then in what role: captain, wicket keeper or finisher? In all fairness, his reflexes has gone down. His knees might have given up, his fitness, reflex level, everything will obviously come down. And moreover, the top order is flopping." Srikkanth further reckoned that Dhoni's inability to emulate his vintage self has largely affected Chennai, who were the first team to get eliminate from the race to the playoffs. "The problem with CSK today is that Dhoni is not able to replicate his own game. Spinners are tying him down. Once, he used to hit off spinners 10 rows into the stands. In all fairness, he is struggling," Srikkanth added. Chennai will play their final game against the Gujarat Titans on May 25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
MS Dhoni is ageing, he should walk away if he can't do it: Kris Srikkanth
Former Indian batter Kris Srikkanth has suggested that MS Dhoni should "walk away" from the Indian Premier League (IPL) if he can no longer meet the demands of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). With Dhoni set to turn 44 in July, CSK has failed to qualify for the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time - making IPL 2025 particularly from a 26-run Player of the Match performance against the Lucknow Super Giants last month, Dhoni has struggled. In CSK's most recent game on May 20, he managed just 16 off 17 balls against the Rajasthan Royals, with the team losing by six wickets at the Arun Jaitley part of India's 1983 World Cup-winning squad, remarked that age has visibly impacted Dhoni's reflexes and fitness. 'Dhoni is also ageing, you can't expect too much from him. But at the same time, you can't keep coming and messing it up, if you are not able to do it, say you're not able to do it and walk away. That's a call Dhoni can only take. Whether he will continue, if he continues, then in what role: captain, wicket keeper or finisher?' Srikkanth said on his YouTube all fairness, his reflexes has gone down. His knees might have given up, his fitness, reflex level everything will obviously come down. And moreover, the top order is flopping,' Srikkanth said.'MS Dhoni is struggling'Srikkanth, who played 43 Tests and 146 ODIs from 1981 to 1992, pointed out that age has caught up with Dhoni, affecting his game big time. He also noted that Dhoni, once known for dominating spin bowlers, has struggled significantly against them this season.'The problem with CSK today is that Dhoni is not able to replicate his own game. Spinners are tying him down. Once, he used to hit off spinners 10 rows into the stands. In all fairness, he is struggling,' Srikkanth the defeat to the Royals, CSK kept languishing at the bottom of the table with one game left against Gujarat Titans on May 25 in Ahmedabad. IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
Mint
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
‘Rishabh Pant is doing worse than me'; LSG captain told to sit out of remaining IPL 2025 games amid franchise's poor run
Rishabh Pant should take a break and not play in Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) remaining two games in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) after the franchise was officially eliminated from the race for playoffs following their six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, felt former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth. With just five wins from 12 games so far, LSG's IPL 2025 campaign turned out to be the one they hadn't expected, which was ravaged by injuries, especially to their top-class pace attack that included the likes of Mayank Yadav, Akash Deep, Mohsin Khan and Avesh Khan. Pant, who was released by Delhi Capitals, was bought for a whopping ₹ 27 crore, also had a season to forget. Leading the side, the southpaw managed just 135 runs in the 12 matches so far, with just one fifty-plus score that came against Chennai Super Kings. Having no fixed batting position, Pant struggled to get runs with only three double digit scores. Srikkanth felt that Pant is messing things up on the field, be it his captaincy or his shot-making. 'Unfortunately things are not going Rishabh Pant's way,' Srikkanth said. 'Even when captaining… be it bowling changes or field placements, he seems to be messing up in some form or the other. Things are not going his way," Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel Cheeky Cheeka. "Even with the bat, he can just play freely and be bold, but he seems to be playing half-hearted shots with no clarity. Every game he is finding new ways to get dismissed. During my playing days I use to invent ways to get dismissed and Pant is doing worse than me. "30 years back I was like that, today he is finding new ways to get out — reverse-sweep, reverse-paddle, swinging wildly — all of it is happening,' added the former chairman of selectors. With just two matches against Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru left, Srikkanth urged LSG to get their bowling combination correct for next season and leave Pant alone. 'I just want him to be left alone…they should say enough, just go and spend some time away. The season is over. Whatever they are planning for the next season — they have change the core and bring in bowlers — they don't have any bowlers in this team,' Srikkanth added.
