MS Dhoni was back to his destructive best as he smashed 37 runs in just 16 deliveries for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024 match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. The former Indian cricket team captain looked brilliant and even though his side slumped after the first defeat of this year’s competition, his knock earned him praise from fans and experts alike. Former Indian batsman Krishnamachari Srikkanth was ecstatic with Dhoni’s powerful batting and during his post-match analysis, he marveled at the fact that the wicketkeeper-batsman can still play such powerful shots at the age of 42.
“I don’t know how to express this. On one hand as an MS Dhoni fan I am very happy, in a way thala what a blow! At the age of 42 someone hits like that, he hits them without any care. Vintage Dhoni “In 2005, he hit an aggressive century against Pakistan in Vizag, bowling out for 0 in the first match of his international career. In his second match (fifth), he burst into Pakistan’s attack,” he said.
“He hits sixes over point, he hits one-handed six into the mid-wicket stands. He hits it everywhere. He tore into the Delhi attack. What a blow! Earlier he had access to the point region for his big shots on the outside off , but that cover drive and that angled six were brilliant,” he added.
Srikkanth also praised Dhoni as the best wicketkeeper of the moment and placed Wriddhiman Saha of Gujarat Titans at number 2. There has been a lot of speculation about Dhoni’s future in the league, but Srikkanth further said that he believes Dhoni will play. two more years.
“In terms of goalkeeping, he is still the best Indian goalkeeper. He still casually takes catches while standing up against spinners. He is still India’s best. Number 1 is Dhoni, number 2 is Wriddhiman Saha, they are both still the Best.” best in the industry. He made it look so easy. He’s holding up well, he’s batting well, he’s running well between the wickets. Is he 42? I think he will play the IPL for another two years, I think,” he said.
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