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IPL 2024: When Chennai Super Kings lost their sixth wicket for 122 runs in the 16th over against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala last Sunday, everyone expected Dhoni to come out to bat. Fans were disappointed when Shardul Thakur was seen coming to the field with the bat. Dhoni landed at number nine. This was the first match in the history of T20 cricket when Mahi came to bat at such a last position. After this his decision started being criticized.
Dhoni's leg muscles injured
According to reports, the former Chennai Super Kings captain has been playing with a leg muscle injury throughout the IPL and is not an option for him to run for a long time. Dhoni had injured his leg muscles in the early days of the IPL but when the team's second wicketkeeper batsman Devon Conway did not come to India to play the IPL due to injury, Mahi was forced to give up the idea of taking a break himself. The situation is such that Dhoni has to play despite the pain. Will have to take medicines and try to run less.
Injuries increase with continuous play
Those who are criticizing Dhoni do not know how much he is sacrificing for this team. Doctors have advised him to take rest but the wicketkeeper-batsman has no option as the team is already struggling with injuries. The 42-year-old player is not running at all during practice and is busy hitting the ball out of the park. He has been a mentor to the new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad who has performed very well. Fast bowlers Mathisha Pathirana and Deepak Chahar have already been ruled out of the tournament due to injuries.