Cricket fans have come to accept MS Dhoni’s limited batting role in the IPL, with him often coming in towards the end of the innings. However, his decision to bat at No.9 for Chennai Super Kings in a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore raised eyebrows. At 43, Dhoni may have lost some of his edge, but he is still a better option than batting lower than Ravichandran Ashwin in a T20 game, especially when the required run rate is high. Former cricketer Virender Sehwag humorously commented on Dhoni’s early appearance at the crease, suggesting that he usually prefers to bat in the final overs. Despite Dhoni’s late flurry of boundaries, his batting position at No.9 left many questioning its effectiveness. Dhoni’s explanation of giving youngsters a chance to bat ahead of him does not hold up, as both Ravindra Jadeja and Ashwin have retired from T20Is. The mystery of why Dhoni batted so low remains unanswered, leaving fans and pundits puzzled.
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