Sunil Gavaskar has defended MS Dhoni amidst criticism for leading CSK to their worst IPL season, with only 4 points from 10 games. Gavaskar believes Dhoni’s decision to continue playing at 43 is selfless and for the team’s benefit. Despite a rule change allowing Dhoni to be retained for INR 4 crore, CSK’s season took a hit when Ruturaj Gaikwad got injured. Gavaskar suggests CSK focus on improving their auction strategy and investing in bowlers, as dominating smaller leagues doesn’t always translate to success at higher levels. While Dhoni hasn’t hinted at retirement, Gavaskar emphasizes the importance of strengthening the bowling attack for CSK to bounce back. As they aim to salvage pride in the remaining games, Gavaskar suggests a focus on scouting talented bowlers to give CSK a competitive edge. The team faces RCB next in their uphill battle in IPL 2025.
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