MS Dhoni was re-appointed because the Chennai Tremendous Kings captain after the defending champions’ underwhelming performances within the IPL 2022 the place they may solely handle two wins from eight outings previous to their conflict towards the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Might 1. In the meantime, CSK bought the higher of SRH by 13 runs and earned these two treasured factors.
After the title-holders registered their third win of the season, former India vice-captain Virender Shewag has reckoned that Chennai beneath the management of Dhoni can attain the playoffs this time round. He recalled the Commonwealth Financial institution tri-series of the 2007/08 season when a younger Indian crew made historical past on Australian soil.
I’ve seen Indian cricket change beneath MS Dhoni: Virender Sehwag
“I’ve been with that man since 2005 and I’ve seen Indian cricket change beneath him,” Sehwag mentioned whereas talking on Cricbuzz. “After that, we gained a number of ICC knockouts, residence sequence beneath him, those which we used to lose earlier than however they changed into victories. So holding that in thoughts, I’m saying that it may occur [CSK winning 6 games in a row].”
CSK are actually on the ninth spot within the factors desk with three wins from 9 matches and 6 factors to their tally. They should win all their remaining fixtures from hereon to provide themselves an opportunity to make it into the ultimate 4 as they sit up for efficiently defending their title. It was beneath Dhoni’s reign that CSK gained their report fourth title final season and this time, he would as soon as once more be anticipated to do the unthinkable as Chennai eye a record-equaling fifth IPL crown.
A pumped-up Chennai Tremendous Kings will subsequent be seen in motion towards the southern rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore on the Maharashtra Cricket Affiliation Stadium in Pune on Might 4. RCB themselves are struggling, having misplaced three consecutive video games in a single week towards SRH, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans respectively.
