Chennai: Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has criticized the bowlers who keep putting pressure on the team by throwing no balls and wides. Dhoni warned that if this continues, he will have to play under a new captain and threatened to resign. Dhoni’s words were that if they continue to throw noballs and wides at will, the Chennai players will have to play under a new captain. Dhoni threatened to quit while speaking after a 12-run win over Lucknow Super Giants.
Earlier, Chennai dominated the batting and bowling in front of a jam-packed gallery as they cruised to a 12-run victory over Lucknow Supergiants. Needing 37 runs in the last 2 overs to win, Lucknow managed to score only 24 runs. Score: Chennai – 217 runs for 7 in 20 overs. Lucknow 205 for 7 in 20 overs. Chennai player Moeen Ali who took 4 wickets was the player of the match.
Dhoni’s threat of resignation is also believed to be a warning in the context of the disappointing performance of the bowlers in the second consecutive match of the season. Chennai bowlers bowled three no balls in the match against Lucknow. Also bowled 13 wides.
Chennai bowlers conceded 18 extra runs against Lucknow. In this, two runs were conceded as a leg-bye, 13 runs as a wide and three runs as a no-ball. Chennai bowlers also conceded 12 runs in extras in the first match against Gujarat Titans. Out of this six runs were given as leg bye, four runs as wide and two runs were given as extras by no ball.
“Our fast bowling needs to improve a bit. Just bowl according to the conditions. It is good to pay attention to what the opposing team bowlers are doing. Throwing noballs and wides should definitely stop. Otherwise they will have to play under a new captain. This is my second warning. Now I just have to give up’ – said Dhoni.
Dhoni said after the match that the pitch at the Chepok Stadium was amazing. “It was a great match. Big scores were also produced. We were curious how the wicket in Chepok would behave. There were some doubts about this. Big scores were scored anyway. Anyway, it was a great match to start the season. Dhoni said, “I am happy to have filled the gallery in the first match here in 5-6 years.”
“I expected a bit slower pitch. Anyway, it was a pitch that helped to find runs as needed. Let’s wait and see what happens in the next six matches. Hope to find big scores.’ – said Dhoni.
English Summary: MS Dhoni’s Massive Warning: Don’t Bowl No-Balls Or Chennai Super Kings “Will Have To Play Under A New Captain”