In a match the place CSK set Punjab Kings a below-par goal of 163 runs, Dhoni’s contribution of 14 off 11 balls got here below scrutiny, significantly as Punjab Kings went on to chase down the goal comfortably, securing a seven-wicket victory with 13 deliveries to spare.
Pathan, talking on Star Sports activities, expressed disappointment over Dhoni’s reluctance to take singles, remarking, “He should not have carried out that (refusing a single). It is a staff sport. Do not do this in a staff sport. The opposite man [Daryl Mitchell] can also be a global participant. If he had been a bowler, I might have understood it for certain,” Pathan criticized Dhoni’s decision-making, significantly his therapy of New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell.
“You’ve got carried out that with (Ravindra) Jadeja and with Mitchell as properly. You do not want to try this. He might have prevented it,” Pathan added, highlighting the adverse affect of Dhoni’s actions on the staff dynamic.
Pathan additionally lauded Punjab Kings’ skipper Sam Curran‘s tactical acumen, significantly his determination to introduce spinner Rahul Chahar within the 19th over in opposition to Dhoni.
“Curran getting a spinner to bowl the 19th over was a masterstroke as a result of contemplating the shape MS Dhoni is in, he might have taken the sport manner ahead in these two overs. He might have scored 30 runs in two overs however they did not permit him to try this,” Pathan acknowledged, recognizing the astute captaincy.
Reflecting on Dhoni’s struggles in opposition to spin bowling, Pathan famous, “You bowled to him with glorious planning. Though a six was hit for certain in Arshdeep’s over, he additionally bowled properly. He (Dhoni) has been unable to attain runs in opposition to spinners in the previous few years, which is why he’s bringing himself down the order. He’s scoring runs within the final over when the quick bowlers are pondering of bowling yorkers.”
Pathan’s critique highlights the tactical intricacies and strategic choices that unfolded throughout the CSK vs Punjab Kings encounter.
