Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir believes that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni is not a chief if he bats at No.7. Gambhir feels that the previous India skipper ought to bat larger up the order to assist his aspect.
Dhoni got here out to bat at no.7 in CSK’s first match of the season in opposition to Delhi Capitals and he was out for a duck. Speaking on the identical, Gambhir stated that MSD is not the sort of participant who can are available in and ship the ball to the boundary at first of his innings.
“MS Dhoni should be batting higher, that’s what matters because ultimately people should start leading from the front,” Gambhir, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title twice, stated on Star Sports.
“We keep mentioning this thing that a leader needs to lead from the front. You can’t be leading, when you’re batting at number seven,” he stated.
Gambhir stated that there are points with CSK’s bowling lineup however Dhoni batting larger up the order could be higher for the crew.
“Yes, there are issues in their bowling line up. Plus, he is not the MS Dhoni, which he used to be probably four or five years back, where he could just come in and start taking on the bowlers from the word go. For me, I think he needs to bat at number four or five. Nothing below that,” stated Gambhir.
CSK face Punjab Kings of their second match of the season on Friday.
