Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a light-hearted method mentioned he feels outdated after understanding that he has now performed 200 matches for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Dhoni on Friday night added one other feather to his illustrious cap as he performed the 2 hundredth recreation for CSK when he took to the sphere against Punjab Kings on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in match eight of the continuing Indian Premier League (IPL).
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Dhoni, who has performed 206 matches within the IPL, has featured for CSK within the match and Champions League T20. He has made 176 appearances for CSK within the IPL in addition to making 24 outings for the aspect within the Champions League T20 match.
“Makes me feel very old and it has been a very long journey. It started in 2008 – played in SA, Dubai, and back home. Never thought Mumbai would be our home. In 2011, the last time that we were happy with the Chennai wicket. Before that, there was spin, but it also helped fast bowlers,” Dhoni advised host broadcaster Star Sports after the match.
“After the wicket was relaid, we found it difficult to adjust to conditions. This is a very good wicket, but it depends on the conditions on that day. The ball moved today, but it didn’t swing around a lot. There was no dew and enough seam movement,” he added.
Right-arm pacer Deepak Chahar picked 4 wickets earlier than Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali helped CSK register a straightforward win over Punjab Kings within the IPL match in Mumbai.
“Overall the years, he [Chahar] has matured into a death bowler too but he’s somebody who gets more purchase than other bowlers. If you’re looking to attack, why not finish his first four overs. Bravo can bowl at the death. It’s not a secret,” mentioned Dhoni.
Moeen Ali, who then got here into bat at quantity three, began smashing proper from the phrase go as CSK obtained a transfer on. In no time, CSK raced to 64/1 in 10 overs having scored simply eight within the first 18 balls.
Du Plessis saved scoring run a ball however Moeen continued his onslaught as CSK obtained virtually residence earlier than he departed within the thirteenth over with simply 17 runs extra to win.
“We felt if Moeen bats up the order, we can make use of the resources that we got. Moeen is a very good timer of the ball and plays authentic shots. We have to make the most of the resources,” mentioned the CSK skipper.
Chahar had appealed for an LBW however the umpire gave a not out and Dhoni determined to not go for a evaluate against Punjab Kings.
“I thought that [lbw call] was high and that’s what the bowler needs to take. That’s where the bowler’s input is very important. I always thought DRS is one to take howlers away from the game. You take the gamble when it’s really important or the last over of the game,” Dhoni signed off.
CSK will subsequent lock horns with Rajasthan Royals on Monday.
