Chennai Super Kings’ pathetic run last season was the results of an extended quarantine, change in venue and lack of aggressive cricket in build-up however this year the gamers have taken extra accountability whereas performing their roles, skipper MS Dhoni revealed on Wednesday (April 28). CSK regained the highest spot with a convincing seven-wicket win over SunRisers Hyderabad, making brief work of a difficult 172-run goal.
CSK ended on the backside within the UAE version however this season, they’re on a roll, having gained 5 of the six matches performed. Asked about group’s spectacular performance proper from the start, Dhoni listed out a variety of causes.
“Whenever you start the tournament, you may or may not face issues in playing XI. The earlier you settle the better. Another factor was for 5-6 months, we were out of cricket. Nothing was allowed. That also makes it difficult. Change of quarantine, was slightly longer. Lot of factors,” mentioned Dhoni. “Overall, if I have to sum it up, the players have taken more responsibility this year.”
Dhoni additionally emphasised on retaining the dressing room a contented place and made a particular point out for gamers who haven’t but obtained a sport.
“You will be facing adverse things but ultimately it boils down to how each individual rises to the occasion and gives the extra 10 percent for the team. Last 8-10 years, we’ve not changed lot of players so they know our approach,” he mentioned.
“Also, we admire the gamers not enjoying rather a lot. Only means you possibly can put it ahead is having these good interactions. Just attempt to have the way of thinking the place in case you get the chance you’ll be prepared.
“Keeping the dressing room atmosphere healthy is important. It’s not an easy thing. When you’re at the top level, you want to play. Have to give extra credit to the players who’ve not played so far,” he defined.
David Warner take ‘full blame’
SRH skipper David Warner mentioned he would take ‘full responsibility for the way I batted’. “I batted slow and hit the fielders. The way Manish batted was exceptional. Kane and Kedar got us to a respectable total, but at the end of the day, I take full responsibility,” mentioned Warner, who took 55 balls for his 57-run knock.
“Probably 15 good shots to fielders and they are the ones that make or break the innings. At the end of the day, I took too many balls,” he mentioned feeling sorry for himself and the group.
Warner credited CSK openers — Ruturaj Gaikwad (75) and Faf du Plesiss (56) for making it a one-sided contest. “We fought well to the end, but the two [CSK] openers batted well. I’m not too sure. Felt like you could squeeze a bit after those wickets but they were always ahead in the game,” he mentioned.
Asked about Kane Williamson’s batting order, the Australian mentioned, “He was going to bat 4 and at the end of the day, we soaked up too many balls. At the end of the day, he bats at 4 and that’s his job. I think we have a day game here as well. 170 is par during the night, but we need to be positive. We’re a bunch of fighters. The guys will be hurt by this but we will be up and about.”
(with PTI inputs)
