MS Dhoni is but to play the primary match of IPL 2026 for Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK). Due to a calf pressure, he has been compelled to sit down on the sidelines as his staff loses three video games in a row. They may play towards Delhi Capitals on April eleventh and Kolkata Knight Riders on April 14th, earlier than dealing with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 18th.
There are 11 days left till the match between CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad. In the meantime, SRH is scheduled to play towards Punjab Kings (April 11) and Rajasthan Royals (April 13). With sufficient days, SRH has already began calculating for his or her subsequent match towards five-time IPL winners CSK.
Will MS Dhoni play towards Sunrisers Hyderabad?
It’s nonetheless unclear when MS Dhoni will rejoin the Yellow Brigade. In accordance with the most recent studies, the legendary keeper-batsman will endure assessments forward of the match towards Delhi Capitals. Whereas CSK followers are wanting ahead to the icon’s success, SRH star Heinrich Klassen is just not bothered about Dhoni in any respect.
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The South African batsman, who has a very good relationship with the Hyderabad-based staff, mentioned that whether or not MS Dhoni performs towards them or not is just not crucial factor. Klassen believes that if MS Dhoni options towards them, the 44-year-old is not going to play greater than 5-10 balls.
Heinrich Klassen gave a severe verdict towards Dhoni
“CSK has an important IPL document. Even with out Dhoni, they aren’t that dangerous of a staff. They’re a really sturdy staff. It is not going to be a straightforward recreation. They’re at all times a very good, difficult staff,” Claassen advised PTI.
“It will not make a lot of a distinction with out Dhoni, it is concerning the different gamers. I believe the group will probably be a bit quieter with Dhoni out. I do not assume his absence can have that a lot of an influence, other than his management. In the previous few years, he has come into bat for less than 5-10 balls,” he additional opined.
Over the previous few seasons, the previous captain has additional deepened his batting lineup. Within the 2024 season, MS Dhoni scored 161 runs in 11 innings with a mean of 53.66 and a staggering strike price of 220.54. The next season, his efficiency declined considerably, scoring 196 runs at a mean of 24.50 and a strike price of 135.17.
Klassen paid tribute to CSK batting staff
Regardless of Chennai Tremendous Kings’ dominant efficiency, Heinrich Klassen praised the opposition’s batting unit for having a number of proficient and explosive batsmen.
“Shivam (Dube) is doing effectively. Their two opening batsmen (Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad) are additionally nice. We simply must squeeze them just a little extra,” the SRH batsman mentioned.
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