In CSK's next match, the former Chennai skipper played only two balls. Dhoni-starrer CSK mustered only 165-5 in 20 overs to lose the away game to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets. With CSK set to meet former champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their upcoming clash, former Indian cricketer Manjrekar shared his views about the much-debated batting position of Dhoni in the IPL 2024.

‘I want Dhoni to replicate what he did last season’

“Which means he will have to come ahead of somebody like a Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja or Shivam Dube. Is that the right call? I Wonder. May be not. I want him to replicate what he did last season. Few balls and maximum impact. And even in that match, when he got 30-odd, he got it in 16-17 balls. MS Dhoni’s strengths lie in his wicketkeeping, being a guide to Ruturaj and his cameos. Sending him at No. 3 or No. 4 may not be such a great idea,” Manjrekar told Star Sports.

How Dhoni performed in IPL 2023?

Dhoni scored 104 runs with a highest of 32* in 16 matches of the IPL 2023. The wicketkeeper-batter batted at a strike rate of 182.45 in his final season as Chennai's skipper. In two innings, Dhoni has scored 38 runs for the defending champions at the IPL 2024. Chennai Super Kings will hope to end their losing run in the league stage against an unbeaten KKR side at the Chepauk.