Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni has once again struggled to fire with the bat after managing just 18 runs from three games in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Its more like as the last year for Dhoni however, the only difference being that CSK are winning matches more frequently this time as they have won two out of their three games so far in the tournament.
Commenting on Dhoni, West Indies batting legend Brian Lara has said that the CSK skipper Dhoni can take some rest and need not put ‘too much effort’ with the bat, as he is doing other duties for the team.
“I don’t think they should be asking for too much effort from MS Dhoni with the bat,” Lara said on Star Sports.
“Of course, he got the gloves in his hands, he has got to take the catches and do the stumpings. But I find that batting order is so long, Dhoni can take some rest. We want him in form, we know how destructive he can be but he has got so many good players. Look at Sam Curran, who is in great form. He comes in and hits from ball one straightaway,” he added.
Lara also said that if Dhoni concentrates on his captaincy, his side can win the ongoing season.
“I think they have got a very good team. A good leader who is inspirational. If he concentrates on that aspect of it, getting every single individual performing, they can go all the way,” Lara opined.
Significantly, the Yellow Brigade will now be up against the Eoin morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday evening.