Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth did not mince his words and has urged Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni to consider stepping away from the tournament if he does not have the potential to take up the challenge anymore. The strong message came after CSK faced its 10th loss and the team is still at the last in IPL points table.
MS Dhoni’s Struggles In IPL 2025
Dhoni’s only match-winning performance came against Lucknow Super Giants where he scored 26 runs and was awarded as the Player of the match. He has been inconsistent with the bat and even this batting position keeps changing. His struggles were very much evident when he tried to score big but couldn’t and was finally out at mere score of 16. Even though CSK looked in control at first, Rajathan Royals batters took away the match in their favour.
Kris Srikkanth Asks MS Dhoni To Step Away
On his YouTube channel, Kris Srikkanth said that Dhoni needs to acknowledge his physical limitations and not let that hamper team’s performance. He further mentioned that his agility had reduced and reflexes became more evident. With the team already knocked out of playoff contention, Srikkanth emphasized the need for Dhoni to make a tough but honest decision about his future.
“You Can’t Keep Coming And Messing It Up”
“Dhoni is also ageing, you can’t expect too much from him. But at the same time, you can’t keep coming and messing it up, if you are not able to do it, say you’re not able to do it and walk away. That’s a call Dhoni can only take. Whether he will continue, if he continues, then in what role: captain, wicket keeper or finisher? In all fairness, his reflexes has gone down. His knees might have given up, his fitness, reflex level, everything will obviously come down. And moreover, the top order is flopping.”
“Dhoni Not Able To Replicate His Own Game”
“The problem with CSK today is that Dhoni is not able to replicate his own game. Spinners are tying him down. Once, he used to hit off spinners 10 rows into the stands. In all fairness, he is struggling,” Srikkanth added.
