The former Cricketer Robin Uthappa has revealed that MS Dhoni is not the problem at the Chennai Super Kings after the 18-run defeat in the IPL 2025 game against Punjab Kings on April 08.
Chennai Super Kings lost their fourth consecutive defeat in the IPL 2025 season after securing a win against Mumbai in their season opener match.
The team has been criticised for its approach, notably for opting to bat MS Dhoni in No.8 or 9 this season. However, MS Dhoni came to bat at No.5 but was not able to take his team over the line at Mullanpur.
Reacting to CSK’s loss on Tuesday, Robin Uthappa said that MS Dhoni was not part of the problem in Chennai and that he had distributed his responsibilities to individuals to help with the team’s transition.
“I don’t think there was ever a lack of intent from MS Dhoni. Even outside the IPL, I believe he has passed on responsibility to others and given them a clear understanding of what to expect in the coming years as CSK rebuilds into a championship-contending side,” said Uthappa.
“That transition is happening, and while we would love to see MS bat the way he is right now, perhaps a little higher up the order, I don’t think the problem lies at the end,” Robin Uthappa said on broadcast.
MS Dhoni has batted in three matches in this IPL and has scored 103 runs at a strike rate of 153.73. However, the former captain has been criticised for reserving hits for the final two overs when the game is already out of hand.
Meanwhile former Cricketer Virender Sehwag had even joked after the RCB game that MS Dhoni had come out to bat too early in the match.
MS Dhoni was retained for INR 4 crore in the mega auction. The IPL made a rule change that helped CSK retain Dhoni at such a low value.
Chennai Super Kings will play their next match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 11 at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
