CSK's Mahendra Singh Dhoni (BCCI)
Ambati Rayudu has suggested that the BCCI may have a say on whether MS Dhoni can continue playing in the IPL.
The match was not meant for MS Dhoni as Chennai Super Kings lost by 27 runs to Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, missing out on the playoffs. Amid speculations that this will be Tara's last match in the Indian Premier League, Ambati Rayudu says Dhoni could still play if the BCCI can make things a little more favorable for the veteran. thinking.
CSK ended the 2024 season with a heartbreaking loss to RCB. In the final over, Dhoni was sent out to center and looked poised to take the lead again and end the match, but Yash Dayal's slow ball got the better of the former India captain and he was dismissed, ending CSK's hopes of making the playoffs. is over.
speak at star sports cricket liveRayudu hinted that there was still gas left in the tank for the legendary captain and expressed his desire for a more befitting ending for the former captain.
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“I don't think this is his last match. I don't think he wants to end like this,” said the former CSK batsman.
Rayudu suggested that the impact player rule could help Dhoni continue playing for the franchise. However, he also commented that the decision is up to the board, which will also decide whether they want to see MS Dhoni continue playing in the IPL.
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“There's also the role of being an impact player and it gives him a chance to come in in the last few overs and really make an impact,” he said.
“BCCI better not remove the role of impact players because they still want to see MS Dhoni play. So now it's up to BCCI. Do they want to see MS Dhoni play or not?” he said. added.
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Before the RCB vs CSK match, Virat Kohli also expressed his disapproval of the impact player rule and supported Rohit Sharma's views on additional players. Kohli had suggested that he did not want this rule to tip the balance in favor of batsmen.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah also said that the board will consult with IPL stakeholders on the implementation of the upcoming rules.
(With PTI input)