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Dhoni's Heavy Influence Cited by CSK Coach Fleming
3 Apr
Summary
- Coach Fleming highlighted MS Dhoni's significant team influence.
- Dewald Brevis's fitness update was provided by the coach.
- CSK lost their first match significantly without Dhoni.
Chennai Super Kings Head Coach Stephen Fleming has emphasized the substantial impact and involvement of MS Dhoni within the team. Speaking ahead of their clash against Punjab Kings, Fleming also offered insights into the fitness status of South African batter Dewald Brevis.
The Chennai Super Kings commenced their IPL campaign with a significant defeat, losing by eight wickets to Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a modest total, CSK's bowling unit struggled to contain the opposition, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi scoring a rapid half-century.
This early-season loss is particularly notable as it occurred during a period without MS Dhoni, who was sidelined for the first two weeks due to a calf strain. The Chennai franchise experienced a rare occurrence, playing without either Dhoni or Suresh Raina in their starting XI, breaking a streak of 277 matches.
The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side's performance in the absence of their experienced leaders did not yield positive results, raising questions about their immediate future without their stalwarts.
