MS Dhoni’s masterclass brought an end to Chennai’s lean patch because the Super Kings stamped their authority with a useful five-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the continued edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday. Dhoni’s 11-ball 26 gave CSK the final touch required within the chase of the 167-run goal, helping the franchise return to winning ways after a string of poor results. CSK’s bowling coach Eric Simmons, speaking on the post-match press conference, highlighted the influence Dhoni has on the team, be it with the captaincy title or without it.
“His influence has been there on a regular basis, you recognize, even when he wasn’t captain. His relationship with Rutu may be very vital. His relationship with Fleming may be very vital. His relationship with all of the players may be very vital. It isn’t that he teaches typical technical issues in regards to the game, nevertheless it’s the calmness that you simply see on the market—that is how he teaches you to play the sport. He teaches an understanding of cricket, which is a vital aspect of the sport. In order that influence, that calmness that he brings, has at all times been there, but tonight we saw it once more,” Eric Simmons said after the match.
He highlighted his ability to hit the ball cleanly and confidently, emphasizing the positive impact of his performance on the team.
“You realize, the undeniable fact that he’s captain or not captain—he’s the identical person. It didn’t change when he wasn’t, by way of his actual influence on the team. He’s obviously a vital a part of our setup. As I said, it is a pity that Ruturaj isn’t there to play and be our captain and our leader, but MS has at all times been like that. As I said, it doesn’t feel like a large change because he’s at all times been there to present advice, give thoughts, give inputs. And as I said, he’s at all times a relaxing influence and offers an ideal level of understanding about how cricket must be played. His wisdom is tremendous,” Simmons reiterated.
Simons emphasized the privilege of working with and watching MS Dhoni play and highlighted his calmness and influence on the team. He emphasized that Dhoni’s impact extends beyond technical guidance, and likewise talked about his ability to encourage and guide players through his calmness and understanding of the sport.
“I believe we have all been privileged. I have been privileged to work with him [MS Dhoni] for a few years. You’ve got been privileged to report on him, to observe him. Any spectator that is watched him play the sport has had a privileged experience. But his influence has been there on a regular basis. Even when he wasn’t captain, his relationship with Rutu was very vital. His relationship with the Flemish was very vital. His relationship with all of the players may be very vital. And it isn’t that he teaches technical issues in regards to the game, nevertheless it’s the calmness that you simply see on the market, learn how to play the sport,” he added.
Dhoni’s special and Shivam Dube’s composed yet belligerent display in patches ended Chennai’s five-match unbeaten streak. Dhoni stayed unbeaten on 26 from 11 deliveries, with 4 boundaries and a six while Dube struck 43* from 37 deliveries as CSK emerged triumphant in the ultimate over with three balls to spare.
In seven matches Dhoni has made 130 runs in IPL 2025, with a median of 43.33 and strike of 158.33. He has smashed probably the most variety of sixes (8) for CSK this season.
With ANI Inputs
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