IPL 2021 CSK vs KKR – MS Dhoni at No.4: Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders today at 3.30 PM with a intent to book their place for the IPL Playoffs. Before the match, former India opener has a suggestion for team’s captain MS Dhoni – ‘Bat at No. 4’. Gambhir reckons that Dhoni should promote himself to the number four position once Chennai Super Kings qualify for the knockout stage of the IPL. Follow CSK vs KKR LIVE Updates on InsideSport.co
“MS Dhoni should bat at No.4 once CSK qualifies for the playoffs, irrespective of whether you are chasing or batting first so that you are able to spend time in the middle,” Gambhir told Star Sports.
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IPL 2021 CSK vs KKR: ‘MS Dhoni should bat at No.4 once CSK qualifies for playoffs’, feels Gautam Gambhir
IPL 2021 CSK vs KKR – MS Dhoni at No.4: CSK are currently placed at the second position in the table with 14 points from nine matches.
Dhoni came out to bat at number six in both the matches after the resumption of the IPL in UAE, scoring 3 and 11 not out against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively.
Gambhir, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders to the title twice, said Dhoni needs to play at number four no matter if the team is chasing or defending a total.
“I will want to see Dhoni at No. 4, hopefully it happens. The best thing about a captain is that it is his own wish, he can bat anywhere he wants.”
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“Your No.3 and No.4 will not always score runs. You need to bat a little more. The more runs you score, it will keep getting easier,” Gambhir said.
“You will qualify for the playoffs but it should not happen that the responsibility falls on you, you lose early wickets and you have to come and score runs.”
CSK will face KKR on Sunday.
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