MS Dhoni denied a single to Daryl Mitchell: For a rare instance, even the great Dhoni copped criticism from the fans for denying a single to Daryl Mitchell in the last over of CSK’s innings against Punjab Kings.
CSK hosted PBKS on Wednesday evening at Chepauk. After being asked to bat first, CSK posted 162/7, with MS Dhoni scoring 14 runs in 11 balls with the help of a six and a four.
An interesting moment transpired in CSK’s last over, which was being bowled by left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh. On the third ball of the over, Dhoni sliced a low full toss outside the off-stump from Arshdeep on the off-side to deep cover.
The non-striker Daryl Mitchell, who was 1 (1) after arriving at number 8, sprinted for a single, or even a two. However, MS Dhoni was unmoved! Dhoni watched the ball go to the deep cover fielder and screamed at Mitchell to go back.
Mitchell had run the full length of the pitch and was side by side with Dhoni, but with Dhoni not even attempting a run, he sprinted back and managed to get back in the crease and avoid getting run out. Basically, Mitchell ran two runs while Dhoni remained stationed in his position. On the next delivery, Dhoni conceded another dot ball before hitting a six.
Fans are unhappy as MS Dhoni denied a single to Daryl Mitchell:
Fans were unhappy with Dhoni for denying a single to Mitchell, who had hit a brilliant half-century in the last match and has been an in-form hitter against pacers in recent years. Netizens believe Dhoni disrespected the Kiwi batter.
Here are the reactions of some fans, slamming Dhoni:
Meanwhile, CSK have finished with what seems like an under-par score at Chepauk considering the dew factor. Gaikwad top-scored once again with 62, which he scored in 48 balls. None of the other batsmen managed to cross 30.
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