CSK still have a theoretical chance to make it to the playoffs, provided they do not lose any of their remaining three games, improve their net run-rate and all other match results go their way
Former West Indies cricket great Brian Lara feels that Dhoni’s struggle is hurting the team and it was time someone in the team took the responsibility of finishing the matches.
Rishabh Pant is someone who disappoints because we expect a lot from him. In order to get that India tag and play international cricket, you need to show some consistency and get better.
He was given ample chances in the recent past which he squandered, losing his place to KL Rahul behind the stumps. However, Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar still feels the young Pant is the right option.
Pant is currently playing for Delhi Capitals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
Pant had lost his place in the white-ball squad as KL Rahul performed well against New Zealand earlier this year as a wicket-keeper batsman.
Many criticised Dhoni for coming very late in the innings when they required too many runs for the victory. Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan feels that the former captain Dhoni must bat at least 10 overs
