Virender Sehwag expresses concern on how CSK bowlers can get MS Dhoni BANNED

The bowlers leaked far too many runs which might have cost them a huge upset, though they eventually won the match by eight runs.

Virender Sehwag expresses concern on how CSK bowlers can get MS Dhoni BANNED

MS Dhoni, Virender Sehwag

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is undoubtedly one of the best teams in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Though their batting department is their strength, the bowlers haven’t been impressive throughout the matches they have played so far.

Despite putting on 200-plus runs on the scoreboard against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) yesterday, the bowlers leaked far too many runs which might have cost them a huge upset, though they eventually won the match by eight runs because of RCB’s lower-order batters.

Previously, after CSK’s match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), CSK captain MS Dhoni issued a stern warning to the bowlers. LSG were chasing 218 but fell short of just 12 runs. Though the win was appreciated by the fans, Dhoni flagged CSK bowling, especially fast bowling, as one of the areas the team needs to work on.

“One more thing is they’ll have to bowl no no-balls or extra wides. Or they’ll have to play under a new captain. It will be my second warning and then I’ll be off,” Dhoni said after CSK’s win over LSG.

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Virender Sehwag criticized CSK’s bowling department

Virender Sehwag expresses concerns on how CSK bowlers could get MS Dhoni BANNED
CSK vs RCB

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has been critical of CSK’s bowling since the team’s first match against defending champions Gujarat Titans. He pointed out that though the bowlers bowled 30-35 dot balls and didn’t let the RCB score much in the Powerplay, they leaked sixes and fours that resulted in their conceding 218 runs while defending 227.

“Dhoni was not looking happy because he has mentioned before that he wants the bowlers to reduce the number of no-balls and wides. CSK had bowled two three overs of extra and against RCB, they bowled another extra over. It shouldn’t go to a stage where Dhoni gets banned and CSK has to take the field without their captain,” Sehwag said on Cricbuzz.

Sehwag then praised Captain Cool for always pushing himself by citing his knee injury but gave a warning to the bowlers that if they continue with their no-balls and wide, then Dhoni will have to take rest.

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