MS Dhoni is extremely practical and pragmatic: Deep Dasgupta on CSK captain’s batting position in IPL 2021

IPL 2021: Even as MS Dhoni’s batting position is being discussed, Deep Dasgupta, speaking to Sports Today, said Chennai Super Kings don’t have to worry too much about their captain’s rusty start to the new season.

Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta on Monday said MS Dhoni is “extremely practical and pragmatic” when it comes to understanding the ground situation and that he would never put himself ahead of someone who is in better form in the Chennai Super Kings batting order. Dasgupta said CSK don’t have to worry about their captain beginning IPL 2021 on a rusty note, considering the depth in their batting unit. Speaking to Sports Today, Deep Dasgupta pointed out that CSK have the batting depth and firepower to be flexible according to the game situation in IPL 2021. The former wicketkeeper’s comments came even as Dhoni’s batting position is being discussed after the CSK skipper came in at No. 7 in the two games he has played so far for CSK. Dhoni batted after in-form Sam Curran in their 6-wicket win over Punjab Kings last week but the skipper walked in ahead of Curran on Monday against Rajasthan Royals after they were sent in to bat. Dhoni came into bat when CSK had lost two wickets in the 14th over.