IPL 2018: Dhoni will not be seen in the finishers' role anymore
IPL 2018: Dhoni will not be seen in the finishers' role anymore
MS Dhoni, the former captain cool of the Indian cricket team has been known for his cool temper and always and his wise decisions on the ground. However, he has also been known very well for finishing the innings in style and with grit. MS Dhoni was the biggest finisher of the Indian Team before Virat Kohli replaced him. But, there is no doubt that the CSK captain can still pull a clean and fast finish.
This time, However, MS Dhoni may not be available to the CSK in a finisher's role after team coach Stephen Fleming has decided to promote Dhoni to provide him with a more prominent role in the team's batting line-up.CSK will play the first match of the IPL 2018 against the Mumbai Indians.
"MS will be relatively high. The time that we choose may depend on the match situation as well. He would definitely play a more prominent role as a batter," Fleming said when asked about Dhoni's probable batting position in the IPL 2018.
"Ahead of him there are some good picks, Kedar Jadhav, Ambati Rayudu, Jadeja, Bravo, Harbhajan fits in there as well, Karn Sharma, they can all hit. So again, looking at our sides, there a lot of multi-skilled players. There is a lot of options there," Fleming added.
He was also asked about the inclusion of Yo-Yo test for the team to which he answered "The yo-yo test.. No. It is very much into personal fitness. It is not the focus of the side. There is so many other stuff to get right. We have Greg King from South Africa, who is an outstanding trainer. All we ask for is a continuation of the professionalism. We don't ask to up the ante or drop it down,".