One of the biggest talking points leading into this year’s Indian Premier League was the comeback of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He had last played a professional game of cricket at the ODI World Cup in July 2019 and there was plenty of excitement to see him get back in action.
In the first match of the season, Chennai Super Kings got the better of defending champions Mumbai Indians and Dhoni showcased his brilliance as a captain yet again by making some smart moves through the game.
But for those waiting to see Dhoni the batsman, the opener proved to be a dampener. The former India captain came out to bat at No 7, faced just two deliveries, and didn’t score a single run as Faf du Plessis finished off the chase.
Then came CSK’s second game, against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday. Opting to field first, the men in yellow were sent on a leather hunt as RR piled on 216 runs thanks…
