IPL 2020: Dhoni shouldn't bat lower than number 5, says Agarkar; hails his cricketing mind

As Chennai's dismal performance in Dream 11 IPL 2020 continues, skipper MS Dhoni has been severely criticised for batting lower down order. According to former cricketers,  buzz about Dhoni’s batting position is affecting performance of entire team.

Similarly, former India cricketer Ajit Agarkar on Tuesday said that Chennai skipper MS Dhoni should t be batting lower than number 5. After making finals last time out, MS Dhoni’s Chennai team have struggled this season. skipper has t stuck to any particular position and has moved up and down order.

Stating that Dhoni is arguably one of greatest cricketing brains, Agarkar suggested that skipper shouldn't be batting lower than number 5.

"In my opinion, MS Dhoni shouldn't be batting lower than number5. It will obviously depend on what situation is, but lowest, he should go is number 5. He is arguably one of greatest cricketing brains to ever play game. He can see things and access situations which or players can't and you can see, as tournament progress, his form's getting better as well. So, he shouldn't be batting lower than number 5 for me," Agarkar said on a cricket show.

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team has mand to win just three matches this season, with ir playoff chances all but over after ir latest loss to Rajasthan. After game, coach Stephen Fleming mitted that morale of squ is low, with MS Dhoni suggesting that youngsters would be given a change in future matches. Chennai team will next be seen in action on October 23, when y take on Mumbai team at Sharjah Cricket Stium.

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Rajasthan defeat Chennai

clash between bottom two teams of table was of utmost importance for both of m as y are in dire need of winning points. MS Dhoni elected to bat first after winning toss at Abu Dhabi, but Chennai batting line-up failed to capitalise on it. side mand to post a sub-par total of 125 after completion of ir 20 overs. Ravindra Jeja was only saving grace for team in terms of scoring rate.

Rajasthan's chase did t have an ideal start as Chennai pacers impressed with a disciplined bowling performance with new ball. Jos Buttler's fiery 70 off 48 deliveries proved to be final nail in coffin for Chennai. Rajasthan jumped to fifth position with ir comprehensive win, whereas Chennai become wooden spooners.

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