Published 13:40 IST, April 4th 2023

CSK vs LSG: Gavaskar, Bishop reveal MSD's angry reaction to CSK players 'unacceptable' act

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni was not happy with his bowlers after the CSK vs LSG game. Sunil Gavaskar and Ian Bishop have revealed what Dhoni sees as unacceptable.

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On Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings successfully got off mark on IPL 2023 points table. team secured a 12-run victory over Luckw Super Giants in a high-scoring encounter and as per fans and experts victory margin could have been bigger had CSK pacers showcased better discipline. Bemused by . of extras given, Chennai captain MS Dhoni put forward a strong reaction at post-match ceremony. About balls, commentators of match Ian Bishop and Sunil Gavaskar revealed on live TV what Dhoni told m after first match.

Batting first Chennai Super Kings put on 217 on board courtesy of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway's explosive batting at top. Chasing huge total, LSG got a flying start as Kyle Myers picked apart quickies of CSK. At 79/0 after 5.2 overs, LSG were on course to chase total, however, as spin was introduced, pendulum swung outrightly in CSK's favor. Moeen Ali became protagonist for Chennai Super Kings, picking up 4 on day. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Super Giants were still in hunt but in end, y remained 12 runs short.

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CSK vs LSG: MS Dhoni's reaction post IPL 2023 match

Out of total 205 runs conceded by CSK in IPL 2023 match, 18 were from extras section. Tushar Deshpande, who became tournament's first-ever impact player, struggled with his stance during match. right-armer bowled three -balls and which brought out a strong reaction from Dhoni, Who stated "y’ll have to bowl balls and less wides. We are bowling too many extra deliveries and need to cut m out orwise y'll be playing under a new captain,” at post-match presentation. 

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CSK vs LSG: Bishop and Gavaskar says Dhoni sees -balls as 'unacceptable'

Ian Bishop and Sunil Gavaskar, who were in commentary box when Tushar Deshpande overstepped in last over, stated what Dhoni said about -balls following culmination of match 1, i.e., CSK vs GT match.

"We spoke to Dhoni after last match. he said (Rajvardhan) Hangargekar did exceptionally well but -balls are unacceptable. He said in (post-match) interview," Bishop said in commentary.

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Gavaskar suggested keeping some sort of penalty for those bowl wides and -balls in match. "Maybe y should have some sort of penalty within team," he said.

13:38 IST, April 4th 2023