'What a selfish player MS Dhoni is': MSD denies single to Daryl Mitchell, forces him to run 2 alone

To appeasement of fans sitting inside Chepauk stium and millions watching on television and online, MS Dhoni once again me his way to middle during death overs and played a cameo of a sort for CSK against PBKS. Dhoni played 11 balls and scored 14 runs in his brief stay. Courtesy of Dhoni's entertaining knock and Ruturaj Gaikw's yet anor exceptional knock, Chennai Super Kings have posted a competitive total of 162, leaving Punjab Kings with a target of 163.

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MS Dhoni refuses single to Daryl Mitchell during final over of CSK vs PBKS IPL 2024 match

While MS Dhoni's presence often excites fans, re occurred an incident during CSK vs PBKS match which did not sit well among fans. On third delivery of final over of CSK, bowled by Arshdeep Singh, Dhoni me a decent connection and sent low full-toss to deep cover, it was an easy single and Daryl Mitchell h covered entire distance. He reached or end with intention of taking a quick single and possibly two, but to surprise, MS Dhoni sent him back. Mitchell rushed to non-striker's end and got re. A direct hit would have gotten his wicket. Thus, Mitchell ran two but not a single run was ded to scorecard.

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Fans not happy with MS Dhoni for refusing single to Daryl Mitchell

Many fans on social media were not happy with MS Dhoni's decision-making and hence shared ir reaction. Here are a couple of m.

While he said no to Mitchell but MS Dhoni covered it up later in over. He scored a mammoth six on penultimate delivery. Dhoni got dismissed on final ball of CSK innings. He got run out. This is first time Dhoni has been dismissed in IPL 2024.