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"If He Also Plays Like..": Aakash Chopra Questions MS Dhoni’s Intent In CSK's Loss To DC

Sakshi Sharma

Aakash Chopra talks about MS Dhoni's intent (Source:@RealGoat_45,x.com)Aakash Chopra talks about MS Dhoni's intent (Source:@RealGoat_45,x.com)

Aakash Chopra, the former Indian cricketer, has raised concerns and questions over CSK's lack of intent against DC in Match 17 of the ongoing IPL 2025. Despite MS Dhoni’s presence at the crease, CSK fell short of the target, and lost the match by 25 runs. The former cricketer stated that the team’s approach in the run chase was far from what was expected.

 Aakash Chopra Stated MS Dhoni Failed To Show Aggression

He expressed his confusion over CSK's batting performance, particularly after the 10th over of their innings when the pressure began to mount. With wickets falling regularly, he suggested that the CSK players seemed to have resigned themselves to the situation rather than attacking the target. 

"Chennai, what did you do? When the run chase started, wickets were falling as though it was a joke. I have not seen a more insipid performance than this from you. You probably thought after the 10th over that you didn't want to chase. Did you even try to chase? The required run rate was mounting, and you were defending and taking singles," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

Aakash Chopra Question CSK's Batting Approach 

Aakash Chopra specifically questioned the lack of aggression shown by MS Dhoni and Vijay Shankar, both of whom were set in the middle for a considerable amount of time. He also made it clear that despite the performances of the earlier batters, it was Dhoni’s responsibility to lead the charge in the chase.

"Everybody is guilty as charged, whether it's how Vijay Shankar played at the start or how MS Dhoni started. The haters might come here and ask what the earlier batters did. The earlier batters' names are not Dhoni. Dhoni is the greatest finisher of all time. If he also plays like that, where was the intent? I didn't understand it," Chopra added.

It is important to mention that it was a rather disappointing chase for CSK, they finished at 158 for 5. MS Dhoni remained unbeaten at the crease with a modest score of 30 off 26 balls, but his slow and defensive approach left many questioning his intent in the critical final overs.