Srinagar: Former India Cricketers Kris Srikkanth and Irfan Pathan were all praise for the MS Dhoni who produced a vintage Dhoni show in a IPL match between CSK and DC on Sunday.
Chasing 192 runs, CSK reached 171/6 in 20 overs, despite an unbeaten knock of 37 runs off 16 balls. The India legend also hit four fours and three sixes in what was a valiant effort by the former CSK captain.
This was Dhoni’s first batting opportunity this season and he entertained fans with his dominating shots. Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth was left impressed by Dhoni’s display and pointed out the age factor.
“I don’t know how to express this. On one side, as a MS Dhoni fan, I am very happy, in a sense that what a knock! At the age of 42, someone is hitting like this, he is hitting them without any worry. Vintage Dhoni! In 2005, he hit an aggressive century against Pakistan in Vizag, he got out for 0 in the first match of his international career. In his second match (fifth), he tore into the Pakistan attack,” he said.
“He is hitting sixes over point, he is hitting one-handed six into the mid-wicket stands. He is hitting it everywhere. He tore into the Delhi attack. What a knock! Earlier, he used to access the point region for his big shots on the off-side, but that cover drive, that leaning six was brilliant,” he added.
Irfan Pathan also posted on X , ” He Is 42 Old”.