Why is MS Dhoni batting at number 9? CSK coach Stephen Fleming reported the Royals after the loss. Cricket news

Chennai’s Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming explained why MS Dhoni bats reduced the order, especially his knee position citing physical boundaries, later, later, later Chennai Super KingsRajasthan Royals lost 6 runs in IPL 2025 on Sunday. Dhoni, who is batting between 7 and 9 posts this season, came at number 7 in this match.
Fleming addressed Dhoni’s batting position at the post -match press conference addressed widespread curiosity, stating that it is mainly due to managing his physical condition while balanced his wicketkeeping duties.

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“Yes, it’s at a time. Ms. judge it. Her body, she did not with her knees they used to do. And she is doing well, but is still an attention aspect for it. She can’t walk to run 10 overs completely. So she can gauge the day he can give us that she can return like a game.
The CSK coach indicated that the team prefers to bat from the 13th or 14th from the 13th or 14th, based on the positions of the match.
“I said last year [as well]He is very valuable for us – leadership and wicket -keeping – to throw him in nine, ten overs. He has never done this really. So, look, from about 13–14 overs, he depends on who depends on, “Fleming said.
Apparently, despite playing quick-firm this season, Dhoni’s role as a leader and wicketkeeper IPL takes priority to her batting contribution for CSK in 2025.