CSK vs PBKS: 'Selfish' MS Dhoni - Fans Criticise Thala For This Reason During His Latest Knock In Chennai

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The veteran cricketer MS Dhoni found himself at the center of a Twitter storm during Chennai Super Kings' recent IPL match. Despite hitting a record number of sixes in the 20th over, Dhoni faced criticism for a controversial play involving teammate Daryl Mitchell.

ans expressed their disappointment after Dhoni, known for his strategic thinking on the field, seemingly denied a single to Mitchell, leading to a chain of frustrated reactions on social media.

The incident occurred when Mitchell, after having sprinted to the striker's end and back, was denied a run by Dhoni. This decision became a focal point for criticism as Dhoni was then run out shortly afterward, having scored only 14 runs off 11 balls.

His approach against the spinners was also questioned, as his strike rate continued to be a concern throughout the tournament. This marked Dhoni's first dismissal in IPL 2024, highlighting a rare low point in what has been an illustrious career.

The first tweet capturing the fans' sentiment read, "Poor Daryl Mitchell ran 2 feel for him....Dhoni isn't just a criminal but also the biggest attention seeker," showcasing the strong disapproval of Dhoni's decision during the game.

This sentiment was echoed in another tweet that stated, "MS Dhoni denying a single (and not finishing good) to a 10x better batsman is the most MS Dhoni thing I have ever seen."

Another fan expressed empathy for Mitchell, tweeting, "This is Not a JOKE To Laugh.. Just Imagine the Mindset of Mitchell After Running back," suggesting that the incident could have affected Mitchell's morale and performance.

Criticism continued with a tweet saying, "Daryl Mitchell being a good finisher is not even a question here. But refusing a single like this was one of the worst and most humiliating ways I have ever seen in cricket. That poor guy literally ran two."

However, the mood on Twitter shifted dramatically as the game approached its climax. Despite the earlier incident, Dhoni's prowess in the final overs was still a sight to behold. He smashed multiple sixes in the 20th over, leading to a flurry of tweets celebrating his legendary status.

One enthusiastic fan tweeted, "Dhoni hitting sixes in the last over a never-ending love story." Another admirer praised him extensively: "MS DHONI THE GREATEST THERE IS, GREATEST THERE WAS, GREATEST THERE IS."

This blend of criticism and adulation captures the complex emotions that fans often feel towards their cricketing heroes, especially a figure as polarizing and celebrated as MS Dhoni.