IPL 2024: During GT vs. CSK, a fan touches MS Dhoni's feet after breaching security. See Thala's response here

IPL 2024: MS Dhoni scored 26 runs in 11 balls in the match between GT and CSK and stunned the crowd by hitting three sixes and a four in the IPL match. CSK coach Stephen Fleming underlined Dhoni's importance to the team and his fitness limitations, despite the criticism.

IPL 2024: During GT vs. CSK, a fan touches MS Dhoni's feet after breaching security. See Thala's response here

INTRO

  • Dhoni scored 26 runs on 11 balls against GT
  • The fan entered the pitch to get close to Dhoni's feet, 
  • GT won the game with a score of 35 runs. 

Fans of cricket look forward to seeing their favorite players perform spectacularly during the Indian Premier League (IPL). There is no exception to this IPL season. It was amazing for MS Dhoni fans during the Gujarat Giants (GT) vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL match.

Dhoni came in at number 8 and batted on 11 balls throughout the game. He scored 26 runs on 11 balls in his entire inning, which included two consecutive sixes in the last over. MSD's 26 runs included three sixes and a four. Apart from hitting his first six with a one-handed sweep against Mohit Sharma, the star hitter also hit his famous helicopter shot. A spectator briefly breached security at the Narendra Modi Stadium by running onto the pitch during MS Dhoni's batting session. Dhoni laughed humorously and pretended to run in slow motion before greeting the fan. The fan was taken out of the field after hugging Dhoni and touching his feet.

MS Dhoni: Slow motion before greeting the fan

The previous captain of CSK has been under fire for batting in the last overs of IPL games. Nevertheless, rumor has it that he can only bat for 15 balls due to a knee problem. When speaking about MS Dhoni's fitness on May 10, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said that the team management is aware of the former captain's abilities and is very concerned about his well-being. The head coach said the batsman-wicketkeeper is "okay."

Like just hitting fours and sixes, which he has accomplished very successfully. and retain some of the top players in the tournament, if not the top players. Thus, don't undervalue his impact on the group merely because he is ranked ninth. We are really cautious about what he can provide us, but there is a timing element. And we'll make the most of that," Fleming was cited by ESPNcricinfo.

However, we don't want to go to the point where we lose him. It's a fine line, so to speak, but believe me, he still has a strong desire to serve us and has our best interests at heart. He's okay, to reassure the country," he continued.