'CSK don’t benefit from MS Dhoni': Controversial take from ex-India teammate goes viral
Irfan Pathan left MS Dhoni out of his CSK XI for IPL 2026, saying his limited lower-order role doesn’t benefit the team. He suggested Sarfaraz Khan at No. 6 instead, unless Dhoni bats more. Pathan’s squad includes new faces, reflecting CSK’s rebuild after poor seasons, with the upcoming campaign crucial for defining Dhoni’s future role.
Irfan Pathan left MS Dhoni out of his CSK XI for IPL 2026, saying his limited lower-order role doesn’t benefit the team. He suggested Sarfaraz Khan at No. 6 instead, unless Dhoni bats more. Pathan’s squad includes new faces, reflecting CSK’s rebuild after poor seasons, with the upcoming campaign crucial for defining Dhoni’s future role.
