The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opened their account in the current season by defeating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Chennai on Monday, following a five-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans in the season opener. Ruturaj Gaikwad, a prominent player for CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL), led his team to a quick start and added 110 runs for the first wicket with Devon Conway in 9.1 overs.
Tushar Deshpande responds to no ball’s detractors.
After laying a strong foundation with scores of 57 off 31 balls from Gaikwad and 47 off 29 balls from Conway, CSK reached a massive 217/7 in 20 overs.
As a response, Lucknow got off to a great start, scoring 79 runs in only 5.3 overs thanks to Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul before Moeen Ali removed the West Indies all-rounder. In 20 overs, Lucknow could only muster 205/7 for less than 12 runs, adding three more wickets to Ali’s total.
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Despite the victory, MS Dhoni wasn’t too happy with the bowlers, who used up a total of 18 extras. There were three no-balls, 13 wides, and the remaining four were leg byes. Dhoni, who generally keeps a cool and collected manner, didn’t hesitate to express his anger about his subpar bowling, even threatening to resign as captain if things didn’t get better.
During the post-game presentation, Dhoni observed, “He will have to deliver a wide or a no-ball. He’ll either have to play for a new captain, or otherwise. After receiving a second warning, I will leave.” Celebration.
Tushar Deshpande, who entered the match as an impact replacement, was held responsible because he let up an additional seven for 18 runs in his four overs. Deshpande began the over with a wide and then followed up with a no-ball with 28 needed off the final six balls, but Lucknow was unable to take advantage of the free-hit opportunity.
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Deshpande was thrust into the spotlight, though, with his first over. Two no-balls and three wides were among the 11 balls the quick bowler bowled to finish his over.
Deshpande expressed his thoughts on Dhoni’s post-game comments, saying that he entirely agreed and that bowling no-balls in T20s constituted a crime.
“What is past is past, and I firmly believe in living in the present. In T20 cricket, no-balling is against the rules, but if I had continued to complain, I might have given up 10 more runs and the outcome might have gone either way.
“I concentrated solely on making a strong comeback. I kept telling myself that you can help your team win games “Deshpande spoke with media following the game.
Together with Deshpande, Rajvardhan Hangergekar and Deepak Chahar also struggled to come up with the right phrase. In the 17th over, Chahar produced a hat-trick of wides, while Hangekar bowled three in the last over.
