<p>Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni has seen it all — from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows — in the Indian Premier League. But at 39 and retired from the national team, Mahi's once riveting performances with the bat are not as common. </p>.<p>In this IPL season, Dhoni has scored a mere 18 runs from three innings so far. His acumen behind the stumps and in the middle, however, has remained intact and was on show during CSK's last two matches - a 6-wicket win over Punjab Kings and a 45-run win over Rajasthan Royals.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/i-dont-want-anyone-to-say-im-unfit-ms-dhoni-976369.html" target="_blank">I don't want anyone to say I'm unfit: MS Dhoni</a></strong></p>.<div><div></div> <p>Dhoni, during these two matches, utilised his bowling line-up to the fullest, meaning that every CSK bowler has picked up at least one wicket or more.</p><p>It's also why batting legend and West Indies great Brian Lara feels that Dhoni can afford to focus more on other duties rather than batting.</p><p>Lara, who is an analyst/pundit for <em>Star Sports Select Dugout</em>, said on the channel that CSK should not be asking for "too much effort from MS Dhoni with the bat."</p></div>.<p>He opined that CSK's batting line-up had depth, which is why "Dhoni can take some rest."</p>.<p>Speaking on Dhoni's captaincy, Lara said that if Dhoni focused more on that and getting his team firing on all cylinders, CSK could clinch the IPL.</p>.<p>"I think they have got a very good team. A good leader who is inspirational. If he concentrates on that aspect of it, getting every single individual performing, they can go all the way," Lara said.</p>
<p>Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni has seen it all — from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows — in the Indian Premier League. But at 39 and retired from the national team, Mahi's once riveting performances with the bat are not as common. </p>.<p>In this IPL season, Dhoni has scored a mere 18 runs from three innings so far. His acumen behind the stumps and in the middle, however, has remained intact and was on show during CSK's last two matches - a 6-wicket win over Punjab Kings and a 45-run win over Rajasthan Royals.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/i-dont-want-anyone-to-say-im-unfit-ms-dhoni-976369.html" target="_blank">I don't want anyone to say I'm unfit: MS Dhoni</a></strong></p>.<div><div></div> <p>Dhoni, during these two matches, utilised his bowling line-up to the fullest, meaning that every CSK bowler has picked up at least one wicket or more.</p><p>It's also why batting legend and West Indies great Brian Lara feels that Dhoni can afford to focus more on other duties rather than batting.</p><p>Lara, who is an analyst/pundit for <em>Star Sports Select Dugout</em>, said on the channel that CSK should not be asking for "too much effort from MS Dhoni with the bat."</p></div>.<p>He opined that CSK's batting line-up had depth, which is why "Dhoni can take some rest."</p>.<p>Speaking on Dhoni's captaincy, Lara said that if Dhoni focused more on that and getting his team firing on all cylinders, CSK could clinch the IPL.</p>.<p>"I think they have got a very good team. A good leader who is inspirational. If he concentrates on that aspect of it, getting every single individual performing, they can go all the way," Lara said.</p>
