Brad Hogg criticizes MS Dhoni and CSK after their time-wasting antics against GT (Sportzpix)
Brad Hogg criticizes MS Dhoni and CSK for time-wasting antics during IPL 2023 Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans
During the IPL 2023 Qualifier 1 between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, a controversial incident took place as MS Dhoni and CSK allowed Mathesha Pathirana to bowl in the 16th over of the much-anticipated clash. Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg slammed the officials for laughing with the CSK players instead of taking strict action against the four-time IPL champions.
Dhoni’s CSK won the match by defeating Gujarat by 15 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, 23 May.
During the match, there was an incident where Dhoni and CSK faced criticism from players like Sunil Gavaskar, who was not impressed with the Yellow Army’s antics.
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Before the last few overs of the second innings, CSK players were seen engaging in an animated discussion with the umpires. Mathisha Pathirana was supposed to bowl but as he was off the field, he was not eligible to bowl until he had spent some time on the pitch. Thus, CSK players led by their skipper were seen trying to slow down the game to ensure that the Sri Lankan pacer gets enough time.
Hogg meanwhile criticized Dhoni’s approach as he agreed with Gavaskar and expressed his dissatisfaction on Twitter.
“Dhoni, making full use of his presence, lured the umpires into a 4-minute discussion, giving Pathirana time to bowl a run out after a long break from the field. It is not enough for the umpires to laugh at the incident instead of controlling the situation,” tweeted the former Australian spin-wizard.
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CSK would go on to win the game by 15 runs as they ensured their place in the final of IPL 2023, a record 10th appearance for the Yellow Army in the summit clash.
Dhoni’s team will await their opponents as Mumbai Indians will take on Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator in Chennai on Wednesday and the winners will lock horns with Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad.