Ideal opportunity to try youngsters now: Dhoni after loss

TIL Desk Sports/ Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni on Friday admitted that his team’s chances of making it to the playoffs this season may have all but ended after their 10-wicket thrashing at the hands of Mumbai Indians on Friday, saying that the team would now be giving chances to players who haven’t played too many matches this season.

“I think it’s important for us to have a clear picture of next year. There are lots of ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ — what kind of auction we are looking, where the venues will be. The coming three games will be an ideal opportunity to give platforms to players who have missed out. See some of the youngsters in preparation for the next year.

A few more who are on the bench will get games in the coming three games,” said Dhoni after the match. CSK were blown away by MI’s bowling attack led by Trent Boult with Sam Curran’s 52 dragging them to 114/9 wickets after which Ishan Kishan and Quinton de Kock ensured that they chase down the target without losing a wicket.