Irfan Pathan Excludes MS Dhoni From His Ideal CSK XI for IPL 2026

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Irfan Pathan Drops MS Dhoni from CSK's Best XI for IPL 2026

Former CSK captain MS Dhoni.(AFP)

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News18•20-03-2026, 15:35

Irfan Pathan Drops MS Dhoni from CSK's Best XI for IPL 2026

•Irfan Pathan believes MS Dhoni's limited batting role doesn't secure his spot in CSK's best XI for IPL 2026.
•Pathan suggests Sarfaraz Khan over Dhoni at number six, unless Dhoni takes more batting responsibility.
•Dhoni's average balls faced in recent seasons are significantly lower than other finishers, indicating waning power and deliberate lower-order placement, aided by the Impact Player rule.
•Pathan's preferred CSK 12 includes new signings Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, but excludes Dhoni.
•The team composition could change based on Dhoni's decision regarding his batting position, as CSK aims to improve after two years out of playoffs.

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