Can't send MS Dhoni the wrong message: Critics bluntly fired 'don't push him' warning as retirement rumour addressed

Former West Indies batter Chris Gayle, on Tuesday, jumped to MS Dhoni's defence as the India legend faced criticism for his new role in the Chennai Super Kings setup after he walked out to bat at No. Gayle sent a sharp warning to Dhoni's critics as he urged the former Chennai captain to extend his IPL stint even amid the growing calls for retirement. Even though CSK head coach Stephen Fleming revealed that the reason behind the uncertainty over Dhoni's batting number was his continued struggle with a knee injury, for which he had undergone surgery in 2023, it did not sit well with experts and fans, some of which feel Chennai should move on from the wicketkeeper-batter. So, it doesn't matter where he bats for me, even at number 11, as long as people get a glimpse of Dhoni, still to be a part of CSK and the IPL," Gayle added.