Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni, who has exhibited remarkable resilience by playing with a knee injury throughout the tournament, has granted himself a timeframe of 8-9 months to contemplate his future as a player.
New Delhi: Matthew Hayden, the esteemed cricketer, hails Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a “magician” with the ability to transform someone else’s “trash into treasure.”
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Hayden further emphasizes that Dhoni’s exceptional contributions to the success of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) render his future with the franchise “almost irrelevant.”
Dhoni’s tactical brilliance has been instrumental in CSK’s journey to their 10th IPL final. Despite initially lacking a formidable bowling attack, Dhoni has skillfully brought out the best in his resources, showcasing his tactical prowess.
Dhoni’s astute utilization of Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube in the batting lineup has garnered widespread acclaim.
Despite playing with a persistent knee injury throughout the tournament, Dhoni has allotted himself a period of 8-9 months to deliberate on his future as a player.
Nonetheless, Hayden holds the belief that the World Cup-winning captain will not be part of the next IPL, signaling a potential transition in Dhoni’s role within the cricketing realm.
“MS is truly a magician. He possesses the remarkable ability to turn someone else’s discarded talents into invaluable treasures.
As a captain, he exhibits immense skill and positivity. During our conversation, he shared something incredibly insightful that encapsulates not only his humility but also the essence of his representation in Tamil Nadu Cricket Association,” expressed Hayden during an interview with PTI.
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“The level of alignment between the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association and the Chennai Super Kings franchise is truly remarkable, and it exemplifies the meticulous process that MS Dhoni embodies,” shared Hayden during an event organized by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
“He has a systematic approach to everything he does, whether it was for the Indian team or now for the Chennai Super Kings.
Regardless of whether he plays in the next year or not, it becomes almost irrelevant because his impact goes beyond his on-field presence.
Personally, I don’t believe he will continue playing, but then again, he is MS Dhoni,” Hayden added, acknowledging Dhoni’s unparalleled influence in the world of cricket.
Matthew Hayden believes that the era of players participating in all three formats of cricket is rapidly drawing to a close.
The burgeoning popularity of T20 cricket worldwide has made it increasingly challenging for players to commit to multiple formats.
Hayden raises concerns not only about the feasibility of players juggling all formats but also about the future of the game, particularly the 50-over version.
Rwanda Women vs Botswana Women, 2nd Match (T20) ▾
Rwanda Women vs Botswana Women, 2nd Match (T20)
10 June 2023
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali City
Rwanda Women | ||
Rwanda Women Inning 1 21/5 (5) Rwanda Women Inning 0/0 (0) |
Rwanda Women opt to bat
Botswana vs Rwanda, 3rd Match (T20) ▾
Botswana vs Rwanda, 3rd Match (T20)
10 June 2023
Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi
Rwanda | ||
Botswana Inning 1 169/20 (20) Rwanda Inning 0/0 (0) |
Innings Break
Botswana vs Uganda, 2nd Match (T20) ▾
Botswana vs Uganda, 2nd Match (T20)
09 June 2023
Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi
Uganda | ||
Botswana Inning 1 114/19.5 (19.5) Uganda Inning 1 115/13 (13) |
Uganda won by 6 wkts
Kenya vs Rwanda, 1st Match (T20) ▾
Kenya vs Rwanda, 1st Match (T20)
09 June 2023
Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi
Rwanda | ||
Rwanda Inning 1 137/20 (20) Kenya Inning 1 139/18.3 (18.3) |
Kenya won by 3 wkts
Sussex vs Surrey, South Group (T20) ▾
Sussex vs Surrey, South Group (T20)
09 June 2023
County Ground, Hove
Sussex | ||
Surrey Inning 1 258/20 (20) Sussex Inning 1 134/14.5 (14.5) |
Surrey won by 124 runs
Yorkshire vs Worcestershire, North Group (T20) ▾
Yorkshire vs Worcestershire, North Group (T20)
09 June 2023
Headingley, Leeds
Yorkshire | ||
Yorkshire Inning 1 224/20 (20) Worcestershire Inning 1 198/20 (20) |
Yorkshire won by 26 runs
Derbyshire vs Nottinghamshire, North Group (T20) ▾
Derbyshire vs Nottinghamshire, North Group (T20)
09 June 2023
County Ground, Derby
Nottinghamshire | ||
Derbyshire Inning 1 142/20 (20) Nottinghamshire Inning 1 143/18.4 (18.4) |
Nottinghamshire won by 3 wkts
Glamorgan vs Essex, South Group (T20) ▾
Glamorgan vs Essex, South Group (T20)
09 June 2023
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Glamorgan | ||
Essex Inning 1 226/20 (20) Glamorgan Inning 1 175/18.3 (18.3) |
Essex won by 51 runs
Gloucestershire vs Somerset, South Group (T20) ▾
Gloucestershire vs Somerset, South Group (T20)
09 June 2023
County Ground, Bristol
Somerset | ||
Somerset Inning 1 231/20 (20) Gloucestershire Inning 1 151/19 (19) |
Somerset won by 80 runs
Warwickshire vs Northamptonshire, North Group (T20) ▾
Warwickshire vs Northamptonshire, North Group (T20)
09 June 2023
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Warwickshire | ||
Warwickshire Inning 1 137/18.5 (18.5) Northamptonshire Inning 1 107/20 (20) |
Warwickshire won by 30 runs
Leicestershire vs Durham, North Group (T20) ▾
Leicestershire vs Durham, North Group (T20)
09 June 2023
Grace Road, Leicester
Leicestershire | ||
Durham Inning 1 172/20 (20) Leicestershire Inning 1 174/17.4 (17.4) |
Leicestershire won by 6 wkts
Kent vs Hampshire, South Group (T20) ▾
Kent vs Hampshire, South Group (T20)
09 June 2023
St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
Kent | ||
Hampshire Inning 1 177/20 (20) Kent Inning 1 180/19.3 (19.3) |
Kent won by 6 wkts
Namibia vs Karnataka, 4th Match (ODI) ▾
Namibia vs Karnataka, 4th Match (ODI)
09 June 2023
Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Namibia | ||
Namibia Inning 1 253/50 (50) Karnataka Inning 1 256/47.1 (47.1) |
Karnataka won by 5 wkts
United Arab Emirates vs West Indies, 3rd ODI (ODI) ▾
United Arab Emirates vs West Indies, 3rd ODI (ODI)
09 June 2023
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
West Indies | ||
United Arab Emirates Inning 1 184/36.1 (36.1) West Indies Inning 1 185/35.1 (35.1) |
West Indies won by 4 wkts
Ireland vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI (ODI) ▾
Ireland vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI (ODI)
09 May 2023
County Ground, Chelmsford
Ireland | ||
Bangladesh Inning 1 246/50 (50) Ireland Inning 1 65/16.3 (16.3) |
No result (due to rain)
Australia vs India, Final (TEST) ▾
Australia vs India, Final (TEST)
07 June 2023
Kennington Oval, London
India | ||
Australia Inning 1 469/121.3 (121.3) India Inning 1 296/69.4 (69.4) |
Day 3: Stumps - Australia lead by 296 runs
The time of three-format players is shortly coming to an end. I would question the sustainability of these formats.
While there is still significant enthusiasm for Test cricket, evident in events like the World Test Championship, the dominance of T20 cricket is becoming more prominent,” stated Hayden.
Hayden further commented on the trend of players opting to prioritize franchise cricket over national contracts, stating that it is not fair to blame them for their choices.
He highlighted the inevitable shift towards aspiring young athletes wanting to participate in franchise cricket and the allure it holds.
Hayden pointed out that players from marginalized communities, such as cricketers from the West Indies, are increasingly exploring opportunities in other sports due to their exceptional athletic abilities.
This shift represents a significant change from the glory days of the 80s, marking a fall from the previously cherished aspects of the sport.
Take someone like Nicholas Pooran, for instance. Does he genuinely have a strong inclination towards playing Test cricket?
Even before him, Dwayne Bravo had limited exposure to Test cricket and primarily focused on franchise cricket around the world.
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Numerous examples of this nature exist. In Australia, we have players like David Warner. Will he now prioritize Test cricket or continue to devote his career to T20s?
“The allure of significant financial gains will always present a challenge. It’s an inevitable occurrence, and we should embrace it in its entirety,” Hayden added, acknowledging the immense monetary opportunities that come with franchise cricket and the decisions players face in navigating their career paths.