{"id":274948,"date":"2025-04-05T17:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T17:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/05\/not-my-role-to-put-an-end-to-it-stephen-fleming-on-ms-dhoni-retirement-buzz-amid-csk-struggles-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-04-05T17:22:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T17:22:17","slug":"not-my-role-to-put-an-end-to-it-stephen-fleming-on-ms-dhoni-retirement-buzz-amid-csk-struggles-cricket-news-the-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/05\/not-my-role-to-put-an-end-to-it-stephen-fleming-on-ms-dhoni-retirement-buzz-amid-csk-struggles-cricket-news-the-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Not my role to put an end to it’: Stephen Fleming on MS Dhoni retirement buzz amid CSK struggles | Cricket News – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings<\/a> head coach Stephen Fleming<\/a> has brushed aside retirement speculation surrounding MS Dhoni, stating that it\u2019s not his role to end the legendary cricketer\u2019s IPL career. The chatter gained momentum after Dhoni\u2019s parents were spotted at the MA Chidambaram Stadium during CSK\u2019s 25-run defeat to Delhi Capitals on Saturday \u2014 their third straight loss in IPL 2025.
\u201cNo, that\u2019s not my role to put an end to it. I have no idea. I\u2019m just enjoying working with him. He\u2019s still going strong,\u201d Fleming said at the post-match press conference. \u201cI don\u2019t even ask these days. You guys are the ones that ask.\u201d
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Dhoni walked in at No. 7 with CSK reeling at 74\/5 in the 11th over, but could only manage a 26-ball 30 not out<\/a>, struggling to find momentum on a slowing pitch. Fleming defended the move, saying it wasn\u2019t a damage-control tactic, but a reflection of tough batting conditions in the second half.<\/p>\n

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IPL: Fleming admits batting woes after CSK’s third straight defeat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWhen he went out, the ball started to grip more. Vijay [Shankar] struggled throughout. That 12-16 over period was just very hard to bat. The game was slipping, and even with intent, it was just too much,\u201d he added.
On CSK\u2019s continued inconsistency, Fleming stressed the need for more from the top order. \u201cWe need more production from the top three or four. That allows power hitters to come in at the right time. Right now, we\u2019re having to introduce players at the wrong moments.\u201d
Despite the growing scrutiny, Fleming reaffirmed faith in Dhoni and the team’s process.<\/p>\n


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