‘CSK don’t benefit from Dhoni’: Ex-India teammate’s controversial take

Irfan Pathan left MS Dhoni out of his CSK XI for IPL 2026, saying his limited lower-order role doesn’t benefit the team. He suggested Sarfaraz Khan at No. 6 instead, unless Dhoni bats more. Pathan’s squad includes new faces, reflecting CSK’s rebuild after poor seasons, with the upcoming campaign crucial for defining Dhoni’s future role.