Ahmedabad, May 21 -- The absence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the death overs once again stood out as a defining gap in Chennai Super Kings' campaign, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said, underlining the unmatched impact of the veteran finisher in high-pressure moments while also leaving his future availability open-ended.
Gaikwad said CSK felt the lack of Dhoni's presence in the closing stages of tight chases, where his calmness and ability to shift momentum in a handful of deliveries has long been a hallmark of the franchise's success. "He can come in those late overs and change the game just by staying in the crease," Gaikwad said.
On Dhoni's availability for the next season, Gaikwad kept the franchise's stance ambiguous, adding, "You and I'll ...