CSK has lost 3 matches in a row in IPL 2022.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the defending champions of the IPL 2022, have had their worst start as they lost their first three matches in a row. CSK started their season with a six-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders before losing by six wickets and 54 runs to Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings, respectively.
Ravindra Jadeja's leadership is already attracting criticism with many feeling that MS Dhoni is still doing the captaincy work like setting fields and directing traffic.
Harbhajan Singh, a former India, and CSK spinner have added to the debate by stating that Jadeja, the skipper, needs to come to the fore now more than ever.
"I feel that MS Dhoni is still captain of the team. When I look at Jadeja, he is fielding outside the ring. By doing that you won't be able to control too many things but he has given a headache to MS Dhoni to look after the field setting and everything. He is shedding some of his own weight and putting it on Dhoni's shoulders that 'look after the field setting'," Harbhajan said on the Byju's Cricket Live show on Star Sports.
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Having said that, the former off-spinner believes that CSK investing in Jadeja as captain is the right decision and that he will only grow and mature as captain in Dhoni's presence.
Harbhajan Singh has advised fans to have a bit more patience with Jadeja, and he is confident that the star all-rounder would improve as CSK captain.
"But I think that overall Jadeja is a very confident guy when it comes to batting and bowling and his skillsets are unbelievable. To get the best out of the team when it is not performing is rare, and he needs to stand up and talk about a few things," pointed out Harbhajan.
"Their bowling looks really very down at this stage and the batting too needs to lift a bit. Jadeja himself as a captain has to prove a point but he can be someone you can invest in. Give him some more time and hopefully, he will improve and learn. Having MS Dhoni will help him this season."