IPL 2023 | Harbhajan Singh Reveals CSK's Success Mantra Under MS Dhoni

image-lgz6hwnaHarbhajan Singh | Source: Twitter 

The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings have turned their fortunes around this IPL season, putting behind their poor showing from last year. They have won five out of their seven matches so far and currently hold the top spot in the IPL 2023 points table with 10 points. 

The Men in Yellow owe a great deal of their success this season to their formidable opening duo of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway. 

Both of them have been in fantastic form, making the most of the powerplay overs and contributing significantly to the team's success so far in the cash-rich league.  

Devon Conway, who is also the leading run-getter for Chennai this season has received accolades from former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden, who first expressed initial concerns about his slow start in the powerplay but is now reassured after seeing him taking on the bowlers from the word go. 

During a conversation with Star Sports' Cricket Live, here’s what Matthew Hayden said:

“Initially I was worried about Devon Conway as he was taking some time in the powerplay while Ruturaj Gaikwad was playing the aggressor. But in the last few games, Conway has shifted the gears. At the start of the season, the opening partnership for CSK was going hot and cold but now there is consistency. Good to see Conway, being a senior player, taking the leadership role." 

Meanwhile, Harbhajan Singh, who was also present at the discussion, credited MS Dhoni for the success of Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing season of the IPL. The former India spinner believes that Dhoni's backing of players is what sets the Super Kings apart from other teams.


Here’s what Harbhajan said:

"The winning mantra of MS Dhoni is that he backs the player at his best and favoured batting position. Dhoni backs the players to the hilt and that is the reason why CSK is a champion team. He doesn't deviate from his game plan frequently or after every match. The players need to have that belief and faith in the management and captain. Only then they perform and MS and CSK team management understands it." 

After their narrow three-run defeat to the Rajasthan Royals in their previous face off in the tournament, the Chennai Super Kings will be looking to turn things around when they face each other once again on Thursday, April 27 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.