New Delhi, April 15 -- Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth sang a verse in praise of skipper MS Dhoni, who turned back the clock and lifted Chennai Super Kings to a monumental five-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants, ending their five-match losing streak in the ongoing 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Chennai, who appeared off-colour after losing five on the trot for the first time in a single IPL campaign, found its lost swagger in Lucknow as they gunned down the 167-run target and trounced the Super Giants comprehensively to return to winning ways.

At the age of 43, Dhoni defined the art of chasing with his premeditated plan of attack and a flawless blueprint of success. When Chennai was dwindling at...