India, April 10 -- Since retiring from cricket, Ambati Rayudu has taken a different career path, and nowadays is seen in the commentary box during matches. The former CSK player is part of IPL 2025's commentary panel and recently faced flak for his support of MS Dhoni, after fans and experts criticised his low batting position in the ongoing season.

It looked like CSK had agreed with the criticism and sent Dhoni higher up the order in their previous fixture on Tuesday, against PBKS. Chasing 220, Dhoni came in to bat at No. 5, ahead of the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Vijay Shankar and R Ashwin.

But the former India player failed to take his side past the finish line, as he lost his wicket in the 19th over. In the first delivery of the 19th...