Since retiring from international cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin has been more active on social media, engaging with fans and sharing his thoughts. Recently, he responded to a playful request from a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan and cheekily asked the IPL franchise whether it would be possible for MS Dhoni to play higher up the batting order in the upcoming IPL season.
A Fan’s Request to See MS Dhoni Bat More
The fan’s request was centered around none other than MS Dhoni. Despite retiring from all forms of international cricket, the former Indian captain continues to be a key figure for CSK. His batting and wicketkeeping have long been a source of excitement for fans, who eagerly await every chance to see him in action. However, in the 2023 IPL season, Dhoni had demoted himself to a lower position in the batting order, much to the disappointment of his supporters.
Eager to see Dhoni bat higher up the order, a fan took to Ashwin’s social media to ask whether it was possible for the CSK legend to take a more prominent position in the lineup for IPL 2025. Ashwin quickly took to his Instagram story, tagging the official CSK account with the question: “@chennaiipl ok ah?” The light-hearted query sent fans into a frenzy, fueling speculation that Ashwin shares their desire to see Dhoni batting higher in the order.
Here’s a screenshot of the story: 
Ashwin Praises Dhoni’s Leadership Qualities
While fans eagerly debate Dhoni’s potential role in IPL 2025, Ashwin has also spoken highly of Dhoni’s leadership qualities. On a recent Sky Sports Cricket podcast, Ashwin praised Dhoni for his ability to do the basics right, a quality that many other captains often overlook.
“He does most basic things right, and most other captains miss the basic elementary things. It makes the game look much more difficult for them,” Ashwin said.
He also spoke about Dhoni’s calmness and clarity as a captain, adding, “He would never, for example, if he gave the ball to the bowler, the first thing he would say was, ‘take your field and bowl to the field.’ He hated it when a batter came to bat and you bowled a loose delivery.”
As IPL 2025 draws closer, fans are not only hopeful about Dhoni’s return but also curious about his potential role in the team. Ashwin’s playful interaction with CSK only adds fuel to the fire, leaving supporters excited for what’s to come.
