Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Steph Fleming cited the reason behind keeping MS Dhoni deployed in the last three overs instead of promoting him in the batting order against the Lucknow Super Giants. Ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. After being sent in to bat, Dhoni came to the crease with two overs remaining and CS was reduced to 142/6. In the next 12 balls, Dhoni repeated the magic of Wankhede Stadium against Mumbai Indians and easily scored 28 runs in just nine balls. Due to Dhoni's performance in the IPL, fans have demanded promotion of the former CSK captain in the batting order.However, Fleming revealed that Dhoni is still recovering from a knee problem for which he underwent surgery after the conclusion of last year's IPL. “It's inspiring, his batting this season, even in the nets, has been fantastic and the team is not surprised to see what he is doing. His skill level during pre-season is very high In other years he had a problem his knees are still healing, that's why there's only a certain amount of balls he can work well, I think everyone knows him for a long time Wants to see, but that's the time we need for the tournament," Flemin said in the post-match press conference. While the LSG pace pair of Yash Thakur and Mohsin Khan were in the final over, Dhoni sent a wave of yellow into the stands with three fours and two sky-high sixes.The atmosphere was electrifying and every shot from Dhoni's bat was appreciated, taking CSK to a competitive score of 176/6. "That 2-3 over cameo, he owns that spot, it's up to the rest of the batting unit to put us in a good position where he can get us over the top and he is doing that every time." At the moment, it's great to watch and what an amazing atmosphere it is when he comes out and entertains, we're incredibly proud of what he's achieved and we're amazed at the love he gets Fleming "It's a heartbeat from our side and that from our side," he said. Recalling the match, Dhoni's cameo, coupled with Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 57, took CSK to 176/6 in reply. Captain KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock made an opening partnership of 134 runs, helping the hosts win by 8 wickets.