Sanjay Manjrekar slams Dhoni fandom, CSK approach: “Sycophancy has seeped into cricket”

Chennai Super Kings has a poor start to IPL 2026, winning only two of its first six matches. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's batting form is a concern, having managed 82 runs in six innings. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes the CSK management must share the blame for the team's struggles, citing the overwhelming fandom surrounding CSK legend M.S. Dhoni as a factor. Dhoni has not featured in IPL 2026 due to a calf strain.