5 Cricketers who blamed MS Dhoni for ending their careers

MS Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history, but his leadership has not been without criticism.

Several cricketers have openly or indirectly blamed Dhoni for ending their international careers or not getting enough chances.

Let's see 5 players who have blamed Dhoni:

1. Virender Sehwag

Felt sidelined after poor form, claiming Dhoni preferred younger players and didn’t back him like seniors.

2. Gautam Gambhir

Believed he was unfairly dropped despite performances, accusing Dhoni of not supporting him.

3. Yuvraj Singh

Hinted that Dhoni’s lack of backing ended his career sooner, with his father openly blaming Dhoni.

4. Irfan Pathan

Said Dhoni never gave him consistent chances, despite good IPL and domestic performances.

5. Harbhajan Singh

Said that Dhoni’s lack of support and team politics cut short his India career.

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