Actor and former cricketer Vishnu Vishal has stirred conversation online with a cryptic social media post following Chennai Super Kings' poor performance against Kolkata in the recent IPL match. His statement, interpreted by many as a veiled criticism of MS Dhoni, has sparked debate among fans.

In the match, Chennai’s top-order batsmen failed to deliver, leaving fans disappointed and frustrated. In response to the team’s lackluster performance, Vishnu Vishal took to his social media platform to express his views.

“Since I’m also a cricketer, I wanted to stay silent... not talk... not talk. But I couldn’t. This is just cruel. Why bat so low in the order? In any sport, you must fight to avoid defeat. But this looked more like a circus. No individual is bigger than the game,” he wrote.

Though he did not name Dhoni directly, many interpreted his message as a criticism of the legendary captain’s choice to bat lower in the order during crucial moments of the game.

The post has since gone viral, receiving both support and pushback. While some fans praised Vishnu Vishal for voicing what many were thinking, others felt the comments were ill-timed or disrespectful.

As the conversation continues online, one thing is clear—Vishnu Vishal’s words have added a new layer to the ongoing discussion about CSK’s strategy and Dhoni’s role in the team’s performance.

I refrained n refrained n refrained being a cricketer myself...
I didn wanna come to conclusions too soon...

But this is atrocious...

Why come so lower down the order ..

Is any sport played not to win?

Its just like visitn a circus now...

NO INDIVIDUAL IS BIGGER THAN THE…

— VISHNU VISHAL - VV (@TheVishnuVishal) April 11, 2025