Mahendra Singh Dhoni knows how to use R Ashwin’s off-spinners, be it in a batting Powerplay, or at a press conference after the team hasn’t fared well.

Saturday night was no different, as the Chennai Super Kings bowler was used inside the batting Powerplay, was given two spells, in which he conceded just 19 runs off his four overs, and was then sent to address the media after Steve Smith and Jesse Ryder guided Pune Warriors India to victory.