Need to be careful with my back as World Cup is coming: Dhoni

Former India skipper Dhoni said his back is holding up and with the World Cup coming up, he can't afford that, because that's too important.

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni sounded elated after leading Chennai Super Kings to victory and ensure a play-off berth yet another time in IPL as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets on Tuesday. The CSK skipper said that there has been some stiffness but it is holding up as of now. "The back is holding up, it's not getting worse, with the World Cup coming up, can't afford that, because that's too important," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation ceremony after CSK beat Sunrisers by six wickets. Dhoni said that at the highest level, there aren't any players who are not playing with a niggle or two. "If it becomes worse, I certainly take some time off but at this level you play with some niggle or the other. Because if you wait to get fully fit, then there will be a gap of five years between two matches," the skipper said cheekily. Chennai Super Kings climbed back on the top of the IPL 2019 points table with 16 points, reaching the cut-off limit of 16 points needed for the play-offs. Thanks to Watson, who roared back to form with a 96 off 53 balls as CSK stuttered a bit in end before winning in 19.5 overs.