Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka praised MS Dhoni for his brilliant leadership. He recalled Dhoni’s influence on players and a heartfelt moment with his grandson.
Sanjiv Goenka Praised MS Dhoni’s Leadership
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka recently lauded MS Dhoni’s unique leadership skills.
During a conversation on The Ranveer Show podcast, he spoke highly of Dhoni’s remarkable ability to groom players and reinvent himself.
Goenka admired Mahi and said “You look at MS Dhoni, I have never seen a leader like him. His thinking and way of approach, how a person at his age can reinvent himself. Look at Pathirana, he is a young bowler, Dhoni groomed him to be a matchwinner. He knows how to use his players when and he thinks accordingly. I always try to learn from him whenever I meet him.”
Furthermore, Goenka highlighted his learnings from the Indian cricket Legend “Whenever I meet Dhoni, I always try to learn from him,” he added, emphasizing Dhoni’s impact both on and off the field.
Goenka And Dhoni In Rising Pune Super Giants
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were banned for two years in a match-fixing scam. Rising Pune Super Giants and Gujarat Lions were introduced as New franchises for 2016 and 2017 season.
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In 2016, Rising Pune Super Giants elected MS Dhoni as the captain. However, the team didn’t match the expectations of the franchise. Fans were also disappointed to see the global icon Dhoni had one of the worst seasons in the IPL history.
In 2017, the most unexpected decision came from RPS management. Steve Smith was made the new captain. Fans took it as disrespect of their beloved star. MS Dhoni’s wife Sakshi made a sarcastic post of showing her admiration for Chennai Super Kings.
At the end, the team played well and became the runner up as they faced defeat by 1 run from Mumbai Indians in a thrilling match.
Mahi’s Special Bond With Goenka’s Grandson
Goenka shared a personal story about MS Dhoni’s heartwarming interaction with his grandson. He revealed that Mahi spent over half an hour teaching his 11-years-old grandson at his home.
Goenka narrated, “My grandson, who is crazy about cricket, asked Dhoni endless questions. Despite my suggestion to stop, Dhoni insisted, saying, ‘Let it be, I’m enjoying this conversation.’” He admired Dhoni’s human touch and patience, noting how such qualities set him apart as a leader.
The business tycoon further added that Dhoni’s fan following is beyond boundaries. Even during matches against Lucknow Super Giants, the entire stadium turned yellow to cheer for Dhoni. This reflected his unmatched popularity and respect among fans.
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