MS Dhoni remains a captivating figure in Indian cricket, celebrated as the most successful captain in the nation’s history. His bond with Chennai stands out, as he is cherished not just as the former captain of the Chennai Super Kings but as a beloved local icon. Under his leadership, the team clinched five IPL titles before he passed the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Recently, Mohit Sharma offered a glimpse into Dhoni’s influence and his enduring connection to the city and its fans.
Mohit Sharma Talked About MS Dhoni:
Having played alongside MS Dhoni for many years at CSK, Mohit Sharma shared some intriguing stories about the former India captain. His anecdotes shed light on Dhoni’s character and leadership style, reflecting the unique bond they forged during their time together in the franchise, and showcasing Dhoni’s impact both on and off the field.
He said, “ Unko bahut gussa ata hai, bahut galiya khayi hai hum logo ne (He also gets angry, we’ve heard a lot of abuses from him). But he always says, what happens on the field, stays there. Later, he will make you understand but never be angry with you. I have heard a lot from him. Being a fast bowler, you tend to lose focus. Pay attention to what’s happening behind you. If he waves at you and you are facing towards some other end. If someone from the public says something and you react. Because of things like this, I’ve copped a lot of flak from him.”
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He added, “ Deepak Chahar has also received a lot of abuses. He too has a story. In 2019, Deepak was playing, and I was not. The game was in Chennai, and everyone was sweating profusely. He bowled a knuckle ball that I think was a full toss or something, which was hit for either a four or a six. Dhoni bhai told him not to bowl it again. He said, ‘ok Mahi bhai’. After bowling the next 2-3 ball, he bowled the knuckle ball again. He bowled a knuckle ball yet again.”
He concluded, “ Mahi bhai came up to him, kept his arms around Deepak’s shoulder, said a few things to him and went back. We obviously didn’t know. So when the match got over, we asked what happened? He said, ‘You know what he said? He said a few wonderful things (likely abuses), and then he added ‘Bewakoof tu nahi hai, bewakoof main hu (You’re not the fool, I am). So that is a tale we always remember. Now it’s Deepak’s turn and he will be part of that queue. At the same time, Dhoni bhai loves Chahar equally.”
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