Tag: MS Dhoni

As soon as the veteran cricketer was shown on the big screen, he gestured as if he was throwing a water bottle at the cameraman.

Cricket icon MS Dhoni, known as 'Thala' and 'Captain Cool', continues to dazzle in the IPL 2024, remaining not out in all matches for CSK. His ability to finish games with high scores, despite batting lower in the order, cements his status as a legendary figure.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Suraj Randiv, who played alongside MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings and in the 2011 World Cup, now works as a bus driver in Melbourne, Australia. Post-retirement, Randiv moved to Australia and briefly worked as a net bowler before taking up his current job with Transdev.

There have been also rare incidents when Dhoni lost his cool. One such instance happened in the CSK dressing room during IPL 2014.

Anjum Khan, wife of CSK's Shivam Dube, expressed profound admiration for MS Dhoni in a heartfelt Instagram post. She shared her lifelong passion for the cricket icon, emphasizing that 'Dhoni means cricket' to her and recalling her childhood memories linked to watching his matches.

Pant opened up on how former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni’s advice helped him to get his game better.

MS Dhoni's explosive innings of 28 runs off 9 balls captivated the crowd in Lucknow during an IPL match, where CSK faced LSG. Despite his effort, LSG won by 8 wickets with KL Rahul scoring 82 off 53 balls. The match was notable for its high decibel levels, as reported by Sasha de Kock.

MS Dhoni, the celebrated cricketer, recently made IPL history by becoming the highest run-scorer post-40, surpassing Chris Gayle. In a thrilling match against Lucknow Super Giants, Dhoni scored 28 runs in just 9 balls, showcasing his enduring skill and popularity.

In India, where cricket is revered, an Indian couple gained online fame with their IPL-themed wedding. Big Chennai Super Kings fans, Martin and Giftleen designed their wedding and invitations to mimic a cricket match, complete with creative phrases likening their union to a game.

Several fans even went on to term Dhoni’s incredible shot as ‘reverse helicopter’ shot.

Lots of permutations and combinations are currently going on based on the performances of many wicketkeeper-batters in IPL 2024.

Former IAS officer Vivek Atray shared an anecdote about MS Dhoni’s simplicity, revealing he once caught the cricket legend watching the 'Hanuman' cartoon. Known for his calm demeanor both on and off the field, this incident highlights Dhoni's ability to enjoy simple pleasures. Dhoni is celebrated for his leadership in cricket, having led India to win both the World Cup and T20 World Cup.

In the current edition of the IPL, question mark was raised over Dhoni’s fitness when he was found limping after the match against Mumbai Indians (MI).

After the winning knock, Buttler attributed his success to MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. “We all have seen Kohli and Dhoni staying till the very end and finishing the games. I just applied that today,” Buttler said.

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina displayed a heartwarming gesture by assisting the veteran wicketkeeper batsman.