While reiterating his belief that India possess the experience, skill and balance to succeed in a high-pressure tournament, Dhoni cautioned that dew often turns the toss into a decisive element and can create uneven contests, regardless of team strength.
CSK has failed to get their balance right, especially while chasing totals, more so in excess of 175, with the former skipper not being able to provide the finishing touches he gave during his heydays.
The Indian Premier League is back — older, bolder, and refreshed with a host of new rules and new captains. The 18th edition of cricket’s biggest T20 spectacle kicks off on Saturday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face perennial underachievers Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has lambasted a Pakistan cricket fan and journalist Farid Khan for comparing Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan with former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and asking who is better.
Orry honors Dhoni on his birthday with a touching Instagram tribute, showcasing their special bond and delighting fans globally with heartfelt sentiments.
Chopra recalled the time when he asked Dhoni to get a haircut as people might not consider him a serious cricketer.
Even though he is hailed as one of the greatest captains, Dhoni became a superstar for his powerful strokeplay and ice-cool determination to win matches from the jaws of defeat.
Dhoni was expected to lead CSK in IPL 2020 but the tournament stands postponed indefinitely owing to the global health emergency.
Regarded as one of the most successful captains of the Indian cricket team, Dhoni has been on a sabbatical ever since the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup where India lost to New Zealand.
Mahendra Singh has so far played 90 Tests, 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is for India, amassing over 17,000 international runs in a career spanning more than 15 years.
