Former India’s Pesar Mohit Sharma recalled a rare example when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni lost his cool during the Champions League T20 (CLT20). Mohit revealed that Dhoni abused him despite taking a wicket in a match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), when he misunderstood a sign.
Dhoni is known for his quiet performance and title of ‘Captain Cool’. He directed India to three ICC trophies and Super Kings in several IPL titles. However, Dhoni also had a fierce side. The teammates who shared the dressing room with them remember the rare moments when their intense meditation lost her temper.
MS Dhoni was still abusing – Mohit Sharma
Mohit Sharma said that there was a misunderstanding with MS Dhoni during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Dhoni had asked Ishwar Pandey to bowl, but Mohit accidentally assumed that the call was for him. The umpire directed him to complete the over.
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Mohit dismissed Yusuf Pathan with his first delivery, but Dhoni was visually disturbed by the mix-up, scolding him even during the ceremonies.
“I had a lot of moments. Mahi Bhai has a quiet and quiet aura. You don’t expect him to lose your calm. Being a young man, you get excited when he loses his cool. There was a moment in CLT 20 against KKR, Mahi Bhai called Ishwar Pandey to bowl, but I thought he called me.
“I started my run-up, but Mahi Bhai said that he did not call me to bowl, and he tried to call God. The umpire said I have to continue bowling because I had started my run-up. He lost his cool and abused me. I took Yusuf. [Pathan] Brother’s wicket on the first ball. During the festival, Mahi Bhai was still stopping the misconduct (laughing), “he said.
I had a lot of off -field moments with MS Dhoni – Mohit Sharma
Mohit Sharma also said that MS Dhoni has had an impact on him. He said that the former Indian captain shared a lesson on life, character and kindness than cricket guidance.
“At the same time, I had a lot of off-next moments [with him]He is someone who likes to teach things. Every time you sit with him, you learn something in life, not just about sports. He teaches how cricket can make a kind human, ”he said.
Mohit Sharma’s visit with Chennai Super Kings under MS Dhoni
Mohit Sharma joined Chennai Super Kings in 2013. MS Dhoni supported him as a frontline pacer. He took 20 wickets in his debut IPL season. Pesar won the Purple Cap with 23 wickets in 2014.
Sharma took 57 wickets from 2013 to 2015. After leaving CSK, Mohit represented Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Capital and Gujarat Titans before returning to Super Kings in 2019. He could not re -create his early dominance in his second term and added 12 scale to his tally.
Mohit took 69 wickets in four sessions in yellow, making him one of the top wickets of the franchise. His performance under Dhoni not only shaped his T20 career, but also paved the way for his India call-up in 2013.
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