Veteran batsman MS Dhoni’s wife Sakshi made a cheeky comment after Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) recent defeat in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Sakshi also expressed her happiness over MS Dhoni’s impressive batting performances against Delhi Capitals (DC).
Chennai Super Kings registered their first loss of the ongoing IPL season. The Chennai team suffered a 20-run defeat in their recent match in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, March 31. However, CSK fans were delighted with Dhoni’s old batting performances.
MS Dhoni received the Electric Forward of the Match award against the Delhi Capitals. The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman scored 37 runs off 16 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes. It is worth noting that it was his first innings with the bat in the prestigious tournament.
Hi MS Dhoni – Sakshi
In response to her husband’s impressive batting display, DhoniSakshi’s wife took to her Instagram story, warmly welcoming Rishabh Pant and exchanging greetings with MS Dhoni.
With a touch of humor, Sakshi jovially commented that she hadn’t realized they had lost the game and added a laughing emoji for emphasis.
“First of all, welcome back @rishabpant. Hello @mahi7781! “I didn’t realize we lost the game (laughing emoji),” Sakshi wrote on her Instagram story.
A fan posted a screenshot of Sakshi’s Instagram story on her X profile. Feel free to check out the story below.
Sakshi Dhoni’s Instagram Post! 😭💥
March, you were beautiful 💫❤️#CSKVDC pic.twitter.com/fd9hnB1ThK— Hustler (@HustlerCSK) March 31, 2024
Dhoni featured in the first two matches of the season for the Chennai Super Kings, where his batting prowess was not required. However, in the recent match in Vizag, CSK’s top-flight failure necessitated the former CSK captain’s presence in the middle.
The batsman arrived at the crease with the team in a challenging situation at 120/6 in 16.1 overs. Dhoni hit a boundary off his first ball and survived a catch from Khaleel Ahmed off his second ball. He scored 20 runs in the last over bowled by Anrich Nortje.
Rishabh pant crushes brilliant half-century
Rishabh Pant showed his old form for the first time since returning from injury in the IPL 2024 match. He played brilliant innings with remarkable strokeplay, scoring 51 runs off 32 balls and contributing to the Capitals’ imposing total of 191/5 in 20 overs.
Following a devastating car accident in December 2022, the 26-year-old returned to competitive cricket in IPL 2024. The left-hander faced challenges in accelerating the scoring rate, recording scores of 18 (13) and 28 (26) in DC. first two games.
I have to give my 100 percent – Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant praised the team’s bowlers for their clinical performance and highlighted the improvement over previous matches. Pant expressed his commitment to giving his best on the field, reflecting on his journey back to cricket after a major break.
“The bowlers have been clinical today. We have learned from our mistakes. He’s been working hard since the last two weeks (Shaw). We thought it was time to give it a try and it flourished. He will depend on match to match, but if Mukesh can play at the death, he will be great. As a cricketer, I have to give my 100 per cent. It took me some time at first as I haven’t played much cricket in the last one and a half years. This is something I have depended my life on. I always had the confidence that, no matter what happens, it is important to return to the land.” Pant said.
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