Former Indian captain and legendary goalkeeper MS Dhoni needs no introduction for what he has achieved in his 15-year international career. From being the only Indian captain to win three ICC trophies and one of the best finishers in the world, MSD is one of the greatest cricketers of the modern era. Dhoni is also known for his weapon speed behind the wickets.
MS Dhoni has a brilliant sense of the game, which is why he has dismissed many big names in international cricket. Dhoni watches the ball and the batsman’s movement very carefully and then performs various tactics to dismiss the batsman. There have also been occasions when young people come out to chat with MSD after the game and receive advice from him.
This advice revelation was made by Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis who received from MS Dhoni. Stoinis is currently playing for the Durban Super Giants in SA20 2024. In a video uploaded by the franchise on ‘X’, Stoinis revealed that MSD told him one thing. In every match, every player thinks that he is going to do something big or extra, however, Dhoni’s mantra was that he always told himself that everyone else next to him will change, while he will remain calm and still. in his place.
Marcus Stoinis reveals MS Dhoni’s advice
Marcus Stonis said: “MS Dhoni told me one thing. He said that in big games everyone thinks I have to do something extra, I have to do something different. He said his mantra and the way he talks to himself is that he stands there, he stands still and says: everyone else is going to change. I’ll be the only one here who doesn’t change. And that keeps him ahead of everyone else.”
Some tips from MS Dhoni on a big day 🙌💙 pic.twitter.com/HVInnlDpog
– Durban Super Giants (@DurbansSG) February 6, 2024
Marcus Stonis has faced MS Dhoni many times while playing for the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. Stonis has proven to be a brilliant all-rounder for LSG and has played many match-defining innings coming down the order. Stoinis can play big shots at any stage of the innings just like MSD, and can also take wickets with the ball.
Coming back to MS Dhoni, after retiring from international cricket, MS Dhoni is only seen playing in the Indian Premier League for the Chennai Super Kings. CSK has won three editions of the last six IPLs and in all of them MSD was the captain of the franchise. MS Dhoni will once again lead CSK in IPL 2024 and this season can be considered as their last edition of the cash-rich league.
During his time off the field, MS Dhoni is seen on flights, in public places and meeting his fans. In addition, MSD really likes farming at his house and makes good use of his free time.
MS Dhoni will want to end his cricket career as a fairy tale and will want to lift the trophy with CSK for the sixth time and make the franchise the most successful IPL team.