Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has recently expressed his admiration for the former Indian captain MS Dhoni ahead of the much-awaited IPL 2023 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Gavaskar reserved high praise for Dhoni, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers and captains in the history of the game.
Dhoni is different….
As the leader of the Yellow Brigade, Dhoni has been instrumental in CSK’s success in the IPL over the years, and all eyes will be on him as he recovers from a minor injury to lead his team against the Virat Kohli-led RCB at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Fans and experts alike are eagerly awaiting this blockbuster clash, which promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the most formidable teams in the tournament.
Speaking on a pre-game show at Star Sports, Gavaskar said, “Chennai Super Kings know how to get out of tough situations. This has been possible only under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. Captaining 200 matches is very difficult. Captaining so many matches is a burden and it could have affected his performance as well. But Mahi is different. He is a different captain. There hasn’t been a captain like him and there will never be one like him in the future.”
The most successful captain
MS Dhoni’s association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) goes back to the tournament’s inception in 2008. He has been a vital member of the team, except for the two seasons (2016-17) when CSK was suspended from the league due to their officials’ involvement in illegal activities.
As of the match against Rajasthan Royals on April 12, 2023, Dhoni’s record as CSK’s skipper stands at 120 wins, 79 losses, and one no result, which is a testament to his exceptional leadership abilities. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains in the history of the game, and his contribution to CSK’s success over the years cannot be overstated.
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