Watch: MS Dhoni interacts with Sunrisers Hyderabad youngsters after IPL match
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni was seen imparting pearls of wisdom to young members of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team, including pacer Umran Malik after the two sides met at the Chepauk on Friday.
The Indian Premier League official handle shared the video with the caption,” When @msdhoni speaks, the youngsters are all ears.”
In the match, Dhoni broke another record in side’s seven-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Dhoni surpassed Quinton de Kock in the most T20 catches column, nabbing his 208th grab to remove Aiden Markram in the first innings at Chepauk. Next in the tally are Dinesh Karthik (205), Kamran Akmal (172) and Denesh Ramdin (150).
When @msdhoni speaks, the youngsters are all ears 😃
Raise your hand 🙌🏻 if you also want to be a part of this insightful session 😉#CSKvSRH | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/ol83RdfbBg
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2023
The 16th edition of the IPL has been perceived many as the last for Dhoni, who hasn’t featured in any other competitive cricket match outside of the league since retiring from international cricket in 2020.
“Whatever said and done, last phase of my career, important to enjoy it. It feels good to be here. They (Chepauk crowd) have given a lot of love and affection. They always stay late to len to me,” Dhoni said post-match.
Devon Conway struck a fine unbeaten half-century and shared an 87-run stand with opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad to give CSK the victory.
Chasing 134/7, the New Zealander hit an unbeaten 57-ball 77, while Gaikwad scored 35 off 30 deliveries as CSK scored 138 for 3 in 18.4 overs at the M Chidambaram Stadium.
Earlier, India spinner Ravindra Jadeja accounted for three crucial wickets to restrict SRH to a below-par score.
Jadeja dismissed opener Abhishek Sharma (34), Rahul Tripathi (21) and Mayank Agarwal (2) as the 34-year-old emerged the most successful bowler for his side with figures of 3/22 in his four overs.
