IPL 2024 - MS Dhoni 'taking part in my father's position' in cricket

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Sri Lanka and Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) rapid bowler Matheesha Pathirana has known as MS Dhoni a father determine in his cricketing occupation, pronouncing the previous CSK captain’s small advises have given him numerous self assurance. The 21-year-old rapid bowler made his IPL debut in 2022, and has since turn into a very important cog in CSK’s tempo assault, together with their identify luck final season.

“After my father, in my cricket lifestyles, most commonly he (Dhoni) is taking part in my father’s position. He all the time looks after me, and provides me some recommendation on what I’ve to do – very similar to my father when I am in my house,” Pathirana mentioned on CSK’s Lions up shut display on YouTube.

“I believe that is sufficient. He is not telling numerous issues when I am at the box and rancid the sphere. He is simply telling me small issues, but it surely makes numerous distinction, and it makes numerous self assurance for me. In this day and age, he is aware of how you can care for the avid gamers. Off the sphere, we do not communicate a lot. If I’ve to invite one thing from him, without a doubt, I might cross to him and ask him.”

As for Dhoni, he has been smashing sixes within the demise overs this season. Rumours proceed to swirl round whether or not this neatly be Dhoni’s ultimate season within the IPL, however he’s but to make a proper announcement. However impressed through him such a lot, Pathirana has emotionally asked Dhoni to proceed a minimum of for another season.

“Mahi bhai, if you’ll play another season, please play with us – if I am right here (chuckles),” he mentioned.

CSK have had an risky season this time period underneath new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. In ten suits, CSK have misplaced 5 and feature received as many video games, and are positioned 5th at the issues desk.

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