IPL 2023: What Makes MS Dhoni 'Stand Out', Sunil Gavaskar Explains

24.03.2023 - 17:25 sports.ndtv.com

It's been 15 years since MS Dhoni first donned the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey in the Indian Premier League. Over the years, the 'Thala' has established himself as one a true great of the game.

Not just with his batting as a finisher or his wicket-keeping, but Dhoni made a name for himself as a 'captain' that everyone looks forward to.

Sunil Gavaskar, one of the finest batters India has produced, brilliantly summed up Dhoni the cricketer as he highlighted the little things that the wicket-keeper batter does to get his team to perform at the peak of its potential.

Speaking to Star Sports Gavaskar underlined the illustrious IPL career of 'Captain Cool' MS Dhoni, and how he has brought out the best in his teammates, uplifting them to win the coveted trophy four times "I think when CSK returned and won the IPL trophy, it was absolutely amazing because the team had not been together for two years and they had moved out with different franchises and suddenly they come back again.

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The ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed some exciting contest. From Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s Rinku Singh's five sixes in the final over to Sai Sudarshan's rise with the bat for the defending champions, the tournament has witnessed some outstanding performances from the Indian uncapped players. However, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says that he hasn't seen any exciting young talent in the first few weeks of the season so far.

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It's been 15 years since MS Dhoni first donned the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Over the years, the former India captain has established himself as a true great of the game. Not just with his batting as a finisher or his wicket-keeping, but Dhoni made a name for himself as a master tactician. CSK will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) later on Wednesday, which will Dhoni's 200th game as captain of the franchise. Ahead of the match, batting great Sunil Gavaskar has said that Dhoni should promote himself in the batting order as he can still make a difference with his explosive batting.

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Virat Kohli Shouldn't Open Batting For RCB. Ex India Star Explains Why

With over 100 runs in the first two matches, Virat Kohli has begun the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in an emphatic fashion. Kohli's performances have instilled big hopes in the hearts of fans who have been dreaming to see the franchise lifting the coveted trophy since the beginning of the T20 league in 2008. However, going forward, former India star Irfan Pathan has urged Kohli to leave the opening spot and bat in the middle order for the RCB.

IPL 2023: Sunil Gavaskar Snubs 'Fearless' Ravindra Jadeja, Picks 'Show-stopper' For MI vs CSK Match

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) outclassed Mumbai Indians (MI) in front of a raucous Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Ravindra Jadeja made an impression with his left-arm spin as he took the key wickets of Ishan Kishan (32), Cameron Green, out for 12 after an excellent caught and bowled, and Tilak Varma (22) to restrict Mumbai to 157 for 8. Jadeja's performance earned him plaudits from several current and former players, including former India captain Sunil Gavaskar. Speaking on Star Sports after the conclusion of the match, Gavaskar heaped praise on Jadeja, labellling the all-rounder "fearless like his captain" MS Dhoni.

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