MS Dhoni "Won't Be Expecting...": How CSK Great Was Outfoxed By RR Star Courtesy Ravichandran Ashwin

06.05.2023 - 07:29 sports.ndtv.com

The first showdown between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season turned out to be a thriller, with Sandeep Sharma holding on to his nerves to win the match for his side.

Up against the mighty MS Dhoni, Sandeep bowled some 'high-risky' deliveries that worked in the Royals' favour. However, it has now been revealed that the brain behind the strategy why Ravichandran Ashwin's.

In a YouTube video, Ashwin has revealed the conversation had with Sandeep during that over. Sandeep was already smashed for two sixes in the over by Dhoni.

With the odds stacked against RR, the pacer had a chat with Ashwin about bowling the 'riskiest delivery' and reaped rewards for the brave attempt. "Sandeep Sharma bowled that last over to Dhoni and he smashed him for two sixes.

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