MS Dhoni "Would Have Clearly Told Him...": Wasim Akram Dismisses Social Media Rumours Of Rift Between CSK Captain And Ravindra Jadeja

06.06.2023 - 20:14 sports.ndtv.com

Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni were two pillars on which Chennai Super Kings' fifth IPL title win campaign stood. While Dhoni led the team with his tactical genius and calm head, Jadeja provided solidity in the middle order.

With CSK needing 10 runs off the last two balls in the final against Gujarat Titans, Jadeja hit a six and a four to take the team to its fift title.

During the IPL 2023, there were some social media rumours of Jadeja not being happy in the CSK camp. Former Pakistan star Wasim Akram has dismissed any such rumours. "Dhoni is a gem of a cricketer, gem of a captain.

He has won the IPL five times for a single tam. It's a massive deal. Whatever team he is given, he takes them to the final. I think he has got the experience, calmness, cool head, cricketing sense, physically fit and is passionate.

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