"One Can Change Bank Notes But...": Virender Sehwag's Unique Praise For MS Dhoni

31.05.2023 - 03:41 sports.ndtv.com

Former Indian cricket team opener Virender Sehwag came up with an extra special praise for Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni after his lightning quick stumping to dismiss Gujarat Titans batter Shubman Gill in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final on Monday.

Gill missed a straight delivery from Ravindra Jadeja and Dhoni completed the dismissal with a reaction time of around 0.1 seconds. "Wow !

One can change bank notes from bank but behind the wickets one cannot change MS Dhoni ! Nahi badal sakte .. As fast as ever MS Dhoni," he tweeted.

Under the stewardship of the iconic Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings embellished their already fabulous record in the IPL with a fifth title triumph, beating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a thrilling summit showdown.

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