"Tumko Kuch Nahi Pata": When MS Dhoni's Wife Schooled Him On Rules Of Cricket

28.10.2024 - 14:51 sports.ndtv.com

Former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni is considered to be one of the best wicket-keepers in the world and his reaction time behind the stumps has earned him a special status among the cricket fans.

Dhoni has recently found himself in news following speculations over his IPL future and he has all but confirmed that he will be playing in the 2025 season.

In a recent event, Dhoni shared a hilarious conversation with wife Sakshi where he got schooled over the rules of cricket. The couple engaged in a chat over stumping that ended with Sakshi saying that Dhoni does not know the rules properly. "Ghar mein baithke we were watching a game.

Toh ek match chal raha tha, one-day international tha, Sakshi bhi thi saath mein. Usually main aur Sakshi cricket ke baare mein baat nahin karte.

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