The English all-rounder, Moeen Ali has shared the excitement to play under MS Dhoni in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was bought for INR 7 crores by the franchise and during a recent interaction, he shared his thoughts on why MS Dhoni is such a highly-rated captain.

The England all-rounder was with the national team for their limited-overs series against India. He said that he has talked with many players who have played under Dhoni, all of whom have said that the CSK captain has helped them improve their game. He further noted that every player has a desire to play under the captaincy of Dhoni.

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Talking about the CSK team management as per the quotes on their official website, Moeen Ali said, “I’ve spoken to players who have played under MS and they tell me how he improves their game. I believe a great captain does that. It’s something on every player’s wish list to play under MS. I think it’s the confidence and the clarity he gives people. It’s exciting.”

He further added, “I think what differentiates CSK from other teams is actually how they structure everything… from the squad they have to the way they do things. They look a very calm franchise that doesn’t panic.’

The English all-rounder further noted that CSK has strong a strong leadership group that can take the pressure off the players. The franchise has had former New Zealand skipper, Stephen Fleming as its head coach since 2009 while MS Dhoni has led them since 2008.

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Elaborating the same, Ali said, “At CSK I feel the reality is there for us to win the competition. I’m excited about playing with the players we have here. It’s very important to have strong leadership and coaches who stay calm, who take the pressure off the players as much as they can and are consistent. We are very lucky we have that.”