In yet another display of his timeless brilliance, MS Dhoni showcased his exceptional skills behind the stumps during the IPL 2024 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Dhoni’s acrobatic diving catch dismissed Vijay Shankar, elevating CSK’s position in the match.
The pivotal moment unfolded in the eighth over when Daryl Mitchell delivered a full-length ball outside the off stump. Shankar, attempting a drive with minimal foot movement, mistimed his shot, resulting in a top-edge. Initially seeming out of reach, the ball soared towards Dhoni, prompting a remarkable reaction from the veteran.
Exhibiting extraordinary agility, MS Dhoni executed a breathtaking dive to his right, clutching the ball mid-air with both hands. The stadium erupted in jubilation as Dhoni’s teammates celebrated the stunning catch.
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Although MS Dhoni is yet to showcase his batting prowess in IPL 2024, his remarkable performance behind the stumps continues to enthrall fans. The cricketing legend surprised fans by relinquishing the captaincy just before the tournament commenced, entrusting opener Ruturaj Gaikwad with the leadership role.
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This marks MS Dhoni’s second stint stepping down as CSK captain, with a similar decision made in 2022, albeit temporarily. Ravindra Jadeja briefly assumed leadership before Dhoni resumed captaincy responsibilities mid-season. Now, with Gaikwad at the helm, both Dhoni and CSK aspire for a successful campaign under new leadership, hoping to replicate past glories in the IPL.
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Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni(w), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Spencer Johnson
