Chennai Super Kings batter Shivam Dube has said that the team needs captain MS Dhoni to grow under him. Dhoni led CSK to their fifth Indian Premier League title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the final of IPL 2023. Speaking to Indian Express, Dube said that Dhoni gave him clarity of thought, also adding that the team needs him to grow under his captaincy. CSK beat GT by five wickets in a last-ball thriller to win IPL 2023 as well.
“I don’t know whether he will be playing next season or not, but we need him, so that we can grow under him. Mahi bhai gave me clarity of thought. He told me what my role is. It was simple, he told me that I have to increase my run-rate, adding that even if I get out early no problem but try to complete the task given. The brief was clear,” Shivam Dube added.
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Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings fast-bowler Tushar Deshpande has also said that he knows that the captain MS Dhoni would never take him on the wrong path. Speaking to Indian Express, Deshpande said that he follows whatever Dhoni says like a soldier and Deshpande had his best season in the IPL in 2023, picking 21 wickets in 16 matches as well.
“You know you have someone who will guide and show the light when things are not going in our favour. He is a selfless guy and keeps things simple. He doesn’t complicate things and will be with you in your bad times. Like a soldier, I will just follow whatever he says. I know he can never take me on a wrong path. Dhoni plans are very clear that this is what you need to do and then one has to execute. He will give freedom as well and when needed he will put a word. He told me that I have everything to play at the top, just be calm, take a deep breath,” Deshpande added.
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“Once I didn’t bowl well, he (MS Dhoni) came and said that with the new impact rule, 200 plus score is the new normal and he told me don’t worry about my place. He gave the surety which is what (young) players want,” concluded Deshpande.
However, following the IPL 2023 Final, MS Dhoni confirmed that he would not be retiring after the end of the tournament and he would be back for the next season as well.
