The Masterclass of Mrs. Dhoni put an end to Chennai's Lean Patch when the Super Kings stamped their authority with an invaluable five-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the current edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday. Dhoni's 11-ball 26 gave CSK the finishing touch that was needed in the pursuit of the 167-run target, making the franchise returned to winning ways after a series of poor results. CSK's bowling coach Eric Simmons, who spoke at the press conference after the game, emphasized the influence that Dhoni has on the team, albeit with the CaptainCy title or without.
“His influence has always been there, you know, even if he was not a leader. His relationship with Rutu is very important. His relationship with Fleming is very important. His relationship with all players is very important. It is not that he learns typical technical problems about the game, but it is the calm you see – that's how you play the game, but tonight we saw it again.
He emphasized his ability to get the ball neat and confident, and emphasized the positive impact of his performance on the team.
“You know, the fact that he is a captain or not captain – he is the same person. It did not change if he was not, in terms of his real influence on the team. He is clearly a very important part of our arrangement. As I said, it is a shame that Ruturaj is not to play and our leader is, it is not good as he is a senior influence. I said, he is always a senior influence, he said, he is always a senior influence, he said, he is always a senior influence, he said, he is always a senior influence, he said, he is always a senior influence. are played.
Simons emphasized the privilege of working with and watching MS Dhoni playing and emphasized his calmness and influence on the team. He emphasized that Dhoni's impact goes beyond technical guidance, and also spoke about his ability to inspire and guide players through his calmness and understanding of the game.
“I think we are all privileged. I have had the privilege of working with him [MS Dhoni] For many years. You have the privilege of reporting over him to view it. Every spectator who saw him playing the game has had a privileged experience. But his influence has always been there. Even when he was not a captain, his relationship with Rutu was very important. His relationship with the Flemish was very important. His relationship with all players is very important. And it's not that he learns technical problems about the game, but it's the calmness you see there, how you can play the game, “he added.
Dhoni's special and Shivam Dube's compiled but war -carrying display in patches finished Chennai's undefeated line of five games. Dhoni remained unbeaten at 26 of 11 deliveries, with four boundaries and a six while Dube 43* of 37 deliveries when CSK triumphantly rose in the final to save with three balls.
In seven games, Dhoni made 130 points in IPL 2025, with an average of 43.33 and strike of 158.33. This season he has spent the most number of sixes (8) for CSK.
With ani inputs
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