New Delhi: Everyone is aware of MS Dhoni's enormous fan base. The batsman, 42, who is regarded as one of the best captains in the world, led Team India to three significant ICC titles. Dhoni is also known for his cool, collected demeanor as well as his attentiveness on the field.
The veteran India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the cricketers who enjoy the Chennai Super Kings captain in addition to his normal fan base.
Chahal is renowned for his entertaining antics both on and off the field. He made his international debut in 2016 during an ODI series against Zimbabwe.
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However, the leg-spinner recently admitted in an interview that anytime he is in Dhoni's presence, he naturally keeps his mouth shut.
"He is only person, unke saamne aate hi meri bolti bandh ho jaati hai [I am tongue-tied in front of him]. I don't speak a lot irrespective of the kind of mood I am in. I just sit still and reply only if Mahi bhai asks something. Otherwise, I just keep quiet," Chahal said in an Interview.
The 32-year-old spinner recalled how he had a "off day" and let up 64 runs to South Africa in a T20 match in Centurion. Dhoni exhibited trust and consoled Chahal throughout the incident.
"We were playing a T20 match against South Africa in Centurion. For the first time, I was hit for 64 runs in four overs. [Heinrich] Klaasen was hammering me, so he asked me whether I would bowl round the wicket. I said okay, but then Klaasen hit me for a six," said Chahal.
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"I was walking back when Mahi bhai came to me and told me, 'aaj tere din nahi hai, koi baat nahi' [Today is not your day, it's okay]. But he told me that the five balls that I have left, I should try and not concede a boundary on those as that will help the team. From that experience, I realized that even if you have an off day, you can still support the team," he added.
Chahal has played in 72 ODIs and has taken a staggering 121 wickets. Additionally, he has featured in 75 T20I games and claimed 91 wickets. In addition to playing in 145 IPL games and taking 187 wickets, with the best figures of 5/40, he has also played international cricket.
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