MS Dhoni, Indian star cricketer is not only famous for his great cricketing skills but also for his sharp intelligence and calm demeanor. He is often regarded as one of the sharpest minds in cricket and is known for his excellent decision-making.
In a recent interview, Dhoni shared a delightful anecdote from his illustrious career in which he outsmarted the Bangladesh cricket team with the help of his knowledge of the Bengali language. Additionally, he gave an exciting update on his potential return to the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Dhoni’s illustrious career
Dhoni, the only captain to win all three International Cricket Confederation (ICC) white-ball trophies, played his last match for India against New Zealand on July 10, 2019 in Manchester and on August 20, 2020. He retired from international cricket on January 15.
But Dhoni still played in the IPL, and under his leadership, the Chennai Super Kings defeated the Titans in the final this year and won the IPL championship.
Dhoni has received many prestigious awards including the Padma Shri, Padma Shri and the Rajiv Gandhi Khair Ratna Award. His leadership helped India win two World Cups and an International Champions Trophy. Although he bid farewell to international cricket on August 15, 2020, his impact continues to resonate with cricket lovers across the world. Dhoni also led the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to an impressive five IPL titles.
In a recent interview, Dhoni shared an interesting incident from his career, which led to the defeat of Bangladesh. “If there are people around me who speak Bengali, I can easily understand what they are saying. The funny thing is, one time we were playing a match in Bangladesh and I was batting. They didn’t know that I knew Bengali. So, The wicketkeeper was shouting and instructing the bowler, but I already knew what ball he was going to bowl. Later, when the game was over and they were talking, their response was “E To Bangla Bujhtе Paarе” (He understands Bengali!) ,” Dhoni recalled.
Apart from interesting anecdotes, Dhoni even shared an important update on his possible return to the Indian Premier League. He confirmed that he is ready to return to the IPL but it will depend on his recovery from knee surgery. Dhoni’s words got the fans excited.
