‘Bewakoof Tu Nahi Main Hu’: Ex CSK Star Mohit Sharma Reveals MS Dhoni’s Fiery Side
While MS Dhoni is known for his calm demeanor, the legendary captain has a more fiery side that many of his teammates have witnessed firsthand. Dhoniâs leadership, which has brought India three ICC titles and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) five IPL championships, is built on a methodical and often intense approach. Behind the cool, composed exterior lies a man driven by passion and a relentless pursuit of perfection, and his teammates have occasionally felt the sting of his fury when things donât go as planned.
From the time he was shoved by Mitchell Johnson in 2009 during an ODI against Australia to the unforgettable moment when he bulldozed Mustafizur Rahman down to the ground, Dhoni has shown he is not immune to meltdowns. And, of course, thereâs the infamous moment when he sharply reprimanded Manish Pandey for not paying attention from the non-striker’s end.
Mohit Sharmaâs Revelation: Facing Dhoniâs Wrath
IPL veteran Mohit Sharma, who has been a vital part of CSK under Dhoniâs leadership, recently opened up about the times he was on the receiving end of Dhoniâs frustration. During his two stints with CSK (2013-2015 and 2019), Mohit took 69 wickets, becoming CSKâs sixth-highest wicket-taker, thanks largely to Dhoniâs constant guidanceâeven if that guidance occasionally came in the form of sharp criticism.
âWeâve got a lot of abuses from him,â Mohit shared during the â2 Sloggersâ podcast. âBut he always says, what happens on the field, stays there. Later, he will make you understand, but never be angry with you off the field. I have heard a lot from him. Being a fast bowler, you tend to lose focus. Dhoni bhai would wave at me, but I would sometimes be distracted, focusing on the crowd or something else. Iâve copped a lot of flak for that.â
Despite Dhoniâs intense feedback, Mohit emphasized that itâs all part of the game, and Dhoni never holds grudges once the match is over. His scolding is intended to help players focus and improve, never to demoralize them.
Deepak Chahar: The New Target of Dhoniâs âNice Wordsâ
With Mohit no longer a regular feature in the CSK squad, the torch of Dhoniâs tough love has been passed to Deepak Chahar. Like a big brother, Dhoni pulls Chaharâs leg, often being caught on camera playfully scolding him or throwing out a few expletives. However, all of it is in good spirit, as Chahar has thrived under Dhoniâs guidance, even taking 22 wickets in the 2019 IPL seasonâDhoniâs trust in him cemented by making Chahar bowl four overs on the trot in many matches.
Mohit Sharma recounted a humorous anecdote from IPL 2019, when Chahar had his own run-in with Dhoniâs frustration. Playing in a hot and humid match in Chennai, Chahar bowled a knuckleball, which resulted in the ball being hit for a boundary. Dhoni, always alert, advised him not to bowl the knuckleball again. Chahar agreed, but a few balls later, he attempted the knuckleball once more, only for it to be dispatched by the batsman.
Dhoniâs âWonderfulâ Words for Chahar
After the match, Dhoni came up to Chahar, put his arm around his shoulder, and, as Mohit fondly recalled, âMahi bhai told him a few wonderful things, likely abuses, before adding, âBewakoof tu nahi hai, bewakoof main huâ (Youâre not the fool, I am).â It was one of those moments that encapsulated Dhoniâs styleâstern when needed but always supportive and encouraging in the long run.
Despite his scolding, Dhoni has a soft spot for Chahar, much like he did for Mohit during his early days. Under Dhoniâs tutelage, Chahar has continued to grow, both as a cricketer and as a valuable member of CSK.
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