Wednesday’s victory by Chennai Super Kings over Delhi Capitals by a score of 27 was a special day for all MS Dhoni supporters. Playing at their home stadium, Chepauk, CSK scored 167/8, which included a scorching cameo from MS Dhoni, who smashed 20 off just 9 balls. After taking three wickets, Matheesha Pathirana helped CSK restrict DC to 140/8. Why MS Dhoni Never Takes Pain Killer?
Age is just a number for Dhoni, who will turn 42 later this year because he has been an inspiration to all the fans. However, during the match against DC, the former India captain could be seen stumbling and struggling as he ran between the wickets.
Speaking about Dhoni, former India pacer S Sreesanth praised him for his fitness and revealed that the CSK skipper never takes any painkillers.
“Why did Dhoni retire from international cricket? Many players play till 42 and he is only 41. In Kerala, they say, ‘Oh my god, Dhoni is doing it again and again?'” Sreesanth said on Star Sports.
“MS Dhoni never takes a pain killer. Whenever we asked him why does he do that, he told that he does not want to show that he is in pain. He just wants to bring the Cup to Chennai.”
During the post-match presentation, Dhoni also spoke about his knock and said, “This is what my job is. I have told them this is what I am supposed to do. Don’t make me run a lot. It has been working. This is what I need to do, happy to contribute.”
In Chennai on Wednesday, hosts CSK defeated DC by 27 runs, lessening the visitors’ chances of making the IPL playoffs. By choosing to bat, MS Dhoni sped to 20 off nine balls to aid the home team Chennai Super Kings in amassing a respectable 167/8. In response, DC batters struggled and could only muster 140/8 in their 20 overs.
Rilee Rossouw led Delhi in scoring with a 37 ball-35. The Delhi bowlers kept striking at regular intervals, which prevented CSK from really getting going in the past. However, to help them pass the 160-run threshold, Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja (21), smashed some much-needed boundaries and maximums. Mitchell Marsh claimed three victims, while spinners Axar Patel (2/27), Kuldeep Yadav (1/28), and Lalit Yadav (1/34) shared four wickets between them.
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