Published 21:23 IST, December 23rd 2019
Aakash Chopra on how he would have described Dhoni's World Cup-winning six, gets trolled
Aakash Chopra was trolled by the fans on social media when he revealed how he would have described MS Dhoni's iconic World Cup-winning six in Mumbai
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Aakash Chopra has been one of finest commentators over years and has entertained audience with his unique style of commentary and presentation skills. However, stylish commentator had one wish and that was to commentate on n Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's World Cup-winning six in 2011 final against Sri Lanka at iconic Wankhede Stadium.
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Aakash Chopra on Dhoni's World Cup-winning six
Aakash Chopra took to micro-blogging site and wrote that he was t on commentary when MS Dhoni had sealed it with a six. He n added that on 2nd of April 2011, had he been in commentary box, n he would have said something like- 'Dhoni ka balla ghuma, iss baar sirf Wankhede nahi pura desh jhuma'. stylish commentator n concluded by saying that it was a night to remember and that veteran wicket-keeper batsman is a player to cherish. Chopra had said this on occasion of 2011 World Cup-winning captain's 15th anniversary in international cricket.
However, cricketer-turned-commentator's idea did t go down well a few of fans and y came forward to troll him. Here are some of reactions.
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2011 World Cup final & Ravi Shastri's golden words
Sri Lanka who were playing in ir second straight World Cup final had posted a stiff total of 274/6 in ir 50 overs. In reply, India got off to a horrendous start after big-hitter Virender Sehwag was dismissed for a second-ball duck by Lasith Malinga. Men In Blue were in a spot of bor after Sachin Tendulkar's dismissal as scorecard read 31/2. Gambhir n took charge of scoring runs and was ably supported by a young Virat Kohli (35) as duo added 83 runs for third wicket stand.
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After Kohli's dismissal, in a rar surprising move, MS Dhoni came out at number four ahead of an in-form Yuvraj Singh. two were n involved in a 109-run fourth-wicket stand. Gautam Gambhir was castled by Thisara Perera for a 122-ball 97. However, it did t matter as match was in India's grasp by n and MS Dhoni finished it in style by dispatching Nuwan Kulasekara into stands as India won ir second World Cup after a long wait of 28 years.
"Dhoni finishes off in style. It's a magnificent strike into crowd. India lift World Cup after 28 years. party has started in dressing room and it's an Indian captain, who has been absolutely magnificent on night of finals," said Ravi Shastri from commentary box.
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20:01 IST, December 23rd 2019