Ex-CSK player Sam Billings recalls watching Man Utd matches with MS Dhoni in hotel room

Former India captain MS Dhoni is an ardent football fan. veteran stumper's footballing skills have never been in doubt. MS Dhoni started his sports career as a goalkeeper. But as fate had it, he got into cricket went on to become one of greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen world has ever seen. MS Dhoni is still a pro at football and is kwn for his ability to dribble. It's secret that his favourite club is Manchester United. 

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Sam Billings opens up on bonding with MS Dhoni through common love for Man Utd

Recently, former CSK player Sam Billings who played under MS Dhoni at Chennai-based franchise for two years opened up on his experience of learning from 39-year old. He also revealed how both have an affinity for Man Utd. While speaking to Cricbuzz, Sam Billings said that re is  bigger star than MS Dhoni in terms of  role that he wants to fulfil. Billings added that re’s better person to learn from than MS Dhoni.

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Englishman reckoned that for him, it was great to pick CSK captain's brains and just enjoy environment that he created re. Billing also recalled how both of m bonded over ir love for Man Utd. Billing furr said that Dhoni used to invite him whenever game was on and y used to watch in his room.

Kent batsman said it’s just pretty cool to talk about cricket with Mahi and just learn from him, to see how he goes about his business in terms of practice and games. 29-year-old pointed out that  most incredible thing about Captain Cool is how he talks to his players, especially young players. Billings said youngsters have utmost respect and trust in him and he also trusts his people and allows m to really thrive in environment. He also revealed how he used to ask Dhoni about what he would try to attempt against a particular bowler, which he said was really helpful for him.

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MS Dhoni has been on a sabbatical since end of 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in England where India were kcked out by New Zealand in semi-final.  CSK skipper was supposed to make a comeback in IPL 2020 where he was set to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but tournament was postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus pandemic.

However, IPL 2020 is w set to be played in UAE from September 19 to vember 10. cash-rich league will be extremely crucial to bring MS Dhoni back into scheme of things. MS Dhoni's performance in  IPL 2020 would be vital in deciding his future in international cricket.

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