Leg-spinner Karn Sharma reveals what makes MS Dhoni stand out from the rest

Karn Sharma, during an Instagram interaction, said that he has never seen a cricketer in his career who gives better feedback than Mahendra Singh Dhoni. 39-year-old is one of best captains in history of both Indian and world cricket. He is only captain to win all ICC events (World T20 2007, ICC Test mace in 2009, 2011 World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy).

He has also led 'Men In Blue' to two Asia Cup triumphs in 2010 and 2016 (T20I format) respectively. 'Thala' has been leading Chennai Super Kings since inception of IPL in 2008 and has led m to three IPL as well as two CLT20 titles as well. In fact, CSK has always reached playoffs under his leadership.

'Pehla ball googly daal'

“I still remember when I made my T20 debut against England, he (Dhoni) told me ‘isko first ball googly daal’.  I was new and Joe Root was batting. He said ‘Ye pakka tere ko reverse sweep maarega, toh pehla ball googly daal’, said Karn Sharma during his interaction on an Instagram show named 'Say Yash to Sports’ where he was talking to  Dr. Yash Kashikar.

“Even after we follow in Chennai, he gives quite a lot of useful recommendations from behind stumps. In reality, I have t seen a cricketer in my profession who gives better feedback than MS Dhoni,” leg-spinner added.

Coming back to cricket, veteran spinner was retained by three-time winners in IPL 2020 that was originally scheduled to get underway but has been suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic. This would have been Sharma's third straight year with Chennai franchise. 

MSD, on or hand, was last seen in action during heartbreaking World Cup 2019 semi-final loss at hands of New Zealand on July 10 last year where he had scored a painstaking 72-ball 50 and was involved in a 116-run partnership with star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after India's early top-order collapse.

However, once Jadeja was caught while trying to match up with asking rate and MS Dhoni was run out of a sharp throw from Martin Guptill it was curtains down for 'Men In Blue' as y lost contest by 18 runs. Dhoni has been on a sabbatical from game since n.

2011 World Cup-winning skipper was all set to lead 'Yellow Army' in 13th edition of cash-rich tournament.  At same time, Mahi was also going to make his return to competitive cricket. 

READ: MS Dhoni's Journey: From A Goalkeeper In School To India's World Cup Winning Captain

(Im Courtesy: AP)