MS Dhoni's masterclass helped me get past Glenn Maxwell in 2017 series: Yuzvendra Chahal

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni has been on a sabbatical from international cricket since 2019 World Cup in England. While veteran was expected to make a return to professional cricket through Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season, ongoing coronavirus pandemic prompted tournament to be indefinitely postponed. As cricketers continue to remain homebound amid  lockdown, Indian spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav recently interacted with ir teammate Mayank Agarwal on Bcci.tv.

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Yuzvendra Chahal decodes success against Glenn Maxwell

Speaking on Bcci.tv, Mayank Agarwal asked leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal to elaborate on his rivalry with attacking batsman Glenn Maxwell during Australia’s tour of India between September-October 2017. Chahal dismissed hard-hitting Australian thrice in five-match ODI series and also got better of him in one of two contested T20Is reafter. Speaking about his success against Glenn Maxwell, Yuzvendra Chahal revealed that he and MS Dhoni had already put plans in place for hard-hitting right-hander.

leg-spinner recalled MS Dhoni instructing him to bowl to Glenn Maxwell wide of off stump. According to Yuzvendra Chahal, former captain pre-planned about deliveries near off stump line because Glenn Maxwell liked coming down track to hit ball out of ground. spinner himself thought that Australian all-rounder was “impatient” during 2017 series against him. Chahal admitted to often consulting with MS Dhoni on or occasions, with wicketkeeper telling him to “mix it up” and bowl a wide delivery to defy Maxwell’s expectations. move worked out as burly Victorian often fell victim to Yuzvendra Chahal and MS Dhoni throughout tour.

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IPL 2020: MS Dhoni in CSK

During IPL 2020 trading and transfer window, MS Dhoni became one of 20 cricketers to be retained by Chennai Super Kings (CSK). MS Dhoni, who made his CSK debut in inaugural 2008 edition, has led m to three IPL titles. Under Dhoni’s leadership, CSK lifted coveted trophy in 2010, 2011 and 2018 editions of mega-league.

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