MS Dhoni thought I didn't understand Hindi: When Monty Panesar tricked Team India legend

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is widely regarded as one of greatest wicketkeeper-batsmen of all time. During his leership days, wily veteran used to deceive many opposition batsmen with some clinical and last-minute thinking. legendary cricketer often passed on vice and instructions to his spin bowlers while he was standing behind stumps. As evidenced from a host of stump-mic recordings, MS Dhoni would pass his instructions in Hindi and as a result, several clueless batsmen throughout years fell prey to his cunning tactics.

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Monty Panesar reveals how he outsmarted MS Dhoni during India vs England matches

Seasoned England spinner Monty Panesar recently interacted with Times of India. During interview, he recalled how he used to outsmart MS Dhoni during India vs England matches. Monty Panesar said that whenever he batted for England against India, MS Dhoni would give tips to his spinners from behind stumps in Hindi. 38-year-old English spinner even mimicked a few of wicketkeeper’s lines by saying: “Ye cross line khelne waala hai, seedha daalo”. (Bowl towards middle stump).

Monty Panesar revealed that he actually understands both Hindi and Punjabi to a “great extent”. He ded that MS Dhoni used to think that he could t understand those langus, which is why he would continue to instruct his spinners loudly. Monty Panesar mitted he always continued acting in a manner that he did understand a word of his instructions, all in an attempt to outfox legendary wicketkeeper.

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ir India vs England rivalry aside, Monty Panesar praised MS Dhoni for his ability to re game. He believes Dhoni’s biggest strength is reing or people and yet ors could never re him. 50-Test veteran said that something or or always crept up in Indian wicketkeeper-batsman’s mind and one could figure out his mindset while he successfully finished stiff run-chases for Team India.

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