MS Dhoni's epic reply to question on running with Inzamam ul-Haq cracks up the audience

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni recently gave an epic reply to a query about running between wickets with Pakistan's legendary batter Inzamam-ul-Haq. In an interview for Livfast, Dhoni said he would slow down when running with Inzamam-ul-Haq because if he didn't, getting run out was a foregone conclusion. Dhoni was asked what he would do if he h to run between wickets with former Pakistan captain.

What will Dhoni do if he is running between wickets with Inzamam?

"It's important that I slow down if I'm running alongside Inzy bhai. If I don't slow down, run-out was n guaranteed to occur," Dhoni jokingly said. 

Inzamam-ul-Haq, who represented Pakistan in 120 Tests, 378 ODIs, and one T20 International, was known for his poor running skills. Despite being a prolific batter, Inzamam was run out a whopping 40 times in his ODI career, which is third highest for a player in history of format. Dhoni, on or hand, was known for his incredible running skills as he h ability to easily convert singles into doubles.  

When will Dhoni retire from IPL?

Dhoni will next be seen in action during 2023 edition of Indian Premier League. Dhoni has alrey stated that he will only retire after saying goodbye to his supporters in Chennai, refore it is likely that he will captain Chennai Super Kings for final time next year. Dhoni will have opportunity to play in front of CSK supporters at Chepauk Stium because BCCI has hinted that old home and away format may return to IPL next season.

Dhoni's career

Dhoni played over 500 international matches for India and captained team across all formats in a total of 331 matches. In test format, MS Dhoni le team in 60 matches from 2008 to 2014. During that period India won 27 matches, lost 15 and secured draw in 15 matches. former skipper scored a total of 4876 runs in 90 Test matches for team in test cricket.

In his ODI career, Dhoni played 350 matches, and captained India in 199 matches. While leing team he won 110 matches and suffered defeat in 74 matches in ODI format. Despite coming lower down order to bat, former skipper scored 10773 runs, including 10 centuries and 73 fifties. In T20I format, Dhoni scored 1617 runs in 98 matches. 

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