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Published 09:38 IST, November 6th 2019

Ngidi all praises for CSK, MS Dhoni, says "enjoyed working with him"

South Africa's Lungi Ngidi has rated his experience with the IPL side Chennai Super Kings as a 'very very good experience' & has credited Captain Cool MS Dhoni

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South Africa's Lungi Ngidi has rated his experience with the IPL side Chennai Super Kings as a 'very very good experience' and has credited Captain Cool MS Dhoni for learning a lot about the game. Ngidi was picked by CSK in the 2018 auctions following which he went on to spearhead the bowling attack for CSK. Ngidi picked up eleven wickets from seven games conceding 156 runs off 156 deliveries that he has bowled so far in IPL. Ngidi began his IPL season on a high note but was forced to tone down and eventually sit out due to an injury. 

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Ngidi all praises for CSK, credits MS Dhoni

Crediting CSK skipper MS Dhoni for teaching him a lot about the game, Ngidi in an interview with a website revealed that the had a good experience with both CSK and MS Dhoni. Ngidi said that a lot of learning had happened for him while he was at CSK and that MS Dhoni along with the coaching staff and the management backed him in order for him to adjust to the team quickly. Ngidi said that he had really enjoyed working with MS Dhoni. 

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MS Dhoni will be seen competing in a tennis tournament:

The former Indian captain who has been out of the team for four months now has taken up tennis. MS Dhoni will reportedly take part in a tennis tournament starting from November 7 which is organized by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA). The JSCA organized tournament is named 'Country Club Tennis Tournament'. Even last year, the Indian gloveman had taken part in the tennis tournament in doubles category where he paired up with Sumit Kumar and went on to win the title. The report states that MS Dhoni is in Ranchi currently working on his fitness in the gym followed by playing tennis for two hours daily. Tennis is helping him stay fit and he will be seen competing in the tournament. According to the organizers, a huge crowd comes because of MS Dhoni's participation in the tournament which helps them financially as more tickets are sold.

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09:20 IST, November 6th 2019