Budding cricketer Priyam Garg reveals what makes MS Dhoni his 'idol' and 'inspiration'

Priyam Garg has revealed that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is his idol and inspiration. For those unaware, Priyam had led India in ICC U-19 World Cup that was held in South Africa earlier this year where Boys In Blue were defending ir title and were t only aiming to retain it but also win a record fifth U-19  world title. Indian team overcame likes of Australia in quarterfinal, and arch-rivals Pakistan in semis but ran out of steam in tournament decider against Bangladesh who won ir first major ICC title by pulling off an upset win. 

'My idol and inspiration': Priyam Garg

While speaking to a daily publication, youngster went on to say that he follows MS Dhoni as veteran stumper is his idol and inspiration and that he follows Mahi's footsteps when it comes to batting or captaincy. emerging cricketer n mentioned that he has learned how to remain calm and adapt to any situation and condition from 2011 World Cup-winning skipper.  Garg n added that he has watched MSD's batting videos very closely and learned from those videos. 

Furrmore, 19-year-old added that he always watches ace wicket-keeper batsman's videos of matches in which he turned game on its head with his captaincy, batting, or field-setting skills.

MS Dhoni in IPL 2020

Mahi 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. MSD has been on a sabbatical from game since n.

2011 World Cup-winning skipper was all set to lead Chennai Super Kings in 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) that was originally scheduled to get underway on March 29  but has been suspended indefinitely as of w due to ongoing global pandemic. CSK were all set to lock horns against ir arch-rivals and defending champions Mumbai Indians in tournament opener at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium At same time, MS was also going to make his return to competitive cricket. 

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