Xtra Time Web Desk: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, renowned for his exceptional wicketkeeping skills and cricketing acumen, once again showcased his brilliance during a match between the Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans. His stunning catch left not just fans but also his former teammate Suresh Raina in awe. The catch proved to be a pivotal moment in the game held at the Chepauk stadium, as it helped CSK secure their second win of the campaign, triumphing over the GT by a margin of 63 runs and subsequently propelling them to the top of the table.
Dhoni’s remarkable reflexes were on full display during this catch, emphasizing his enduring ability to make game-changing contributions on the field. Such moments serve as a testament to Dhoni’s unparalleled skill set and his invaluable presence in the CSKings squad.
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Dhoni pulled off the stunning catch in the 8th over to dismiss Vijay Shankar off the bowling of Daryl Mitchell. Raina took to Instagram to share the clip of the catch and used the famous dialogue from Salman Khan’s Tiger movie franchise while praising the former CSK skipper. Raina said that it was a reminder from Dhoni that he had still got it with the gloves.
The former CSK star said that Dhoni is still going strong and continues to inspire everyone around him with his work.
After relinquishing his role as skipper of the CSK side ahead of the new season, a close eye has been kept on how Dhoni does with the bat and as the keeper of the side.
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While he is yet to face a single ball in the new season, Dhoni’s contributions behind the stumps has been vital for CSK. During the first match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Dhoni was praised by the pundits.
The icing on the cake was his run-out of Anuj Rawat as he rolled back the years with an incredible underarm throw.
The catch of Shankar received a thunderous response from the Chepauk crowd in attendance as CSK won the match in the end.