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Last Update on: June 3rd, 2023 at 05:25 pm

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni continues to receive immense praise, with young GT batsman Sai Sudharsan hailing him as the most humble person he has ever met.

Sudharsan, who impressed with his knock of 96 off 46 balls in the Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL) final against the Super Kings, expressed his admiration for MS Dhoni’s humility and looks forward to further interactions with him in the future.

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Sudharsan’s outstanding performance in the finals earned him a standing ovation from his Gujarat Titans teammates, despite their loss. In an interview with CNN-News 18, he spoke about his conversation with MS Dhoni after Qualifier 1, where they discussed various aspects of cricket and self-improvement. Sudharsan values the insights shared by Dhoni and intends to implement them in his future endeavors.

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The 21-year-old player emphasized MS Dhoni’s humble nature, highlighting how the CSK captain generously gives his time to everyone. Sudharsan was particularly impressed by Dhoni’s patience and willingness to engage with numerous people, including himself.

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He expressed his admiration for MS Dhoni’s game-reading abilities and expressed his desire to learn from him. Sudharsan eagerly awaits the opportunity to interact with the legendary cricketer again in the next IPL season.

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“Dhoni is the most humble person I have met because he gives time to everyone. On the day I spoke to him, there were a lot of people talking to him before. He was very humble and he gave everybody a lot of time and that is one thing I admire about him. The way he reads the game, I would also like to learn a lot from him and if given an opportunity, I would like to speak to him in the future,”

“It felt very special to play against CSK in the finals. To be honest, I grew up watching CSK and almost saw all the cricketers play. Coming from Chennai, CSK is always close to everyone’s heart and to me as well. We grew up seeing Dhoni play. I’m happy and fortunate that I got an opportunity at the start of the tournament to play…So, I had a very great feeling.”

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Being a Chennai native, Sudharsan felt an indescribable sense of pride and excitement playing against CSK in the finals. Growing up watching the team and witnessing the exploits of players like MS Dhoni, he considered it a privilege to be a part of the tournament. Despite his personal achievement, Sudharsan acknowledged the strong emotional connection between the people of Chennai and CSK, making the experience even more special for him.

Looking ahead, Sudharsan, like countless CSK fans, hopes to see MS Dhoni continue his association with the team in the upcoming IPL seasons. The young batsman’s performance against CSK, along with his admiration for Dhoni’s character and cricketing prowess, serves as a testament to the enduring impact and inspiration of the legendary cricketer.

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