“I’ve Not Shared This Story…”: S Sreesanth Narrates Unheard MS Dhoni Tale

One of the greats of the sport, MS Dhoni is a person that the complete cricketing universe respects. Though Dhoni bought his India not slightly late, he went on to create a legacy that continues to be unparalleled occasion right this moment. While many intriguing tales of the Ranchi-born wicket-keeper batter, a brand new one unfolded as former pacer S Sreesanth shared anecdotes from an India vs Pakistan match in Kerala. While the followers have been chanting Sachin, Sachin, Dhoni knew that it was his time to ship and cement his place within the workforce.

“Before the India vs Pakistan match in Kerala, John Wright (India’s head coach) called me to bowl in the nets. Kochi hosted the match. India vs Pakistan, it was housefull. Everyone was chanting ‘India, India, Sachin, Sachin’,” Sreesanth stated in a chat on Sportskeeda.

“Dhoni bhai came and spoke with us (support players). I have not shared this story anywhere. When we were standing there, Dhoni bhai said ‘I want to express myself. I am not getting the chance where I can express myself’,” he added.

While Dhoni was wanting to show his credentials, Sreesanth additionally confirmed eager curiosity in representing India sooner or later too.

“There was one more player with me from Kerala. Dhoni was talking with us. We even jokingly told him, ‘Dhoni bhai, even we will come in the team in 1-2 years’. He said with a smile, ‘Yes, sure. Why not. Just keep working hard’.”

“At the dinner party, we just had a casual interaction. But I told him, ‘Don’t worry. Something tells me (you will play and do well soon).’ I have the habit of motivating the players sitting on the bench. You won’t believe, the next match he played he scored a hundred. In Duleep Trophy finals, he got a chance and he scored a hundred,” Sreesanth revealed.

Dhoni went on to attain 100 for India A and went on a run that made him indespensible to the senior Indian workforce perpetually.

“Then he got a chance in India ‘A’, he scored hundred again, and then hundred again. Crazy journey man! So from playing Duleep Trophy against him in 2003/04 to winning two World Cups with him. Unbelievable journey. That’s why it is said you should not hope, you should believe.

“I’m writing about this in my autobiography additionally. During India vs Pakistan match, MS Dhoni informed me ‘I do not know what we’ve got to do. You do not know what makes you come right here, however you realize what to do right here’,” Sreesanth concluded.