Gujarat Titans (GT) spinner Sai Kishore shared how Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend MS Dhoni influenced him to distance himself from social media. The left-arm spinner recalled Dhoni’s habit of avoiding his phone and staying detached from online platforms.
Kishore, who served as a net bowler for CSK in 2019 before being drafted into the squad for the 2020 and 2021 seasons, never featured in a match for the franchise. However, his time in the CSK setup allowed him to closely observe Dhoni’s approach and mindset.
Speaking on the Provoke TV YouTube channel, Sai Kishore reflected on this valuable lesson he picked up from Dhoni (20:44):
“I have learnt a lot about this from Dhoni. He would never pick up his phone. He used to leave his phone in his hotel room and come for the games. That’s how detached he would be. This inspired me because I used to ask myself if being involved in Social Media is needed. So looking at him inspired me.”
“Pick Someone Else”– Sai Kishore Recalls IPL 2025 Clash With Hardik Pandya
Sai Kishore downplayed any tension with Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya, despite a heated moment between them during IPL 2025. The incident occurred in the first MI-GT encounter of the season, with MI chasing 197. After delivering a dot ball to Hardik, the GT spinner locked eyes with the MI star, prompting Hardik to respond with a verbal retort.
“He said, ‘Why are you fighting with me? Pick someone else’. It was just in the heat of the moment during a game, which happens. We never take it outside the field of play. He gives me his bat and I’ve asked him for a new bat saying my bat is broken.”
“He is a very dear friend and he takes great care of everyone. And He is a very pure person. He only asked why I fought with him because he knows me very well and we know each other very well,” said Sai Kishore (via the aforementioned source).
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