After the game, Jadeja revealed that the dismissal had given CSK a chance to retake the lead in a casual conversation with bowling coach Dwayne Bravo. One of the Jio Cinemas experts predicted that MS Dhoni would continue playing forever and not retire when the Impact Player rule first came into effect in the IPL 2023.
The statement may at first seem absurd, but it actually has a deeper meaning. Even though Dhoni, who continues to bat at the top of the order has significantly reduced his involvement with the bat. His mere presence on the field still intimidates the opposition.
In addition to his cricketing intelligence, experience has taught him to predict events and match developments early on. Which enables him to make those decisions that can make a difference as captain.
Here is how MS Dhoni set the stage:
Rutu was not in the frame before the ball, MS brought him there and bang next ball Brook fall into the trap. Dhoni's ball knowledge is unreal man 🥵🔥. @MSDhoni #MSD pic.twitter.com/jrSJZuGz71
— 𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑨 (@Vidyadhar_R) April 22, 2023
On Saturday, the night after Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad played in the third IPL 2023 match at Chepauk. A follower on Twitter came across a video of Dhoni making an unbelievable fielding adjustment.
Which resulted in Ruturaj Gaikwad making an incredible catch on the very next ball. It was later referred to by Ravindra Jadeja as a “game-changing dismissal”.
It took place in SRH’s inning’s fifth over. Harry Brook and Abhishek Sharma, the visitors’ opening pair scored 34 runs in 24 balls, giving the visitors a promising start.
Before the second ball of the fifth over, as seen in the video. Dhoni moved Gaikwad into position between the short third and backward point. Gaikwad was stationed somewhere close to the cover and wasn’t even in the frame during the previous delivery.
The next delivery came from pacer Akash Singh, who was on length. Brook attempted to cut it but instead played right into Gaikwad’s hands. As a result, the CSK player received the “Catch of the Match” award.
In a casual conversation with bowling coach Dwayne Bravo after the game, which CSK won by seven wickets, Jadeja disclosed that the dismissal of Brook was what allowed CSK to retake the lead.
I am familiar with Brook and he has been hitting the ball well lately, so that catch was crucial. We entered the contest thanks to that catch. Following that, spinners entered the fray and claimed a large number of wickets. So, I believe it’s been incredible,” he said.
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