Dhoni to retire? CSK coach says MS knows what he is going to do
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced a pivotal moment as their hopes for a playoff spot were dashed following a loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Amidst the disappointment, CSK's bowling coach, Eric Simons, shed light on the influence of MS Dhoni within the team and speculated on his future in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
«Dhoni’s retirement from the IPL is one of the biggest talking points as the 42-year-old former Indian captain is speculated to have played his last game for the men in yellow, a team which he has led to five IPL titles,» acknowledged Simons.
Reflecting on Dhoni's performance, Simons highlighted the veteran's ability to instill unwavering self-belief in the team during challenging moments. «There are so many memories of MS Dhoni, the knocks that he plays get you out of trouble,» expressed Simons. «He brings incredible self-belief to the group. Even when our backs were against the wall, he instilled confidence that victory was within reach.»
Simons emphasized Dhoni's simplistic yet profound understanding of the game, which he believes is a trait aspiring cricketers should emulate. «He has a very simple structure and understanding of the game. I think that's what a lot of cricketers should strive for, to really understand the game,» remarked Simons. «He helps guys with that sort of information and knowledge, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's own game.»
Despite speculation surrounding Dhoni's future, Simons maintained that only Dhoni knows what lies ahead. «But I think
