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Four-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) registered their first win of the ongoing cash-rich tournament after defeating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 12 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Despite winning the game, captain MS Dhoni voiced his anger with the indiscipline displayed by his bowlers.
In the post-match presentation, Dhoni was not happy with his bowlers as they conceded 18 extras including 13 wides and three no-balls. The main defaulter was Tushar Deshpande who bowled an 11-ball over. The CSK skipper issued a warning for his bowlers as they continuously erred in their lines and conceded far too many extras.
In a video that has gone viral on the internet, Dhoni can be seen teaching Deshpande how to not bowl no-balls after the completion of the game between CSK and LSG.
Watch the video here:
"One more thing is they'll have to bowl no no-balls or extra wides. Or they'll have to play under a new captain. It will be my second warning and then I'll be off. Only reason we've scored those runs is if the surface is nice." Dhoni told the host broadcaster.
The wicketkeeper-batter occupied the batting crease for just three deliveries but his short stay was enough for the fans to go bonkers. Facing probably the fastest bowler in the world in Mark Wood, Dhoni launched his first two deliveries into the stands before getting dismissed on the third ball. His 12-run knock in three balls was pivotal in the Men in Yellow's 12-run win over the Lucknow Super Giants.
After the game, Dhoni's longtime teammate Suresh Raina was in awe of his former skipper and his dedication to the game. Raina urged youngsters to learn from Dhoni in whatever capacity.
"Every youngster in the IPL must learn, be it in the dressing room or opponent team. I think the commitment, dedication, discipline and to perform for the team, it needs someone who has a big heart," Raina said on JioCinema.
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