As Chennai Super Kings (CSK) prepare to play against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, fans are excited about the clash between MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir. Both players have been crucial for their teams in the IPL over the years. However, in this match, they are in different roles. Dhoni is still playing for CSK, while Gambhir is mentoring KKR, a team he led to two IPL titles in the past.
Gautam Gambhir Made A Big Statement On MS Dhoni Ahead Of KKR vs CSK
Before the IPL match, Star Sports released a video showing Gambhir praising Dhoni, saying he’s the most successful captain India has ever had.
“I wanted to win. I am very clear in my mind. Friends, mutual respect, everything will remain. But when you are in the middle, I am captaining KKR and he is captaining CSK. If you ask him, he will probably give you the same answer. It’s about winning. Obviously, MS is the most successful captain India will ever have. I don’t think anyone can reach that level – winning 3 ICC trophies,” Gambhir said Star Sports.
Furthermore, Gambhir mentioned that he’s enjoyed facing Dhoni in the IPL matches because of Dhoni’s tactical approach to the game. He said:
“But, yes, in the IPL, enjoyed every bit of it because I knew MS had that tactical mindset. He is very good tactically. Knew how to control the spinners, how to set the fields against them and would never give up as well. He batted at No. 6 or 7, and we knew that till he was there, he could finish off the game.”
Gambhir praised Dhoni’s ability to finish matches, which motivates him to strategize better to defeat teams like CSK. He said:
“Even if they needed 20 runs in an over, and MS was in the middle, he could finish off that game. At the same time, I knew I had the bowling attack to challenge anyone in the Super Kings. Knew that tactically had to be better than him in every front because he is not that aggressive on the field, but knew he would not give up. Chennai is that kind of a team, against whom you know you are not winning until the last ball was bowled,”
Watch the video of Gambhir praising MS Dhoni:
