IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni was at his witty best once again as he interacted with new recruits Shivam Dube and Rajvardhan Hangargekar in the build-up to the IPL 2022 season. Dube and Hangargekar, both all-rounders, were snapped up by CSK at the auction last month and will play under former India captain MS Dhoni, who is likely to feature in his last season in the Yellow. The 40-year-old, pulled no punches back as he humoured the watching audience with his charm in a video that has since gone viral on social media. Follow IPL 2022 Live updates with InsideSport.IN
IPL 2022: CSK captain MS Dhoni playfully trolls Rajvardhan Hangargekar, asks him to “improve football skills” as U19 star recalls first interaction – Watch video
Known for his witty remarks, was at his best during the interaction with Chennai Super Kings’ new recruits Rajvardhan Hangargekar and Shivam Dube organised by India Cements. Hangargekar, who will be making his debut in the IPL, narrated his first instance of meeting the legendary Indian captain and how Captain Cool gave him absolute freedom to express himself.
“On the first day of practice, MS Bhai told me just go with what you are already doing. Don’t change anything. Just keep doing what you have been doing really well. That was a really good piece of advice for me, that I have the freedom to do what I’m doing,” Rajavardhan Hangargekar said.
That is when Thala Dhoni chipped in with a box office comment, “He has been told to improve his football skills!”
Passing on some wisdom 😇 and banter 😀#WhistlePodu 🦁💛
— Chennai Super Kings – Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) March 17, 2022
IPL 2022: CSK captain MS Dhoni playfully trolls Rajvardhan Hangargekar, asks him to “improve football skills” as U19 star recalls first interaction – Watch video
His witty answer immediately got attention and was uploaded by CSK on Twitter. Dhoni’s love for football is well known and football at practice sessions was a common practice during his stint as India captain as well. Usually away from the glare of social media, Dhoni engaged with fans just days well before the start of the new season, exchanging banter with young players.
Dube, meanwhile, shared his experience with the Super Kings so far. “We are enjoying the practice in Surat and the facilities here. Everything is like what we want, what others are doing in preparation for the IPL. It’s like one of the perfect things going on right now. We are enjoying it a lot, that is more important and we are working in the right way,” he said.
“It’s a big journey that CSK have been through. We will try to continue. From my side, I’m trying to support the team more. The journey for me will be great this year. We will try to make it big and whistle podu!”
Dhoni too lauded the facilities and the hospitality at Surat. “Everyone is very excited, this 15-20 days will give extra time for them to get used to each other. Facilities in Surat are outstanding. Whatever we have required, they have provided. The facility, reception and hospitality have been great.”
IPL 2022: CSK captain MS Dhoni playfully trolls Rajvardhan Hangargekar, asks him to “improve football skills” as U19 star recalls first interaction – Watch video
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