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Former West Indies all rounder Dwayne Bravo has showered praise on Mahendra Singh Dhoni, describing the former India captain as his brother from another mother. Bravo, who represented Chennai Super Kings for ten seasons and played a key role in the franchise’s three Indian Premier League title wins, spoke about Dhoni’s calm leadership and deep understanding of his players’ strengths.

Bravo recalled an incident from the 2018 IPL season, when CSK returned after serving a two year suspension. While fielding at long on, Bravo dived to stop a boundary, only to be advised by Dhoni to avoid risking injury.

He said Dhoni later told him that his four overs as a bowler were more valuable to the team than saving a few runs in the field. The moment left a lasting impression on Bravo, who said it made him reassess how he approached fielding.

He explained that Dhoni has an exceptional ability to recognise what each player brings to the team and prefers them to focus on their core responsibilities. According to Bravo, Dhoni never tries to change a player’s natural style and instead makes expectations clear, allowing individuals to perform with confidence and freedom.

Speaking further, Bravo described Dhoni as a quiet and relaxed leader who trusts his teammates and lets them express themselves. He recalled his first match for CSK in 2011 against Rajasthan Royals, when Dhoni asked him about his preferred field placements. Although Dhoni initially suggested a change, he accepted Bravo’s request and never interfered with his fielding plans again. Bravo said that moment helped build mutual trust between them.

From that point on, Bravo said their bond grew stronger, and they began referring to each other as brothers from different mothers. He credited Dhoni for creating an environment where players feel trusted and valued, allowing them to perform at their best without unnecessary pressure.

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Ashwin in the squad, MS Dhoni to be the mentor https://theedgemedia.in/ashwin-in-the-squad-ms-dhoni-to-be-the-mentor https://theedgemedia.in/ashwin-in-the-squad-ms-dhoni-to-be-the-mentor#respond Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:16:37 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=23716 Ravichandran Ashwin has been included as part of India’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup in UAE and Oman beginning October 17, the BCCI announced on Wednesday. Ashwin hasn’t played in a T20 international match since 2017. The other big announcement of the day was the addition of former India skipper MS Dhoni to […]

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Ravichandran Ashwin has been included as part of India’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup in UAE and Oman beginning October 17, the BCCI announced on Wednesday. Ashwin hasn’t played in a T20 international match since 2017. The other big announcement of the day was the addition of former India skipper MS Dhoni to the squad as mentor. Led by Virat Kohli, with Rohit Sharma as the vice-captain, the Indian squad doesn’t include opener Shikhar Dhawan while leg spinner Varun Chakravarthy has made the cut.

Pacer Mohammed Shami too has been included in the squad while Ishan Kishan has been included as the second wicketkeeper in the squad.

In addition, Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar have been named as standby players.

Speaking in the press conference to announce the squad, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said Dhoni’s role as a mentor will be limited to the T20 World Cup.

“(I) spoke to him in Dubai. He agreed to be mentor for WT20 only and I discussed with my colleagues and all are on same page. I spoke to captain (Virat Kohli) and vice captain (Rohit Shamra) and everyone agreed,” he was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.

India have been placed in Group 2 of the Super 12 phase for the World Cup. Eight teams have already qualified to this phase, where they will be joined by four teams from the first round.

Here is the full India squad: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul Chahar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohd Shami.

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Dhoni Will Be Spending More Time With The Army https://theedgemedia.in/dhoni-will-be-spending-more-time-with-the-army https://theedgemedia.in/dhoni-will-be-spending-more-time-with-the-army#respond Sun, 16 Aug 2020 14:00:41 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=5398 Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be spending a lot more time with the Territorial Army now that he has retired, said friend and business partner Arun Pandey on Sunday, rejecting talk of his brand value going down due to the decision. Pandey saw the retirement announcement coming after this year’s T20 World Cup, which was postponed […]

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be spending a lot more time with the Territorial Army now that he has retired, said friend and business partner Arun Pandey on Sunday, rejecting talk of his brand value going down due to the decision.

Pandey saw the retirement announcement coming after this year’s T20 World Cup, which was postponed to 2022 last month, but only Dhoni knew that it would come on Independence Day. “I was aware that he would do it soon but did not know the exact timing. Anyway it was for him to decide. He had started IPL preparations but it was postponed and then the T20 World Cup was postponed, he thought to be mentally free,” Pandey told PTI day after Dhoni’s unexpected announcement on Saturday. “And since August 15 is a special day for the Army, he must have thought on those lines. The T20 World Cup postponement was surely a factor as he planned for it,” he said.

Dhoni holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. Following the 2019 World Cup semifinal loss, he trained with the Parachute Regiment for more than a month.  “One thing is for sure, he will be spending more time with the Army. He will also give time to his commercial ventures and other commitments. We will sit down soon and decide the way forward.”

In most cases, the brand value of an athlete goes down after retirement but  Pandey insists it won’t happen to Dhoni. “Since the World Cup (in July 2019), we have signed up with 10 new brands and it is a long-term thing. It will keep on increasing as Dhoni is not just about cricket, he is a youth icon.

“In most cases retirement does have an impact but not when it comes to Dhoni. His achievements are not individual, his achievements are for the team and for the coutnry,” said Pandey. Pandey added that Dhoni will play the IPL for another two or three seasons. “He will play for at least couple of years, if not more. He will be more mentally free now that he is retired. The T20 World Cup postponement was definitely a factor in his retirement.”

The mega event, which was to take place in Australia in October-November, was moved to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. India have the hosting rights for the 2021 edition.

– PTI  

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Raina Joins Dhoni In Retirement: “I Choose To Join You In This Journey.” https://theedgemedia.in/raina-joins-dhoni-in-retirement-i-choose-to-join-you-in-this-journey https://theedgemedia.in/raina-joins-dhoni-in-retirement-i-choose-to-join-you-in-this-journey#respond Sat, 15 Aug 2020 16:34:50 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=5382 Cricketer Suresh Raina announces retirement from international cricket minutes after former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. ‘ It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind! ‘ Raina posted on his Instagram.

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Cricketer Suresh Raina announces retirement from international cricket minutes after former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

‘ It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind! ‘ Raina posted on his Instagram.

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MS Dhoni: “Consider Me As Retired” https://theedgemedia.in/ms-dhoni-consider-me-as-retired https://theedgemedia.in/ms-dhoni-consider-me-as-retired#respond Sat, 15 Aug 2020 15:21:21 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=5379 Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket. “Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired”, he said in his Instagram video post on Saturday.

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Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket.

“Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired”, he said in his Instagram video post on Saturday.

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