Irfan Pathan Reveals His Experience Playing With MS Dhoni:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni surprised the world when he announced Saturday that he was retiring from international cricket. Dhoni posted on Instagram a video of his career highlights, while announcing his retirement. “Thank you. Thanks so much for all the love and encouragement. From the hours of 1929, find me to be retired, “said Dhoni.
Since guiding his country to victory in 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, Dhoni is India’s most experienced captain. He also managed to transform India into Test cricket ‘s number one team. He’s the only captain to win any major ICC tournoy.
Tributes for Dhoni have been poured in from every corner, with everyone lauding his achievements. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan reminded of the time when he first saw MS Dhoni ‘s talents.
“Apparently, Dhoni’s first recollection was playing in Bangladesh when he was starting out at zero. But even before that, when he just came fresh from India A tour, I was playing a practice game against him, “Irfan Pathan told a leading sports website.
“We were playing in Bangalore and I bowled a bouncer to him, and even though I had a deep square leg, he smashed the bouncer. It only went for one run but I realized this guy has strength, that’s my first Mahendra Singh Dhoni memory, “he added.
“Win the T20 World Cup together definitely was the best moment with him. We had so many great memories, on and off the field. Together we had quite a few meals. Before 2007, there used to be a time when we had never missed a meal, we were still eating together, “he said.
The cricketing world will witness Dhoni ‘s return to the Indian Premier League in 2020, where he is expected to lead Chennai Super Kings.
