It is no hidden undeniable fact that MS Dhoni is a no-nonsense cricketer and the former India skipper is extraordinarily disciplined. The youthful gamers in each the Indian and Chennai Super Kings groups admire his work ethic and have the utmost respect for the wicketkeeper-batsman.
Interestingly, in 2019, Team India’s former psychological conditioning coach Paddy Upton revealed that when MS Dhoni took over because the captain of the Indian cricket group within the 50-over format, the stumper had give you a singular thought to ensure that his teammates weren’t late for any group conferences and training.
Speaking throughout a media occasion for his new ebook ‘The Barefoot Coach’, Upton narrated how the then captains Anil Kumble and Dhoni got here up progressive concepts.
“When I joined the team Anil Kumble was the captain of the Test team and MS Dhoni was the captain of the ODI team. We had a very self-governing process. So we said to the team ‘is it important to be on time for the practice and team meetings?’ Everyone said yes it is,” stated Upton.
“So we asked them if anyone is not on time is there anything one should give up? We discussed it amongst ourselves and the players, and eventually it was left to the captain to decide,” he added.
MS Dhoni determined if a player was late, the remainder of the aspect would pay up Rs 10,000. Each!
Upton stated that whereas Kumble concluded that each latecomer ought to be fined Rs 10,000, Dhoni suggested for a fair greater punishment and stated that if a player was late, the remainder of the aspect would pay up Rs 10,000 every.
“In the Test team, Anil Kumble said that the consequence would be a ten thousand rupees fine which the person who was late would have to pay. And then we had the same conversation with the one day team and there also MS (Dhoni) said that ‘yes there should be a consequence. So if somebody is late, everybody will pay 10,000 rupees fine!’ Nobody was ever late from the one day team again,” Upton stated.
Uptom additionally praised Dhoni for his calmness and stated: “His real strength is his calmness and composure, regardless of the situation of the game. Being such a strong leader, using his level-headedness in tough situations, he gives the other players permission to remain calm and composed.”
“That I think is the real strength that he has,” he added.
Dhoni retired from worldwide cricket in 2020, however he continues to play for his IPL franchise CSK.
The 39-year-old led India to T20 World Cup glory in 2007 and likewise gained the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. Under MS Dhoni, India additionally turned the No.1 Test group on the earth.
