NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohsin Khan recently revealed that former Indian captain MS Dhoni has been his lifelong idol. Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, Mohsin opened up about his admiration for Dhoni and the impact the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman has had on his career.
“Dhoni bhai is my idol. Woh jo chakke maarte hai end mein jaake (The way he hits those sixes in the end is unbelievable),” Mohsin remarked. He recalled Dhoni’s iconic match-winning six from the 2011 ODI World Cup final, saying it remains his favourite cricketing moment.
“I was just 13 or 14 years old at the time, watching the final. As soon as he hit that six, it felt like a Diwali celebration everywhere,” he added, capturing the national jubilation that followed the historic win.
When asked why he hasn’t expressed his admiration in front of Dhoni, Mohsin admitted that he gets too nervous to approach the cricket legend. “I feel happy just seeing him from afar. Main samne se baat nhi kar pata hu (I can’t talk to him directly), but watching him gives me joy,” the 26-year-old bowler confessed with a smile.
Meanwhile, Dhoni has recently hinted at extending his cricketing journey despite stepping back from active captaincy.
At a recent promotional event, Dhoni shared that he wants to enjoy the “last few years of cricket” at a relaxed pace.
His words have fueled speculation that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might retain him for IPL 2025, even though he passed the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad last season.
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“I just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I am able to play,” Dhoni explained. “In our childhood, we used to go out to play at 4pm and enjoy the game. But when you play professional sport, it becomes difficult to enjoy cricket, just like a game. That’s what I want to do.”
With Dhoni’s future in the IPL still uncertain, fans eagerly await whether CSK will retain their beloved “Thala” under the revised retention rules.
If Dhoni continues, it would mark yet another unforgettable chapter in his illustrious IPL career.
