The former captain of India and legendary wicketkeeper-battler MS Dhoni emphasized that a captain gains respect by their “walk and talk” at times of loss.
One of the most accomplished captains in cricket history, Dhoni, 42, is the first to have won every ICC white-ball trophy, including the ICC Champions Trophy (2013), ICC Cricket World Cup (2011), and ICC T20 World Cup (2007).
“You lead by example through ups and downs because when you are successful it’s very easy to say this is what we do but when times are tough is the real-time and you have to walk that talk – in those moments if you are still the same, that time you earn the respect,” MS Dhoni stated in a video uploaded to the Dubai Eye 103.8 on its YouTube channel.
During the season, Dhoni has scored 161 runs at an average of 53.67 and a strike rate of 220.54 in 11 innings in 14 matches.
“The most crucial thing is to get the respect of the group you are in charge of. Respect is something you have to earn; you cannot demand or compel it. It is necessary to honor my position, if I have one, inside the organization. However, as the one occupying that chair, I must merit that regard. I’m sitting on this chair; I can’t be telling you that you should respect me,” he said.
After their Indian Premier League match defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday, CSK’s hopes of qualifying for the playoffs were destroyed. Dhoni batted for almost four overs throughout the match, scoring 25 runs at a strike rate of 192.31.
Following CSK’s devastating defeat, Dhoni was the center of attention, with cameras waiting for him to reveal anything about his future. The seasoned wicketkeeper, though, didn’t say anything, leaving spectators wondering what would happen next.
Dhoni and former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma share the record for the most successful captaincy in league history with five IPL victories apiece.
Before the IPL 2024 season, Dhoni gave Ruturaj Gaikwad the captaincy.
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