MS Dhoni is an exceptional player and captain: Moeen Ali. “When you play for CSK with Dhoni as captain, whether the team is weak or strong on paper, you always have a chance of winning,” Ali explained.
Ahead of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Moeen Ali praised MS Dhoni, calling him a special player and captain. Notably, Dhoni has led Chennai to five IPL victories (2010, 2011, 2018, 2020, 2023) and two CLT20 victories (2010, 2014), and he is regarded as one of cricket’s most successful captains.
Ali also praised Dhoni’s tactical prowess, emphasizing that even when faced with team composition issues. The keeper-batsman consistently maintains the possibility of victory. The English cricketer express his excitement as a teammate to share the dressing room with someone known for their strategic abilities.
“Everyone understands that Dhoni is a special player and captain. He is a very nice guy. I’ve played three seasons, but I’m not sure what he’ll come up with. His strategic persona is very good. As a player, it’s exciting to see what role he has for you. “When you play for CSK with Dhoni as captain, whether the team is weak or strong on paper. You always have a chance of winning. ” Ali told ESPNcricinfo.
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I think we have a great chance in this T20 World Cup: Ali
The 36-year-old believes that England has a great chance of defending the upcoming T20 World Cup, which begins on June 1. He added that the Three Lions had learned a lot from the previous ODI World Cup and would play better cricket in the upcoming tournament. He revealed that the team has made some changes since the previous World Cup that will allow them to compete in a much healthier manner in the upcoming competition in the United States and the West Indies.
“It will be silly not to (if they would take lessons from the ODI World Cup). I think we have learned a lot. I think we were expecting to do it decently and see where it goes. The balance of the team was difficult. We changed a few things. I think we have a great chance in this T20 World Cup. It is too early to say if we are favourites, but we will be fine,” Ali said.
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