Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) had a disastrous season as they completed within the ninth spot on this yr’s IPL. Ravindra Jadeja was appointed the brand new captain for the franchise however once more, the captaincy baton was handed again to MS Dhoni as Jadeja did not ship desired leads to the primary half of the match. Nonetheless, a number of new gamers like Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, and Maheesh Theekshana delivered some good performances underneath the management of Dhoni.
In a latest interview with Sportskeeda, Prashant Solanki shared an fascinating story concerning the significance of MS Dhoni’s recommendation from behind the stumps. Solanki was handed a debut in opposition to Gujarat Titans (GT) however he did not take any wicket.
Then, he was once more within the enjoying XI in opposition to Rajasthan Royals (RR) within the final group stage match. This time he picked up two essential wickets by conceding 20 runs solely. Nonetheless, he gave credit score to the CSK skipper behind his success. In two matches of this season, Solanki grabbed two wickets at an economic system of 6.33.
Mahi bhai retains issues quite simple: Prashant Solanki
Solanki mentioned: “Mahi bhai retains issues quite simple. Whether or not you’re bowling leg-spin, googly or top-spin, should you’re not giving runs, you might be bowling nicely. He had given us directions that we’ve to bowl dot balls as a result of that’s what creates strain in T20 cricket,”
He mentioned that regardless of getting hit for a six within the first ball of the second match, Dhoni gave him a sign and that made him profitable. Solanki added: “Within the second recreation, I got here into the bowl a bit late as a result of we didn’t have an enormous whole and he was shuffling the bowlers round. I used to be hit for a six off my first ball. Then he (Dhoni) gave me a sign that I’ve to drag my size again and hold it slightly shorter. Let him play strokes on the larger finish. Then I used to be profitable.”
“He (Hetmyer) hit me for a boundary after which Mahi bhai indicated to me as soon as once more to make use of the larger aspect of the bottom. I bowled the highest spinner on his legs and he miscued it and was out on deep mid-wicket.” Solanki concluded.
