Anuj Rawat He has revealed the most valuable advice he received from veteran cricketer MS Dhoni during his IPL stint. Rawat revealed that Dhoni's guidance was simple but profound and he focused on the process of mentoring young players and the honest hard work he put in during his career, which has helped many budding talents gain the same knowledge over the years.
Even at the age of 44, the former India captain continues to be an influential figure in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Set to represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) once again, Dhoni will share the dressing room with a young squad that blends experience with energetic new talent.
Known for mentoring young players throughout his career, Dhoni has imparted similar wisdom to many budding talents over the years. Even at the age of 44, the former India captain continues to be an influential figure in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Set to represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) once again, Dhoni will share the dressing room with a young squad that blends experience with energetic new talent.
Just a few days ago, the IPL retention lists confirmed that Dhoni will remain with CSK for the 2026 season. The legendary wicketkeeper-batsman is expected to play alongside rising stars like Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brewis, Urvil Patel and Noor Ahmed, which will further strengthen CSK's youth-driven unit.
With the IPL 2026 auction taking place on December 16, CSK are expected to add some more promising youngsters to their ranks. Under Dhoni's guidance, these players will aim to not only perform well but also maintain the rich legacy of the franchise. As the team slowly moves towards a new era, Dhoni's advice will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of CSK leaders.
Watch excerpts from the exclusive interview:
As a keeper, you got many opportunities to meet MS Dhoni. What golden advice have you received from him?
The last game I played against Chennai, I think it was our first match of 2024, I scored around 48 runs. After that I met him. I've talked to him several times and he always tells me the same thing: Be honest with yourself. If you focus on your process and put in honest practice and hard work, everything else will fall into place. This is something he always emphasizes on.
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