Former Chennai Super Kings pacer Mohit Sharma has shared a memorable anecdote about MS Dhoni, revealing a rare instance where the usually composed captain lost his temper. The incident occurred during a 2014 Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) match between CSK and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). A miscommunication regarding a bowling change led to Dhoni’s unexpected outburst. Mohit explained that he mistakenly believed he was asked to bowl the next over, initiating his run-up before realizing the call was for Ishwar Pandey. Despite the umpire’s ruling that he had to complete the delivery, Dhoni’s reaction was one of intense frustration. According to Mohit, Dhoni used strong language, but the situation took a turn when Mohit took Yusuf Pathan’s wicket on the very next ball, with Dhoni still visibly upset during the celebration. Sharma also reflects on the valuable lessons he learned under Dhoni’s leadership, crediting the former Indian captain for shaping his understanding of the game. He emphasized Dhoni’s influence on handling pressure, reading the game, and maintaining composure.
