IPL 2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals Dhoni’s encouraging words – Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has revealed skipper MS Dhoni’s advice for him during the Delhi Capitals match. Gaikwad led CSK’s run chase with a 70-run knock as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Delhi Capitals by four wickets in Qualifier 1 in Dubai on Monday.
“Every time, MS Dhoni tries to encourage me and start afresh every game. Learn from every game and move forward. He said to try and finish the game. It is what separates good players from normal players. I am just looking to learn as much as possible till he is here and stay humble,” Ruturaj Gaikwad said.
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IPL 2021: CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals MS Dhoni’s encouraging words, says ‘He asked me to finish the game’
On-field, in the last two overs, CSK needed 24 runs but Avesh Khan dismissed set batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad on the first ball. Dhoni whacked a six and match came down to 13 needed off the last six balls. In the final over, Tom Curran removed Moeen Ali but Dhoni held the nerves and smashed three fours to seal the CSK’s spot in the summit clash for the ninth time.
“At times, you have to take the odd risk. I plan for 2-3 overs, think of who is likely to bowl and who I can target, big-short boundary, who I can target better. You have to be crystal clear, go through the process, take one over at a time and ensure that the required rate doesn’t go up too much, and take it deep,” Ruturaj Gaikwad said.
IPL 2021: CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals MS Dhoni’s encouraging words, says ‘He asked me to finish the game’
The youngster, who is in the race for IPL 2021 Orange Cap, said that he has followed the process and didn’t get worried about his faults mid-season.
“It’s just normal. Just go through normal routines whatever you have been following throughout the tournament and just try and stay neutral. Each and every game you start from 0, so it’s important to start again and start fresh and be up for a challenge whatever it is. Powerplay was a crucial stage and the wicket was holding a little bit. We had to get off to a good start,” Gaikwad told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game.
IPL 2021: CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals MS Dhoni’s encouraging words, says ‘He asked me to finish the game’
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