IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings batter Shaik Rasheed recounted an emotional incident relating to the bat of former Indian captain MS Dhoni. In a video posted on CSK’s official YouTube account, Shaik, who was a member of the U19 World Cup 2022 squad, explained why he was unable to get the “Reebok” bat MS Dhoni used to use and how it felt to finally get one. Watch the video below. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
Rasheed, who is a huge Dhoni fan, desired the bat and asked his father to get one for him. Rasheed, 8, would have enjoyed immensely from having it, but the family just lacked the funds to purchase the pricey bat.
“When I was around eight years old, it was my birthday and I told my dad that I wanted a Reebok bat. It was Dhoni Bhai who used to use that bat and we didn’t have that much money that time. So we could not buy that bat. After that, for an entire day, I was just crying,” revealed Rasheed.
“I was a ball boy during one of the games where I saw someone use that Reebok bat and somehow I couldn’t control my emotions. I really wanted to play with that bat,” he added.
Shaik previously disclosed his first discussion with Dhoni, who asked him to play to the best of his abilities and gave him advice during his practice sessions. Shaik was picked by CSK for 20 lakhs in the IPL 2023 auctions.
“Mahi bhai said hi.” It was special to me. On the bus and later on the ground, I first encountered him. I was encouraged by Mahi Bhai to “just do whatever you know.” He asked me to perform to my ability” he stated.
“After I finished the practice I learned how to prepare for the T20 format. When I was bowling, Mahi Bhai used to advise me on what I can do. And he would give suggestions after hitting the ball as well,” he added.
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