MS Dhoni is commonly called ‘Captain Cool’ in the cricket world. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper has attracted many fans with his ability to maintain composure under pressure. But, the 41-year-old Dhoni was seen losing his temper several times during the Rajasthan Royals vs CSK match on Thursday.
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‘Captain Cool’ angrily hints to Mathisha Pathirana that he should have left the ball
Actually, in the sixteenth over, Dhoni tried to make a quick straight throw at the non-striker’s end but the batsman was easily able to go to the crease. Because the bowler Mathisha Pathirana, who was halfway down the pitch, accidentally blocked him. MS Dhoni angrily hinted to the young bowler that he should have left the ball.
MS Dhoni vents his anger by aggressively glaring at Dube’s weak throw
The second incident happened on the final ball of the RR innings. Devdutt Padikkal almost crossed the leg side of the infield with a powerful shot in the air. Shivam Dubey caught the ball but his throw was wide of either end. The batsmen took advantage of this and scored three runs. MS Dhoni showed his anger by glaring aggressively at Dube’s weak throw.
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CSK could only manage 170 runs for six wickets
Chasing the Royals’ target of 203 runs, Shivam Dubey (52 runs in 33 balls, two fours, four sixes) in front of the spin of Jampa (three wickets for 22 runs) and Ashwin (two wickets for 35 runs) of Superkings. Despite a fine innings of half-century and Ruturaj Gaikwad (47), could only score 170 runs for six wickets.
The Royals had earlier scored half-centuries from opener Yashasvi Jaiswal
The Royals had earlier scored half-centuries from opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (77 off 43 balls, eight fours, four sixes) and Dhruv Jurel (34 off 15 balls, three fours, two sixes) and Devdutt Padikkal (23 not out off 13 balls, four sixes) Fours) scored 202 runs for five wickets with a 48-run partnership in 20 balls for the fifth wicket.
