MS Dhoni’s Uncharacteristic Outburst After CSK’s IPL Loss
Former Indian and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has revealed an incident that has shocked fans of the legendary captain and wicketkeeper-batsman, MS Dhoni.
During an interview with ‘Sports Yaari’, Harbhajan narrated an incident that occurred after CSK’s crucial loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this year.
“RCB were celebrating and they deserved to celebrate because of the way they won. I was watching the whole scene from above because I was present there,” Harbhajan said.
“CSK had lined up to shake hands. RCB were a little late to reach there. By the time, RCB finished their celebration, (Dhoni) went inside. Dressing room se pehle jo screen hai, uspe mukka bhi maara (he punched a screen outside the dressing room). I was watching from above, but it is okay, it happens when you win or lose.”
Harbhajan’s revelation has surprised many, as Dhoni is known for his calm and composed demeanor. However, Harbhajan suggested that Dhoni’s outburst may have been due to the disappointment of losing the match and the realization that his dream of retiring with the IPL trophy was shattered.
“It’s their (RCB’s) right to celebrate, even if they take three minutes. But he (Dhoni) went away. That was his thinking…Maybe he was not so calm that day, maybe because his dream of retiring with the trophy was shattered,” Harbhajan added.
Despite Dhoni’s outburst, both RCB and CSK failed to reach the IPL final, which was contested between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). KKR emerged victorious, winning their third IPL title.
It is expected that Dhoni, now 43, will return for another season with CSK, as the new IPL Player Regulations allow the franchise to retain him.
