“We both like shoes,” Mohit Sharma opens up about his relationship with MS Dhoni and his interest in shoes

Mohit Sharma talks about his relationship with Dhoni. Mohit used to play under Dhoni during his time in Chennai Super Kings.

Captain MSD during training with Mohit Sharma (Image via mykhel)

Indian Pacer Mohit Sharma spoke about his relationship with Mahendra Singh Dhoni on the podcast, ‘The Indian Cricket Podcast’. Mohit used to play under Dhoni during his time in Chennai Super Kings. Mohit Sharma further played in the 2015 ODI World Cup under Dhoni’s captaincy.

“I just spoke to Mahi Bhai last week. We both love shoes and whenever we speak, we definitely discuss shoes. One of my friends does the work of making formal shoes. So Mahi bhai sent me a photo of his boots and told me the shape that he wanted for his formal shoes.” said the pacer.

Talking about Captain Cool, Mohit says that he carries an aura wherever he goes. He said whenever anyone is around him, they don’t need to speak. Mohit further spoke about how he used to explain everything in a logical sense, that anyone won’t stop listening.

Net bowler to Gujarat Titan’s best

IMG COM 20230825 1755 14 0541 — Mohit Sharma in action for the Gujarat Titans (Image via mykhel)

After getting released by CSK in 2019, Mohit Sharma went to Delhi Capitals where he featured in only one match. He was again released and was without an IPL franchise for 2 years. In 2022 he was hired by the Gujarat Titans as a net bowler.

In 2023, He was bought by the Titans in the IPL auction. He did not feature in the first 4 games, but after that he was a regular name in the GT side. In the next 14 games, Mohit would pick up 27 wickets. This was his highest wicket taking season so far. He was integral to the Titans reaching the finals as well.

Mohit was used as the side’s death overs specialist, with his back of the hand slower ball being his go to delivery. Despite bowling in the death overs, Mohit managed to keep an economy of 8.17 with an average of 13.37. He also achieved his best bowling figures, picking up a fifer against Mumbai in the 2nd Qualifier, ensuring they reach the finals. GT went on to lose the finals against MS Dhoni led CSK, but this was still a season to remember for the new and improved Mohit Sharma.

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