Dhoni retirement: Uthappa shares his fondest memories with MSD

Dhoni retirement: Uthappa shares his fondest memories with MSD

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MS Dhoni (left) with Robin Uthappa

Indian keeper-batsman Robin Uthappa on Monday, August 24 recalled the time when he used to share room with former Indian skipper MS Dhoni.

Dhoni,two time World Cup-winning former India captain, recently retired from International cricket. His retirement took the cricket world by surprise. He made the announcement on his official Instagram account.

Uthappa while speaking to IANS, said, “It was lovely to play with him.”

“I’veshared some great moments with MS. We achieved some fantastic feats under his captaincy. Obviously winning the 2007 World T20 was a moment we all cherish. It’s not every day that you win a World Cup for your country.“

“SoI’d say that is a moment I absolutely cherish. Outside of the pitch, I really enjoyed the moments we shared in the hotels, both MSand I would love to sit together and eat on the floor in our rooms,they were really simple moments but the fondest memories I have ofthe both of us being together in the Indian team,” Uthappa said.

Robin is all set to begin his new innings with RajasthanRoyals

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“It’s been a fantastic experience with the Royals so far. There has been good energy amongst the players and the staff ever since we first got together for our camp in March.

“Everyone has been really welcoming and have helped me settle in with ease.There is a family-like atmosphere here. It lets you express, be yourself and speak your mind, share your thoughts which as a cricketer you always want. We have a fantastic team with some genuine match-winners. We’re all raring to go and give our best this year, hoping to do something special for Rajasthan Royals,” Uthappa said.

The lucrative league is beginning after a long wait because of coronavirus pandemic. The forced-lockdown was a pain for every single person on the planet. Sports-persons faced a bigger challenge coping with it both mentally and physically.

Uthappa also believes that the IPL will bring back normalcy to everysport in the World.

“I hope it does. First of all, hopefully, the situation with regards to COVID improves. Hopefully, all the other sports can get back on the grounds and all the athletes in our country can get back to training and doing what they love. Also, the fans in India can get back to watching and cheering their favourite athletes,” he said.

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