IPL 2020 : “It always resonated with me,” Jos Buttler on MS Dhoni’s “inspiring” World Cup winning knock
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Jos Buttler and MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni‘s incredible knock in the 2011 World Cup final and the winning six off the bowling of Nuwan Kulasekara is still afresh in every Indian cricket fan’s heart. Coming in ahead of inform Yuvraj Singh in a crunch situation, Dhoni played an incredible innings of 91 unbeaten to take his side home. And Jos Buttler shares that the gritty knock to India’s second world title inspires him.
The former Indian skipper is an incredible leader who has brought numerous laurels to the country. Dhoni is the only captain to have conquered all ICC trophies. He led India to victory in the 2007 World T20, 2011 World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy. A feat that no one else has achieved yet.
That was inspiring
Buttler adds that Dhoni’s cool demeanour in the middle is something he admires and is looking to incorporate in his game. The English wicket-keeper shares that he loves Dhoni’s explosive batting and has been watching him in the IPL over the years.
“I like his demeanour on the field. How cool and calm he is. I like his explosive batting, the helicopter shot, I always watched the IPL on TV. I remember some of the great innings he has played. One thing I really love is the 2011 World Cup final. How he walked out to bat and said I am going to see this home. That was inspiring and the way he finished the game with a six. It always resonated with me,” Buttler was quoted as saying in Times of India.
Dhoni hung his boots in in August this year and have struggled in the IPL this season. His side, Chennai Super Kings, has also failed to meet the expectations as they lingering at the bottom of the table with only 10 points from 13 games.
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