I can learn 2 or 3 p.c of MS Dhoni’s thoughts: Yuzvendra Chahal | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni’s outstanding knack for studying a batter or bowler’s physique language, devising a plan on the spot, and delivering game-changing outcomes isn’t any secret. From sharp stump-mic directions like “idhar daal,” “seedha daal,” or “off stump pe rakhna,” Dhoni’s voice was a relentless information for his bowlers throughout his captaincy days.
The previous India skipper typically received beneath the pores and skin of his bowlers — not hesitating to scold them, ship fiery pep talks, and on events, hand out a uncommon “shabaash.” One of many many Indian bowlers to have skilled Dhoni’s sharp cricketing thoughts firsthand is Yuzvendra Chahal.
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The leg-spinner has been on the receiving finish of Mahi’s powerful love on a number of events however he credit a big a part of his success to the knowledge and steering of the legendary wicketkeeper.

Punjab Kings, with two wins and one loss of their three matches to date, are gearing as much as tackle Chennai Tremendous Kings subsequent on Tuesday. And Yuzvendra Chahal can’t look forward to the chance to satisfy and bowl to ‘Mahi bhai’ as soon as once more.
The veteran leg-spinner, presently enjoying for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, stays the very best wicket-taker within the match’s historical past at 34 years of age.
“Mahi bhai has watched me bowl from behind the stumps for years. He is aware of how I bowl, what I believe, and what I’m prone to do. I can learn — possibly 2 or 3 p.c — of what Mahi bhai is considering. I do know the type of conditions he is available in to bat. If he walks in between overs 1–10, we all know now we have to assault. But when he comes within the later phases of the match, we perceive precisely what he’ll attempt to do. We plan accordingly,” Chahal stated.
“You possibly can’t give him a straightforward ball — in case you do, he’ll ship it out of the park,” the leg-spinner added.
In his 163-match IPL profession, Chahal has represented Mumbai Indians (2011–2013), Royal Challengers Bangalore (2014–2021), Rajasthan Royals (2022–2024), and is presently enjoying for Punjab Kings beneath the management of Shreyas Iyer.
Through the years, Chahal has bowled beneath the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson, and now Iyer. When requested beneath whose management he loved probably the most freedom whereas bowling, Chahal stated: “Each captain I’ve performed beneath has given me freedom, whether or not for India or within the IPL. A bowler at all times has a plan, and while you share it confidently together with your captain, it makes a distinction. I’ve had full freedom beneath each captain I’ve performed for.”
“Final yr, I performed for Rajasthan Royals and that’s the place I discovered the artwork of bowling on the demise. Earlier than that, I had by no means bowled within the demise overs. While you transfer to a brand new workforce, you decide up new expertise,” stated Chahal on JioHotstar Press Room with Punjab Kings.
On enjoying beneath Iyer, the leggie defined why he’s having fun with the stint with PBKS.
“I do know Shreyas very well — he’s buddy of mine. He provides you plenty of freedom. You possibly can method him at any time. He’s very calm. It’s not like if the opposition is scoring runs, he’ll panic — he stays composed. He listens to everybody, he’s very open-minded, and I’m actually having fun with enjoying beneath his captaincy,” he stated.
Chahal final featured in a world match in 2023, a T20I towards West Indies at Lauderhill. Since then, the leg-spinner has been out of the nationwide setup. He as soon as fashioned a formidable spin duo with left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav — a partnership famously dubbed ‘KulCha’ by followers and cricketers alike.
When requested a few potential comeback and the enduring pairing, Chahal, who has claimed 121 wickets in 72 ODIs and 96 in 80 T20Is, stated: “I’ve fond recollections of the time period ‘Kul-Cha’ and my partnership with Kuldeep (Yadav). That bond will at all times stay particular.”
“Kuldeep is doing so properly proper now — I’m actually glad for him. He’s the perfect. In my eyes, he’s the No. 1 wrist-spinner on the planet. Proper now, it’s the IPL. We’ll see what the longer term holds,” he stated.