I Ask MS Dhoni Whenever I Need Any Inputs And He's Been Kind Enough To Give Me: R Sai Kishore

Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore has been unfortunate enough not to get a game for the Chennai Super Kings despite being part of the setup since 2020. R Sai Kishore grabbed the spotlight after his performances in the 2019-20 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, emerging as the highest wicket-taker. But the youngster has lavished praises on CSK skipper MS Dhoni, who offers him plenty of inputs.

One of the striking features of Chennai Super Kings’ early days has been handing out opportunities to youngsters, who have proved significant to their dominance. The likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Subramaniam Badrinath have made the most of their chances during the early days of their IPL career, enabling them to break into the national team. In recent times, Ruturaj Gaikwad has done the same; however, there have not been too many as the Super Kings have often been called the dad’s army.

Thus, R Sai Kishore, who was secured in the dying moments of the IPL 2020 auction for INR 20 lakhs, has not been lucky enough to get a chance to prove himself. The 24-year old topped the wicket-taking charts in the 2019-20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, picking up 20 wickets in 12 matches at 10.40 and maintained an economy rate of 4.63 with a four-wicket haul. He also performed decently in this year’s competition, snaring eight scalps in as many fixtures at 16.87, keeping an economy rate of 4.82.

I talk to him [Dhoni] a lot after practice sessions and matches: R Sai Kishore

R Sai Kishore revealed talking to MS Dhoni a lot after practice sessions and matches, claiming that the keeper-batsman has been kind enough to give inputs whenever asked for. The youngster remarked that a couple of tips during IPL 2020 made him a better bowler in the domestic circuit.

“I talk to him [Dhoni] a lot after practice sessions and matches. I ask him whenever I need any inputs, and he’s been kind enough to give me his thoughts. A couple of points he gave me during IPL 2020 made me a much better bowler in domestic cricket such as the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy,” Sai Kishore told Sportskeeda.

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