IPL 2025: Watch - Harbhajan Singh stuns everyone with unbelievable statement on MS Dhoni
Published - 15 Mar 2025, 12:55 PM
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Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh stunned everyone with his ultimate praise for MS Dhoni ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). MS Dhoni is all set to play as an uncapped wicketkeeper-batter for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming IPL 2025.
Ahead of the next season, Harbhajan Singh couldn't hold back his admiration for Dhoni, emphasizing how the legendary captain's instincts and leadership were far superior to any data-driven approach. The former Indian spinner revealed that Dhoni never relied on complex analytics or computer-generated strategies to make decisions.
Harbhajan Singh hails MS Dhoni’s genius ahead of IPL 2025
Instead, the magical MS Dhoni simply stepped onto the field, assessed the situation, and made the right calls at the right time. Harbhajan also highlighted how Dhoni’s sheer understanding of the game allowed him to guide his bowlers with precise instructions, knowing exactly when and where to strike.
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The legendary Indian spinner said that his former India and CSK captain’s ability to read the game on the spot, without taking the help of technology, set him apart from modern-day captains, who depend heavily on data analysis and made him the greatest ever captain.
Harbhajan Singh said, “You must have heard of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, right? Right? He has nothing to do with what the computer is saying. He wears his pad and his gloves and leaves. While leaving, he says, Bhajji bhai from here, Deepak from there. His next bowler knows when to play which card. He is probably the best ever captain who led the team.”
CSK such a big franchise, only one person ran it and he is Mahendra Singh Dhoni: Harbhajan Singh
Speaking about Chennai Super Kings' dominance in the IPL, Harbhajan credited Dhoni as the sole driving force behind the franchise’s immense success, as they won five trophies under the legendary wicketkeeper’s captaincy. He mentioned how CSK flourished under Dhoni’s instinctive captaincy, outshining teams that relied heavily on data-driven strategies.
Harbhajan Signed off by saying, “Such a big franchise, only one person ran it. And Mahendra Singh Dhoni ran it so successfully that he didn't need a computer. The computers failed. So, look at the results of those who run data-driven and those who run without data; look at their results.”
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Dinesh Karthik puts Rohit Sharma among India’s greatest captains
Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik praised Rohit Sharma and compared his achievements to two of India’s greatest captains, MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev. Kapil led India to its first-ever World Cup victory in 1983, while Dhoni guided the team to three major ICC titles—the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
Rohit Sharma recently guided the Men in Blue to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title recently after winning the ICC T20 World Cup last year as captain. He also took India to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) and ODI World Cup finals in 2023.
Dinesh Karthik was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz: “Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest, no doubt. He’s leaving a serious legacy. Each of them (MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev) marked a generational change and a mindset shift.”
