"MS Dhoni made Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli": CSK Star reminds fans

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) cricketer Suresh Raina showered praise on legendary skipper MS Dhoni despite the team's disappointing performances in the IPL 2025 season. Raina said that Dhoni played a crucial role in shaping the careers of modern-day greats like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and himself.

MS Dhoni is admired for his exceptional leadership skills and humble personality. He is one of India's greatest captains and has earned respect on the field. The wicketkeeper-batter guided the Indian cricket team to three titles in ICC tournaments. He retired from international cricket in August 2020.

MS Dhoni Made Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Me - Suresh Raina

In a conversation with Filmygyan, Suresh Raina called MS Dhoni the biggest brand in the world. Raina admitted that Dhoni played a major role in shaping the careers of players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and himself, stating that some people are just born with greatness.

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"He is the biggest brand in the world. Wherever he stands, the line starts from him. Even now, he's going strong and playing well. He has won the IPL five times, two Champions League titles, the World Cup, the Champions Trophy, and the Indian team’s trophy. Sometimes, people are born like this. He made Virat, Rohit, and me," Raina said.

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MS Dhoni Was Born to Be a Leader - Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina stated that MS Dhoni became the number one captain in the world despite coming from Jharkhand. Raina shared Dhoni’s determination and friendship during their time playing together in the IPL. Raina also mentioned Dhoni’s growth both as a leader and as a person.

"He has gone through so much pressure and has become the number one captain in the world, coming from Jharkhand. You can imagine how much hard work he has put in," Raina opined.

"When he used to work in the railway in Kharagpur, he was born to be a leader. The way people talk about him, but he is very determined in life. And he is a great friend. The way we live together, we trust each other. We play a lot of matches together for the IPL. And I have seen him, how he has grown as a leader, how he has grown as a person."

MS Dhoni Fails to Make an Impact with the Bat in CSK's Loss to RCB

MS Dhoni scored 12 runs from eight balls, including one six, during the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He was dismissed LBW by Yash Dayal in the final over.

He came in to bat after CSK lost two quick wickets in the 17th over. CSK needed 35 runs from the last three overs. RCB managed to control the flow of runs by bringing back Suyash Sharma, who conceded just seven runs in his over.

Jadeja and Dhoni hit a couple of boundaries off Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the penultimate over, leaving them 15 runs to get off the last six balls. Dayal bowled the final over, starting with two singles before dismissing Dhoni. Shivam Dube hit a six off a no-ball but Dayal bowled two good balls.

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