India are but to elevate a significant ICC trophy put up the MS Dhoni-era, however his legacy is felt by gamers and followers throughout the cricket world. Australian nice Matthew Hayden performed below Dhoni for 3 years at Chennai Tremendous Kings, and has lavished reward on him. A member of Australia’s all-conquering groups throughout the early 2000s, Hayden received the 2003 and 2007 Cricket World Cups below Ricky Ponting; arguably essentially the most profitable captain of all time. But, Hayden reserved a particular praise for MS Dhoni.

“MS Dhoni might simply sit in an Australian dressing room and he might simply captain an that dressing room,” mentioned Hayden, talking to Sports activities Vikatan.

“He believes that he’s not larger than anybody else,” mentioned Hayden. “He’ll gather luggage, he’ll throw cricket balls,” he additional mentioned.

Hayden’s compliments for Dhoni take extra prominence given current incidents on the 2024 T20 World Cup. Australia’s ODI World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins was seen carrying drinks for his teammates for his or her T20 World Cup opener in opposition to Oman, after not that includes within the enjoying XI.

Hayden mentioned that Dhoni is selfless sufficient to do the identical.

“He is a really humble particular person,” said Hayden.

“Dhoni finds a option to galvanise folks, the place it is nothing about ego, nothing about self-promotion,” added the legendary Australian batsman.

Chennai Tremendous Kings may also discover it troublesome to fill Dhoni’s footwear as soon as he ultimately decides to name it a day. With Ruturaj Gaikwad on the helm this season, CSK didn’t qualify for the play-offs, regardless of successful the title in 2023 below Dhoni’s captaincy.

“‘Thala’ will stay the long-lasting chief of CSK endlessly, however do you hear him say how nice he’s?” requested Hayden. “That is his appeal, but additionally his X-factor,” Hayden added.

Staff India are presently on the hunt for his or her first T20 World Cup since 2007, when Dhoni led a younger India to their maiden title.