The most successful leader is legendary Indian cricketer MS Dhoni, who has revitalised the careers of these ten international players.
MS Dhoni went on to smash the majority of Indian captaincy records in ODIs, register the most wins by an Indian skipper in limited overs cricket (110), and, more crucially, become the only skipper in world cricket to have won all three major ICC events.
MS Dhoni has led CSK to four IPL victories and five runners-up finishes, making him the first skipper to reach the IPL finals nine times. Dhoni reached the finals once as a player for the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants. CSK won the title in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021 under the former India captain. Dhoni’s four-time champions finished second in 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2019.
In this article, we will look at the ten International Star players whose careers have been revitalized by MS Dhoni at CSK:
1. SHANE WATSON
Shane Watson’s career was resurrected in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. Watson had previously struggled with injuries and form in the IPL, but Dhoni’s confidence and trust in him as an opener helped Watson regain his form. Watson scored 555 runs at an impressive strike rate of 139.75 in the 2018 IPL season, helping CSK win the title.
2. Ambati Rayudu
Ambati Rayudu’s career was revitalized when he joined CSK and played under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. While playing for CSK, Rayudu, who had been in and out of the Indian team, found stability and consistency in his batting. He developed into a key middle-order batsman for CSK, consistently scoring runs and playing crucial innings. His CSK performances earned him a call-up to the Indian team, and he went on to represent India in the 2018 Asia Cup and the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
3. Michael Hussey
The career of Australian batsman Michael Hussey was kickstarted during his time with CSK under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. Hussey, who had lost form and had been dropped from the Australian team, found his mojo again while playing for CSK. He was a reliable run-scorer for CSK, providing consistency at the top of the order. His performances for CSK earned him a recall to the Australian team, and he went on to play in Test matches for Australia again, reviving his international career.
4. Murali Vijay
Murali Vijay, the Indian opener, had a career comeback while playing for CSK under Dhoni’s guidance. Vijay was inconsistent and in and out of the Indian team, but MS Dhoni’s belief in him as an opener helped him restore confidence. Vijay became a steady and reliable opener for CSK, offering excellent starts at the top of the order. His performances for CSK gained him a return to the Indian team, and he went on to play Test matches for India, reviving his international career.
5. Ravichandran Ashwin
The Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin found fresh life in his career when he joined CSK and played under Dhoni’s guidance. Ashwin was having difficulty establishing himself in the Indian limited-overs teams, but MS Dhoni’s mentoring and belief in him as a spinner helped him restore his form. Ashwin became a key member of CSK’s bowling attack, often taking up wickets and providing control in the middle overs. His efforts for CSK secured him a comeback to the Indian side, and he has since established himself as one of the country’s top spinners across all formats.
6. Dwayne Bravo
Dwayne Bravo, a West Indian all-rounder, saw his career revitalized when he joined CSK and played under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. Bravo was dealing with ailments and a lack of form, but Dhoni’s belief in him as a finisher and dependable bowler helped him restore confidence. Bravo became an essential member of the CSK team, contributing with both bat and ball. He was the highest wicket-taker in the 2013 and 2015 IPL seasons, earning him the Purple Cap, and his all-around efforts for CSK helped him reclaim his status in the West Indies team.
7. Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur, the Indian fast bowler, experienced a career comeback while playing for CSK under MS Dhoni’s guidance. Thakur was beleaguered by inconsistency and injury, but Dhoni’s support and advice helped him restore his confidence. Thakur established himself as a crucial bowler for CSK, delivering breakthroughs with his aggressive fast bowling and useful lower-order batting. His performances for CSK earned him a recall to the Indian side, and he has since established himself as a regular member of the Indian Test and limited-overs squads, making a huge impact with his all-around ability.
8. Deepak Chahar
Deepak Chahar, the Indian bowler, enjoyed a career comeback with CSK under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. Chahar was struggling to make a name for himself on the Indian domestic circuit, but Dhoni’s belief in his ability as a swing bowler helped him establish himself as an important player for CSK. Chahar’s outstanding new ball performances and ability to capture wickets in powerplay overs won him a position in the Indian team. He has subsequently become a regular component of India’s T20I and ODI squads, and his career has taken off since his time with CSK.
9. Faf du Plessis
When he joined CSK in 2012, South African batsman Faf du Plessis was out of form and was not a regular member of the South African limited-overs teams. Under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, du Plessis found his stride and became a reliable contributor for CSK. He established himself as a dependable top-order hitter as well as an outstanding fielder. Du Plessis’ steady efforts for CSK secured him a regular berth in the South African team, and he went on to become the South African Test team’s captain.
10. Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina, the Indian middle-order batsman, had a career resurgence with CSK under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. Raina was suffering with consistency and form in international cricket, but Dhoni’s mentorship and support helped him restore confidence. Raina established himself as a critical middle-order batsman for CSK, giving steadiness and scoring crucial runs on crucial occasions. His performances for CSK gained him a recall to the Indian team, and he went on to represent India in limited-overs forms, batting, and fielding impressively.
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