IPL 2023 Title: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), made a funny jab at Ambati Rayudu after the team won the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). In the rain-shortened final, which took place at midnight on May 30 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, CSK defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets. Notably, Rayudu played a key eight-ball, 19-run innings for CSK in the summit match, including two maximums and a boundary.
Rayudu was praised by Dhoni, who noted that he always gave his all for the team when playing. The CSK captain also jokingly asserted that Rayudu will prevent his club from winning the Fairplay Award. Notably, Rayudu’s crucial cameo against GT allowed the visitors come back into the game just as their run rate to reach the goal was beginning to flag.
“Rayudu has a unique quality in that he always gives 100% while he is on the pitch. But I won’t ever win the Fairplay Award with him in the squad,” Dhoni was reported as saying by News 18.
Rayudu is a superb cricketer who is constantly looking to contribute: Dhoni
After Ambati Rayudu announced his retirement from the lucrative league after winning the IPL 2023 championship, captain MS Dhoni delivered him a heartfelt farewell. By highlighting a unique quality of Rayudu, the wicketkeeper-batter said that the player from Andhra Pradesh briefly went unnoticed in Indian cricket. The 37-year-old has the uncommon ability to play both speed and spin equally effectively, according to the illustrious captain.
“Rayudu is a wonderful cricketer and he constantly wants to help out. Since the India A tours, I’ve been performing alongside him. He is a player who excels with both speed and spin. It is a really unique item. I knew he would achieve something great, and I’m very delighted for him,” the CSK captain continued.
Later, Dhoni wished the 37-year-old hitter well in his future endeavours.
“He doesn’t use the phone frequently, just like me. The fact that he had a great career is what matters, and I hope he enjoys the next stage of his life,” he further added.
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