A video of MS Dhoni practicing Helicopter Shot in the net practice has gone viral on social media. Two days ahead of the IPL opener CSK vs RCB match, MS Dhoni is working on his batting skills with his teammates and batting coach Mike Hussey.
42-year-old MS Dhoni who led the CSK in winning the 2023 IPL trophy, will defend the title in IPL 2024. The CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is making a stir among the fans as he was seen practicing his iconic “Helicopter shot” against Chennai bowlers in the nets.
We Sure gonna see few Helicopters this Season if he bats a bit longer unlike last season @msdhoni 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zXp6STLhkm
— 🎰 (@StanMSD) March 19, 2024
In the video, you can see MS Dhoni is hitting longer shots and trying to recreate his signature shot. Few people know that MS Dhoni learned his popular Helicopter shot from his fellow cricketer and childhood friend Santosh Lal. He is the one who taught Dhoni how to play Helicopter shots.
First MS Dhoni is back in his famous long hair and now practicing his iconic shots. The excitement has been doubled among the MS Dhoni fans as the IPL 2024 season is going to be a blast.
Dhoni bagged 104 runs in 16 matches with a strike rate of 182.46 in IPL 2023. However, in the 17th IPL season, fans can witness MS Dhoni’s super duper hit ‘Helicopter Shot’ if he stays longer on the strike.