‘If multi-talent had a face’ – Fans react as MS Dhoni recalls how his bengali skills outwitted Bangladesh on field

Former legendary India captain MS Dhoni’s cleverness on the cricket field is legendary. Known for his astute decision-making, innovative captaincy, and ability to stay cool under pressure, he often outsmarted opponents. His natural understanding of the game and resourceful tactics cemented his status as one of cricket’s most sharp and successful leaders.

Meanwhile, Dhoni recently shared an intriguing incident that left fans both amazed and amused. In a promotional event, Dhoni reminisced about a particular incident in which his knowledge of the Bengali language played a crucial role in outsmarting Bangladesh on the cricket field.

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“Kharagpur me mere railways ka job tha aur us samay Bengali meri bahut achhi thi. Ab bhi bolunga toh bhulbhal bolunga, kisko kya kharaab laag jayega [When I used to work at Kharagpur in Railways, my Bengali was very well. Now if I speak, I may make mistakes], but I can understand Bengali very well,” Dhoni said.

Unko nahi pata tha mujhe Bengali aati hai: MS Dhoni

He recounted an incident from a match in Bangladesh, where their wicketkeeper unwittingly revealed the bowler’s strategy in Bengali. Dhoni’s understanding of the language allowed him to anticipate the delivery, leaving the opposition astounded by his linguistic savvy.

“Interestingly, hum log Bangladesh mein match khel rahe the, toh mai batting kar raha tha. Unko nahi pata tha mujhe Bengali aati hai. Woh keeper udhar se chillake fast bowler ko bol raha tha kuch. Mujhe pehle pata tha woh kya daalne wala hai. Toh jab match khatam hua fir hum baat kar rahe the toh.. Ae Eta Bangali bujhte pare [Interestingly, once, we were playing a match in Bangladesh, and they didn’t know I understood Bengali. Their keeper was suggesting something to the bowler, so I already knew what he would bowl. So, once the match ended, they (Bangladeshi players) were talking among themselves and seeing my reaction, they were like He understands Bengali],” he said.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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