‘Kid learning from legend’ – Fans react as CSK star bowler gives credit to MS Dhoni for shaping his career

Former legendary Indian cricketer MS Dhoni has helped multiple young cricketers to guide them to get a successful career in cricket. Veteran Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also credited Dhoni who has helped them to achieve higher things in the game.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s young pacer Matheeha Pathirana, who became an overnight sensation because of unique bowling action during the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), recently talked about working while playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and said that he played a pivotal role in building his career.

“As a youngster, if someone gives you confidence like that, it boosts your career. A player of that level showed faith in me and I believed I can do anything in that moment. Not only me, Dhoni gave confidence to all of us. There were 4-5 top players who were injured and he showed his trust in youngsters, which was great,” Pathirana was quoted as saying by India Today.

The first thing is humbleness and that’s why he is very successful: Matheesha Pathirana

Pathirana was one of the most important players of CSK earlier this year during IPL 2023 and played a key role to help the franchise to get their hands on the coveted trophy for the 5th time. He picked 19 wickets in just 12 matches. However, Pathirana further added and said that he has learned a lot from Dhoni. He also lauded Dhoni for keeping himself fit at the age of 42 years.

“I learned a lot from Dhoni. The first thing is humbleness and that’s why he is very successful. He is 42 and still, the fittest cricketer, which is really inspiring. When I went there, I was a kid and no one knew me and they trained and taught me several things. Now, I know how to perform in any T20 game and how to balance my four overs in a match.”

Here’s how fans reacted: