After a low-scoring loss to RCB, former CSK batter Subramaniam Badrinath recounted a rare occasion when MS Dhoni lost his composure, providing fans with a rare look into the controlled rage of the typically poised “Captain Cool.”
Subramaniam Badrinath, a former batter for India and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), recently revealed a unique incident in which the usually composed MS Dhoni lost his composure. Dhoni’s ability to maintain composure under duress has rendered him a global celebrity, giving him the moniker “Captain Cool.” But Badrinath, who played with Dhoni in CSK for six seasons, disclosed an unexpected instance in which the great captain lost his cool.
Badrinath described an event after a low-scoring loss against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in an interview with InsideSports. Aware of his defeat, Dhoni displayed restrained rage in the locker room, which surprised his colleagues who were used to his unwavering composure. Badrinath said that this event showed that, despite his seemingly unflappable exterior, Dhoni had a strong sense of pride in the team’s performance and had a unique method of expressing his displeasure.
In this match in Chennai against the Royals, we were chasing around 110. We lost the match because we lost wickets quickly. We were unable to score 110 against the RCB in Chepauk during that particular encounter, according to Badrinath.
I was out of the game against Anil Kumble after a lap. I acquired LBW. I was standing right there when MS Dhoni entered the dressing room. There was a little water bottle in front of me, and MS destroyed it! I was like, “Oh my god!” Badrinath continued, “We were all trying not to look him in the eye in that dressing room.”
One of the most famous tales in the history of the league is Dhoni’s relationship with CSK from the beginning of the IPL. Due to his leadership qualities, poise, and ability to perform under pressure, he has become a household name for the team. With a record-tying five IPL titles won under Dhoni’s leadership, CSK further cemented their supremacy in the competition.
Even after resigning as captain for the IPL 2024, Dhoni was an important member of the CSK team. He scored 161 runs in 8 innings as a squad member and finisher, frequently filling crucial final-minute roles in close games. This event that Badrinath described sheds light on the unspoken part of Dhoni’s leadership and his deep bond with the CSK family.
