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Former India
captain announced retirement from international cricket on August 15
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Chennai(Agencies): Eulogising
the charismatic Mahendra Singh Dhoni, West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo says
the former India skipper had the quality to absorb pressure and handle tough
match situations without panicking.
Dhoni announced his retirement
from international cricket on August 15, ending speculations if he would again
wear the India jersey.
Bravo has spent considerable
time with Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings, one of the most successful IPL
franchisees.
"As a player he absorbed
pressure, he never panicked. He always gave the players belief and confidence
to do whatever they had to do," Bravo said in an interaction.
Dhoni has always been a
players' captain as he backed several of them, giving them a long run to settle
in the team.
Talking about Dhoni's
retirement, Bravo, who on Wednesday became the first bowler to take 500 wickets
in T20s, said it had to come one day.
"I am sure he had his own
plan. As his fans and cricket lovers, we would all wish he would continue for
as long as possible. But the reality is, you know, we all have to stop playing
at some point in time," said Bravo.
Dhoni's last international
game was the ICC World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in July 2019.
The former West Indies
skipper, who is currently featuring in the Caribbean Premier League for
Trinbago Knight Riders, said game time was crucial to be in best physical
shape.
"I'm feeling good physically,
being ready, and taking part in the CPL. Nothing can compare to game time. Yes
playing in the CPL will obviously mean I am being match fit," added the
all-rounder.
The 36-year old said it was
great to be back on the park playing again after the coronavirus-enforced
break.
"As cricketers we have to
just adapt to all the new regulations quickly," he said.
Bravo will play for CSK in the
13th edition of the IPL, beginning September 19 in the UAE after his CPL stint
with the Trinbago Knight Riders. PTI
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