‘Mahi bhai bas haath uthaye’- Former Indian player reflects on rare moment MS Dhoni lost his temper in IPL 2019 match against Rajasthan Royals

Former Indian cricketer and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ambati Rayudu recently shared his thoughts on a well-known incident involving MS Dhoni during the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL). The moment took place during a tense match between CSK and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

The incident occurred when Dhoni, visibly upset over a no-ball decision, walked onto the field from the dugout to confront the umpires. It was an unusual move, especially from someone known for his calm demeanor. The incident quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of that IPL season.

Rayudu reflected on the situation, stating that Dhoni’s reaction came purely out of his passion and desire to win for the team. He mentioned that while the approach was unexpected, it showed how deeply Dhoni cared about the game and his commitment to standing up for what he felt was right.

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Ambati Rayudu Recalls Intense Moment of MS Dhoni During Match Against RR:

During the final moments of a thrilling IPL match, veteran wicketkeeper MS Dhoni was visibly angry over a controversial no-ball call. In a rare and unexpected moment, he walked onto the field to question the on-field umpires, surprising fans and players alike.

Ambati Rayudu was recently asked about his thoughts during that intense moment. Sharing his reaction with a touch of humor, he recalled the incident in a light-hearted way. He joked that he was closely watching Dhoni, waiting for a signal from the CSK captain. He said if Dhoni had raised his hand, he would’ve rushed onto the field too.

On the JioHotstar show, he said, “ Bas yehi soch rahe the ki Mahi bhai bas haath uthaye aur hum log phir bhaage maarne ke liye (We were waiting for MS Dhoni to raise his hand so that we too could run into the ground to fight).”

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) eventually won the closely fought match by four wickets, despite the intense drama. Following the controversial no-ball incident, MS Dhoni was fined 50% of his match fee for breaching the IPL’s Code of Conduct. He accepted the Level Two offence, marking a rare instance where the usually composed captain showed visible frustration on the field.

During the same show, Ambati Rayudu also shared his thoughts on a humorous remark made by Dhoni about him in relation to the Fair Play award. The moment added a light-hearted touch to the conversation, highlighting the strong camaraderie between the former teammates.

Rayudu Talked About Dhoni’s Advice to Him:

Rayudu shared that MS Dhoni used to remind him to concentrate on his batting and avoid signaling wides to the umpire. Dhoni preferred players to stay focused on their game rather than reacting to decisions. Rayudu found this advice both amusing and insightful during their time together.

He further said, “ There was no DRS or Hawk-Eye for wide or no-ball at that time, so we would only tell the umpire that it was a wide or a no-ball. He used to tell me just one thing, 'Batting kar magar haath mat faila. Mere fairplay ke point nikal jayenge. (Just bat, don't raise your arms. I will lose fairplay points.)'. However, that same year, he went into the field. We didn't lose the fairplay award because of me.”

Chennai Super Kings ended the season as runners-up after a narrow loss to Mumbai Indians in the final. The match was closely contested, and CSK fell short by just one run, making it one of the most thrilling and heartbreaking finishes in IPL history for the team.