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Watch: ‘Captain Cool’ MS Dhoni channels his inner Kohli, gets angry at Manish Pandey while batting
MS Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the coolest individuals to ever play the game of cricket, behaving in a simmering cauldron as if he’s doing something in his own backyard.
Updated : Feb 22, 2018, 08:29 AM IST
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MS Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the coolest individuals to ever play the game of cricket, behaving in a simmering cauldron as if he’s doing something in his own backyard.
The ice-cool approach is a trait that’s in stark contrast with Virat Kohli’s outbursts on the field, but both of their methods have proven successful for Indian cricket. Yet on Wednesday, in the 2nd T20 between South Africa and India, it was Dhoni admonishing his on-field partner Manish Pandey after the latter appeared distracted.
An irate Dhoni can be heard telling Pandey: “Oye. B_______ (word not audible) Idhar Dekh Le. Udhar kya dekh raha hai. (Look here. Why are you staring over there’)
Dhoni and Pandey shared a vital unbeaten 98-run partnership as they accelerated the scoring. Both Pandey and Dhoni brought up their second fifties respectively as they helped India to get a good score of 188-4 in 20 overs.
Really is that you #Dhoni ? #SAvIND #INDvSA #manishpandey pic.twitter.com/RuvCehOTV6
— PATRIOT (@iamchetss) February 21, 2018
Dhoni is not happy with Manish pandey. pic.twitter.com/Cr0vpVzUNc
— jinen doshi (@jinendoshi) February 21, 2018
..and just wanted to let you know before sleeping, Dhoni didn't abuse Pandey. Not in his character. The word wasn't clearly audible because of commentary. Maybe it was bola tha na idhar dekh le.. would be great if someone can provide a better video proof.
— LOLendra Singh (@LOLendraSingh) February 21, 2018
Dear #Dhoni Haters,
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) February 21, 2018
MS Dhoni Didn't Use Any Abusive Language For Manish Pandey In 20th Over. He Said, "Oye! BOLE THE NA Idhar Dekhne, Udhar Dekh Rha Hai". Please Don't Spread Rumors. He's Dhoni, Not Virat Kohli. #SAvIND #INDvsSA #INDvSA #SAvsIND #Chahal #ManishPandey
Dhoni angry over Pandey #Dhoni #IndVSa pic.twitter.com/APYP52JHQj
— Nikhil (@drealnik) February 21, 2018
Presenting the Captain Angry [Dhoni abusing Manish Pandey] pic.twitter.com/3GtW6SLbnD
— पशु प्रजनन केंद्र (@HusnKaHathiyar) February 22, 2018
Solid innings from South African batsman Heinrich Klassen and skipper J.P. Duminy blew India away, as the hosts handed the visitors a six-wicket defeat and levelled the T20 series 1-1 at the SuperSports Park here on Thursday.
With this win, South Africa remained alive in the series, with the third T20 match at Cape Town set to be the decider.
Earlier, the Proteas won the toss and sent India to bat first. The rain, which washed out the match between India Women and South Africa Women on Wednesday, threatened to play a dampener in this match.
South African pacer Junior Dala drew first blood for the hosts when he sent back opener Rohit Sharma for nought.
Thereafter, Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan steadied the innings and shared a 44-run partnership, before Duminy surprised Dhawan with a low full toss and miscued it to Farhaan Behardien at mid-on.
Indian skipper Virat Kohli too failed with the bat as he made just one run. Raina departed afterwards and the visitors were in a spot of bother at 90-4 after 11 overs.
Chasing 189 to stay alive in the series, South Africa made a steady start to their innings. Opener Jon-Jon Smuts was dismissed for just one run, while Reeza Hendricks chipped in with 26, coupled with five fours.
The hosts were at 38-2 after five overs, when Klassen changed gears and launched an assault against the Indian bowlers. He was particularly harsh on spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who had an off-day with the ball and conceded 64 runs without any wicket in four overs.
It looked like Klassen would finish the match soon, amid the on and off rains. South Africa was ahead of the DLS par score as well.
After Klassen's departure, Duminy ensured that there were no further hiccups in the innings and sealed the match with two sixes off pacer Jaydev Unadkat.
Klassen was declared the man of the match for his blistering 69 off 30 balls, laced with seven sixes and three fours.
On the other hand, Duminy remained unbeaten at 64 off 40 balls, coupled with four fours and three sixes.
The third T20 match will be played at the Newlands, Cape Town on Saturday.
