Ranchi (Jharkhand): With the commencement of the ODI World Cup, Indian fans are hoping for a glory run from Rohit Sharma and Co. Many experts are revealing their predictions for the marquee event and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's childhood friend Shabbir Hussain has also shared his views regarding the tournament.
First Hussain spoke about Dhoni's passion for the game and remarked that the former India stumper played every game with the same intensity whether it's a national or an international fixture.
"Mahendra Singh Dhoni cannot be compared with anyone. There are many cricketers who do not focus on the state (in domestic cricket) when they start playing for India. However, Dhoni was different. Dhoni used to take every match very seriously. Whether that match is at the district level or national level. He played to win every match. Dhoni has undergone knee surgery. But despite achieving many heights in cricket, he left no stone unturned in the Indian Premier League before the surgery. This passion is rarely seen in anyone. His mindset is completely different," Hussain recalled to ETV Bharat.
Shabbir has been Mahendra Singh Dhoni's teammate from his days of school, club and in the Ranji Trophy. Reflecting on India's chances of lifting the trophy he stated that they will have an edge in the tournament. Also, he suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) can use MS Dhoni's experience.