“Don’t ever dive on my cricket field again. Your four overs are more important than saving four runs.”
Dwayne Bravo
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- MS Dhoni
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Dwayne Bravo recently offered a rare glimpse into the astute man-management style of MS Dhoni, recalling a defining moment from the Chennai Super Kings' 2018 return to the IPL. Bravo, fielding at long-on, executed a full-length dive to save four runs, prompting a direct instruction from his captain.
Dhoni advised Bravo, "Don’t ever dive on my cricket field again. Your four overs are more important than saving four runs." This counsel highlighted Dhoni's philosophy of prioritizing a player's core value and minimizing injury risk, especially for a key death bowler. Bravo noted that this moment solidified Dhoni's trust in him, allowing him to focus entirely on his primary role, a hallmark of the successful partnership between the two CSK legends.
This analysis was generated by Third Umpire using official IPL statistics and live match data.
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Best match-winning batting specialists in IPL Career (calculated as Not Out % × Average, batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers only)
| Rank | Player | Team | match-winners |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Delhi Capitals | 18.0 score | |
#2 | Punjab Kings | 17.3 score | |
| #3 | Chennai Super Kings | 15.8 score | |
| #4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 13.3 score | |
| #5 | Delhi Capitals | 12.6 score |
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"My best captain from IPL... I feel like a lot of cricketers' dream is to be able to play under MS at some point in their life, just because of the iconic figure that he is and stuff. So, I'd definitely have to say MS Dhoni,"
When we started the season, right from the appointment of the coaching staff, we have always taken his advice and suggestions. He followed the entire [SMAT] tournament, noted all the strengths and weaknesses of the players and discussed with us. He knows the stats and numbers of each domestic player from Jharkhand.
Dear CSK, thank you so, so much for giving me this opportunity. And I feel very lucky that I am going to play with Mahi bhai [MS Dhoni]. I hope I will learn a lot, and cannot wait to join you guys soon. Thank you so much for giving me a new life,
“Don’t ever dive on my cricket field again. Your four overs are more important than saving four runs.”
