In his book, Dhawan also shared how MS Dhoni’s composed leadership turned a tense situation into a moment of laughter on the same Australia tour, as per Hindustan Times. The former left-handed batter takes fans back to the 2014 Test series between India and Australia as he recalls the Brisbane Test when the team was battling both fierce opponents and intense media scrutiny.
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At a time when the situation could have easily gotten out of hand, it was MS Dhoni who stepped in and defused the tension in his trademark style. During a press conference, when asked about the rumored dispute between Kohli and Dhawan, the former Indian captain handled it with a mix of humor and authority that instantly killed the story.
Shikhar Dhawan reveals how MS Dhoni’s handling of rumours taught him emotional strength
The former Indian opener has described that moment as a masterclass in leadership. Dhawan said that Dhoni’s reaction showed how a captain could lead not just with tactics, but with emotional intelligence.
The former Indian opener came to understand that journalists and commentators have their jobs to do, but his focus needed to stay on his own performance and mindset. It was a valuable lesson in self-control and mental strength.
Shikhar Dhawan recalls emotional moments from MS Dhoni’s shock Test retirement in 2014
Additionally, Shikhar Dhawan also mentioned another unforgettable chapter, and that is MS Dhoni’s sudden retirement from Test cricket after the Melbourne Test in December 2014, in his book. The news came as a complete surprise to Gabbar and the entire team.
The players were stunned, and coach Duncan Fletcher looked visibly shaken. Dhawan recalled walking up to Dhoni, hugging him, and thanking him for everything he had done for Indian cricket. He writes that everyone knew the Indian team’s journey in Tests would be harder without Dhoni, but also that his decision came from an instinctive sense of timing and that he ‘knew’ it was the right moment to pass the Test baton to Kohli.
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