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Despite being known for his calmness, MS Dhoni occasionally has moments of frustration on the field.

Mohit Sharma, the IPL veteran, recently shared a memorable instance during his time with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where a young bowler managed to momentarily break Dhoni's calm.

Mohit recalled a priceless interaction involving MS Dhoni and Deepak Chahar, where the CSK captain used some "nice words" to convey his message in a situation that caught everyone's attention.

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What did MS Dhoni say to Deepak Chahar?

During an IPL match in 2019, after Chahar bowled a knuckleball that went for a boundary, Dhoni instructed him not to bowl it again. However, Chahar repeated the delivery a few balls later, leading to another misfire.

"Deepak Chahar has a story. In 2019, Deepak was playing, and I was not. The game was in Chennai, and everyone was sweating profusely. He bowled a knuckleball that I think was a full toss or something," Mohit recalled while speaking on 2 Sloggers YouTube channel.

"Dhoni bhai told him not to bowl it again. He said, 'ok Mahi bhai'. After bowling the next 2-3 balls, he bowled the knuckle ball again which this time went over the head of the batter," he added.

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This led Dhoni to walk up to Chahar and, in his signature style, give him a piece of his mind.

The aftermath of the incident is something Chahar and the team will never forget. When asked what Dhoni had said, Chahar shared, "Mahi bhai said 'Bewakoof tu nahi hai, bewakoof main hoon' (You're not the fool, I am)."

What was Dhoni's leadership like off the field?

Dhoni’s ability to manage players with a combination of strictness and care is well-known. Mohit, who played under Dhoni for several seasons, explained that while Dhoni might lose his temper on the field, he always ensures to explain things calmly after the game.

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"Mahi bhai always says, what happens on the field, stays there. Later, he will make you understand but never be angry with you," told Mohit.

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Saurav Goyal is a content producer for The Sporting News’ India edition.