Vansh Bedi, who played forChennai Super Kings in IPL 2025, revealed his conversation with MS Dhoni and Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli during the 18th edition of the tournament. Notably, during IPL 2025, Vansh was
seen sharing some laughs with Kohli and Dhoni while clicking pictures with them after CSK’s clash with RCB. Now, the 22-year-old finally revealed what the conversation was about.
In his recent interview with News18, Vansh Bedi revealed that Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni were standing one step lower than him while posing for a photo. After this, Bedi jokingly said to both that they all are equal after which all three of them started laughing. “They were standing one step below me, so I jokingly told them, “We’re all equals, come up here with me." They had a good laugh about it,” Bedi told News18 CricketNext.
MS Dhoni focuses a lot on mental strength: Vansh Bedi
Vansh Bedi had a great outing in the inaugural season of the Delhi Premier League in 2024 where he amassed 221 runs from eight innings at an average of 44.20 and a strike rate of 185.71. His performance helped him earn his maiden IPL contract as CSK picked him for INR 55 Lakh in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Although he didn’t get a chance to play a single game in the season but got to share the dressing room with MS Dhoni. In his interview, Bedi revealed what tips Dhoni gave to him as a wicketkeeper batter.
"He (Dhoni) spoke about staying calm in situations you cannot control. It was not just technical advice; most of it was about handling pressure and keeping a clear head. He is someone who focuses a lot on mental strength," Vansh Bedi said.
