Mohit Sharma has revealed an intriguing incident linked to former Team India captain MS Dhoni. Mohit played under MS Dhoni’s captaincy not only as Team India member but as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stalwart
as well. From 2013 to 2015, he reinforced Chennai’s fast-bowling attack. Recently, Mohit spoke with CricTracker and recalled his days with CSK and Dhoni. During the conversation, he also disclosed an incident in which he saw himself on the receiving end of the Chennai legend’s anger.
Recalling an event that happened at the Champions League T20 2014, Mohit said he received abuse from MS Dhoni due to miscommunication. "There was a moment in the CLT20 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) called Ishwar Pandey to bowl, but I thought he called me. I started my run-up, but Mahi bhai said he didn't call me to bowl, and he tried calling Ishwar. The umpire said I have to continue bowling as I had started my run-up. He lost his cool at me and abused me," said Mohit.
Mohit also added that he took a wicket in that over but it did not convince exasperated Dhoni. “I had a lot of moments. Mahi bhai has a cool and calm aura. You don't expect him to lose his cool. Being a young guy, you get excited when he loses his cool at you," Mohit added.
Mohit Sharma’s record for CSK
Mohit Sharma played for CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2013 to 2015. In 2014, he also became the Purple Cap winner for bagging 23 wickets in 16 matches and becoming the highest wicket-taker in the season. In 2019, he rejoined Chennai but this time, he got to play only one game in which he could pick up just one scalp.
Currently, the 36-year-old is a part of Delhi Capitals (DC) in the cash-rich league. Donning DC colours in IPL 2025, he got only two wickets in eight games at an economy of 10.28. His last outing was against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on May 24, 2025.
