Indian players have immense respect for MS Dhoni: Saba Karim

Former wicketkeeper-batsman of India Saba Karim opined that Indian players have always been fond of former captain MS Dhoni. According to Karim, Dhoni is a legendary captain who has earned the respect of his former teammates.

In a recent interview, KL Rahul claimed that any Indian player who has played with Dhoni would take a bullet for him. A few years back, veteran Indian pacer Ishant Sharma had stated that he would not mind jumping from the 24th floor if Dhoni asked him to do it.

Saba Karim explained that Dhoni has wonderfully mentored the young Indian players. He has earned the respect and trust of the players which is perhaps one of his biggest achievements. Dhoni depicts the true essence of what India stands for. His character and personality display the concept of how India defines itself as a country.

The former cricketer further stated that the calm and humble nature of Dhoni is also part of his legacy. There have been very few moments of Dhoni getting angry either on or off the field. He never showed aggression when the team was under pressure. He has also most probably never insulted an opposition player. Dhoni was a respectful player who valued his opponents and never looked down upon them.

On the field, Dhoni always encouraged his bowlers to perform well and supported their efforts. KL Rahul, Ishant Sharma, and Yuzvendra Chahal were not there when India won the 2013 Champions Trophy or the 2011 World Cup. But Dhoni backed them to play for India and encouraged them to establish themselves within the team.

MS Dhoni is a down to earth star player: Saba Karim

During Dhoni's tenure as the Indian captain, Saba Karim was a selector. Karim pointed out that over the years, Dhoni has not changed as a person despite getting stardom.

Dhoni still gives the same respect to Karim that he used to give him when they first met. As a selector, Karim has spent a lot of time with him. Dhoni has always been a settled person even during team meetings. He never showed an unnecessary attitude even after achieving so much success.

Karim concluded that Dhoni is a family man with close friends and extended family. He likes to spend time with them and get some much-needed rest. After his retirement, he has started indulging in different interests and the fans can expect to be surprised by him in the future. Dhoni also has a good business mind which has led to success in most of his business ventures.

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