Lucknow Super Giants batsman Mukul Choudhary shared his respect for former Indian captain MS Dhoni after delivering a decisive performance in the Indian Premier League against Kolkata Knight Riders. As a specialist in closing out games, Choudhary cited Dhoni as a major influence, particularly noting his famous helicopter shot and his captaincy in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. Choudhary aims to mirror Dhoni’s talent for steering teams to wins in tight situations.
“I admire MS Dhoni greatly since I also specialize in finishing games,” Choudhary stated on JioHotstar. “His helicopter shot is legendary and my top pick. Everyone recalls how he captained India to success in the 2011 World Cup. My goal is to follow his example by closing out matches and leading my team to triumphs.”
Choudhary delivered an exceptional conclusion in the IPL 2026 season, contributing significantly to LSG’s triumph over Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday.
He scored 54 runs from 27 deliveries, including seven sixes and two boundaries, securing a three-wicket victory for LSG on the last ball.
Choudhary formed a crucial 50-run partnership with Avesh Khan. Their unbeaten 54-run alliance set a record for the highest eighth-wicket or lower stand in a winning IPL pursuit.
In this remarkable effort, Choudhary contributed 52 runs, while Avesh Khan remained not out on 1 from 3 balls.
(This report, excluding the title, comes from a syndicated source and has not been altered by NDTV staff.)
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