Not through his trademark power-hitting, but with a small still significant act of humility, MS Dhoni once more demonstrated why he is valued on and off the field. Dhoni’s sportsmanship was front and centre during the IPL 2025 game between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk Stadium.

Upon Nathan Ellis, the former CSK skipper made a surprise ruling on a DRS call sought for an LBW after turning to Dhoni. Rather than doing the review himself—something he is well noted for—Dhoni grinned and motioned toward CSK’s new leader, Ruturaj Gaikwad, allowing him to make the decision.

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Fans everywhere cheered Dhoni’s modesty and faith in Gaikwad when this minor but notable incident got groundswell of support. His calm composure, team attitude, and leadership were all over social sites complimented. The viral video prompted debates on Dhoni’s outstanding capability to lead even when not officially in charge.

MS Dhoni and His Epic DRS Accuracy

When it comes to DRS decisions, MS Dhoni has long been considered among the most intelligent cricketers. His amazing success rate of more than 98% demonstrates his exceptional judgment, keen instincts, and thorough grasp of the game.

From behind the stums, Dhoni can fairly judge the path and angle of the ball, hence he is a critical decision-maker for spinners and pacers alike. His calm attitude and accurate assessments have sometimes tilted games in CSK’s direction.

Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary noted, however, that although Dhoni is quite accurate, he does not make every call perfect. “Sometimes it’s the other way around, but he is close to accuracy, so it is not always the case (Dhoni being right). Regarding the game, he has many ideas,” Chaudhary informed Shubhankar Mishra in a YouTube conversation.

Furthermore, he stated, “His accuracy is near to ideal. Many times he halts others from appealing. Given his willingness to be on the field for seven hours, he could make a good umpire.”s;

A Tradition of Leading

Dhoni’s effect on the team remains powerful even after he stopped being captain of CSK. His behavior keeps motivating younger athletes like Gaikwad and help to strengthen the culture of trust and respect inside CSK. Behind the stumps or in the dressing room, Dhoni’s leadership is priceless.