• By Namrata Vijay
  • Sun, 19 May 2024 01:20 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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 RCB vs CSK, IPL 2024: Eric Simmons, who is the bowling coach of Chennai Super Kings, admitted that talking about MS Dhoni's retirement from the tournament is not right. CSK might have failed to defend their title after losing to RCB by 27 runs on Saturday, but Simmons emphasised the different qualities that Dhoni has.  
 
After working with the former Indian skipper as a bowling consultant for the Indian team since 2010, Simmons highlighted how simply Dhoni analyses the game and insisted that this is one lesson that all youngsters should imbibe.  
 
He lauded Dhoni for building self-belief in the team and his ability to help the team come out of pressure situations.

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"There are so many memories of MS Dhoni, the knocks that he plays get you out of trouble. I was in the dugout and said it was incredible we are in a situation with our backs against the wall and he is at the wicket you just don't stop believing he can win for you, So I think that is one of the things that he brings to the group is the incredible self-belief. But he has a very simple structure and understanding of the game. I think that's what a lot of cricketers should strive for to, really understand the game and he does and he helps guys with that sort of information and knowledge so it is not to play like MS but understand your game and that's where MS is tremendous," Simmons told reporters in the post-match press conference.


 
Speaking about the noise around Dhoni’s future in the tournament, Simmons reckoned that it is irrelevant and that the veteran already knows what to do next. "I think anybody wants to speculate about his future, that is crazy. MS knows what he is going to do. I know that this year I have seen him hit the ball from the pre-tournament camp. So, he is playing extremely well, and he will make the decision. But he is a fantastic guy to be around”, he added.  

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"He has been fantastic to witness from the days I was with India and now with CSK. He is an incredible cricketer and an incredible individual in terms of his understanding of cricket and life. I think in many ways that what he passes on to guys is incredible self-belief, never say die, and a simple understanding of the game of cricket he can put it in simple words, and I think that is one of the best things about him”, he further said.  
 
As far as the IPL 2024 Eliminator is concerned, the team that will lock horns with RCB will be decided upon the result of the matches between Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings.