"Yuzvendra Chahal Confides Regret: MS Dhoni's Emotional Indian Farewell Game"
In a candid conversation on the Raj Shamani podcast, Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal expressed his regret over his performance in the 2019 World Cup semi-final, a match that marked the end of MS Dhoni's World Cup career with India.
During that fateful semi-final against New Zealand, Chahal conceded 63 runs in 10 overs, making him the most expensive Indian bowler in the game. India needed 240 runs to win, but they ended up losing by 18 runs on the reserve day. The match was an emotional moment for the team, especially for Dhoni who announced his retirement from international cricket in August 2020.
Chahal revealed that he could have given away 10-15 fewer runs in the match. He believes that if he had been calmer and pushed himself more, he could have bowled better. His economy rate of over six was a significant factor in India's defeat.
The semi-final was a memorable match for many fans, not just for the close competition, but also for Dhoni's run-out. Chahal recalled seeing other teammates, including captain Virat Kohli, emotionally affected and crying in the dressing rooms after the defeat.
Chahal made his debut for India under Dhoni in 2016 and played for the team until August 2023. However, he wasn't picked by the Indian team management after that period. Despite his regret over the 2019 World Cup semi-final, Chahal did come back for the 2024 T20 World Cup, but he didn't play in any games.
MS Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020, scored a solid 50 off 72 balls in the 2019 World Cup semi-final, a performance that will always be remembered by cricket fans. Chahal's regret over his performance in that match serves as a reminder of the intensity and pressure that comes with playing in such crucial matches.
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- Yuzvendra Chahal admitted his disappointment about his career-defining performance in MS Dhoni's last match for India during the 2019 World Cup.
- Despite being left out of the Indian team after 2023, Chahal re-entered the team for the 2024 T20 World Cup, marking a reverberation in his sports career.
- In hindsight, Bollywood and breaking news portals often refer to the 2019 World Cup semi-final as a pivotal moment in Chahal's career and in India's cricket history.
