Rajiv Shukla, Former BCCI vice-presiden in Indian cricket, said something very nice about MS Dhoni. Mr. Shukla told everyone that the Chief and selectors who picked the players for the team sometimes had a tough time speaking to Dhoni. Dhoni was a very good captain and did things in his special style. Mr. Dhoni was vitally important to Indian cricket, but he didn't speak much, which made it hard for the player pickers to converse with him.

BCCI Selectors Struggled to Approach MS Dhoni: Rajiv Shukla

Ms Dhoni liked doing things his way, not how everyone else usually does them. Mr. Dhoni made important choices when playing cricket and was thoughtful and were independent when not playing. Dhoni was unfathomably proficient at understanding how a game was going and trusting his gut during matches, which made him a really special team captain.

Rajiv Shukla’s statement sheds light on how Dhoni maintained his space even within the cricketing system. “Even the BCCI selectors used to struggle with how to approach him,” Shukla mentioned, highlighting the former captain’s straightforward yet elusive nature.

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Even the bcci selectors used to struggle with how to approach him : Rajiv Shukla #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/eU5i1PXxgm

— Chakri Dhoni (@ChakriDhonii) February 2, 2025

Dhoni was a really great captain for India's cricket team. He helped India win some important tournaments ,We won the T20 World Cup in 2007, the ODI World Cup in 2011, and the Champions Trophy in 2013. Even when things were hard, Dhoni always stayed calm and showed everyone how to be a great captain. He's very well-known because he is so proficient at playing cricket even when it becomes really hard. While selectors may have struggled to approach him, his impact on Indian cricket remains unmatched. Even in retirement, his legacy continues to inspire the next generation of cricketers.