Watch: Jos Buttler Imitates MS Dhoni’s Helicopter Shots In The Nets – An exciting match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings set the tone for an exciting Indian Premier League season. The opener was already highly anticipated before MS Dhoni handed the captain’s baton to Ruturaj Gaikwad.
After winning the toss, RCB captain Faf du Plessis made the daring decision to bat first in an effort to get off to a fast start. After Du Plessis set the tone with a blistering 35 off 23 balls, RCB faltered and lost wickets at a fast pace, putting them in a dangerous situation. But RCB rallied thanks to a scorching 48 from 25 balls by Anuj Rawat and a calm 38 from 26 balls by Dinesh Karthik. They finished with a respectable total of 173 for 6.
Watch: Jos Buttler Imitates MS Dhoni’s Helicopter Shots In The Nets
The fact that Virat Kohli was back in the game after a nearly two-month absence only served to heighten the tension, but he was unable to capitalise, scoring only 21 runs off of twenty balls. Quick and strategic, CSK responded, and they won in 18.4 overs with to contributions from Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, and Daryl Mitchell. An undefeated 34 from Shivam Dube off 18 balls and 25 from Ravindra Jadeja off 17 balls, cruised CSK to victory. MS Dhoni was back for the IPL, but he did not get the chance to bat.
The iconic helicopter shot, popularised by MS Dhoni, never fails to enthral cricket fans throughout the globe. On the pitch, it is a sight to see because to its explosive strength and characteristic swirling swing. The crowd goes wild every time Dhoni hits this legendary shot because they know something spectacular is going to happen.
By breaking away from the traditional cricketing stroke, the helicopter shot takes the game to a whole new level, representing boldness and creativity. Its combination of aggressiveness and delicacy exemplifies Dhoni’s distinctive playing style and has attracted cricket fans for decades. The iconic helicopter shot by MS Dhoni continues to attract fans across all levels of cricket, from the Indian Premier League to the international arena. The fact that it continues to be popular shows how influential Dhoni was in the sport.
Jos Buttler gave the Rajasthan Royals a much-needed boost as they prepared for their first encounter against the Lucknow Super Giants. To spice up net practice, he tried out MS Dhoni’s famous helicopter shots. Batting in a different technique, Buttler tried his hand at the helicopter shot, demonstrating his adaptability and desire to experiment on the pitch. His teammates and coaches were eager to see the outcomes of his experiments, and their enthusiasm grew with each swing of the bat.
Buttler has 7 letters… 🚁 pic.twitter.com/dGx2HJcgG1
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 22, 2024
