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MS Dhoni, who is arguably India’s most successful captain having won two World Cups and a Champions Trophy, has always been a delight for the fans both on and off the field. The wicketkeeper-batsman who retired from Test cricket in late 2014 is brilliant when it comes to making witty quips during post-match press conferences. Dhoni is someone who certainly possesses the gift of the gab and has stumped media on various occasions with his quick-witted remarks.So we, at SportsKeeda, decided to have some fun and deciphered what some of Dhoni’s famous statements actually meant, and what they certainly did not.
On handling the hopes of 1.2 billion people.
What he said
"It's like having 100kg put over you. After that even if you put a mountain, it will not make a difference."
What he truly meant
My hair is already white, and it's not getting more whiter than this.
What he definitely didn’t
I can carry Ramesh Powar and Inzamam-ul-Haq on my back at the same time.
On his priorities in life.
What he said:
“I love my country and tell my wife she is only the third most important thing after India and my parents, in that order.”
What he truly meant
Sakshi will have to forego another exotic vacation this year.
What he definitely didn’t
I am dating Jonty Rhodes' daughter.
On players hiding injuries.
What he said
“If you are not 100 percent fit and not at your best [and still play], it’s cheating”
What he truly meant
My players should tell me if they aren't fit so that I can replace them with someone else, even though none of it would make a difference, and I'll have to score all the runs.
What he definitely didn’t
Ashish Nehra cheats in all the matches he plays
On growing old.
What he said
"Now when I look at the mirror, I can see a lot of gray beard!"
What he truly meant
It's time for Virat to stop acting like a spoilt brat and become more responsible.
What he definitely didn’t
It's time to visit Dr. Batras.
When the senior players made way for youngsters for the tri-series in Australia in 2008
What he said
"From Kishore Kumar, we have gone to Sean Paul."
What he truly meant
Finally, throws from the deep won't reach me in two days.
What he definitely didn’t
The youngsters have a terrible taste in music.
To Irfan Pathan through media
What he said
“I am not doubting you but you are gaining a reputation for being fit during the IPL and not during the Ranji Trophy. If you get fit, I need you in England, but you have to play first-class matches before that."
What he truly meant
Irfan Pathan prefers Shibani Dandekar over Charu Sharma.
What he definitely didn’t
Who cares? Ashwin will anyway get all the wickets for us.
His take on what ‘form’ looks like
What he said
“Nobody has seen form. It's a state of mind where you are confident and you think very positively and everything you think about, you think it's very achievable. It's about how you treat the mind."
What he truly meant
Rohit Sharma is very confident and positive in whatever he does.
What he definitely didn’t
A career in human psychology awaits me after cricket.
On public’s extreme reaction
What he said
I have three dogs at home. Even after losing a series or winning a series, they treat me the same way.
What he truly meant
Canines before news headlines.
What he definitely didn’t
My dogs prefer watching football on tv.
After India got clean-swept in England and Australia
What he said
"You die, you die. You don't see which is the better way to die."
What he truly meant
Don’t ask silly questions. Srini Mama calls the shots here, and I am not retiring anytime soon.
What he definitely didn’t talk about
On which is a more effective way to colour your hair
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