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Dwayne Bravo Hails MS Dhoni’s Trust-First Leadership in New Podcast, Citing 2018 On-Field Directive

Bravo credits Dhoni with clear roles that let players be themselves.

Overview

  • Speaking on the Beard Before Wicket podcast, Bravo said Dhoni told him in 2018, “Don’t ever dive… your four overs are more important than saving four runs.”
  • Bravo said he moved to fielding in the circle after that moment, calling it an example of Dhoni’s emphasis on role clarity.
  • He recalled Dhoni asking for his preferred field early in his CSK stint and then never overruling him, which Bravo interpreted as complete trust.
  • Bravo praised a steady, non-judgmental culture under Dhoni and head coach Stephen Fleming that allowed players to be themselves.
  • The former CSK all-rounder played for the franchise in 2011–15 and 2018–22, won three IPL titles there, coached in 2023, and has been KKR’s mentor since 2025.