The former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, currently in England playing for the Indian Champions in the World Championship of Legends, named MS Dhoni as the greatest of all time (GOAT) during a fun activity with presenter Shefali Bagga.
This took place after the match involving India vs South Africa Champions on Wednesday, and the left-handed batsman Raina was part of it where he had to associate cricketers with certain terms.
During this activity, Raina gave Virat Kohli’s name when he heard ‘King’ and ‘run-machine’, Shubman Gill as ‘future’ while Jasprit Bumrah was referred to as ‘death-over specialist’. “MS Dhoni,” that’s what was supposed to be said immediately asked about who is ‘GOAT’. The two have been great friends too since they play together like a team and have won 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy’s.
For example, for over ten years, Ms. Dhoni captained Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League; Raina was his deputy. Both players retired on August 15, 2020 from international cricket with Raina announcing his just hours after Dhoni’s. One more thing, this is what Raina replied:
- Desi Boy – Shikhar Dhawan
- King – Virat Kohli
- Speed – Mohammed Shami
- Future – Shubman Gill
- Most Stylish – Yuvraj Singh
- Emotional – “Sabhi hai…” (Everyone)
- Death Over Specialist – Jasprit Bumrah
- Consistent – Michael Hussey
- Funniest – Harbhajan Singh
- Run-Machine- Virat Kohli
GOAT- MS Dhoni In conclusion with this list,
Raina’s answers reveal his camaraderie with fellow teammates that he respects their contributions to cricket.