Surat, March 17 (Agency) Former India captain MS Dhoni was at his wittiest best in his interaction with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) new entrants Shivam Dube and Rajvardhan Hangargekar in the ‘Witness the PowerOf7′, an event hosted by the India Cements. When Hangargekar asked about his first interaction with Dhoni at CSK camp in Surat, Dhoni intervened and said “he has been told to improve his football skills.” Narrating his first interaction with Dhoni at the Super Kings’ camp in Surat, Hangargekar spoke highly of the freedom he has received so far.
“On the first day of practice, MS bhai told me just go with what you are already doing. Don’t change anything. Just keep doing what you have been doing really well. That was a really good piece of advice for me, that I have the freedom to do what I’m doing,” said Hangargekar. “I am really grateful to the CSK family for giving me this opportunity. I will give my everything on the field for the team and make CSK proud again,” he added. Dube, also shared his experience with the CSK and said: “We are enjoying the practice in Surat and the facilities here. Everything is like what we want, what others are doing in preparation for the IPL. It’s like one of the perfect things going on right now. We are enjoying it a lot, that is more important and we are working in the right way,” he said. The CSK skipper lauded the facilities and the hospitality at the Surat training camp. “Everyone is very excited, this 15-20 days time will give extra time for them to get used to each other. Facilities in Surat are outstanding. Whatever we have required, they have provided. The facility, reception and hospitality have been great.” Super Kings’ will begin their IPL 2022 campaign on March 26 against Kolkata Knight Riders.