Ranji Trophy 2026-27: How M.S. Dhoni’s tip helped Sai Kishore upgrade his bowling
Tamil Nadu cricketer Sai Kishore credits a long-standing tip from M.S. Dhoni regarding crease variation for his recent success, including a hat-trick in the Ranji Trophy. The bowler is currently working to regain his spot in the national team after a period of being overlooked.
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Ranji Trophy 2026-27: How M.S. Dhoni’s tip helped Sai Kishore upgrade his bowling center Sai Kishore, who took a hat-trick against Uttarakhand, said he focused on performing consistently. B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/m82g2z/article71604600.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_9283.JPG JOTHI RAMALINGAM B Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 20/10/2026 : Tamil Nadu bowler Sai Kishore bowling action against Uttarakhand during the Tamil Nadu vs Uttarkhand Ranji trophy cricket match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Photo : B. Jothi Ramalingam / The Hindu. Chennai Sai Kishore revealed that a tip from M.S. Dhoni over five years ago helped him become a better bowler, even though he didn’t understand it then. The 29-year-old scalped six for 34, including a hat-trick against Uttarakhand in the second innings, to bowl Tamil Nadu to an innings victory over Uttarakhand in their Ranji Trophy fixture here on Tuesday.
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