Ghoni clashed with the umpires during the match against Delhi Capitals (Photo: Videograb)
New Delhi: Dhoni is also called Captain Cool. But, sometimes they have also been seen losing their temper. There are many incidents of his getting angry in IPL. And, something similar happened in Delhi too on May 20, where he got entangled with the umpires. The question is what happened that Dhoni had a fight with the umpires. The video of the long debate between them went viral on social media.
We will try to answer these questions. But, before that let us tell you that Dhoni’s mood was not feeling very good during the match itself. Especially when CSK was bowling. He was constantly scolding his bowlers. And, during this time, such a scene was created that Dhoni had an argument with field umpire Chris Gaffney.
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What made MS Dhoni angry?
Let us now tell you this whole matter in detail. Actually, the incident involving Dhoni’s umpires happened when 14 overs of Delhi’s innings were over and he took a strategic timeout. Meanwhile, Dhoni demanded the umpire to change the ball, as its shape had deteriorated. The umpires obeyed the CSK captain and changed the ball. But Dhoni was not happy with the second ball he was given.
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Dhoni and umpire argue about the ball
An argument started between Dhoni and umpire Chris Gaffney regarding this matter. Seeing the video, it was known that Dhoni is angry with the ball itself. Because, he was showing two balls continuously to the umpire. The second ball which was handed over by the umpires was looking new. While Dhoni wanted a slightly older ball. At least as old as the one he handed over to the umpires.
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By the way, this is not the first time that Dhoni and the umpires are at loggerheads. Earlier, during the match against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2019, Dhoni got involved with the umpires. Here he was determined about Dhoni’s ball and there he was seen arguing over the decision not to give no ball.
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