“I know how strong he’s with the helicopter off his pads”, Lockie Ferguson share insights on Ms Dhoni dismissal of 2019 World Cup Semi Final.

In a trip down memory lane, New Zealand’s pace sensation, Lockie Ferguson, revisits the unforgettable moment when he dismissed the formidable MS Dhoni during the 2019 World Cup semifinal in Manchester. Ferguson describes it as a surreal and relieving experience to see the back of Dhoni, a player renowned for his composure in high-stakes encounters

At that pivotal juncture, India found themselves chasing a challenging target of 240 runs to secure a spot in the World Cup final. With Trent Boult having already claimed the wicket of Ravindra Jadeja in the 48th over, Dhoni remained as the last hope for India. However, it was Martin Guptill’s flat and accurate throw from behind square that caught Dhoni short of his crease, ending India’s aspirations.

Ferguson, shared his thoughts with ESPN Cricinfo, emphasizing the significance of Dhoni’s dismissal.

Ferguson said “You can say all the adjectives and superlatives you want about Dhoni. He is clutch, and he turns up during the big moments, so when you see the back of him, it gives you some comfort.”Amazing to finish that game mid-afternoon and enjoy the celebrations. It was pretty surreal at the time.”

“I know how strong he’s with the helicopter off his pads, so I thought he was letting deliveries go to let me bowl towards him.”In the next over (49th), he was biding his time a little bit, and he hit that amazing shot just over the top of point. That was a big boundary, and he managed to get it just over, so that forced me to go closer to him and get it up under his ribs.”he added