Many cricketers were inspired with MS Dhoni’s World Cup-winning six in 2011.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- MS Dhoni smashed a six over long on to clinch the 2011 World Cup
- The shot by the former captain is an iconic moment in Indian cricket
- It also inspired several aspiring Indian cricketers
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“That World Cup moment stirred interest in me. As a kid, when we used to watch the likes of Kohli and Dhoni on TV, I used to think whether I would ever get a chance to meet them in my life. In my mind, they were like superheroes. And from the place I come from, in my wildest imagination, I never thought that someday, I would end up sharing the dressing room with Kohli. Sab sapna hai (Everything is a dream),” Akash Deep told Indian Express.
Deep played five matches in IPL 2022 for RCB where he claimed as many wickets.
Deep also said he was shocked to know that Kohli knew about his background as well as his struggle.
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“I was shocked that he knows where I am from, my journey, struggle and everything. While giving me the cap, he said, ‘You deserve to be here. Just keep doing what you have done in the past. Just enjoy yourself, stick to your process.’ It was a very emotional moment,” the pacer added.