'Can’t go downstairs to hotel bar': MS Dhoni's 'Shisha man' secret revealed
Sam Billings revealed that former CSK captain MS Dhoni maintained a relaxed team atmosphere, even employing a “Shisha man” in his hotel room. While Billings praised Dhoni’s calm and inclusive nature, the revelation sparked debate. Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary earlier hinted such bonding sessions may have influenced team selection dynamics.
NEW DELHI: Former Chennai Super Kings player Sam Billings has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes story about MS Dhoni during his time in the IPL. Billings recalled how Dhoni created a relaxed, social environment within the team despite his superstar status. Speaking on a podcast, Billings revealed that Dhoni had a unique setup in his hotel room, including a dedicated person to manage his hookah.
“Dhoni. Has to be… I think just in terms of his captaincy, his aura," Billings said. “He’s fantastic.
In terms of just so incredibly calm. And he’s genuinely cool. You don’t meet many cool people nowadays, really.
What a lovely guy, considering how much stardom he has and how much of a superstar. Obviously, a Man United fan, like myself. ” He added, “And so we’d watch every Man United game.