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3. MS Dhoni’s savage reply to journalist about his future plans

One of the greatest personalities in Indian cricket, Dhoni’s international career will be remembered for many reasons. The former Indian skipper possesses a cucumber-cool mind which helped him torment several prominent oppositions. However, there have been some instances when Dhoni seemed annoyed.

During the fag end of his career, the Ranchi-born cricketer was constantly asked about his retirement plans. The same happened when India lost to West Indies in the semi-final of the 2016 T20 World Cup. Addressing media after the game, Dhoni was asked about his future plans by an Australian journalist named Samuel Ferris.

In order to have some fun, the then Indian skipper called the journalist behind him and made his point crystal clear. Here’s how the conversation unfolded.

Journalist: Do you think you can continue playing on after this tournament?

Dhoni: Come here! Come please let’s have some fun. Please come.

Then Dhoni proceeds to ask: You want me to retire?

Journalist: No! No!

Dhoni: I was hoping it was an Indian media guy, because I can’t really say if you have a brother or a son who can play for India or is a wicketkeeper. But do you think I am unfit?

Journalist: No.

Dhoni: How is my running?

Journalist: Very fast

Dhoni: You think I can survive until the 2019 World Cup?

Journalist: Sure, yes!

Dhoni: Then you’ve answered the question you fired the wrong ammunition at the wrong time.