‘Still jealous?’ – Twitterati brutally slam Gautam Gambhir for allegedly calling MS Dhoni ‘so-called finisher’
Gautam Gambhir has been vocal about his views on MS Dhoni.
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Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has once again come under the scanner for allegedly taking a jibe at MS Dhoni. The cricketer-turned-politician is known to speak his mind and he doesn’t hold back in making controversial statements either. On multiple occasions in the past, Gambhir has criticized Dhoni for multiple reasons. In the latest turn of events, the southpaw allegedly questioned Dhoni’s hitting skills, calling him a ‘so-called finisher.’
It all happened during the recently-concluded IPL 2021 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Dubai. Gambhir, who was part of the commentary panel, was opining on the role of finishers. Hailing Virat Kohli the best finisher in the last couple of years, the veteran asserted the RCB skipper has better stats than “so-called finishers.”
Did Gautam Gambhir take a dig at MS Dhoni?
“(Andre) Russell being called as a finisher. Virat Kohli has been the best finisher in the last couple of years, and he batted number 3. So just by giving people this term of ‘finisher’ doesn’t make them a finisher. Compare Virat Kohli scoring the run in comparision of the so-called finishers,” Gambhir said on Star Sports.
Just wondering, who is the 'so called finisher' he is referring to? 🤔🤔#IPL2021 #KKRvPBKS #PBKSvsKKR pic.twitter.com/50l7U9VxcB
— Roopesh Tiwari (@roopeshtiwari7) October 1, 2021
Although Gambhir didn’t take Dhoni’s name, fans were sure the southpaw has taken a dig at the CSK skipper. After all, the wicketkeeper batter is widely hailed as one of the best finishers to have graced the game. His impetus in the latter part of the innings has given nightmares to many bowling line-ups. However, the former Indian captain has been far away from his best in the ongoing IPL 2021.
In 11 matches, the 40-year-old has scored just 66 runs with his average and strike rate being just a tad over 10 and 110 respectively. These numbers have been far from impressive. Hence, fans believe Gambhir has targeted the veteran player for his poor form.
Meanwhile, Dhoni’s mediocre show with the bat hasn’t hurt CSK much. With nine wins in the first 11 games, the three-time champions have already secured a place in the playoffs and are now eyeing to finish among the top two. After all, it will give them an additional chance to secure a place in the playoffs.
Meanwhile, let’s look at how Twitterati reacted to Gautam Gambhir’s statement:
"So Called Finisher"
Finishing Out The Work which @GautamGambhir left in Middle.. pic.twitter.com/O8hC4b3it1
— Being Human (@ashutosspeaks) October 1, 2021
Jab Gambhir ko Dhoni ki burai karni ho toh Kohli ki tarif karega, jab Kohli ki burai karni ho toh Rohit ki tarif. This Dirty mind Bhakt brings politics in gentle man game.
— ISMAIL ( JIHADI MULLA) (@Bari_747) October 2, 2021
he refer that to russel also lol , that makes more sense , as dhoni has achieved many things to be called the finisher , even if gambhir hated dhoni , he is mature enough to accept it
— aditya upadhye (@adityau84659247) October 2, 2021
*Byjus Cricket Live*
*Host and others continuously talking about Mentor Singh Dhoni and playing games with Dhoni's pictures*
Gautam Gambhir: pic.twitter.com/Y4zQHPaRlu
— Tiilooo 2.0 (@KasamCinemaaki) October 2, 2021
Dhoni and Gambhir are the new Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha. pic.twitter.com/7i0qF1UAPK
— Arpit Agrawal (@Appy_Fizzz) October 2, 2021
Hahaha Gambhir is explaining the meaning of " Finisher" to Swanny with example of Dhoni.
— Superman (@TheSooperman) October 1, 2021
Gautam Gambhir calling MS Dhoni 'So-Call Finisher' In Dugout during Timeout.
Jealous yet?
— gajjar shubh (@ShubhGajjar) October 1, 2021
“So called finisher” still captain of a very successful franchise and you being younger at the commentary… tch tch…. https://t.co/gd3AQOXiNq pic.twitter.com/BliKijJxC8
— ✨Prakrati Kunder✨ Live n Let Live ✨❤️ (@PrakratiKunder) October 1, 2021
Meanwhile Dhoni 🔥😍 https://t.co/mEKVK116Tp pic.twitter.com/TMJFRCMMp4
— 💛VᎥŞĦ~†êåm ¥êllðw💛 (@imVish37) October 1, 2021
Just wondering, who is the 'so called finisher' he is referring to? 🤔🤔#IPL2021 #KKRvPBKS #PBKSvsKKR pic.twitter.com/50l7U9VxcB
— Roopesh Tiwari (@roopeshtiwari7) October 1, 2021
Gambhir's life sum up…,
"Roj utho, nahao,Dhoni k khilaf bolo,aur Sojao" https://t.co/zI9OlysOQN pic.twitter.com/GUzDWyjxCM— Bharatism (@Bharatism_) October 2, 2021
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