MUMBAI: Chennai Super Kings' fairy-tale comeback is an explanation that fitness matters greater than age, said skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni after guiding his workforce to a 3rd IPL identify.
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At the public sale, CSK were criticised for selecting up nine players in their 30s including Shane Watson and Ambati Rayudu, who ultimately were instrumental in the workforce's triumph.
"We talked a lot about age but what matters is the fitness. Rayudu for example is 32, he's someone who is fit, covers a lot of ground. Even if he plays a few games where he spends a lot of time in the ground and in the field, he never complains. So it is the fitness that really matters more than the age aspect," said the 36-year-old Dhoni after the crushing win over SRH.
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"What captains want is players who transfer smartly in the field. It doesn't matter which yr a participant is born in, whether you are 19 or 20 - it's important to be agile. You have to accept your shortcomings.
"For instance if I push Watson to forestall a single, there is a excellent chance that he's going to burst his hamstring and may not be available for the following game. So what you inform yourselves is that they've to commit and take a look at, but there is no level getting injured for a single," said Dhoni ahead of including the CSK squad can be heading to Chennai on Monday for additional celebrations.
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Watson's sensational knock ensured CSK chased down a challenging 179 very easily. It was once a memorable event for the 36-year-old Australian, who ended with 555 runs including two centuries and as many part centuries.
"It's been a unique season to be honest. To get a unique season particularly after the final season with RCB. It manner a lot to be with a franchise like CSK. After the ones first ten balls, I used to be handiest hoping to catch as much as a minimum of a run-a-ball," said Watson.
Watson battled pain and injury to take the workforce house. "The good factor is that I wouldn't be taking part in for the following three-four months; feels great. It provides me a variety of time to recover. Throughout the again end of the event I used to be placing on for pricey lifestyles, Stephen Fleming and MS Dhoni were looking after me truly smartly and I'm truly happy to contribute like I did tonight," he added.
SRH captain Kane Williamson additionally had a very good run with the bat, accumulating 735 runs to finish because the season's absolute best run-getter.
Willamson had replaced the suspended David Warner as captain simply forward of the IPL. The New Zealander was once disenchanted that the workforce may just no longer win the all vital final after posting 178 for six.
"We idea it will be a competitive general, but the pitch did grasp a little. We saw that during our first five-six overs, and for the huge a part of the sport we were doing okay. But hats off to Shane Watson. You do need to congratulate CSK," he said.
"It's (loss) frustrating, as a result of we performed some truly good cricket for the huge part. Wasn't to be, they usually undoubtedly confirmed their enjoy. The boys are hurting this present day, but we now have fought arduous. A shame not to come around the line, but a large number of positives," he added.
ALSO READ: Watson century powers CSK to 3rd IPL identify
At the public sale, CSK were criticised for selecting up nine players in their 30s including Shane Watson and Ambati Rayudu, who ultimately were instrumental in the workforce's triumph.
"We talked a lot about age but what matters is the fitness. Rayudu for example is 32, he's someone who is fit, covers a lot of ground. Even if he plays a few games where he spends a lot of time in the ground and in the field, he never complains. So it is the fitness that really matters more than the age aspect," said the 36-year-old Dhoni after the crushing win over SRH.
ALSO READ: We gained the IPL defying all odds - Bravo
"What captains want is players who transfer smartly in the field. It doesn't matter which yr a participant is born in, whether you are 19 or 20 - it's important to be agile. You have to accept your shortcomings.
"For instance if I push Watson to forestall a single, there is a excellent chance that he's going to burst his hamstring and may not be available for the following game. So what you inform yourselves is that they've to commit and take a look at, but there is no level getting injured for a single," said Dhoni ahead of including the CSK squad can be heading to Chennai on Monday for additional celebrations.
ALSO READ: Rishabh Pant named Emerging Player of IPL 11
Watson's sensational knock ensured CSK chased down a challenging 179 very easily. It was once a memorable event for the 36-year-old Australian, who ended with 555 runs including two centuries and as many part centuries.
"It's been a unique season to be honest. To get a unique season particularly after the final season with RCB. It manner a lot to be with a franchise like CSK. After the ones first ten balls, I used to be handiest hoping to catch as much as a minimum of a run-a-ball," said Watson.
Watson battled pain and injury to take the workforce house. "The good factor is that I wouldn't be taking part in for the following three-four months; feels great. It provides me a variety of time to recover. Throughout the again end of the event I used to be placing on for pricey lifestyles, Stephen Fleming and MS Dhoni were looking after me truly smartly and I'm truly happy to contribute like I did tonight," he added.
SRH captain Kane Williamson additionally had a very good run with the bat, accumulating 735 runs to finish because the season's absolute best run-getter.
Willamson had replaced the suspended David Warner as captain simply forward of the IPL. The New Zealander was once disenchanted that the workforce may just no longer win the all vital final after posting 178 for six.
"We idea it will be a competitive general, but the pitch did grasp a little. We saw that during our first five-six overs, and for the huge a part of the sport we were doing okay. But hats off to Shane Watson. You do need to congratulate CSK," he said.
"It's (loss) frustrating, as a result of we performed some truly good cricket for the huge part. Wasn't to be, they usually undoubtedly confirmed their enjoy. The boys are hurting this present day, but we now have fought arduous. A shame not to come around the line, but a large number of positives," he added.
Fitness matters more than age, says MS Dhoni
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