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Suryansh Shedge Discusses MS Dhoni's Advice Ahead of IPL Season
Suryansh Shedge of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) discussed advice from MS Dhoni regarding his role as a finisher in cricket. Shedge spoke to ESPNcricinfo before the upcoming IPL season, which starts March 31.
Mumbai's Suryansh Shedge spoke about conversations with Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni during the last IPL, specifically regarding his role as a finisher. Dhoni advised him that a finisher often faces failure and shouldn't overthink it. Shedge's Punjab Kings will begin their IPL season on March 31 in New Chandigarh against the 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans. After losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final, PBKS seeks redemption. Shedge spent much of last season on the sidelines, scoring seven runs in three innings with a best score of 5.
Key Facts
- Suryansh Shedge plays for Mumbai and the Punjab Kings (PBKS).
- Shedge spoke with ESPNcricinfo before the upcoming IPL season.
- The Punjab Kings begin their IPL season March 31 against the Gujarat Titans.
- Shedge scored 35 runs in two innings in his Ranji Trophy appearance this season.
- He scored 16 runs in one Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) inning.
- Shedge scored 60 runs across four innings in the T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) competition.
- His best score in the T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) competition was 28.
- Dhoni told Shedge that as a finisher, one fails more often than not.
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- Republic World — Punjab Kings All-rounder Suryansh Shedge Reveals Conversation With CSK Legend MS Dhoni Ahead Of IPL 2026