India’s fast bowler Shivam Mavi spoke about many topics in an exclusive chat with CricTracker. He revealed which IPL team he would like to play for in the future apart from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Mavi also shared his experience of playing under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy and talked about the golden advice from MS Dhoni that deeply inspired him.
So far, Mavi has played six T20Is for India. In his domestic career, he has featured in 19 First-Class matches and 46 List A games, taking 72 wickets each with five four-wicket hauls in both formats. Despite injuries troubling his career, the Uttar Pradesh pacer has represented KKR in the IPL. Here’s what he had to say in our conversation.
Mavi Shares Thoughts on IPL and India
“You’ve played all your international matches under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy. Do you feel he has supported you enough?”
“He supported me, but I didn’t understand why I didn’t get opportunities in the IPL later. I needed to perform well to return to the Indian team, yet I couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t given enough chances.”
“Since you were dropped from the Indian team, have the selectors or management reached out to you at all?”
No, I didn’t get any communication from anyone.
“Chennai Super Kings is special because I’ve always heard that Mahi bhai is a bowler’s captain. He gives us a lot of freedom and makes things easier by setting the field. As bowlers, we just have to focus on delivering the ball correctly. There’s so much to learn from him.”
“During the IPL, you met MS Dhoni several times. What is the most valuable advice he gave you?”
He told me that in T20 cricket, even if you give away 40 runs in a few overs, the most important thing is bowling the last over well. If you can concede just 6-7 runs and take 1-2 wickets, you can help your team win. Every ball counts and must be bowled correctly. Young players often worry too much when hit for a six, which creates extra pressure. But if you prepare and focus on each delivery, the pressure naturally goes away.
FAQ
Who shared MS Dhoni’s T20 tips?
Indian fast bowler Shivam Mavi revealed the advice he received from former captain MS Dhoni.
What is the key advice from Dhoni?
Dhoni emphasized the importance of bowling the last over well, even if earlier overs are expensive, and executing every delivery correctly.
How should bowlers handle getting hit for a six?
Bowlers should stay calm, focus on the next ball, and avoid overthinking mistakes to reduce pressure.
Why is the final over so important in T20 cricket?
The last over can change the outcome of the match; conceding few runs and taking wickets can secure a win.
