During a recent episode of The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show, Rohit Sharma once again showcased his impeccable sense of humor as he shared the stage with teammates Axar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Arshdeep Singh. Known for his wit, Rohit didn’t miss an opportunity to entertain the audience, especially when the conversation turned to Axar Patel’s attempt to mimic the legendary MS Dhoni’s batting style.
In a teaser released on Netflix’s social media platforms, the cricketers were seen playing a game of charades. Rohit held up a card with MS Dhoni’s name, and it was up to Axar to imitate the iconic cricketer. While Axar tried his best to replicate Dhoni’s style, particularly his helicopter shot, Rohit playfully critiqued the performance. “Ye to sabhi chakka marte hain, thoda alag tarika se dikhao (Everyone hits a six like that. Show something different, do it in a unique way),” Rohit joked, prompting laughter from the audience.
Suryakumar Yadav, ever the entertainer, jumped in to offer his take on the challenge, saying, “Mai karke dikhaun, pakad lenge turant (Shall I try? He will recognize it instantly).” As Suryakumar perfectly recreated Dhoni’s famous helicopter shot, Rohit immediately exclaimed, “MSD!”—recognizing the effort.
Axar, in his defense, quipped, “I did the pose in the finals…” But Rohit, never one to let a moment slip by, responded with his iconic line, “Helicopter ghuma na (You should have done the helicopter shot),” sending everyone into fits of laughter.
MS Dhoni’s helicopter shot has become one of the most iconic and recognized strokes in the history of cricket. The shot, reportedly taught to Dhoni by his childhood friend Santosh Lal, became a signature move that Dhoni used to great effect throughout his career. Regarded as one of the greatest captains in cricket, Dhoni led India to major triumphs, including victories in the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy, along with three Asia Cup titles. His leadership in limited-overs cricket from 2007 to 2017 and his Test captaincy from 2008 to 2014 cemented his legacy as one of the finest leaders in the sport.
Dhoni’s international debut came in 2004 in an ODI against Bangladesh, and a year later, he made his Test debut. After an illustrious career, Dhoni retired from Test cricket in 2014 and bid farewell to limited-overs cricket in 2019, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire cricketers around the world.
