Umpire Anil Chaudhary suggests MS Dhoni to take umpiring role
What's the story
Renowned international umpire, Anil Chaudhary, has proposed a potential career shift for Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni.
Chaudhary's suggestion is based on Dhoni's exceptional ability to make precise Decision Review System (DRS) calls.
He believes that this skill could make Dhoni an excellent future umpire.
During his active international cricket career, Dhoni was widely recognized for his successful use of DRS, often tipping close decisions in India's favor.
Expertise recognition
Chaudhary praises Dhoni's DRS skills
Chaudhary has had multiple opportunities to witness Dhoni's DRS expertise firsthand, both during his international career and in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
In a podcast with Shubhanka Mishra, Chaudhary stated that Dhoni is among the most accurate users of DRS and possesses a wealth of knowledge about cricket.
He also noted that while Dhoni isn't always right, he often prevents others from making unnecessary appeals due to his near-perfect judgment.
Career suggestion
Chaudhary's endorsement of Dhoni's potential umpiring career
Chaudhary further endorsed the idea of Dhoni pursuing an umpiring career, stating, "He can become a good umpire provided he's ready to be inside the ground for seven hours."
This statement underscores Chaudhary's confidence in Dhoni's ability to transition into this role successfully.
He also praised Rishabh Pant for his improved accuracy as a wicketkeeper in making DRS decisions, highlighting the importance of experience and position on the field.
Umpire profile
Chaudhary's career and current role
Chaudhary is one of India's top three umpires, with a career spanning four Tests, 26 ODIs, and 44 T20Is.
He also regularly officiates in the IPL matches. Currently, he is overseeing the ongoing Delhi Premier League 2024.
His insights into Dhoni's potential future in umpiring are based on his extensive experience and firsthand observations of Dhoni's skills on the cricket field.