"You Already Have a Lot of Power": MS Dhoni's Inspiring Message to Uncapped CSK Star After IPL 2025 Debut

Urvil Patel, the wicketkeeper-batter from Gujarat, made headlines after his explosive debut for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

The rising star of CSK has shared the advice he received from captain MS Dhoni and thanked the team management for supporting him during the IPL 2025 season. The 26-year-old said the franchise gave him the freedom to play his natural game, which helped him perform well. He also revealed Dhoni’s words after he got out playing a rash shot on his debut, where he scored a quick 31 runs off just 11 balls, including four sixes and one boundary.

Urvil Patel on Freedom and Support from CSK

In a chat with the GC Podcast YouTube channel, Urvil Patel shared his experience during the IPL 2025 season. He said:

“There was a clear instruction that I would play three matches. They told me to play the same way I did in the trial games. As a player, I also need some freedom, and I got that chance. It was the best option for me.”

Urvil also talked about his debut performance, where he scored a quick 31 runs off just 11 balls, including four sixes and one boundary. He got out playing a rash shot but received a valuable message from MS Dhoni.

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“You Already Have a Lot of Power” – Dhoni’s Advice

Sharing Dhoni’s advice, Urvil said: “Mahi bhai didn’t say whether I was right or wrong. He just told me, ‘You tried too hard on that shot. If you had played it safely, it would have gone for a four or six anyway. From the next match, don’t try too hard. You already have a lot of power.’”

Urvil also shared his first impression of Dhoni after joining CSK as a replacement for the injured wicketkeeper Vansh Bedi midway through the season. He said:

“Mahi bhai is very simple. He congratulated me as a newcomer and said, ‘Just keep doing what you’ve been doing. Don’t overthink. I haven’t seen much of you yet, but as I watch you play, I’ll give you feedback.’ That gave me a lot of clarity.”

In his three matches for CSK, Urvil scored 31 (11) against Kolkata Knight Riders, 0 against Rajasthan Royals, and 37 (19) against Gujarat Titans. He impressed everyone with his clean hitting and power-packed style and is seen as a promising player for the future. Notably, Urvil also holds the record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian, scoring a 28-ball hundred against Tripura in 2024. With MS Dhoni’s future in the IPL still uncertain, Urvil Patel could become a key wicketkeeper-batter for Chennai Super Kings in the coming years.