IPL 2023: RCB would have three trophies under MS Dhoni by now, says Wasim Akram

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IPL 2023: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has reckoned that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) with their resources would have won three IPL trophies if MS Dhoni was their captain. Akram highlighted the fact that RCB has failed to win a single trophy even with Virat Kohli in their squad.

Talking about Kohli, the former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling coach praised Kohli's hardworking attitude and backed his decision to quit the RCB captaincy after IPL 2021. He stated that Kohli is enjoying the game and is looking relaxed without the captaincy burden.

"RCB would have won 3 IPL trophies by now if MS Dhoni was their captain. They have not won a single trophy until now. They have so much support. Also, they have the world's top modern-era player Virat, but unfortunately they have not won. If Dhoni was in RCB, he would have helped them win the title,” Akram told Sportskeeda.

“I don’t know where he lagged. He is a very hard-working boy. Maybe he was concentrating on Indian cricket so much, and in the IPL, captaincy burdens you sometimes. So, he is better of where he is. He is doing a lot better and seems like he’s enjoying his game,” Akram added.

Further, Akram opined that Dhoni isn't calm from inside but puts up a brave face every time to give confidence to his players and back them. Notably, CSK have won four titles - the second-highest by any team in IPL - under the inspirational leadership of Dhoni.

“Dhoni has a habit of captaining a team. Even Virat would have been habituated by now, but Dhoni has had this habit. He is not calm from inside, but he shows that he is calm.

When players see that their captain is chilled, keeps his hand on their shoulders, players become more confident. Dhoni is someone who knows to instill confidence in his players,” the former pacer said.

CSK and Faf du Plessis-led RCB are currently placed second and fifth in the ten-team IPL 2023 points table respectively.