Dhoni-inspired Mukul turns six-hitting grind into IPL match-winning show

Kolkata, Apr 10: Mukul Choudhary grew up watching MS Dhoni finish games, dreaming of doing the same one day.

At Eden Gardens on Thursday night, the 21-year-old rookie batter from Rajasthan turned that dream into reality with a stunning six-hitting display, helping Lucknow Super Giants secure a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a last-ball thriller.

“I dedicate this to my father. Even before he got married, he always dreamt of making his son a cricketer.

I also always watch MS (Dhoni) sir, the way he finishes. 

I also play at the same number, so I dedicate this to him,” Mukul said after his heroics (54 not out from 27 balls; 2×4, 7×6).