Sat Apr 19 14:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Dhoni’s Hilarious Nickname for Mohit Sharma Revealed
**Mumbai, April 18, 2025** – Delhi Capitals pacer Mohit Sharma has revealed a humorous anecdote about his time playing under MS Dhoni at Chennai. Sharma, known for his loud bowling action, said Dhoni nicknamed him “Sharapova” due to his habit of shouting during his delivery.
“I used to shout loudly while bowling,” Sharma recalled. “Dhoni would jokingly call me Sharapova. It’s a way to maybe deceive the batters into thinking I’m bowling much faster than I actually am, which is beneficial for me.”
Sharma also commented on the practice of changing the ball in the second innings if it gets wet, stating that it benefits the bowlers.
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