'You are human. You will get tired' - Indian pacer recalls interaction with Dhoni during his dream spell vs England

MS Dhoni (Image credit: Twitter)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the best captains India ever had. Under his leadership, India reached greater heights, winning the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, the ODI World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013 to name a few. When it comes to the longer format of the game, Virat Kohli may be India's most successful leader, but it was Dhoni who led India to a stunning victory over England at Lord's in the first Test of the five-match series in 2014.

The victory at England's fortress is still a memorable one for the Indian fans as Dhoni and Co took revenge for the whitewash they faced in 2011 during a four-match Test series against England. The series is remembered for Ishant Sharma's career-best spell of seven wickets, Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant century and Murali Vijay's 95-run knock.

'I will bowl as long as you want me to': Ishant

During the show 'Rise of New India' on Cricbuzz, Ishant shared an interesting story about Dhoni. "I have many favourite spells, especially the one I bowled at Lord's. When Moeen Ali got out before lunch, Mahi bhai came to me. Actually, I would tell you what happened before. We were heading towards the dressing room when Mahi bhai told me to keep it normal. If nothing works, then we'll go back to bowling bouncers. I said fine. He asked me 'Thakega toh nahi?' (You won't get tired, right?) I said I will bowl as long as you want me to. I will bowl till the match doesn't get over. He too got charged up," Ishant said.

The right-arm fast bowler destroyed England's batting line-up with his lethal bouncers as the hosts were bowled out for 223 while chasing 319.

"Then we went inside the dressing room. Duncan, Mahi bhai and I were sitting and talking. Then Duncan and Mahi bhai he asked me 'Will you bowl again?' I said I bowl till the game. He again said 'But no, you are human. You will get tired'. I insisted No. If I get tired, carry me out on a stretcher. I won't walk back till the game doesn't end. So hearing it he too felt how long can he bowl bouncers. Fine, his motivation and adrenaline are high right now. But how long can he go till? So I kept bowling. Well, it's a different thing that I got injured," the pacer added.