In this exclusive podcast, CSK legend Subramaniam Badrinath reveals unheard stories about Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and the brutal realities of cricket.
He talks about the steep rise and fall cricketers face, the mental battles they go through, and why handling pressure matters more than talent. He shares how his father’s strict upbringing made him mentally tough.
Badrinath also opens up about Virat Kohli’s fitness transformation from a chubby youngster to the beast he is today. He breaks down CSK’s recovery routines and why Dhoni chooses to do things differently.
From Dhoni’s crazy pain tolerance to why even the BCCI president couldn’t reach him over the phone, this podcast is packed with raw insights and untold stories. Stay tuned till the end for some of the wildest cricket revelations.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Commentary and cricket.
3:45 Cricket, family and emotions
6:05 Early career challenges
11:50 Importance of Mental strength
14:15 Dealing with IPL stardom,
19:00 Social media and Alcohol
22:22 Life after retirement,
31:45 Badrinath - The under rated player
33:32 Mike Hussey - Inspiration
36:50 BTS of CSK
40:23 Would Dhoni ever take an ice bath?
43:41 What Dhoni told Joginder Sharma in the World Cup final over?
44:43 Kohli’s Intense fitnes regime
46:49 South Indian cricketers and Hindi
48:05 MSD’s mental edge
51:33 Missed a flight for Biriyani
54:20 Quickfire questions
59:05 One-word description of Dhoni
01:02:25 Outro
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