MS Dhoni is well-known for assisting players from all around the world. However, there was an occasion when he declined to assist a bowler. Harbhajan Singh described an occasion in which Dhoni refused to coach Shardul Thakur during an IPL game for the Chennai Super Kings. Shardul Thakur played for CSK from 2018 to 2021, while Harbhajan was with the squad for three years. According to Harbhajan, Dhoni was always available to bowlers, but he preferred that they learn from their errors rather than receiving direct help. When matters grew critical, Dhoni would intervene to resolve the issue.
