Overview

• In a new CricTracker interview, Ferguson said he aimed to see if MS Dhoni would undercut a slightly short delivery late in India’s chase and was surprised when Dhoni let it go.
• He tried the same tactic in his next over and Dhoni upper-cut a similar ball for six, a moment Ferguson recalled as proof the plan nearly paid off the second time.
• New Zealand defended 240 to win the 2019 World Cup semi-final by 18 runs, with Martin Guptill’s direct hit later running out Dhoni in what became his final international match.
• Ferguson’s recollection has revived a clip that continues to circulate on social media, keeping debate alive over Dhoni’s decision to leave in the 45th over.
• The pacer also endorsed modern workload management, citing Jasprit Bumrah’s handling as a strong example for emerging fast bowlers.