At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni amazed fans with a lightning-fast stumping of Phil Salt in CSK's IPL 2025 match against RCB. Salt, in great form, was dismissed by Dhoni’s sharp reflexes after misjudging a googly from Noor Ahmad. Dhoni's agility and cricketing intellect continue to impress, reinforcing his reputation as a legendary wicketkeeper.
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