Ranchi commemorated Santosh Lal, known as Bunty, on his 12th death anniversary, the man who taught MS Dhoni the iconic helicopter shot. Bunty's innovative wrist technique, learned on local grounds, became Dhoni's signature move, despite Santosh's own notable domestic career. Fans remember Bunty's contribution, acknowledging that the shot might not have existed without him.
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