West Indies batsman Shai Hope gives credits to M S Dhoni for hitting century against England; says MS Dhoni’s motivation helped him in crease

West Indies: In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Shai Hope emerged as the hero for the West Indies in the recent ODI match against England. Hope’s stellar performance, highlighted by a century, played a pivotal role in securing the West Indies their first win of the series.

During the crucial 49th over, Hope showcased his batting prowess by hitting three sixes off four balls from Sam Curran, leading the West Indies to a triumphant victory. His impressive innings saw him hit 109 runs off just 83 balls, marking his 16th career century and his fifth in ODIs.

In a post-match interaction with the media, Shai Hope credited a piece of advice that proved to be a game-changer in his career. The advice came from none other than the legendary Indian cricketer, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Hope revealed, “A very famous person, MS Dhoni, spoke to me a few days ago. He said, ‘You will always spend more time at the crease than you think.’ That advice has stayed with me throughout my one-day career over the years.”