You cannot question MS Dhoni's eye for detail. He can see through every bowler around the world. His sleight of hand as wicket-keeper is inimitable. And as captain of India for nearly a decade, he knows the potential of every batsman that has played under him.

Ravindra Jadeja just verified the lines above. In an interview with the New Indian Express, Jadeja said Dhoni has praised his batting abilities. "Mahi bhai told me that I will get batting opportunities in the IPL this year. He said that I have the ability of a proper batsman, and I am not the flash in the pan type of batsman. And I should think like that," he said.

MS Dhoni sure knows how to spot talent. (Image: IPL)

After a two-year stint with the Gujarat Lions, Jadeja is back with the Chennai Super Kings under Dhoni's stewardship. He's obviously excited. “It was really encouraging for me. So, I am concentrating more on the batting aspect of my game and trying to get used to playing the anchor role. I do not want to be a player who is known for hitting those 20-odd runs," Jadeja said.

The Indian Premier League starts April 7, where the Rajasthan Royals are also making a comeback after a two-year ban for alleged involvement in match fixing. However, this time around Dhoni will have to make do without Ravichandran Ashwin, his strike bowler for years.

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