Moeen Ali cites Dhoni's captaincy as key to CPL title for Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 4:59 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Moeen Ali attributed the success of Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in winning their first Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title to lessons learned from MS Dhoni during his time at Chennai Super Kings. The Falcons secured the championship with an eight-wicket victory over Jamaica Kingsmen at Kensington Oval on September 24, 2026. Ali highlighted Dhoni's strategies regarding bowler rotation and team communication as pivotal in shaping his leadership approach. The Falcons have emerged as champions in only their third year in the CPL, surprising many who did not consider them tournament favorites.
- •Falcons won CPL 2026 title after defeating Jamaica Kingsmen.
- •Ali learned key captaincy lessons from MS Dhoni at CSK.
- •The final took place at Kensington Oval on September 24, 2026.
- •Falcons achieved the title in just their third CPL season.
- •Team mentor Curtly Ambrose noted they were underdogs in the tournament.
- 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — 'Changed my whole mindset': Moeen Ali explains how MS Dhoni's IPL masterclass at CSK led Falcons to CPL 2026 title
"Moeen Ali revealed the key captaincy lessons learnt from MS Dhoni at CSK that guided Antigua & Barbuda Falcons to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 title.
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