Just talking to Dhoni itself is a big thing: Natarajan

Dhoni was one of the 16 wickets that Natarajan took in what was a breakthrough season for him in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year.

"I pitched one in the slot and he hit me for a big six -- 102 metres or something," Natarajan told ESPNCricinfo, referring to the match between SRH and CSK on October 13.

"The next ball I got his wicket (and didn't celebrate) -- I was just thinking about  that previous ball. After coming back to the dressing room, though, I was happy," he further said.

Natarajan said that he spoke to Dhoni after the match.

"After finishing the match, I also had a chat with him. Speaking to somebody like Dhoni itself is a big thing. He spoke to me about fitness and encouraged me, saying that I will keep getting better with experience. He said, use slow bouncers, cutters, and variations  like that. It has been useful for me," he said.