Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar praised MS Dhoni's performance at 2019 World Cup semi-final saying, "Dhoni...you are an absolute legend... You have proved you're a great batsman and a great brand ambassador for the team." Akhtar, who also praised Jadeja, added Dhoni should have dived to avoid getting run-out. India crashed out after losing to New Zealand by 18 runs.