# Bichu Devi channels Dhoni’s calm for Hockey World Cup

2026-08-14T12:37:02+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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India goalkeeper Bichu Devi says she draws inspiration from MS Dhoni’s famous advice to stay calm and make the right call, as she prepares for the FIH Hockey World Cup. The 24-year-old stumbled into hockey only after missing a football trial, but has since risen to become India’s first-choice custodian for the global tournament. Her journey, marked by adaptability and composure, mirrors the very mantra she now embraces.

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- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/fih-hockey-world-cup-2026/stay-calm-make-the-right-call-bichu-devi-embraces-ms-dhonis-mantra-for-fih-world-cup-11908905>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/hockey/stay-calm-make-the-right-call-bichu-devi-embraces-ms-dhonis-mantra-for-fih-world-cup-11908905#publisher=newsstand>

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