Fleming dismisses rift between Dhoni, Smith ahead of IPL final

Ahead of the final against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, Rising Pune Supergiant coach Stephen Fleming has quashed rumours of a rift between former skipper MS Dhoni and his successor Steve Smith. Speaking at the pre-final press conference, he said, "Between the two of them it has been outstanding. Much has been made of the relationship. Certainly sitting with them, it has been influential for the youngsters, beneficial for the senior players, and it has been helpful for me.”