World Cup 2019: Sourav Ganguly plays down concerns surrounding MS Dhoni's strike rate
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Sourav Ganguly plays down concerns surrounding MS Dhoni's strike rate

India Today  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has jumped to the defense of MS Dhoni following criticism surrounding the veteran batsman's strike rate at ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Sourav Ganguly said he would wait before making any statement on MS Dhoni's strike rate and talked up the experience of the World Cup-winning India star. However, India captain Virat Kohli backed MS Dhoni, saying that people tend to start talking whenever the former captain has a bad day on the field. Virat Kohli said MS Dhoni's experience helps the Indian team in the middle and explained how he gets the extra crucial runs the side needs.

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MS Dhoni Remembers Handing Over Captaincy to Sourav Ganguly in Emotional Farewell Test
2 months, 1 week ago

MS Dhoni Remembers Handing Over Captaincy to Sourav Ganguly in Emotional Farewell Test

India Today  

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni recalled the unforgettable moment he handed the captaincy of the Indian team to Sourav Ganguly during his farewell Test against Australia in Nagpur in November 2008. Ganguly, one of India's most influential captains, had announced that it would be the final international appearance of his illustrious career. Dhoni, speaking of that symbolic moment on the …

IPL-17 | M.S. Dhoni ‘won’t’ consider a promotion in the batting order, feels West Indian Brian Lara
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL-17 | M.S. Dhoni ‘won’t’ consider a promotion in the batting order, feels West Indian Brian Lara

The Hindu  

The fans are clamouring for MS Dhoni to move up the batting order. In an ideal world, the team management would also like it that way, and Brian Lara too feels the talisman should be asked, "would you like to bat higher?" But the West Indies great knows that the 42-year-old, whose ability to bat for extended periods has been …

MS Dhoni stops for specially-abled fan in Lucknow, autographs his artwork in viral video | WATCH
8 months, 3 weeks ago

MS Dhoni stops for specially-abled fan in Lucknow, autographs his artwork in viral video | WATCH

India TV News  

Viral video: MS Dhoni, the man who never fails to wow his fans and admirers on and off the pitch, has been in the headlines ever since the Indian Premier League 2024 kicked off on March 22. With his knock of 28* off just 9 balls at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow against the home team on Friday, 42-year-old Dhoni …

MS Dhoni in discomfort after explosive knock, spotted limping with ice pack on during priceless gesture for groundstaff
9 months, 1 week ago

MS Dhoni in discomfort after explosive knock, spotted limping with ice pack on during priceless gesture for groundstaff

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni was a busy man on late Sunday night at the Dr. Y.S. Dhoni also met some of his former India teammates Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant and Khaleel Ahmed before making a priceless gesture for the Vizag groundstaff. However, keeping the net run rate factor in mind, and obliging the Chennai fans, who had arrived in numbers in Vizag, …

'It took MS Dhoni 15 years to…': Sourav Ganguly after Sunil Gavaskar calls Dhruv Jurel 'another MSD'
10 months, 1 week ago

'It took MS Dhoni 15 years to…': Sourav Ganguly after Sunil Gavaskar calls Dhruv Jurel 'another MSD'

Hindustan Times  

In a series where four youngsters made their India debut, Dhruv Jurel's was probably the most memorable one. After Rajat Patidar skidded off the runway, Sarfaraz Khan's blistering twin fifties in Rajkot and Akash Deep's wreckage of England's top order with three quick wickets in Ranchi, Jurel's knocks of steel in both innings of a Test match could well be …

'Rohit Sharma is the next MS Dhoni. Sourav Ganguly also...': Suresh Raina's million-dollar captaincy assessment
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Rohit Sharma is the next MS Dhoni. Sourav Ganguly also...': Suresh Raina's million-dollar captaincy assessment

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma was both praised and criticised through the course of the last two Test matches - in Rajkot and Ranchi - despite India winning both the games. While few draw comparisons with Ben Stokes' aggressive style of play, especially through field placements, few others claimed that India "missed Virat Kohli's leadership", the remaining were all praise at how the …

MS Dhoni: Run-out in 2019 World Cup semifinal made it clear it was my last day for India
1 year, 2 months ago

MS Dhoni: Run-out in 2019 World Cup semifinal made it clear it was my last day for India

The Hindu  

A distraught Mahendra Singh Dhoni trudging back to the pavilion after being run out in the 2019 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand is one of the most tragic moments in Indian cricket history. A little over four years since India lost that match by 18 runs and crashed out of the World Cup, Dhoni has revealed it was at …

IND vs NZ: How World Cup 2019 semi-final turned out to be MS Dhoni's last dance in international cricket
1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs NZ: How World Cup 2019 semi-final turned out to be MS Dhoni's last dance in international cricket

India Today  

In the annals of cricket history, the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup semi-final match between India and New Zealand will forever be etched as a significant event. ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: Full Coverage The match took place at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 9 and 10, 2019. World Cup 2023: Full Coverage | Points Table However, the turning …

Dilip Vengsarkar reveals why and how MS Dhoni became India captain after Rahul Dravid quit
1 year, 6 months ago

Dilip Vengsarkar reveals why and how MS Dhoni became India captain after Rahul Dravid quit

Hindustan Times  

When Rahul Dravid decided to quit as India's all-format captain on September 14, 2007, MS Dhoni was leading India against Pakistan in a group match of the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup. Rahul Dravid, Suresh Raina, and MS Dhoni during an ODI in 2006 After Dravid decided to opt out of the T20 World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar and …

Sourav Ganguly lavishes praise on Ajinkya Rahane for his WTC Final performance
1 year, 7 months ago

Sourav Ganguly lavishes praise on Ajinkya Rahane for his WTC Final performance

Live Mint  

Batting in the first innings of the World Test Championship Final, India managed to score 296 runs on the back of some great performances by Ajinkya Rahane, Shardul Thakur and Ravindra Jadeja. Rahane's 89 runs knock on a difficult wicket has captured the attention of cricket fans and former cricketers. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly was all praise for the …

Kevin Pietersen continues to troll MS Dhoni for old comment, posts two videos as CSK skipper maintains silence
1 year, 7 months ago

Kevin Pietersen continues to troll MS Dhoni for old comment, posts two videos as CSK skipper maintains silence

Hindustan Times  

Kevin Pietersen and MS Dhoni's banter in 2017 has gone down as one of the more memorable moments in Indian Premier League folklore. Pietersen and Dhoni have faced each other a number of times during their illustrious careers The pair shared a light exchange during the 2017 IPL in which Dhoni was playing for the Rising Pune Supergiant. Pietersen went …

'Someone like Dhoni knows...it was with Sachin too': Shastri's ultimatum to Kohli after incidents with Gambhir, Ganguly
1 year, 8 months ago

'Someone like Dhoni knows...it was with Sachin too': Shastri's ultimatum to Kohli after incidents with Gambhir, Ganguly

Hindustan Times  

IPL 2023 has undoubtedly been one of the most entertaining and competitive editions of the tournament. Yet, there were two non-cricketing moments that left social media abuzz and world cricket talking the most, and both involved RCB star Virat Kohli. In the wake of the two incidents, former India head coach Ravi Shastri gave an ultimatum to Kohli with examples …

When legendary captains meet: CSK share picture of Sourav Ganguly in conversation with MS Dhoni
1 year, 11 months ago

When legendary captains meet: CSK share picture of Sourav Ganguly in conversation with MS Dhoni

India Today  

Chennai Super Kings have shared pictures of former India captains Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni in conversation. Ganguly, who vacated his position as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, met with Dhoni, who is captaining CSK for the 2023 season of the IPL. The two have enjoyed a positive relationship over the years, with Ganguly even …

MS Dhoni wanted to retire during 2019 World Cup: Former fielding coach R Sridhar reveals fascinating story
1 year, 11 months ago

MS Dhoni wanted to retire during 2019 World Cup: Former fielding coach R Sridhar reveals fascinating story

India Today  

Former India captain MS Dhoni decided to call time on his career during the 2019 ODI World Cup, former India fielding coach R Sridhar has revealed. "On the morning of the reserve day in our World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Manchester, I was the first person at the breakfast hall. I was nursing my coffee when MS and …

'Boss, don't put the newspaper under my door': Sourav Ganguly reveals how he reacted to being 'targeted' in news
2 years, 3 months ago

'Boss, don't put the newspaper under my door': Sourav Ganguly reveals how he reacted to being 'targeted' in news

Hindustan Times  

Star batter Virat Kohli endured a prolonged lean patch and failed to score an international century for about three years, with his batting form under intense scrutiny. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly As Kohli touched the three-figure score, he celebrated the milestone with a wave of the bat and a smile before taking off his gloves to kiss his wedding ring. …

Virat Kohli takes a sly dig at critics, lavishes praise on former India captain MS Dhoni
2 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli takes a sly dig at critics, lavishes praise on former India captain MS Dhoni

India TV News  

Highlights Virat Kohli recently opened up about his struggles with mental health Virat Kohli is making a comeback to the Indian setup as he missed the West Indies and Zimbabwe tour Virat now has 154 runs from 3 matches in the 2022 edition of Asia Cup Virat Kohli on MS Dhoni: India clashed with Pakistan for the second time on …

Sourav Ganguly to feature in second season of Legends League Cricket
2 years, 5 months ago

Sourav Ganguly to feature in second season of Legends League Cricket

The Hindu  

The Indian cricket fans will get an opportunity to watch Sourav Ganguly in action again! The former India captain and the current president of the BCCI will be featuring in a special charity match in the Season 2 of the Legends League Cricket. “Enjoying the training to get ready to play for a one-off charity fundraising game for Azadi ka …

On this day in 2019: When legendary MS Dhoni played his last match for India
2 years, 6 months ago

On this day in 2019: When legendary MS Dhoni played his last match for India

India Today  

Legendary Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s international career was marked with feats that none of the Indian captains of his era or the ones before could ever achieve. As brilliant as he might be, MS Dhoni’s final game in the Indian jersey was a heart-breaking one. Playing in the 2019 World Cup where India were thought to be one of …

'Don't compare Rishabh with MS Dhoni': Sourav Ganguly addresses burning Pant vs MSD debate
2 years, 7 months ago

'Don't compare Rishabh with MS Dhoni': Sourav Ganguly addresses burning Pant vs MSD debate

Hindustan Times  

Comparisons with the legendary MS Dhoni have been a part of Rishabh Pant's career right from the onset. Another noted former India skipper and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is firmly against these comparisons. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly inspecting the pitch ahead of the IPL play off match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata "Don't …

T20 World Cup: After India's loss to Pakistan, Sourav Ganguly talks about the extra bowler issue
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: After India's loss to Pakistan, Sourav Ganguly talks about the extra bowler issue

Hindustan Times  

Sourav Ganguly knows all about being at the receiving end of angry supporters, and appealed to the Indian cricket fan to take the defeat against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup sportingly. When Ganguly was India captain in the 2003 ODI World Cup, a one-sided loss to Australia in a group game saw Mohammad Kaif’s house stoned and players’ effigies …

Salaam Cricket 2021: We wanted to involve MS Dhoni as mentor for a long time, says Sourav Ganguly
3 years, 2 months ago

Salaam Cricket 2021: We wanted to involve MS Dhoni as mentor for a long time, says Sourav Ganguly

India Today  

Former India captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly revealed that to rope in MS Dhoni as Team India’s mentor is not an overnight decision. Let's see,” Sourav Ganguly said on Salaam Cricket. When asked whether there will be ego clashes between MS Dhoni and Team India head coach Ravi Shastri and captain Virat Kohli, he said: Ravi Shastri is the …

'What he's done, should strike fear into the opposition': Kevin Pietersen, Sunil Gavaskar on CSK captain MS Dhoni
3 years, 3 months ago

'What he's done, should strike fear into the opposition': Kevin Pietersen, Sunil Gavaskar on CSK captain MS Dhoni

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni has done it again. In the all-important match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Dhoni came to bat at a stage when CSK still needed 26 runs to win in just about four overs. Once again, in typical Dhoni fashion, the CSK skipper stretched the match to the final over, and just when it looked the match may go to a …

Virender Sehwag names the 'best' India captain between Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni
3 years, 3 months ago

Virender Sehwag names the 'best' India captain between Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni

Hindustan Times  

Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni are two names which revolutionised Indian cricket. While Ganguly instilled the self-belief and confidence that the team could win overseas – which it did – Dhoni taught India to be world champions again. Sehwag names the 'best' India captain between Ganguly and Dhoni Under Ganguly, India achieved an ODI and Test series win in Pakistan, …

Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly: 5 'Dada' decisions that shaped India's future
3 years, 6 months ago

Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly: 5 'Dada' decisions that shaped India's future

Hindustan Times  

The 'Prince of Kolkata' has turned a year older on Thursday. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 49th birthday today. Happy Birthday Sourav Ganguly: 5 'Dada' decisions that shaped India's future Here are five decisions made by Sourav Ganguly as captain that changed Indian cricket forever: Ganguly sends VVS Laxman at No.3 in Kolkata in 2001 against Australia. Dravid …

Exclusive | Siddarth Kaul names Ganguly, Dhoni as his favourite captains; points difference between the two
3 years, 7 months ago

Exclusive | Siddarth Kaul names Ganguly, Dhoni as his favourite captains; points difference between the two

India TV News  

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Siddarth Kaul may have had a shaky journey with the national side, but the pacer is hoping to be a part of the Indian contingent for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka. While India's primary side will travel to the UK for the WTC final and a five-Test series against England, a 'B' team will proceed to Sri …

Sourav Ganguly has capitulated, there are things he should not be doing: Ramachandra Guha
4 years, 1 month ago

Sourav Ganguly has capitulated, there are things he should not be doing: Ramachandra Guha

India TV News  

Historian Ramachandra Guha, a former member of the Committee of Administrators that ran the Board of Control for Cricket in India during the reforms process ordered by the Supreme Court, has lashed out at the superstar culture in Indian cricket that has allowed top cricketers to have veto power over every decision. In an interview to www.espncricinfo.com about his new …

IPL 2020: It will take MS Dhoni some time, says Sourav Ganguly on his recent form
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: It will take MS Dhoni some time, says Sourav Ganguly on his recent form

India TV News  

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly has suggested that it will take MS Dhoni’s return to be at the top of his abilities could take a while as a long break is bound to impact anyone. MS Dhoni’s return to cricket over a year gap, especially after his international cricket retirement, hasn’t turn out to be a fairytale like many fans were …

IPL 2020 | MS Dhoni did not 'shy away from responsibilities as leader', says Aakash Chopra
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020 | MS Dhoni did not 'shy away from responsibilities as leader', says Aakash Chopra

India TV News  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni made a return to cricket action after more than a year of absence in the 2020 Indian Premier League. The CSK captain opted to play behind Sam Curran, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kedar Jadhav in the 217-run chase, and raised eyebrows with his gameplan as he opted to play in singles and doubles for the large part of …

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni's popularity has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli's, feels Sunil Gavaskar
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni's popularity has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli's, feels Sunil Gavaskar

India TV News  

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said two-time World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's popularity in India has exceeded the level of fandom even the great Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli enjoy in the cricket-crazy nation. Gavaskar, also a former India captain, is in the UAE to commentate in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League, which began here …

MS Dhoni possessed quality of both Sourav Ganguly and Mohammad Azharuddin as captain: Rashid Latif
4 years, 4 months ago

MS Dhoni possessed quality of both Sourav Ganguly and Mohammad Azharuddin as captain: Rashid Latif

India TV News  

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif heaped praises MS Dhoni, who recently retired as the most successful skipper in all three formats, saying he was a great motivator to young players, which subsequently led him to three World Cup triumphs. The 51-year-old former Pak cricketer, who played 37 international Tests and166 ODIs, said Dhoni had a strong leader in Sourav Ganguly …

‘MS Dhoni himself had said in an interview that he wanted to bat at number 4’: Former India pacer RP Singh
4 years, 4 months ago

‘MS Dhoni himself had said in an interview that he wanted to bat at number 4’: Former India pacer RP Singh

Hindustan Times  

Former India left-arm fast bowler RP Singh feels MS Dhoni’s finishing skills are next to none, calling the former India captain a ‘beast’ in that regard. MS Dhoni during the Indian national cricket team training session and press conference at Bidvest Wanderers Stadium on December 04, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. “If I am not wrong, MS himself had said …

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, an out-of-the-box thinker - Sportstar Cricket news
4 years, 4 months ago

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, an out-of-the-box thinker - Sportstar Cricket news

The Hindu  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s journey as the captain of the Indian cricket team has been fantastic. Of course, we opted for Anil Kumble as the Test captain, but we needed someone who would lead the team for the first-ever World T20 — scheduled to be held in South Africa. Dhoni hadn’t even led his State team before that, but the selectors …

Nobody has had such a big influence on world cricket this century like MS Dhoni: L Balaji
4 years, 4 months ago

Nobody has had such a big influence on world cricket this century like MS Dhoni: L Balaji

India TV News  

There's nobody like MS Dhoni who has had such a big influence on world cricket in this century: Former Indian bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji has heaped praise on MS Dhoni, saying that the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman had a massive influence not just on Indian cricket but world cricket. On August 15, Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket via a social media …

Dada, this guy has got the gift of hitting the ball hard: Tendulkar recalls his first impression of MS Dhoni
4 years, 4 months ago

Dada, this guy has got the gift of hitting the ball hard: Tendulkar recalls his first impression of MS Dhoni

India TV News  

MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday as the only player to win three ICC trophies - 2007 T20 WC, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy as a captain. Team India was eliminated in the 2007 ODI World Cup after humiliating defeats against Asian neighbours Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. In the same year, ICC organised …

How Dhoni made a first impression 16 years ago - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

How Dhoni made a first impression 16 years ago - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

As M. S. Dhoni draws the curtains on his illustrious career, first-class cricketer Raju Mukherjee, who played a key role in spotting the wicketkeeper-batsman from Bihar during an East Zone one-day tournament, remembers how the cricketer with a long mane impressed him with his blistering performance 16 years ago. “I wrote, ‘On his day, he can slaughter any attack but …

'End of an Era': Sourav Ganguly pays tribute to former Indian captain MS Dhoni
4 years, 4 months ago

'End of an Era': Sourav Ganguly pays tribute to former Indian captain MS Dhoni

India TV News  

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly released his statement following MS Dhoni's decision to retire from international cricket. The former Indian captain took to his official Instagram profile to announce his international retirement. The BCCI released an official press release soon after Dhoni's confirmation, in which the board acknowledged Dhoni's incredible contribution to Indian and international cricket. Ganguly, under whose captaincy MS …

Dhoni's leadership will be difficult to match, says Sourav Ganguly
4 years, 4 months ago

Dhoni's leadership will be difficult to match, says Sourav Ganguly

The Hindu  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to the career of one of India's most successful captain. He is the only skipper to lift all three ICC trophies - the World Cup, the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy - while taking India to the top of the ICC Test rankings. Sourav …

‘The legend retires in his own style’: Kohli, Tendulkar among many to congratulate MS Dhoni on stellar career
4 years, 4 months ago

‘The legend retires in his own style’: Kohli, Tendulkar among many to congratulate MS Dhoni on stellar career

Hindustan Times  

Shortly after former India captain MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket, tributes from the world of cricket all around the globe started pouring in. Gautam Gambhir, who partnered Dhoni in a match-winning 109-run partnership in the final of the 2011 World Cup, tweeted: “From “India A” to “The India” our journey has been full of question marks, commas, …

MS Dhoni's instincts, behind-the-scenes work reason for CSK's success, feel Rahul Dravid and N Srinivasan
4 years, 5 months ago

MS Dhoni's instincts, behind-the-scenes work reason for CSK's success, feel Rahul Dravid and N Srinivasan

India TV News  

Batting great Rahul Dravid has attributed Chennai Super Kings' consistent run in the IPL to skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's instincts, game-smarts and the incredible amount of work that goes behind the scenes. N Srinivasan, the former BCCI president and head of India Cements, which owns the CSK franchise, agreed that Dhoni is a man of instinct who doesn't believe in …

Never missed my coach while playing with MS Dhoni, he would speak to me like one: Kuldeep Yadav
4 years, 5 months ago

Never missed my coach while playing with MS Dhoni, he would speak to me like one: Kuldeep Yadav

India Today  

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav has praised former India captain MS Dhoni and recalled the moments when the talismanic cricketer would make his bowling job easy. The Uttar Pradesh-born cricketer said that MS Dhoni would not let him feel the absence of his coach even on the cricket field and would act like one, guiding him ball by ball during the …

MS Dhoni was a unique human being: Dinesh Karthik recalls his initial impression of World Cup-winning captain
4 years, 5 months ago

MS Dhoni was a unique human being: Dinesh Karthik recalls his initial impression of World Cup-winning captain

India Today  

India wicketkeeper and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik said MS Dhoni had a unique style of batting and wicketkeeping but his bullish nature of his technique helped him carve a niche in international cricket. On the other hand, Dinesh Karthik was in and out of the team but the wicketkeeper batsman kept finding ways to make a comeback into …

Explained | Why is it unfair to compare Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni as captains
4 years, 5 months ago

Explained | Why is it unfair to compare Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni as captains

India TV News  

Few Indian skippers find their mention when world cricket is taken into perspective. In fact, Ganguly has more away wins as a Test captain than Dhoni with a win percentage of 39 as compared to the latter's 20. But look at what Sourav Ganguly gave to Indian cricket: Yuvraj Singh, Man of the Series in two World Cups, Harbhajan Singh, …

Biggest difference between captaincy of MS Dhoni and Sourav Ganguly is Dhoni the player: Graeme Smith
4 years, 5 months ago

Biggest difference between captaincy of MS Dhoni and Sourav Ganguly is Dhoni the player: Graeme Smith

India Today  

Former South African skipper Graeme Smith opened up on the difference between the captaincy of BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and former India captain MS Dhoni, saying the only thing Dada lacked was a player like Dhoni in the middle order. World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni had edged out current BCCI boss and former India skipper Sourav Ganguly as India's greatest …

Kumar Sangakkara, Graeme Smith pick Sourav Ganguly as best Indian Test captain, Dhoni for white-ball formats
4 years, 5 months ago

Kumar Sangakkara, Graeme Smith pick Sourav Ganguly as best Indian Test captain, Dhoni for white-ball formats

India TV News  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni edged out Sourav Ganguly as India's greatest captain by the slimmest of margins in a survey conducted on Star Sports show Cricket Connected in which the two captains were judged on eight parameters developed in association with ESPNcricinfo. To celebrate the birthdays of two of India's greatest leaders on the cricket field -- Dhoni & Ganguly -- …

MS Dhoni had more impact in 'long home series' than Sourav Ganguly as captain: Srikkanth
4 years, 5 months ago

MS Dhoni had more impact in 'long home series' than Sourav Ganguly as captain: Srikkanth

India TV News  

Former BCCI chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth has rated MS Dhoni as better captain than Sourav Ganguly at home in Test cricket. Both have brought the revolution in cricket during their captaincy tenure, Ganguly made Team India a fierce side on overseas soil while under Dhoni the Men in Blue tasted success in ICC tournaments. Former India captain Kris Srikkanth …

MS Dhoni better captain than Sourav Ganguly in Indian conditions: Kris Srikkanth
4 years, 5 months ago

MS Dhoni better captain than Sourav Ganguly in Indian conditions: Kris Srikkanth

India Today  

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has rated MS Dhoni as the better Test captain than legendary Sourav Ganguly. However, Kris Srikkanth said comparisons between MS Dhoni and Sourav Ganguly was difficult to make. Kris Srikkanth also praised Sourav Ganguly for his magical captaincy during the 2001 home series against Australia. Srikkanth also added that unlike Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni didn't …

Doubt that there is anyone in world cricket who doesn't get along with MS Dhoni: Graeme Smith
4 years, 5 months ago

Doubt that there is anyone in world cricket who doesn't get along with MS Dhoni: Graeme Smith

India Today  

Cricket South Africa's director of cricket Graeme Smith has heaped rich praises on former India captains Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni. South Africa's only captain to lead the the national cricket on more that 55 occasions, said that he couldn't imagine any person from the cricketing world, who didn't get along with MS Dhoni. He’s always calm, approachable, always interested …

MS Dhoni Birthday: MSD, the idli addict and expert barbecue cook
4 years, 6 months ago

MS Dhoni Birthday: MSD, the idli addict and expert barbecue cook

The Hindu  

For M. S. Dhoni, Dr R. N. Baba isn’t just the former media manager of the Indian national cricket team. Although officially his designation allowed Baba to only handle the side’s press communications between 2012 and 2015, off the books, he still doubles up as the Ranchi rockstar’s barbeque pal, hiking partner, PUBG team-mate, easy target at paintball ranges, but …

'MS Dhoni a special individual who appreciates the game': Williamson, Karthik hail former Indian captain
4 years, 7 months ago

'MS Dhoni a special individual who appreciates the game': Williamson, Karthik hail former Indian captain

India TV News  

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has called MS Dhoni a "special individual," saying that he is very focused on the game without being distracted. "You might finish a series and try and have a quick chat and find the secret, but he seems to take it in his stride and appreciate the game," Williamson said on Star Sports' show Cricket …

Sourav Ganguly has the right attitude, can lead ICC in the future: David Gower
4 years, 7 months ago

Sourav Ganguly has the right attitude, can lead ICC in the future: David Gower

India TV News  

Former England skipper David Gower feels Sourav Ganguly has the right "political skills" to lead the ICC one day and he has already displayed that as BCCI president, which is a "far tougher job". "You need to have control of a million different things," Gower said ahead of "Q20", a unique chat show for the fans presented by 'GloFans'. "And …

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