Dhoni an asset in T20 World Cup, says CSK's Suresh Raina
5 years, 3 months ago

Dhoni an asset in T20 World Cup, says CSK's Suresh Raina

The Hindu  

Belief is everything for Suresh Raina. I expect to be back playing in November.” The strokeful southpaw, a game-changer, has not given up on his India dreams, with two T20 World Cups in successive years, 2020 and 2021. I am looking forward to an opportunity with two T20 World Cups coming up.” READ| Shastri: Team management will back Pant to the hilt Mental game At the same time, Raina had words of sympathy for Rishabh Pant who is going through a rough phase at No. Dhoni will be an asset to India in the T20 World Cup.” Raina felt Dhoni should have surfaced earlier in the order in that gripping World Cup semifinal against New Zealand. Even then he kept India in the fight till the very end and we would have won but for the direct hit from Guptill.” The smashing southpaw said, “Only Dhoni will decide when he leaves the game.” He said “togetherness and team spirit” was Chennai Super Kings’ secret for success.

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MS Dhoni drops major update on fitness ahead of return to cricket for CSK in IPL 2025
1 week, 2 days ago

MS Dhoni drops major update on fitness ahead of return to cricket for CSK in IPL 2025

India TV News  

Former India cricketer and current Chennai Super Kings star MS Dhoni has dropped an update on his fitness ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Dhoni, who plays competitive cricket only in IPL now, was retained as an uncapped player for Rs 4 crore by CSK for IPL 2025. Dhoni has already handed the captaincy to opener …

Watch: MS Dhoni flaunts his tennis skills with a smash in viral video
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: MS Dhoni flaunts his tennis skills with a smash in viral video

India Today  

As Indian cricket fans eagerly await MS Dhoni’s return to the cricket field, the legendary former India captain and Chennai Super Kings icon has gone viral for a different reason—his tennis skills. Professional tennis player Sumeet Kumar Bajaj recently shared an Instagram story featuring Dhoni showcasing his talent with a tennis racquet in what appeared to be a friendly match. …

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant to play for Chennai Super Kings? Ex-CSK star Suresh Raina drops major hint
2 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant to play for Chennai Super Kings? Ex-CSK star Suresh Raina drops major hint

Live Mint  

The rumours of Rishabh Pant donning the Chennai Super Kings jersey in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League got a major boost after former India cricketer Suresh Raina dropped a major hint on the retention day. Pant, who led Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, didn’t have a great time during the negotiations with the franchise and was eventually …

Dhoni Makes Surprising Revelation About Batting Order in IPL 2024
2 months, 1 week ago

Dhoni Makes Surprising Revelation About Batting Order in IPL 2024

India Today  

MS Dhoni reveals the reason behind batting at No. 8 for CSK in IPL 2024. He wanted to give opportunities to CSK players in contention for India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad, believing there was nothing for him to gain and wanted his teammates to prove their mettle as finishers to earn a place in the national team.

MS Dhoni's Short Hair Dominates the Internet, Breaks the Web with New Look
2 months, 4 weeks ago

MS Dhoni's Short Hair Dominates the Internet, Breaks the Web with New Look

ABP News  

MS Dhoni has surprised fans with a new hairdo, prompting a global reaction on social media. The former India captain has traded his long hairstyle for a short, cropped look, which has taken the internet by storm. The new hairdo has broken the internet, with fans expressing their admiration and appreciation for his style. While there are no official reports …

CSK very hopeful MS Dhoni will be available in IPL 2025: CEO Kasi Viswanathan
7 months, 2 weeks ago

CSK very hopeful MS Dhoni will be available in IPL 2025: CEO Kasi Viswanathan

India Today  

Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan said the 5-time champions will wait for MS Dhoni's decision on his future, saying that the franchise never interfered in their former captain's calls. Viswanathan also said the franchise, much like the fans, is hoping that Dhoni would return and play another season of the Indian Premier League in 2025. 42-year-old MS Dhoni looked heartbroken …

MS Dhoni's Retirement Decision Depends On This BCCI Rule Ahead Of IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

MS Dhoni's Retirement Decision Depends On This BCCI Rule Ahead Of IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Report

ABP News  

MS Dhoni's Retirement Decision: MS Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings legend, has not yet announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League. While many fans and cricket experts feel that this might have been the final time that he had played for CSK, a new media report reckons that his decision to retire or continue playing depends on a rule …

HT Poll result: Do you think MS Dhoni has played his last IPL match for CSK?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

HT Poll result: Do you think MS Dhoni has played his last IPL match for CSK?

Hindustan Times  

Will MS Dhoni come back roaring next season? The former Chennai Super Kings skipper has returned home after the defending champions were dumped out of the Indian Premier League season 2024 by Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday. Michael Hussey, the Chennai Super Kings' batting coach, said that Dhoni kept his cards very close to his chest when the …

Is this the end, beautiful friend: Has the cricketing world seen the last of Dhoni, the cricketer?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Is this the end, beautiful friend: Has the cricketing world seen the last of Dhoni, the cricketer?

New Indian Express  

While it has been a trend over the past couple of years, on Saturday, there was a lot at stake. Although Dhoni has not officially said that this would be his last season, it seemed like this could be it. Dhoni hit a four off Cameron Green in the 16th over as CSK collected nine runs. Every time Dhoni took …

MS Dhoni Welcomed With Chai: Former CSK Captain Enjoys Cup Of Tea In RCB Dressing Room Before Crucial IPL Match- VIRAL VIDEO
7 months, 3 weeks ago

MS Dhoni Welcomed With Chai: Former CSK Captain Enjoys Cup Of Tea In RCB Dressing Room Before Crucial IPL Match- VIRAL VIDEO

ABP News  

MS Dhoni Welcomed With Chai: Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni was welcomed in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium with a hot cup of chai. Dhoni, who has gone on record admitting his love for tea, could be seen enjoying a cup of tea in one of the practice sessions in Bengaluru after the …

IPL | Hussey hopes Dhoni will carry on for two more years
7 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL | Hussey hopes Dhoni will carry on for two more years

The Hindu  

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey is hoping that charismatic Mahendra Singh Dhoni would continue with the team for a couple of years more, saying the former skipper was still batting well. He has been in good touch all season really," Hussey said on ESPN's Around the Wicket show. Dhoni, who led the side to record five IPL titles, …

Shikhar Dhawan to miss RCB clash: Brad Haddin provides crucial fitness update on PBKS captain
8 months ago

Shikhar Dhawan to miss RCB clash: Brad Haddin provides crucial fitness update on PBKS captain

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan is expected to miss the upcoming mega IPL clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala. Meanwhile, it seems like Curran has to continue leading his side versus Faf du Plessis and Co. on Thursday as PBKS will assess Dhawan's injury after reaching Delhi. PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin admitted Dhawan's injury has been …

MS Dhoni almost sells Daryl Mitchell down the river, gets out on final ball to end unbeaten run in IPL 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

MS Dhoni almost sells Daryl Mitchell down the river, gets out on final ball to end unbeaten run in IPL 2024

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni's unbeaten run as a batter in the Indian Premier League season 2024 came to an end on Wednesday at the Chepauk. Dhoni was dismissed in the CSK innings for the first time at IPL 2024 After walking out to a deafening roar at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK icon Dhoni made sure Arshdeep remained under the …

'Dhoni was irritated. He threw his helmet and said...': MSD's never-heard-before dressing-room avatar detailed by Raina
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Dhoni was irritated. He threw his helmet and said...': MSD's never-heard-before dressing-room avatar detailed by Raina

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni has been the epitome of calmness and composure. However, there have been rare incidents when Dhoni did lose his cool, one of which was in the CSK dressing room, the details of which has been revealed by former teammate Suresh Raina. Suresh Raina recalls the time when MS Dhoni lost his cool in CSK dressing room Speaking to …

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 …

Dale Steyn's girlfriend says 'TV is broken' as South Africa legend 'engulfed' by MS Dhoni's IPL exploits
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dale Steyn's girlfriend says 'TV is broken' as South Africa legend 'engulfed' by MS Dhoni's IPL exploits

Hindustan Times  

IPL 2024 is probably MS Dhoni's swansong year, with many fans and experts expecting the India legend to retire from all forms of cricket after the ongoing season. Speaking on Dhoni's impact, South Africa legend Dale Steyn said, "Not only has it engulfed the IPL. That's engulfed many South Africa and myself, to be honest with you, I don't watch …

Suresh Raina's one-word response to whether MS Dhoni will play beyond IPL 2024 is music to CSK fans' ears
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Suresh Raina's one-word response to whether MS Dhoni will play beyond IPL 2024 is music to CSK fans' ears

Hindustan Times  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to rule the big stage of the Indian Premier League and at the age of 42, he is still turning back the clock to display his six-hitting prowess. However, the speculations are rife that the ongoing season will be Dhoni's last in the IPL as he also handed over the captaincy charge to Ruturaj Gaikwad this …

IPL 2024: Six stunning moments that have lit up the season
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Six stunning moments that have lit up the season

Live Mint  

Every season we experience moments that are both stunning and inspirational in the Indian Premier League, franchise cricket’s biggest annual event. For Dhoni to bat like that, after knee surgery and no competitive cricket since last year’s IPL, is one of those natural phenomena nobody can explain. Rishabh Pant’s return to the IPL was itself a miracle after his horrendous …

IPL 2024: MS Dhoni, CSK's one-tournament wonder
9 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2024: MS Dhoni, CSK's one-tournament wonder

Hindustan Times  

For Chennai Super Kings faithful, it was almost as if the result didn't matter. Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni fields the ball during the Indian Premier League cricket tournament between between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans It was the second home venue for Delhi Capitals -- Visakhapatnam. In an interview to ESPNCricinfo, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said that …

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, …

'Is he 42?': Srikkanth lauds 'vintage MS Dhoni' after batting blitz vs DC, says will play 'in IPL for 2 more years'
9 months, 1 week ago

'Is he 42?': Srikkanth lauds 'vintage MS Dhoni' after batting blitz vs DC, says will play 'in IPL for 2 more years'

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni rolled back the years with a sensational batting performance on Sunday, but failed to prevent a defeat for Chennai Super Kings in Vizag. The India legend also clobbered four fours and three sixes in what was a valiant effort by the former CSK captain. Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth was left impressed by Dhoni's display and pointed out …

'A 42-year-old man leaping like a lion': MS Dhoni dubbed ageless after jaw-dropping catch; 'Swear he isn't finished yet'
9 months, 1 week ago

'A 42-year-old man leaping like a lion': MS Dhoni dubbed ageless after jaw-dropping catch; 'Swear he isn't finished yet'

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni is yet to bat in IPL 2024, but he still has Chepauk and the world of cricket on their feet. During Chennai Super Kings' IPL fixture against Gujarat Titans in Chennai, Dhoni leapt 2.7 meters to his right to pluck a stunning one-handed diving catch to dismiss Vijay Shankar. Let that sink in Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel, …

'Would've made more sense if Dhoni had retired': MSD's captaincy 'hand over' move slammed before CSK's IPL 2024 opener
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Would've made more sense if Dhoni had retired': MSD's captaincy 'hand over' move slammed before CSK's IPL 2024 opener

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings sent the cricket fraternity into frenzy right before the start of the 2024 Indian Premier League, as the five-time champion CSK veteran stepped down from captaincy, handing the reins to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Dhoni had led the side to a title win last season but trusted Gaikwad for the leadership duty this year, who made …

IPL 2024 MS Dhoni Long Hairstyle Vintage Look CSK vs RCB Aalim Hakim Viral Pictures
9 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024 MS Dhoni Long Hairstyle Vintage Look CSK vs RCB Aalim Hakim Viral Pictures

ABP News  

Indian Premier League 2024 will kick off with a thrilling match between the Chennai Super Kings, led by the legendary MS Dhoni, and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, captained by Faf du Plessis, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 22. Renowned celebrity hairdresser Aalim Hakim offered fans a sneak peek of the CSK skipper's revamped appearance through images …

Viral: MS Dhoni, in long hair, prepping for IPL 2024 in slow-mo video, fans say ‘vintage Mahi back’ | WATCH
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Viral: MS Dhoni, in long hair, prepping for IPL 2024 in slow-mo video, fans say ‘vintage Mahi back’ | WATCH

India TV News  

Viral video: Indian cricket legend and Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni is back in the city for the IPL 2024 that begins on March 22. All eyes are on Dhoni who said last year that he would play “at least one more season of IPL” which would be like a gift to his fans. The video was shared by …

MS Dhoni teases ’new role’ ahead of IPL 2024: ’Can’t wait for the new season...’
10 months ago

MS Dhoni teases ’new role’ ahead of IPL 2024: ’Can’t wait for the new season...’

Live Mint  

Two days after five-time Indian Premier League trophy-winning skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's childhood friend dropped a big update on his retirement plans, Dhoni on Monday posted an update on his Facebook sparking a confusion among his fans. Stay tuned!” With this new update, it is expected that Dhoni may play the IPL 2024 season as skipper again, while another speculation …

Rinku Singh summoned to Dharamsala by Team India, meets Brendon McCullum; certain to play T20 World Cup?
10 months ago

Rinku Singh summoned to Dharamsala by Team India, meets Brendon McCullum; certain to play T20 World Cup?

Hindustan Times  

Has Rinku Singh done enough to guarantee a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad even before IPL 2024 starts? The left-hander was summoned to Dharamsala by the Indian team management ahead of the fifth Test against England to take part in a photoshoot for the T20 World Cup. With India not playing any more T20Is before the World Cup, …

MS Dhoni drops cryptic 'new season-new role' post as CSK captain fuels speculations about his future ahead of IPL 2024
10 months ago

MS Dhoni drops cryptic 'new season-new role' post as CSK captain fuels speculations about his future ahead of IPL 2024

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni, who is all set to return to competitive cricket through the Indian Premier League, has left everyone on tenterhooks as the Chennai Super Kings captain made a very rare appearance on social media on Monday to hint at a new role in the franchise for IPL 2024. Two years ago, ahead of CSK's season opener at IPL 2022, …

Will MS Dhoni retire after IPL 2024? CSK skipper’s friend drops major update
10 months, 1 week ago

Will MS Dhoni retire after IPL 2024? CSK skipper’s friend drops major update

Live Mint  

IPL 2024: “The easy thing would be to walk away, but I want to work hard for the next nine months and come back for another IPL season,” were the parting words of legend MS Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to its fifth IPL trophy in 2023. As the nine months are over and a new IPL season is …

'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 …

Gunning for T20 World Cup selection? Rishabh Pant plays first full game ahead of IPL 2024 return
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Gunning for T20 World Cup selection? Rishabh Pant plays first full game ahead of IPL 2024 return

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant has shown another great positive sign ahead of his much-anticipated return in the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League as the India wicketkeeper-batter participated in a warm-up game in Alur, near Bengaluru, according to a report. Rishabh Pant is all set to make a return in IPL 2024 According to Cricbuzz, Pant was actively involved in a …

MS Dhoni's new bat sticker before IPL 2024 sets social media on fire. The reason is heartwarming...
11 months ago

MS Dhoni's new bat sticker before IPL 2024 sets social media on fire. The reason is heartwarming...

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni will once again be in action as defending champions Chennai Super Kings will be looking to win back-to-back titles. MS Dhoni promotes his friend's sports company with a new bat. Here is the viral photo: Paramjit played a big role in helping Dhoni get his first bat sponsor. Chennai defeated Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2023 final, winning …

India vs Afghanistan: Virat Kohli should continue his attacking mindset in T20Is, says Suresh Raina
11 months, 4 weeks ago

India vs Afghanistan: Virat Kohli should continue his attacking mindset in T20Is, says Suresh Raina

India Today  

Former India batter Suresh Raina believes Virat Kohli needs to continue playing T20Is with the same attacking mindset that he has had over time. During a match-talk show on Jio cinema, Raina was asked whether star-batter Virat Kohli needs to adopt a more aggressive approach during the T20 series against Afghanistan and the 2024 T20 World Cup coming up. Virat …

Dhoni's IPL 2024 preparation plan revealed as CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan responds to query on captain's future
1 year ago

Dhoni's IPL 2024 preparation plan revealed as CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan responds to query on captain's future

Hindustan Times  

A little over three months left before the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League kicks off, and with that, the perennial question that has troubled every cricket fan, let alone those of Chennai Super Kings, on whether it will be MS Dhoni's final year before he draws curtains on his illustrious career. Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni …

Dhoni to participate in Legends League Cricket? LLC CEO drops major hint with 'We came to Ranchi on a mission...' post
1 year, 1 month ago

Dhoni to participate in Legends League Cricket? LLC CEO drops major hint with 'We came to Ranchi on a mission...' post

Hindustan Times  

Away from the buzz of World Cup disappointment and the India-Australia T20I series that kicked off in Visakhapatnam on Thursday evening, few yesteryear cricketers remained in their bubble of nostalgia in the city of Ranchi as 2023/24 edition of the Legends League Cricket hosted its final match in the city. And during the tensed clash between Urbanisers Hyderabad and India …

IND vs NZ, World Cup 2023: ‘Dharamsala was a great game but...’, Kane Williamson fires warning ahead of semis
1 year, 1 month ago

IND vs NZ, World Cup 2023: ‘Dharamsala was a great game but...’, Kane Williamson fires warning ahead of semis

Firstpost  

India enter Wednesday’s ICC World Cup semi-final against New Zealand high on confidence, having won nine out of nine matches in the group stage which including a four-wicket victory over the Black Caps in Dharamsala. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table On the eve of the big match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday however, …

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 …

Dhoni breaks the internet with relationship advice, ‘Yeh mat sochna meri wali alag hai’ | WATCH
1 year, 2 months ago

Dhoni breaks the internet with relationship advice, ‘Yeh mat sochna meri wali alag hai’ | WATCH

India TV News  

Bengaluru: Legendary cricketer MS Dhoni has shared a piece of relationship advice for men who have a ‘misception’ about their girlfriends, the video of which has gone viral in a flash on social media. Yeh mat sochna meri wali alag hai,” the CSK captain said. Another user said, “He indirectly advised the guys to focus on their life/career and not …

ODI World Cup 2023: Southee set to return for New Zealand ahead of India clash
1 year, 2 months ago

ODI World Cup 2023: Southee set to return for New Zealand ahead of India clash

The Hindu  

New Zealand will receive a Tim Southee boost for Sunday’s World Cup match against India at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala after skipper Tom Latham confirmed the seamer’s availability on the eve of the marquee clash. Out of action for over a month with a thumb fracture, the senior pacer was one of two key figures consistently missing in the …

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 …

MS Dhoni back with new ad ahead of Cricket World Cup 2023, has a 'mat bol' message for fans
1 year, 3 months ago

MS Dhoni back with new ad ahead of Cricket World Cup 2023, has a 'mat bol' message for fans

India Today  

The World Cup season is here and former India captain MS Dhoni is back with another cheeky Flaunting his new hairstyle in the "Mat Bol," Dhoni says as he goes on and explains why. Cricket World Cup 2023: Full Coverage Notably, Dhoni was part of a similar ad campaign ahead of the T20 World Cup in 2022. Dhoni was seen …

Deepak Chahar says injuries 'not in a player's hand', sets sights on making India comeback
1 year, 3 months ago

Deepak Chahar says injuries 'not in a player's hand', sets sights on making India comeback

Firstpost  

Chahar, who has been dealing with multiple injuries in recent months, has yet to play for India this year and hasn’t been seen in action since this year’s Indian Premier League, where he was part of the title-winning Chennai Super Kings team. Chahar also hasn’t been seen in action since this year’s Indian Premier League, where he was part of …

The camaraderie of MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina: From India, CSK to international retirement
1 year, 4 months ago

The camaraderie of MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina: From India, CSK to international retirement

India Today  

The world of Indian cricket has witnessed countless partnerships and friendships, but few have left an indelible mark like the camaraderie shared between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina. From unforgettable on-field moments to unwavering off-field companionship, Dhoni and Raina have weaved a story that cricket enthusiasts and fans alike find enchanting. MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina shared a great …

From Mumbai to the US: Saurabh Netravalkar's long route to taking on the best
1 year, 5 months ago

From Mumbai to the US: Saurabh Netravalkar's long route to taking on the best

Hindustan Times  

Ask any sportsperson how hard it is to quit in the prime of your career. The left-arm pacer from Mumbai took the call to pursue higher studies in the United States, leaving behind his cricket dreams in India. As Rahul, along with other 2010 U-19 World Cup players Mayank Agarwal and Jaydev Unadkat, chalked their journey towards the senior India …

'MS Dhoni said he'll rest for 3 weeks and then...': CSK CEO's scintillating update after MSD vows to return for IPL 2024
1 year, 6 months ago

'MS Dhoni said he'll rest for 3 weeks and then...': CSK CEO's scintillating update after MSD vows to return for IPL 2024

Hindustan Times  

Shortly after Chennai Super Kings won their fifth IPL title, captain MS Dhoni made a blockbuster announcement. Dhoni made hearts stop when he started off saying, "Circumstantially if you see, this is the best time to announce my retirement…" before continuing "… but the amount of love and affection I have been shown wherever I have been this year, the …

'He knows what to do, how to go about it': CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan on MS Dhoni's future
1 year, 6 months ago

'He knows what to do, how to go about it': CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan on MS Dhoni's future

Firstpost  

Viswanathan has made a series of revelations about how an injured Dhoni fared through the tournament and won the summit clash MS Dhoni had an unforgettable run in IPL 2023 leading Chennai Super Kings to their fifth title. “We never asked him things like ‘do you want to play or do you want to sit out?’ If he can’t, he …

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 …

'He's the guy to win the final': Suresh Raina reveals how he helped MS Dhoni find his replacement for CSK in IPL 2021
1 year, 6 months ago

'He's the guy to win the final': Suresh Raina reveals how he helped MS Dhoni find his replacement for CSK in IPL 2021

Hindustan Times  

Suresh Raina is considered to be one of the IPL’s finest ever batters, playing over 200 games in his career and racking up over 5500 runs. Suresh Raina revealed how he helped MS Dhoni find his replacement. His words would prove prophetic, as Uthappa scored a vital 63 against the Delhi Capitals in the first qualifier, before Dhoni finished off …

IPL 2023: Decrypting the enigma of MS Dhoni
1 year, 6 months ago

IPL 2023: Decrypting the enigma of MS Dhoni

The Hindu  

Former Australian leg-spinner Richie Benaud’s pause was one of his greatest gifts to commentary. The best of sports allows for that pause, as it did for MS Dhoni moments after Ravindra Jadeja hit the winning runs in the IPL 2023 final against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. As his teammates scurried to the centre, Dhoni paused briefly in the dugout before …

MS Dhoni successfully undergoes knee surgery after CSK's fifth title triumph in IPL 2023: Reports
1 year, 7 months ago

MS Dhoni successfully undergoes knee surgery after CSK's fifth title triumph in IPL 2023: Reports

Hindustan Times  

Fresh from guiding Chennai Super Kings to their record-levelling fifth title in the Indian Premier League, legendary cricketer MS Dhoni has reportedly undergone surgery on his knee on Thursday. Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings outclassed defending champions Gujarat Titans in the thrilling final of the IPL 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After masterminding CSK's fifth IPL title triumph, Dhoni had …

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