World Cup 2019: Ganguly backs under-fire Dhoni, says he has ability to bounce back
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Ganguly backs under-fire Dhoni, says he has ability to bounce back

The Hindu  

Sourav Ganguly has thrown his weight behind under-fire Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is facing criticism for his slow-paced knocks in the ongoing World Cup, saying the former India captain would definitely succeed because of his experience and ability. The 37-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, who led India to the 2011 ODI World Cup victory, faced criticism for his failure to rotate the strike against Afghanistan last week and even against the West Indies on Thursday. Dhoni so quickly in this competition yet, because his experience, the quality and the ability he has, he will definitely succeed," the former India captain said. Even India skipper Virat Kohli has backed the under-fire Dhoni and called his experience and feedback invaluable, while terming him a legend of the game.

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Sourav Ganguly back under-fire Virat Kohli to score 1 more hundred vs Australia
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Sourav Ganguly back under-fire Virat Kohli to score 1 more hundred vs Australia

India Today  

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has backed under-fire Virat Kohli to score another hundred in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Speaking exclusively to India Today after Day 4 of the Gabba Test match, Ganguly advised Kohli to leave more balls in the earlier part of his innings. Gabba Test, Day 4: Report | Highlights Ganguly also praised Bengal's Akash Deep, who …

From Dhoni to Dravid: Indian cricket legends who made their final Test appearance in BGT
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Dhoni to Dravid: Indian cricket legends who made their final Test appearance in BGT

Hindustan Times  

Apart from Team India some of the key players will be under pressure to perform when the Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off in Perth on Nov 22. Sourav Ganguly with MS Dhoni in his last Test match outing in Nagpur during the 2008 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Earlier, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has witnessed the swan songs of several Indian cricket legends, who bid …

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 …

'MS Dhoni will never...': Harbhajan Singh on Rohit Sharma and MSD being 'completely different leaders'
4 months, 1 week ago

'MS Dhoni will never...': Harbhajan Singh on Rohit Sharma and MSD being 'completely different leaders'

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma this year joined MS Dhoni in being the only two players to have led India to a T20 World Cup title. Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni are the only two players to have led India to victory in the T20 World Cup Harbhajan Singh has played under both Rohit and Dhoni at different stages of his career. “Dhoni …

Rahul Dravid’s funny take on his own biopic, says ’If the money is good enough..’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Dravid’s funny take on his own biopic, says ’If the money is good enough..’

Live Mint  

In 2016, a biopic on former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was was released on the silver screen, and it was the most successful biopic on Indian cricketers or sportsperson till now. In his long illustrious career, India's finest all-rounder played active part in lifting two world cup titles – 2007 World T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup. If this …

'MS Dhoni told me I don't fit the combination, Virat Kohli said I'll let you know but never did': India spinner's ordeal
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'MS Dhoni told me I don't fit the combination, Virat Kohli said I'll let you know but never did': India spinner's ordeal

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Dhoni did what no other captain in the world has been able to – win all three major ICC trophies, while Kohli went on to become India's most successful skipper in Tests. The veteran India spinner made his debut under Anil Kumble, played under both Dhoni and Kohli, but was undone by plenty of aspects …

Virat Kohli's cheap dismissal invites harsh Ravi Shastri verdict in T20 WC semis: ‘With Rohit playing aggressively…’
6 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli's cheap dismissal invites harsh Ravi Shastri verdict in T20 WC semis: ‘With Rohit playing aggressively…’

Hindustan Times  

With Virat Kohli recording another failure at the ICC T20 World Cup, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri voiced his concerns about the drastic change in the batting style of the ex-India captain. Kohli's impressive run in the knockout rounds of the T20 World Cup came to an abrupt end on Thursday as the veteran batter registered his first-ever single-digit …

‘We want to keep Dhoni for what he does best, which is hitting fours and sixes in the last few overs,’ says Stephen Fleming
7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘We want to keep Dhoni for what he does best, which is hitting fours and sixes in the last few overs,’ says Stephen Fleming

The Hindu  

Explaining the decision to send M.S. Dhoni at number nine against Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said that it is a calculated move to use the former skipper only for the last few overs in this season of the Indian Premier League. After recovering from knee surgery, there is a certain workload he can manage,” said …

IPL-17 | M.S. Dhoni ‘won’t’ consider a promotion in the batting order, feels West Indian Brian Lara
8 months, 2 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 proves 'short and sweet' is the way forward in IPL 2024
8 months, 3 weeks ago

MS Dhoni proves 'short and sweet' is the way forward in IPL 2024

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni appears to have realised that batting way down the order is not going to help Chennai Super Kings much. MS Dhoni plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, at Wankhede Stadium Dhoni, for the second successive time, promoted himself ahead of Ravindra Jadeja -- yes, he can still …

Sourav Ganguly opens up about Rishabh Pant's T20 World Cup hopes: 'Let him play more'
9 months ago

Sourav Ganguly opens up about Rishabh Pant's T20 World Cup hopes: 'Let him play more'

India Today  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged fans and experts to allow Rishabh Pant to play more matches freely without thinking about his chances of returning to the senior national team. When asked about the wicketkeeper-batter's T20 World Cup selection chances, Ganguly said it's important that the Delhi captain plays a few more matches and eases into the rigiours of …

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 …

'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 …

Dhruv Jurel sends MS Dhoni-vibes as epic 'yeh badhega aage' prediction comes true with Ollie Pope's dismissal to Kuldeep
10 months ago

Dhruv Jurel sends MS Dhoni-vibes as epic 'yeh badhega aage' prediction comes true with Ollie Pope's dismissal to Kuldeep

Hindustan Times  

Just days after Dhruv Jurel put on a stellar performance in Ranchi, where he adjudged the Player of the Match in India's five-wicket win against England, sparking comparisons with the legendary MS Dhoni, the youngster gave vibes of the great gloveman when he rightly predicted the manner in which Ollie Pope would be dismissed on Day 1 of the fifth …

'Rohit Sharma is the next MS Dhoni. Sourav Ganguly also...': Suresh Raina's million-dollar captaincy assessment
10 months, 1 week 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 …

'Hold words of MS Dhoni': Rohit Sharma receives critical verdict from Sanjay Manjrekar after 2nd Test vs England
11 months ago

'Hold words of MS Dhoni': Rohit Sharma receives critical verdict from Sanjay Manjrekar after 2nd Test vs England

Hindustan Times  

Not long ago, former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott launched a scathing attack on Rohit Sharma and claimed that the India captain is past his prime. Discussing Rohit Sharma’s form amid the England Test series, Sanjay Manjrekar gave MS Dhoni a special mention The veteran opener followed his low score with a forgetful 39 as Virat Kohli-less Team India lost the …

Named after Tendulkar, India's U19 World Cup hero Sachin Dhas is a Virat Kohli fan
11 months ago

Named after Tendulkar, India's U19 World Cup hero Sachin Dhas is a Virat Kohli fan

Hindustan Times  

Swashbuckling batter Sachin Dhas and captain Uday Saharan staged India's epic comeback in the first semi-final of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 against hosts South Africa on Tuesday. Named after the Master Blaster, India's U19 World Cup hero Sachin Dhas is a Virat Kohli fan One of the most exciting prospects in Indian cricket, Sachin bats for the U-19 …

Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir can’t keep calm at Sachin Dhas, Uday Saharan’s U19 World Cup heist from 32/4
11 months ago

Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir can’t keep calm at Sachin Dhas, Uday Saharan’s U19 World Cup heist from 32/4

Hindustan Times  

Fuelled by valiant half-century scores from Sachin Dhas and captain Uday Saharan, who put up a record 171-run stand for the fifth wicket, defending champions India scripted a stunning come-from-behind win against South Africa to reach the final, their fifth consecutive and ninth overall. India reached their fifth straight U19 World Cup final India were handed a major scare at …

MS Dhoni here, there and everywhere: India youngsters can't thank MSD enough during their interviews
11 months, 4 weeks ago

MS Dhoni here, there and everywhere: India youngsters can't thank MSD enough during their interviews

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni is almost 42, has been retired from international cricket since August of 2020, and plays professional cricket only two months a year during the IPL. Just hear the likes of Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube and more speak on the mic and you'll realise the importance of Dhoni's behind-the-scenes role in their careers. Dube, who played a match-winning innings …

Ganguly bats for Rohit Sharma as Indian captain till 2024 T20 World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Ganguly bats for Rohit Sharma as Indian captain till 2024 T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

Impressed with his captaincy at the ODI World Cup, former captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday threw his weight behind Rohit Sharma, saying he should lead India at least till the T20 World Cup in June next year. Rohit, who led India to the ODI World Cup final at home, and Virat Kohli have taken a "break" and will miss the …

Rohit Sharma shatters Sourav Ganguly's 20-year-old World Cup feat, breaks massive AB de Villiers record
1 year, 1 month ago

Rohit Sharma shatters Sourav Ganguly's 20-year-old World Cup feat, breaks massive AB de Villiers record

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma once again silenced his critics on Sunday, scoring a half-century in India's final 2023 World Cup league stage fixture against Netherlands, in Bengaluru. But in this World Cup, he has responded in style, setting the stage for Virat Kohli's heroics in almost every match for India. Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World …

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 …

'He backs himself to do the job' - Rohit Sharma praises Virat Kohli for on brilliant knock while chasing
1 year, 2 months ago

'He backs himself to do the job' - Rohit Sharma praises Virat Kohli for on brilliant knock while chasing

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma praises Virat Kohli after India's win against New Zealand in the 21st match of the World Cup 2023 on Sunday, October 22. Virat Kohli continued his red-hot form with another sensational knock of 95 runs at Dharamsala's HPCA Stadium and guided India to their fifth straight win in the tournament. Mohammed Shami also made a big impact with …

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 …

Sourav Ganguly gives mouth-shutting reply to Shoaib Akhtar's 'Kohli should retire from ODIs, T20s post World Cup' theory
1 year, 4 months ago

Sourav Ganguly gives mouth-shutting reply to Shoaib Akhtar's 'Kohli should retire from ODIs, T20s post World Cup' theory

Hindustan Times  

Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli may not be the best of friends but both have shared the same goal: to take Indian cricket to unprecedented heights. They may not see eye-to-eye given their history, but Ganguly came to Kohli's support when Shoaib Akhtar made a rather interesting comment about Virat's future. With Kohli set to play what is likely to …

On This Day in 2020: MS Dhoni's surprise retirement call on Independence Day marked the end of an era
1 year, 4 months ago

On This Day in 2020: MS Dhoni's surprise retirement call on Independence Day marked the end of an era

India Today  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the man who redefined Indian cricket with his unorthodox leadership and fearless batting, bid adieu to international cricket on August 15, 2020. His winning six and the phrase "Dhoni finishes off in style" in Ravi Shastri's booming voice will forever be remembered by Indian cricket fans. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly termed it "the end of an era," …

Sourav Ganguly: The dynamic revolutionary of Indian cricket
1 year, 6 months ago

Sourav Ganguly: The dynamic revolutionary of Indian cricket

India Today  

When it comes to Sourav Ganguly, neutrality is a rare stance. As one of India's most controversial and combative cricket captains, Ganguly transformed the face of Indian cricket, earning global respect for a team that had struggled in adverse situations. Emergence of a Star Ganguly burst onto the international cricket scene in 1996, fulfilling India's need for a talented left-handed …

Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: India legend's 5 captaincy masterstrokes that turned the match on its head
1 year, 6 months ago

Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: India legend's 5 captaincy masterstrokes that turned the match on its head

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni is fresh off a fifth IPL trophy with the Chennai Super Kings as he continues to establish his dominance as one of the finest thinkers of the game from a tactical standpoint. MS Dhoni's decision-making has remained second-to-none and we take a look at five of his greatest decisions as captain With ‘Captain Cool’ celebrating his 42nd birthday …

'If MS Dhoni got you out in the nets, you wouldn't be able to sit with him': Ex-India star narrates startling MSD story
1 year, 6 months ago

'If MS Dhoni got you out in the nets, you wouldn't be able to sit with him': Ex-India star narrates startling MSD story

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni is rated as one of the most successful captains of all time in international cricket, particularly in the limited overs formats. A number of great careers started under the captaincy of MS Dhoni Current India captain Rohit Sharma may have played his first international when Rahul Dravid was skipper but it was under Dhoni that he flourished and …

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 …

'Aggression is fine but you also need performance' - Sourav Ganguly demands big totals from team India
1 year, 6 months ago

'Aggression is fine but you also need performance' - Sourav Ganguly demands big totals from team India

India TV News  

India's embarrassing 209-run loss to Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final 2023 landed a big blow to fans' hopes for the ICC title on June 11. The former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly pointed out that the team needs to score big totals in their first innings if they wish to emerge victorious in the knockout stages. The former …

'I hope he's listening. I want him to play Test cricket': Ganguly's appeal to Team India star after WTC Final loss
1 year, 6 months ago

'I hope he's listening. I want him to play Test cricket': Ganguly's appeal to Team India star after WTC Final loss

Hindustan Times  

India may have not won an International Cricket Council title in 10 years but former captain Sourav Ganguly has cautioned against jumping to conclusions, particularly with the team's future in Test cricket, based on their loss to Australia in the 2023 World Test Championship final. Ganguly said that India will always have played ready to take the team forward in …

Sourav Ganguly lavishes praise on Ajinkya Rahane for his WTC Final performance
1 year, 6 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 …

Hussey delivers breathtaking verdict on MS Dhoni's IPL future after 2023 season: 'He's trying the best he can…'
1 year, 7 months ago

Hussey delivers breathtaking verdict on MS Dhoni's IPL future after 2023 season: 'He's trying the best he can…'

Hindustan Times  

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will take the field in the side's final league game of the 2023 season on Saturday afternoon, when CSK take on the Delhi Capitals. There have been speculations over Dhoni's future in the IPL; while the wicketkeeper-batter had dropped multiple hints that this could be his last appearance in the league, he left …

'Seeing Dhoni limping breaks my heart' - Irfan Pathan gets emotional after Dhoni's cameo against DC
1 year, 7 months ago

'Seeing Dhoni limping breaks my heart' - Irfan Pathan gets emotional after Dhoni's cameo against DC

India TV News  

Irfan Pathan was emotional as he witnessed Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni limping while running between the wickets against Delhi Capitals in the 55th Indian Premier League 2023 match on May 10. But the veteran was struggling with knee pain while running between the wickets and that was a painful sight for the CSK fans to witness, including former …

Should India make Dhoni request for WTC final amid KL Rahul-KS Bharat debate? Shastri gives bombastic response
1 year, 8 months ago

Should India make Dhoni request for WTC final amid KL Rahul-KS Bharat debate? Shastri gives bombastic response

Hindustan Times  

For a cricketer in his 40s, having retired from international cricket for almost three years and last played the sport exactly a year back, MS Dhoni has looked better that most other active players in the ongoing IPL 2023. Former India coach Ravi Shastri was asked the same and he came up with a bombastic response with reference to the …

'MS Dhoni had a style...': Jadeja predicts how Hardik Pandya's captaincy could 'bring back interest in ODI cricket’
1 year, 9 months ago

'MS Dhoni had a style...': Jadeja predicts how Hardik Pandya's captaincy could 'bring back interest in ODI cricket’

Hindustan Times  

Having sealed a 2-1 win in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India began the three-match ODI series on a positive note, defeating Australia by five wickets in the first fixture, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In Rohit Sharma's absence, Hardik Pandya took over the captaincy role, and added 25 runs off 31 balls to the chase. India's captain Hardik Pandya, left, …

Ganguly on KL Rahul: ‘If you don’t score in India, you will get flak’
1 year, 10 months ago

Ganguly on KL Rahul: ‘If you don’t score in India, you will get flak’

The Hindu  

It will be difficult for KL Rahul to avoid scathing criticism for his poor run because of the enormous expectations attached with the job, especially when past cricketers have set high standards, says former India skipper Sourav Ganguly. “When you don’t score runs in India, obviously you will get flak. While Rahul has played some quality knocks in England and …

IND v AUS: Ganguly feels Rahul will be criticised if he fails to score, states Gill has to wait for his chance
1 year, 10 months ago

IND v AUS: Ganguly feels Rahul will be criticised if he fails to score, states Gill has to wait for his chance

India TV News  

IND vs AUS: Indian batsman KL Rahul's form has been a centre point of talk since he has struggled to score runs for his team. Ganguly opens why Rahul is being preferred Meanwhile, Ganguly has stated that the team management thinks Rahul is an important player and that might be the case team is preferring the opening batsman. At the …

'MS Dhoni kept giving me advice all the time. I told him, 'Listen…'': Virat Kohli when he was India captain
1 year, 10 months ago

'MS Dhoni kept giving me advice all the time. I told him, 'Listen…'': Virat Kohli when he was India captain

Hindustan Times  

Considered to be one of the greatest cricketers in history, Virat Kohli has won matches for India on multiple occasions since making his debut in 2008. Then under his leadership in the 2019 World Cup, India crashed to a semi-final defeat vs New Zealand, followed by a runners-up finish in the 2021 World Test Championship. But since handing over the …

'If I call MS Dhoni, 99% he won't pick up...': Virat Kohli's startling revelation on how MSD 'reached out' to him
1 year, 10 months ago

'If I call MS Dhoni, 99% he won't pick up...': Virat Kohli's startling revelation on how MSD 'reached out' to him

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni are so different and yet so similar. Mentor of India MS Dhoni with Indian Skipper Virat Kohli ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between India and Namibia, at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Monday. Right from the beginning of his career, Kohli has received backing from Dhoni and it has continued …

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 …

IND vs SL 2nd ODI: Sourav Ganguly gives 'MASSIVE' comment on Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli
1 year, 11 months ago

IND vs SL 2nd ODI: Sourav Ganguly gives 'MASSIVE' comment on Ishan Kishan and Virat Kohli

India TV News  

IND vs SL 2nd ODI: On the eve of India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI that was played in Guwahati, Rohit Sharma shocked everybody by saying that Shubman Gill is all set to get a fair run. Opinions may have been divided over Ishan Kishan sitting out of the Indian ODI set up after his world record double century but …

Virat Kohli's Twitter and Instagram posts spark MS Dhoni-like retirement rumours
2 years, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli's Twitter and Instagram posts spark MS Dhoni-like retirement rumours

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli's latest cross-platform social media post on Saturday left the fans scratching their heads, sparking retirement rumours. Kohli, who is currently enjoying a break from cricket along with the likes of India captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, and Dinesh Karthik, took to Twitter and Instagram to post a photograph of his knock against Pakistan in …

Virat Kohli Reveals How MS Dhoni's Message Motivated Him During His Lean Patch
2 years, 2 months ago

Virat Kohli Reveals How MS Dhoni's Message Motivated Him During His Lean Patch

ABP News  

India’s ace batsman Virat Kohli has been making headlines for quite some time now. During the Asia Cup, Kohli disclosed that former India captain MS Dhoni was the only one who contacted him when he decided to step down as the Test skipper in January this year. Virat Kohli waited for almost three years to score his 71st international century. …

An innings unlike Sourav Ganguly of old
2 years, 2 months ago

An innings unlike Sourav Ganguly of old

Hindustan Times  

“This ground has never let me down, so hopefully in my next role in a different capacity, I'll be able to get the administration and Indian cricket stronger.” These were Sourav Ganguly’s words from a 25-minute press meet on becoming BCCI president in 2019. Three years later, sporting a stylish beard he has grown for an ad campaign, he made …

India have a good T20I graph, not bothered with 2 or 3 defeats: Sourav Ganguly
2 years, 3 months ago

India have a good T20I graph, not bothered with 2 or 3 defeats: Sourav Ganguly

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly has brushed aside concerns around the Indian team's form ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, saying that the Rohit Sharma-led side has had a good T20I graph. India’s inconsistent run in T20I cricket continued as the Rohit Sharma-led side failed to defend 208 runs against Australia in …

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