'MS is going out to fetch us the trophy': Upton recalls Kirsten's words, explains Dhoni's 'brave decision' in WC final
2 years, 8 months ago

'MS is going out to fetch us the trophy': Upton recalls Kirsten's words, explains Dhoni's 'brave decision' in WC final

Hindustan Times  

No Indian fan can forget Ravi Shastri’s words from the commentator’s box– ‘Dhoni finishes off in style… A magnificent strike into the crowd.’ It was truly a never-to-be-forgotten moment for every individual who was glued to his television set. It was a triumph that will be remembered for generations as Dhoni smashed Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Kulasekara for a six to seal the 2011 World Cup win for India. MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh The iconic Wankhede stood on its feet with people all across the nation stepping onto the streets to celebrate India’s triumph. The day remains one of the greatest days in Indian cricket history, and as the nation celebrates its 11th anniversary on April 2, former India mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton has recalled the final and talked about Dhoni's decision to go ahead of Yuvraj Singh. So, it was a very brave decision for Dhoni to go ahead of him in a final because Dhoni’s high score at the time was 35 or 36," Upton told the Times of India.

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From Harbhajan-Dhoni to Kapil-Gavaskar: Looking back at four instances of rifts between Indian teammates
2 weeks, 6 days ago

From Harbhajan-Dhoni to Kapil-Gavaskar: Looking back at four instances of rifts between Indian teammates

Hindustan Times  

Fall outs happen between friends and former colleagues in every field and cricket, unfortunately, is no exception. The pair played a majority of their illustrious international career playing together, famously winning the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup. Dhoni was at the non-striker's end when Yuvraj smashed six sixes in an over in the 2007 T20 World Cup. …

MS Dhoni hit me for a 100-meter six. Immediately asked 'kyu daala bouncer': CSK pacer pulled up by MSD for poor planning
3 months, 2 weeks ago

MS Dhoni hit me for a 100-meter six. Immediately asked 'kyu daala bouncer': CSK pacer pulled up by MSD for poor planning

Hindustan Times  

Legendary wicketkeeper batter Mahendra Singh Dhoni has taken several young players under his wings over the years at Chennai Super Kings and mentored them. Mahendra Singh Dhoni played as a specialist wicketkeeper batter in the last season of IPL. CSK pacer Tushar Deshpande, who made his India debut recently on the Zimbabwe tour, recalled a chat with Dhoni, who predicted …

Fans were more desperate for the trophy than us, says Rohit
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fans were more desperate for the trophy than us, says Rohit

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma, India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain, thanked all the Indian cricket fans for supporting the team during its campaign. Team India victory parade highlights: Indian team feted at Wankhede after open-bus parade “As much desperation we had to win the trophy, the fans had it a bit more. Head coach Rahul Dravid, in his last formal appearance as India’s …

With MS Dhoni-like instincts, Rohit Sharma tipped to emulate India great in T20 World Cup semis: ‘Mahi used to…’
5 months, 4 weeks ago

With MS Dhoni-like instincts, Rohit Sharma tipped to emulate India great in T20 World Cup semis: ‘Mahi used to…’

Hindustan Times  

It was MS Dhoni who promoted a young Rohit Sharma to open the innings for Team India in the limited-overs format. Rohit Sharma earlier credited MS Dhoni for changing his career Fast-forward the clock to the present, Rohit is leading Team India at the grandest stage of them all—the T20 World Cup. In his second T20 World Cup as the …

'MS Dhoni took decisions that benefited the team. Can Rohit Sharma do it?': India captain sent 'personal goals' warning
7 months, 1 week ago

'MS Dhoni took decisions that benefited the team. Can Rohit Sharma do it?': India captain sent 'personal goals' warning

Hindustan Times  

Team India will aim to end its 11-year trophy drought when Rohit Sharma's men kickstart their T20 World Cup campaign in the Americas next month. India's captain Rohit Sharma during the ODI World Cup last year As India prepare to put behind the heartbreaks and start afresh at the T20 World Cup, Harbhajan Singh has some advice for Rohit Sharma …

MS Dhoni's new bat sticker before IPL 2024 sets social media on fire. The reason is heartwarming...
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Review of The Lords of Wankhede by W.V. Raman and R. Kaushik: Cover drive
1 year, 1 month ago

Review of The Lords of Wankhede by W.V. Raman and R. Kaushik: Cover drive

The Hindu  

Indian cricket’s steady gait from 1932 transformed into a giant leap when Kapil Dev held aloft the World Cup at Lord’s in 1983. Dhoni hit Nuwan Kulasekara for the winning six in the 2011 World Cup final at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, another glorious chapter was scripted. Nuanced take The book isn’t exactly a cut and dry chronological retelling of those …

Sachin in 1988, Dhoni in 2007 - Vengsarkar’s history-altering decisions for Team India
1 year, 2 months ago

Sachin in 1988, Dhoni in 2007 - Vengsarkar’s history-altering decisions for Team India

The Hindu  

Dilip Vengsarkar had a big role in two of Indian cricket’s history-altering decisions. It was his input, along with a host of others’, that led to Sachin Tendulkar’s selection into the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team back in 1988. READ | The Lords of Wankhede: WV Raman, R Kaushik’s book unveiled at a star-studded function “I was playing a Times Shield …

Mumbai Cricket Association treasures seats where MS Dhoni's 2011 World Cup winning six landed at Wankhede
1 year, 2 months ago

Mumbai Cricket Association treasures seats where MS Dhoni's 2011 World Cup winning six landed at Wankhede

India TV News  

Ahead of the first ICC World Cup 2023 game at Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Cricket Association paid a huge tribute to the former captain MS Dhoni on Friday, October 21. The MCA unveiled two special seats at Wankhede Stadium where MS Dhoni's famous 2011 World Cup-winning six landed. The MCA shared a picture on their Twitter handle and wrote, "The …

MS Dhoni's priceless reaction to fan's 'Mahi bhai I love you' breaks the internet | WATCH
1 year, 2 months ago

MS Dhoni's priceless reaction to fan's 'Mahi bhai I love you' breaks the internet | WATCH

India TV News  

Former India captain and a five-time IPL victorious team CSK’s skipper MS Dhoni has an unparalleled fan following everywhere he goes. Though Dhoni retired from the international cricket at “19.29 hours” on August 15, 2020, yet his following has ceased to dip, even after he is not active on social media. “Mahi bhai I love you,” the man is heard …

'Had My Differences With MS Dhoni': T20 World Cup Winner Makes BIG Revelation
1 year, 3 months ago

'Had My Differences With MS Dhoni': T20 World Cup Winner Makes BIG Revelation

ABP News  

MS Dhoni, the only India captain ever to lead the national team to all white-ball trophies, is arguably the greatest leaders of all time in sports. India winning the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup remains two of the biggest achievements in MS Dhoni's inspiring career. Former India pacer S Sreesanth, a key member of both these …

Mohammed Siraj dedicates his prize money to Colombo, Kandy ground staff for tireless efforts
1 year, 3 months ago

Mohammed Siraj dedicates his prize money to Colombo, Kandy ground staff for tireless efforts

India TV News  

Mohammed Siraj helped India win the Asia Cup 2023 title by bowling a sensational spell in the final against Sri Lanka on Sunday, September 17. He decided to donate the prize money of USD $5,000 to the ground staff at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium. Siraj also acknowledged the efforts of the ground staff during the post-match presentation and donated all …

Watch: MS Dhoni sensationally breaks social media hiatus, wins the internet with unmissable birthday celebration video
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: MS Dhoni sensationally breaks social media hiatus, wins the internet with unmissable birthday celebration video

Hindustan Times  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of India's most decorated skipper, celebrated his 42nd birthday on Friday. A screengrab of MS Dhoni's Instagram post Responding to the immense love he received, Dhoni, who usually stays away from social media, dropped a surprise for his fans. Dhoni's reputation as one of the most successful skipper and cricketer remains unparallel. With most anticipating the …

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

Watch: MS Dhoni inaugurates 2011 WC victory memorial at Wankhede Stadium where India legend's iconic six had landed
1 year, 8 months ago

Watch: MS Dhoni inaugurates 2011 WC victory memorial at Wankhede Stadium where India legend's iconic six had landed

Hindustan Times  

Five days after the 12th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup win, former India skipper MS Dhoni, who had guided India to that memorable win on home soil against Sri Lanka, inaugurated the victory memorial at the Wankhede Stadium on the eve of the IPL 2023 match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. The victory memorial has been built …

MS Dhoni had a point to prove: Recalling what 'Captain Cool' said after 2011 World Cup triumph
1 year, 8 months ago

MS Dhoni had a point to prove: Recalling what 'Captain Cool' said after 2011 World Cup triumph

India Today  

"I TOOK QUITE A FEW DECISIONS." The India wicketkeeper-batter admitted that he took the pressure in previous games of the 2011 World Cup, which pushed and motivated him to make amends at the biggest stage. The 'Captain Cool' painted the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai blue after sending the ball flying over long-on off the bowling of Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan …

WATCH VIDEO: MS Dhoni registers yet another achievement, and this time it is not related to cricket
2 years, 1 month ago

WATCH VIDEO: MS Dhoni registers yet another achievement, and this time it is not related to cricket

India TV News  

Be it on the field, or away from it, you just can't keep MS Dhoni out of the spotlight. The new season of the Indian Premier League is certainly far, but Dhoni certainly can't keep himself away from the joy of playing a sport. The winner of 3 ICC trophies, MS Dhoni had paired up with local talent Sumeet Kumar …

‘Dhoni asked everyone, but they refused to bowl last over’: Shoaib Malik recalls India's epic win over Pakistan at WC
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Dhoni asked everyone, but they refused to bowl last over’: Shoaib Malik recalls India's epic win over Pakistan at WC

Hindustan Times  

A young Indian team under captain MS Dhoni had lifted the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. Team India had defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 5 runs in a nervy final, as last man standing Pakistan batter Misbah-ul-Haq was caught famously by S Sreesanth. Captains of the 2007 T20 World Cup final between India and Pakistan: MS Dhoni, Shoaib Malik In …

IND VS ENG: Dhoni wave hits Twitter after Rohit's men suffer humiliating loss in T20 World Cup semi-final
2 years, 1 month ago

IND VS ENG: Dhoni wave hits Twitter after Rohit's men suffer humiliating loss in T20 World Cup semi-final

India TV News  

IND VS ENG: England knocked India out of the race with a lead of 10 wickets to clinch their place in the 2022 men's T20 World Cup final. Another user wrote, "It is not as easy to Win the "WORLD CUP" as MS Dhoni Did! A user also wrote, "YOU WILL NEVER SEE A BETTER PLAYER PLAY FOR INDIA AGAIN …

On this day in 2019: When legendary MS Dhoni played his last match for India
2 years, 5 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 …

All credit goes to Chandrakant Pandit for whatever we have achieved: Kumar Kartikeya on MP's Ranji title
2 years, 5 months ago

All credit goes to Chandrakant Pandit for whatever we have achieved: Kumar Kartikeya on MP's Ranji title

Firstpost  

Kumar Kartikeya picked up four wickets in the second innings of the Ranji Trophy 2021-22 final against Mumbai. The spectators were celebrating Madhya Pradesh’s maiden Ranji Trophy title, the players were emotional but this win meant a lot to coach Pandit. But this was the same ground some 23 years back where Madhya Pradesh led by Pandit had suffered a …

'I was playing well but then saw Dhoni go to the bowler and say something': India batter on how MSD 'stressed him out'
2 years, 8 months ago

'I was playing well but then saw Dhoni go to the bowler and say something': India batter on how MSD 'stressed him out'

Hindustan Times  

Ample has been written and spoken about MS Dhoni the captain, batter and wicketkeeper, but Dhoni, the master of mind games is a topic that hasn't been touched upon too frequently. There is a reason why Dhoni's beard turned grey in his early 30s and how he became India's most respected captain, and that is by always managing to be …

WATCH: CSK arrange special celebration for MS Dhoni on 11th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup win
2 years, 8 months ago

WATCH: CSK arrange special celebration for MS Dhoni on 11th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup win

Hindustan Times  

April 2, 2011 will forever be etched in the memories of Indian cricket fans as MS Dhoni's magnificent strike at the iconic Wankhede Stadium sent the entire nation into euphoria. It was on this day that India lifted their second ICC World Cup trophy, beating Sri Lanka in the final at home. And as the whole of India celebrated the …

'For MS Dhoni, any of us will take a bullet without a second thought': India batsman KL Rahul
3 years, 5 months ago

'For MS Dhoni, any of us will take a bullet without a second thought': India batsman KL Rahul

Hindustan Times  

Apart from being one of India's biggest match-winners in limited-overs cricket, MS Dhoni will also be remembered as one of the country's most-decorated captains. India batsman KL Rahul's recent comments about being ready to 'take a bullet without giving it a second thought' is a testament to the fact. While speaking about the legendary India cricketer, Rahul said the biggest …

MS told him 'listen I've gotten your wicket so please keep quiet': Uthappa finds Dhoni's wit sharper than his glovework
3 years, 6 months ago

MS told him 'listen I've gotten your wicket so please keep quiet': Uthappa finds Dhoni's wit sharper than his glovework

Hindustan Times  

Keeping up with his fascinating inside stories, India batsman Robin Uthappa has narrated another incident, this time regarding none other than former India captain MS Dhoni. Uthappa, who played a lot of cricket under Dhoni, praised the former batsman’s wit, and in fact, finds it sharper than his wicketkeeping skills. During an interaction with stand-up comedian Sorabh Pant on his …

CSK's MS Dhoni credits ODI experience for win over MI - IPL 2020 News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

CSK's MS Dhoni credits ODI experience for win over MI - IPL 2020 News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that his team’s tremendous “experience” has paid off during the five-wicket victory over defending champion Mumbai Indians in the IPL opener on Saturday. 300 ODIs is a dream for anybody to play and when you put an XI on the field, you need a good mix of youngsters and experienced players,” Dhoni …

Sunil Gavaskar gets emotional, says ‘Told Dhoni I’d watch his six in my last moments’
4 years, 4 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar gets emotional, says ‘Told Dhoni I’d watch his six in my last moments’

Hindustan Times  

Indian cricket is rich in the sense it is a sport that has given the country multiple stalwarts who have left their mark on the world stage. One such moment came when former India opener Sunil Gavaskar was describing the impact of the recently-retired MS Dhoni on Indian cricket. Sunil Gavaskar and MS Dhoni Gavaskar, who was part of the …

M.S.Dhoni is the greatest cricketer India has produced: N. Srinivasan
4 years, 4 months ago

M.S.Dhoni is the greatest cricketer India has produced: N. Srinivasan

The Hindu  

They share a bond that is deep, strong and has withstood turbulent times. Dhoni is the greatest cricketer India has produced so far," said former ICC and BCCI chief N. Srinivasan, talking to Sportstar here on Monday. Asked whether he was aware of Dhoni’s sudden decision to retire from international cricket on Saturday, Srinivasan replied, "That is between me and …

MS Dhoni retires: Former coach Gary Kirsten hails former India captain as 'one of the best leaders'
4 years, 4 months ago

MS Dhoni retires: Former coach Gary Kirsten hails former India captain as 'one of the best leaders'

Firstpost  

The 52-year-old Kirsten, who was head coach of the Indian team between 2008 to 2011, thanked Dhoni for all the good memories that he made during his tenure. Their stint together yielded India the 2011 World Cup trophy and former India coach Gary Kirsten on Monday doffed his hat to the enigmatic Mahendra Singh Dhoni, calling him “one of the …

Dhoni’s sense of planning took Indian cricket to new highs: Venkatapathi Raju
4 years, 4 months ago

Dhoni’s sense of planning took Indian cricket to new highs: Venkatapathi Raju

The Hindu  

M. S. Dhoni was not only one of the greatest cricketers and finishers the game has ever seen, but also someone who had a wonderful sense of planning to take Indian cricket to new highs, said former India left-arm spinner S. L. Venkatapathi Raju, who was a member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India senior selection committee …

MS Dhoni retires: From 183 not out to game-changing move in 2011 World Cup, five moments that define MSD’s legacy
4 years, 4 months ago

MS Dhoni retires: From 183 not out to game-changing move in 2011 World Cup, five moments that define MSD’s legacy

Firstpost  

Upon his decision to hang up his boots and retire from international cricket, five writers from Firstpost.com write about their favourite MS Dhoni moment. Upon his decision to hang up his boots and retire from international cricket, five writers from Firstpost.com write about their favourite MS Dhoni moment: 183 not out against Sri Lanka in 2005 — Anish Anand MS …

ICC pays tribute to MS Dhoni: He inspired a whole generation and will be sorely missed
4 years, 4 months ago

ICC pays tribute to MS Dhoni: He inspired a whole generation and will be sorely missed

India TV News  

Tributes continue to pour in for Mahendra Singh Dhoni with the game's governing body ICC saying that the former India skipper "inspired a whole generation and will be sorely missed". The image of his winning shot at the Wankhede Stadium in the 2011 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final is etched in the memory of cricket lovers around the world," …

Dhoni's Debut Run-out to World Cup Run-out: Celebrating MSD Who Was Never 'Short' of Brilliance
4 years, 4 months ago

Dhoni's Debut Run-out to World Cup Run-out: Celebrating MSD Who Was Never 'Short' of Brilliance

News 18  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni who launched the Indian cricket team to great heights called it a day on country's Independence Day, bringing his illustrious career spanning over 16 years to a halt. Dhoni, who hadn't had a good run in the tournament stepped up when it mattered and launched Nuwan Kulasekara for a whacking six over long-on to end India's 28-year-old …

See you at the toss on September 19: Rohit Sharma to MS Dhoni
4 years, 4 months ago

See you at the toss on September 19: Rohit Sharma to MS Dhoni

India TV News  

It was MS Dhoni's vision that led to Rohit Sharma becoming one of the greatest white-ball openers and the senior batsman on Sunday paid a glowing tribute to his former captain, calling him "one of the most influential men in the history of Indian cricket". It proved to be a turning point in Rohit's career when Dhoni, who led India …

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 …

MS Dhoni retires: Cricketing legend and inscrutable enigma who launched a million middle class dreams
4 years, 4 months ago

MS Dhoni retires: Cricketing legend and inscrutable enigma who launched a million middle class dreams

Firstpost  

Dhoni was no saint, no God, and fairly enough, never pretended to be one. For all the insanely public lives Indian cricketers live, he succeeded in creating an island for himself and his family, and in the process, secured his legacy in the annals of India’s rich cricketing history. Even his farewell montage has two shots of that ill-fated World …

MS Dhoni a legend, very similar to Kapil Dev in terms of captaincy, approach to game: Sunil Gavaskar
4 years, 4 months ago

MS Dhoni a legend, very similar to Kapil Dev in terms of captaincy, approach to game: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

World Cup winner and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said MS Dhoni is a legend of the game and his contribution to Indian cricket has been “beyond the field”. Speaking to India Today after MS Dhoni retired from international cricket on Saturday, Sunil Gavaskar said MS Dhoni has the edge over Kapil Dev if he were to pick a captain …

A man who dared to dream: MS Dhoni's awe-inspiring journey from Ranchi to twin-World Cup heroics
4 years, 4 months ago

A man who dared to dream: MS Dhoni's awe-inspiring journey from Ranchi to twin-World Cup heroics

India TV News  

Sports, perhaps, is one of the few forms of arts which renders the concept of godfathers fruitless. Image Source : INDIATV MS Dhoni In 2007, after a poor outing in the ODI World Cup, MS Dhoni was named the captain of the Indian team ahead of the T20 World Cup. The aggression was eventually put to good use as Dhoni, …

Thank you for being biggest inspiration in my career: Hardik Pandya to Dhoni
4 years, 4 months ago

Thank you for being biggest inspiration in my career: Hardik Pandya to Dhoni

Live Mint  

As wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket, all-rounder Hardik Pandya lauded the former skipper on an amazing career and thanked him for being the biggest inspiration in his life. Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir also welcomed Dhoni to the new phase of life and said: "From "India A" to "India" our journey has been full of …

MS Dhoni – The Pioneer of India’s rise from the ashes of 2007 ODI World Cup debacle
4 years, 4 months ago

MS Dhoni – The Pioneer of India’s rise from the ashes of 2007 ODI World Cup debacle

India TV News  

MS Dhoni – The Phenom has hung his boots after a decorated career in international cricket. In 2007 T20 World Cup, it was the first time when Dhoni got the first opportunity to lead the Indian team and he didn’t disappoint at all as Men in Blue won the inaugural T20 WC. In the year 2007, Team India was eliminated …

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni quits international cricket
4 years, 4 months ago

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni quits international cricket

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Putting endless speculations to rest, former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday announced retirement from international cricket. Dhoni has not played since India's semifinal exit from the ODI World Cup last year in July and his comeback to competitive cricket will be limited to this year's IPL, which starts on September 19 in UAE. The video had …

‘Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni on same page as leaders but Ganguly the best’: Former India spinner Maninder Singh
4 years, 4 months ago

‘Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni on same page as leaders but Ganguly the best’: Former India spinner Maninder Singh

Hindustan Times  

In cricket, a captain is what a manager is to a football team or perhaps greater. Former India spinner Maninder Singh certainly doesn’t think so. The former left-arm spinner credited India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev for making everyone believe by winning India’s maiden world title, which later on helped the likes of Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni. READ …

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

One has lot of trophies, other built the team: Parthiv Patel opines on Sourav Ganguly vs MS Dhoni debate
4 years, 5 months ago

One has lot of trophies, other built the team: Parthiv Patel opines on Sourav Ganguly vs MS Dhoni debate

India TV News  

Veteran Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel feels that former captain Sourav Ganguly made a bigger impact on Indian cricket despite his successor MS Dhoni having the three ICC trophies to back him. Speaking on Star Sports's Cricket Connected, Parthiv opined that Ganguly took over the captaincy responsibility during a time when Indian cricket was in a turmoil and from there on …

MS Dhoni, A Mentor Like No Other
4 years, 5 months ago

MS Dhoni, A Mentor Like No Other

The Quint  

“You’ve been a big brother to all of us. You will always be my captain.” “Thank you for always being there for us.” “Happy birthday to an amazing friend and an amazing guide.” “Everyday with you in a chance to learn and grow.” An amazing guide, a big brother to all. There are many things that make Mahendra Singh Dhoni …

Dilip Vengsarkar terms India's 1983 World Cup win 'one of the greatest things to happen' to Indian cricket
4 years, 6 months ago

Dilip Vengsarkar terms India's 1983 World Cup win 'one of the greatest things to happen' to Indian cricket

India TV News  

Former India batting great Dilip Vengsarkar hailed India's 1983 World Cup win as a defining moment for the sport in the country, saying the nation never had to look back since that day in the sport which is now a religion in this part of the world. It was on June 25, 1983 that Team India, under the leadership of …

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