Dhoni is one of the great finishers of the game, says DC coach Ponting
3 years, 2 months ago

Dhoni is one of the great finishers of the game, says DC coach Ponting

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting was awestruck by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cool demeanour under pressure, describing the legendary Chennai Super Kings skipper as one of the greatest finishers of the game. It was a situation tonight, we were sitting back in the dug-out and thinking, will Jadeja come next, will Dhoni come next and I put up my hand up straight away and said Dhoni will come out now and try ice the game," Ponting said. "Look, I think when he is done and when he's retired, I think he'll definitely be remembered as one of the great finishers the game has ever seen." CSK head coach Stephen Fleming also lavished praise on his skipper, who turned the clock back and played a match-winning cameo in the Qualifier 1, saying it was "emotional" to see Dhoni finish the game.

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"MS Dhoni is a brilliant spinners captain": Former CSK cricketer Srikkanth
1 month, 1 week ago

"MS Dhoni is a brilliant spinners captain": Former CSK cricketer Srikkanth

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Tamil Nadu and Chennai Super Kings player Anirudha Srikkanth feels that franchise icon MS Dhoni is a brilliant "spinners captain." "MS Dhoni is a brilliant spinners captain": Former CSK cricketer Srikkanth Srikkanth, who featured for the five-time champions during his stint in the cash-rich league, had first-hand experience of seeing Dhoni in action, leading the side. …

Ponting's Insights on Chennai Super Kings' Decision to Retain MS Dhoni
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ponting's Insights on Chennai Super Kings' Decision to Retain MS Dhoni

Hindustan Times  

Chennai Super Kings have retained MS Dhoni for ₹4 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. The veteran wicketkeeper has been a key player for the franchise, despite his age and injury concerns. Ponting praised Dhoni's leadership and impact on the team, highlighting his ability to mentor and inspire his teammates.

Ponting's Insights on Dhoni's Workload Management in IPL 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ponting's Insights on Dhoni's Workload Management in IPL 2025

India Today  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has expressed his views on MS Dhoni's future with the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2025. Ponting believes that Dhoni will be at his vintage best in the 18th edition and that he will be crucial for the team's success. He also highlights Dhoni's leadership and mentorship skills, which he believes are essential for …

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 …

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

‘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, 2 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 …

MS Dhoni called out as 'selfish' for screaming at Daryl Mitchell and denying single to CSK all-rounder
7 months, 3 weeks ago

MS Dhoni called out as 'selfish' for screaming at Daryl Mitchell and denying single to CSK all-rounder

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni may be the greatest finisher of all time, but sometimes even the best don't get it right. Dhoni, who has been outstanding with the bat in IPL 2024, was facing Arshdeep Singh in the final over when he surprisingly denied his partner Daryl Mitchell, a single with four balls to go. MS Dhoni and Daryl Mitchell's was the …

IPL 2024: MS Dhoni, CSK's one-tournament wonder
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'Is he 42?': Srikkanth lauds 'vintage MS Dhoni' after batting blitz vs DC, says will play 'in IPL for 2 more years'
8 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

MS Dhoni here, there and everywhere: India youngsters can't thank MSD enough during their interviews
11 months, 1 week 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 …

'He is doing well as finisher...' Rahul Dravid's massive praise for emerging star ahead of Afghanistan T20Is
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'He is doing well as finisher...' Rahul Dravid's massive praise for emerging star ahead of Afghanistan T20Is

India TV News  

MS Dhoni is arguably the best finisher India has ever produced. Even the India head coach Rahul Dravid reserved massive praise for the 26-year-old in the pre-match press conference ahead of the first T20I of the three-match series against Afghanistan. Dravid, in a way, confirmed Rinku's position in all the three matches of the upcoming series expecting him to develop …

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

Decoding Dhoni: Next season will be about figuring how to manage team from dugout
1 year, 6 months ago

Decoding Dhoni: Next season will be about figuring how to manage team from dugout

The Hindu  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was numb. "The amount of love I have received from CSK fans, it would be a gift for them to play one more season," Dhoni said before receiving his fifth trophy. So will it be a practical decision or an emotional one if Dhoni, who would be pushing 43 next year, decides to play another season of …

'I'd be extremely surprised if...': Pietersen's blockbuster statement on Dhoni after CSK's final home game
1 year, 7 months ago

'I'd be extremely surprised if...': Pietersen's blockbuster statement on Dhoni after CSK's final home game

Hindustan Times  

Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen is convinced the legendary cricketer MS Dhoni can extend his glorious stint at Chennai Super Kings for another season in the Indian Premier League. Pietersen has issued a blockbuster statement on Dhoni Four-time champions CSK did a special lap of honour at the Chepauk after Chennai's final home game of the IPL 2023 against Kolkata …

MS Dhoni has found his best again: Graeme Smith
1 year, 7 months ago

MS Dhoni has found his best again: Graeme Smith

The Hindu  

MS Dhoni has "found his best again" in a 27-run win over the Delhi Capitals at the Chepauk Stadium here, thereby taking another step towards solidifying Chennai Super Kings' playoff berth in the 2023 IPL, said former South Africa captain Graeme Smith. CSK's balanced batting saw them score 167 runs with six players hitting 20 or more runs, including a …

'They chant Dhoni's name… will wait for me to get out': Jadeja not keen on batting higher for CSK in IPL 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

'They chant Dhoni's name… will wait for me to get out': Jadeja not keen on batting higher for CSK in IPL 2023

Hindustan Times  

It's not easy being a middle-order batter in the side featuring MS Dhoni. Despite being the second-most capped Chennai Super Kings cricketer, the experienced India all-rounder bats ahead of Dhoni with the constant fear of letting the millions of CSK fans down. Chennai Super Kings batters MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja during the IPL 2023 cricket match between CSK and …

'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 …

Watch: DC players describe what MS Dhoni means to them ahead of CSK clash
1 year, 7 months ago

Watch: DC players describe what MS Dhoni means to them ahead of CSK clash

India Today  

It seems like many of the current members of the Delhi Capitals squad are big fans of MS Dhoni as they tried to describe what the CSK skipper means to them in one word. Under the former Indian captain, the four-time IPL Champions sit second on the IPL 2023 points table and look like contenders to nail a spot in …

Should India make Dhoni request for WTC final amid KL Rahul-KS Bharat debate? Shastri gives bombastic response
1 year, 7 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 …

Watch: Dhoni hits 2 last-over sixes but with 5 needed off 1 ball, Sandeep Sharma denies CSK skipper as RR win nail-biter
1 year, 8 months ago

Watch: Dhoni hits 2 last-over sixes but with 5 needed off 1 ball, Sandeep Sharma denies CSK skipper as RR win nail-biter

Hindustan Times  

It was yet another dramatic finish in the 2023 Indian Premier League on Wednesday night as Sandeep Sharma held his nerve to steer Rajasthan Royals to a three-run win over Chennai Super Kings. Sandeep Sharma bowled an immaculate last ball to deny MS Dhoni Sandeep, however, failed to land the yorker on the next two deliveries as MS Dhoni smashed …

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 …

MS Dhoni incredibly fit bloke, probably surprised himself with his batting in IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri
2 years, 7 months ago

MS Dhoni incredibly fit bloke, probably surprised himself with his batting in IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said MS Dhoni returning to play Indian Premier League in 2023 is good news for Chennai Super Kings, adding that 'an incredibly fit' player like him should not have any problems easing into the scheme of things next year. Putting an end to speculation, MS Dhoni confirmed on Friday, ahead of CSK's last match …

'No target is too big. He still believes he can get team over the line': Ex-KKR star's huge praise for 'finisher' Dhoni
2 years, 7 months ago

'No target is too big. He still believes he can get team over the line': Ex-KKR star's huge praise for 'finisher' Dhoni

Hindustan Times  

Talismanic MS Dhoni proved yet again that he still is among the best finishers in the business. Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni The game was on a knife-edge when Dhoni smashed a six over the long-off ropes and then flicked the next delivery for a four. Dhoni earned massive praise for his finishing prowess and former Australia tweaker Brad Hogg …

'Filling in Dhoni's shoes, it's not going to happen. But Jadeja has it in him'
2 years, 7 months ago

'Filling in Dhoni's shoes, it's not going to happen. But Jadeja has it in him'

Hindustan Times  

Ravindra Jadeja may not have had the perfect start to his captaincy period at the Chennai Super Kings, but has found immense support from his teammates who strongly believe that despite given the massive responsibility to fill MS Dhoni's shoes, the 33-year-old does have it in him. Not only so, one of his CSK teammates, a veteran IPL batter, has …

'People were tagging DK as best finisher, now think about MS as well': Ex-India player on Dhoni 'special' in MI-CSK game
2 years, 8 months ago

'People were tagging DK as best finisher, now think about MS as well': Ex-India player on Dhoni 'special' in MI-CSK game

Hindustan Times  

A vintage MS Dhoni revelled in his role as a finisher as the former Chennai Super Kings skipper sealed a final-ball victory against Mumbai Indians on Thursday. Dinesh Karthik and MS Dhoni The Chennai talisman ran two and sent the final delivery to fine leg for a four, proving his finishing prowess and helping the four-time champions defeat Mumbai by …

IPL 2022: M. S. Dhoni continues to be the nerveless finisher
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: M. S. Dhoni continues to be the nerveless finisher

The Hindu  

Dhoni, the formidable finisher, is nerveless, has no fear of failure, possesses a cool and calculative mind even when emotions are swirling around him, and is ruthless with his astonishing bat-speed, dexterous wrists and power. Then, Dhoni sprinted like a young man, innovated, created and eventually delivered the knock-out blow with a whirlwind unbeaten 13-ball 28. Crucially, Dhoni stands still, …

Vintage Dhoni vibes! Helicopter shot, epic run-chase & master finish, fans can't get over Maahi's game in IPL
2 years, 8 months ago

Vintage Dhoni vibes! Helicopter shot, epic run-chase & master finish, fans can't get over Maahi's game in IPL

India TV News  

Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium reverberated in sync as Maahi gave CSK vs MI a classic finish last evening. The 40-year-old player may have left the captaincy for India and as well as for CSK but he certainly hasn't forgotten to do what he does best i.e "finishing the game" for his team. Former captain MS Dhoni held his nerves, turned …

IPL 2022: 'It's very good that he is still hungry', Jadeja on Dhoni's latest Houdini act
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: 'It's very good that he is still hungry', Jadeja on Dhoni's latest Houdini act

Firstpost  

Dhoni batted like the finisher of his hey days to help CSK get the required 17 runs off the final over to win their second game of the season and extend Mumbai Indians’ winless streak to seven games. Navi Mumbai: MS Dhoni “is still hungry” and Chennai Super Kings stay afloat in IPL-15 after the legend’s latest Houdini act at …

Sehwag, Harbhajan, Raina react after Dhoni wins last-over thriller for CSK
2 years, 8 months ago

Sehwag, Harbhajan, Raina react after Dhoni wins last-over thriller for CSK

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni lived up to his reputation of being the best finisher in the business as Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by three wickets in the Indian Premier League clash on Thursday evening. The 40-year-old wicketkeeper-batter hammered Jaydev Unadkat for 16 runs in the final over as CSK edged past Mumbai Indians' total in the final ball of the …

IPL 2022: Still Learning as Captain, I Discuss Things With MS Dhoni, Says Jadeja
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: Still Learning as Captain, I Discuss Things With MS Dhoni, Says Jadeja

The Quint  

But on Tuesday night, CSK notched their first win in five matches, defeating the in-form Royal Challengers Bangalore by 23 runs in a high-scoring match, with Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube scoring masterful knocks of 88 and an unbeaten 95, respectively. Thanks to Uthappa and Dube's quick-fire half centuries, the duo not only offset CSK's poor start -- when opener …

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni fifty in vain as KKR thump CSK in the opener in Mumbai
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni fifty in vain as KKR thump CSK in the opener in Mumbai

India Today  

MS Dhoni's first Indian Premier League fifty in 3 years was in vain as defending champions Chennai Super Kings lost their season opener to Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, March 26. Riding on a solid knock from new-recruit Ajinkya Rahane and quickfire cameos from Nitish Rana and Sam Billings, KKR chased down a paltry …

MS Dhoni: Gets his timing right one last time
2 years, 8 months ago

MS Dhoni: Gets his timing right one last time

India TV News  

If Chennai Super Kings is a film, then MS Dhoni is its screenplay writer, director, main protagonist with a fine producer in N Srinivasan, who believed in his man's vision implicitly. The only time one saw Dhoni with moistened eyes in a public gathering was in 2018 when CSK made a comeback in IPL. CSK management still wouldn't have mind …

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals' Yash Dhull says it will be big achievement to interact with coach Ricky Ponting
2 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals' Yash Dhull says it will be big achievement to interact with coach Ricky Ponting

Firstpost  

“This is my first time in the IPL and I am giving my 100 percent in everything that I am doing,” Dhull, who was picked by Delhi Capitals for the upcoming IPL season, said. New Delhi: India’s U-19 World Cup-winning captain Yash Dhull is excited at the prospect of interacting with Delhi Capitals head coach and former Australian captain Ricky …

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni is one of the great finishers of the game, says DC coach Ricky Ponting
3 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni is one of the great finishers of the game, says DC coach Ricky Ponting

Firstpost  

Needing 13 off the last over, Dhoni hit a square cut, got a bit of luck going his way and then pulled DC’s best bowler Tom Curran for the most celebrated T20 boundary of recent times. Dubai: Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting was awestruck by Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s cool demeanour under pressure, describing the legendary Chennai Super Kings skipper …

IPL 2021: Dhoni is one of great finishers, says DC coach Ponting
3 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2021: Dhoni is one of great finishers, says DC coach Ponting

India TV News  

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting was awestruck by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cool demeanour under pressure, describing the legendary Chennai Super Kings skipper as one of the greatest finishers of the game. It was a situation tonight, we were sitting back in the dug-out and thinking, will Jadeja come next, will Dhoni come next and I put up my hand …

IPL 2021: Dhoni's finishing act 'emotionally great' for CSK - Fleming
3 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2021: Dhoni's finishing act 'emotionally great' for CSK - Fleming

The Hindu  

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming felt M. S. Dhoni’s finishing act was ‘emotionally great’ for the side and revealed the skipper was determined to get the job done. Commenting on the discussions he had with Dhoni on whether to send Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the skipper, Fleming revealed, “I think we probably spoke more in these 20 overs than …

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni, 'the greatest finisher', rolls back the years in emotional win in Dubai
3 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni, 'the greatest finisher', rolls back the years in emotional win in Dubai

Firstpost  

It’s the fifth ball of the penultimate over of the Chennai Super Kings innings in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2021, against Delhi Capitals. With 13 needed off the last over, CSK were jolted early as Tom Curran’s slower one sent Moeen back off the first ball. CSK failed to make the playoffs, for the first time, last season and Dhoni …

‘I told bowlers...’: The MS Dhoni advice that turned the match in CSK's favour against SRH
3 years, 2 months ago

‘I told bowlers...’: The MS Dhoni advice that turned the match in CSK's favour against SRH

Hindustan Times  

From missing out on playoff qualification for the first time last year to become the first team storm to into it in IPL 2021 with as many as three league matches to go, MS Dhoni has turned Chennai Super Kings' fortunes completely. MS Dhoni captain of Chennai Super Kings Dhoni, the captain had already shown that he is light years …

'What he's done, should strike fear into the opposition': Kevin Pietersen, Sunil Gavaskar on CSK captain MS Dhoni
3 years, 2 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 …

IPL 2021, SRH vs CSK: MS Dhoni rolls back the clock to 'finish it off in style' for Chennai - WATCH
3 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2021, SRH vs CSK: MS Dhoni rolls back the clock to 'finish it off in style' for Chennai - WATCH

India TV News  

The love fair of MS Dhoni and a six to finish continued on Thursday as the Chennai Super Kings captain rolled back the clock to "finish it off in style" in Chennai's six-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This was also the 24th time Dhoni has remained unbeaten in a successful chase - the joint-most in …

‘Whoever was behind the move, it's a masterstroke’: Former Pak captain backs Dhoni’s appointment as Team India's mentor
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Whoever was behind the move, it's a masterstroke’: Former Pak captain backs Dhoni’s appointment as Team India's mentor

Hindustan Times  

BCCI's decision to include MS Dhoni as team India's mentor for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman is being hailed as a masterstroke by fans and experts. MS Dhoni: File Image The former Pakistan captain lauded the board's decision to bring Dhoni onboard as he believes that Dhoni's presence will inspire the team a lot. He …

'He said I will get better with experience': T Natarajan recalls MS Dhoni's advice ahead of IPL 2021
3 years, 8 months ago

'He said I will get better with experience': T Natarajan recalls MS Dhoni's advice ahead of IPL 2021

Hindustan Times  

A lot of bowlers in Indian cricket have thanked MS Dhoni for their success with the ball. File Photo of MS Dhoni and T. Natarajan Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Natarajan, ahead of the new Indian Premier League season, has revealed how Chennai Super Kings skipper Dhoni's advice during IPL 2020 in the UAE helped him hone his skills. Natarajan, who is …

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni should have played like 'attacking' Dhoni of old, feels Srikkanth after CSK's defeat
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni should have played like 'attacking' Dhoni of old, feels Srikkanth after CSK's defeat

India TV News  

Chennai Super Kings' dismal IPL 2020 trail continued on Friday after they suffered a thumping 10-wicket defeat against defending champions Mumbai Indians. After posting a meagre 114-run total on the board, MS Dhoni's men registered yet another dismal performance with the bat. Reacting to CSK's torrid run and humiliating defeat against MI, former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has said that …

MS Dhoni a great finisher but things are not going right for him: Brian Lara after CSK's loss to KKR
4 years, 2 months ago

MS Dhoni a great finisher but things are not going right for him: Brian Lara after CSK's loss to KKR

India Today  

Batting great Brian Lara said MS Dhoni’s inability to finish matches for Chennai Super Kings at Indian Premier League 2020 is puzzling, calling for changes in their batting line-up for the remainder of the season. Dhoni took 12 balls for his 11 runs and made a blunder by sending out-of-form Kedar Jadhav ahead of the likes of Dwayne Bravo and …

Dhoni is determined after break: CSK coach Fleming - IPL news - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Dhoni is determined after break: CSK coach Fleming - IPL news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

His sabbatical from the game has done Mahendra Singh Dhoni a world of good, Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said on Friday, asserting that the enigmatic skipper is “mentally engaged and determined” to encounter the challenges of a “tactically different” IPL. READ | Dhoni retired from international cricket last month after being on a break for over one year …

‘MS Dhoni himself had said in an interview that he wanted to bat at number 4’: Former India pacer RP Singh
4 years, 3 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 …

Dhoni's bond with CSK, its fans and Chennai is unshakable: N. Srinivasan
4 years, 4 months ago

Dhoni's bond with CSK, its fans and Chennai is unshakable: N. Srinivasan

The Hindu  

N. Srinivasan knows when he sees a winner. So as an all-round cricketer and a winner, he has no equal in Indian cricket.” Asked whether he was aware of Dhoni’s sudden decision to retire from international cricket on August 15, Srinivasan replied, “That is between me and him.” READ | Trekking back to Dhoni’s shock decision to bid adieu as …

MS Dhoni never lets his emotions get the better of him, I could never quite do that: Australia's Ricky Ponting
4 years, 4 months ago

MS Dhoni never lets his emotions get the better of him, I could never quite do that: Australia's Ricky Ponting

India Today  

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, who was part of the legendary team that won three back-to-back ODI World Cups between 1999 and 2007, has praised former India skipper MS Dhoni’s leadership qualities. Ricky Ponting heaped praise on MS Dhoni’s trait of remaining calm in pressure situations, and even went on to say that, it was something that he was not …

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