MS Dhoni cannot be told what to do, we believe in him: Virat Kohli
5 years, 6 months ago

MS Dhoni cannot be told what to do, we believe in him: Virat Kohli

India Today  

Ahead of the much-awaited India-England clash in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, skipper Virat Kohli backed wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni on Saturday, saying that the whole team trusts Dhoni's judgement in the middle overs. "I think I have said it after the last game he knows what he needs to do, he cannot be told what to do, we believe in MS Dhoni and he's stood for the team every single time we are very happy with how the batting is going," Kohli told reporters during the pre-match conference. The seam-bowler is close to achieving his close fitness, but with Mohammed Shami springing good performances, Kohli said it would be a headache to choose between these two once's Bhuvneshwar achieves full fitness. Kohli said it's a bit surprising to see England perform like this, but he said pressure has a funny way of taking its toll on the team.

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'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 …

'While there's an age gap...': MS Dhoni opens up on relationship with Virat Kohli | WATCH
4 months, 1 week ago

'While there's an age gap...': MS Dhoni opens up on relationship with Virat Kohli | WATCH

India TV News  

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli have shared a great relationship on and off the field. It is well known how Dhoni has supported Kohli in various stages of his career and how Kohli took the captaincy baton from the former World Cup-winning captain. Dhoni led the Indian team for several years and decided to leave the Test format in 2014, …

'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 …

'MS Dhoni took decisions that benefited the team. Can Rohit Sharma do it?': India captain sent 'personal goals' warning
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Why can't Kohli, Rohit and other Indian cricketers be intellectually honest? Stoinis' comments compel fans to think
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why can't Kohli, Rohit and other Indian cricketers be intellectually honest? Stoinis' comments compel fans to think

Hindustan Times  

What Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis said after taking the lead in a massive run chase on Tuesday night has made a much deeper impact than the century itself he scored for Lucknow Super Giants against Chennai Super Kings. Ask yourself: Do Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli really need to play the T20 World Cup? Indian cricketers nowadays are so financially …

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 …

Got a lot of insights from MSD on keeping: KS Bharat ahead of WTC final
1 year, 7 months ago

Got a lot of insights from MSD on keeping: KS Bharat ahead of WTC final

The Hindu  

India wicketkeeper KS Bharat, likely to be the first-choice glovesman for the World Test Championship final against Australia, has said he has got a “lot of insights” about keeping in England from former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the recently-concluded IPL. “It’s the awareness -- the best example is MS Dhoni, the awareness he has in keeping is outstanding,” …

'Once MS makes up his mind, he makes up his mind': Ravi Shastri on whether Dhoni should play WTC final
1 year, 8 months ago

'Once MS makes up his mind, he makes up his mind': Ravi Shastri on whether Dhoni should play WTC final

Firstpost  

MS Dhoni may not be in impeccable form in the ongoing IPL or been a hassle for opposition bowlers but his leadership remains unquestionable. It has got fans thinking whether MS Dhoni should come out of retirement to take over the reins in a one-off for the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval in June. He has …

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 …

'He was giving MS Dhoni tips on captaincy. Asked me 'What's going on with your batting?'': Kohli's bizarre fan encounter
1 year, 10 months ago

'He was giving MS Dhoni tips on captaincy. Asked me 'What's going on with your batting?'': Kohli's bizarre fan encounter

Hindustan Times  

The 2014 tour of England was a forgettable campaign not just for Virat Kohli, but also for the entire Indian team. A lot was said in the media about the Indian team, then led by MS Dhoni, and about Kohli's place in the squad, leaving a gloomy atmosphere in the team even as they made a winning return in 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 …

MS Dhoni pays India cricket team visit at Ranchi ahead of first IND vs NZ T20
1 year, 11 months ago

MS Dhoni pays India cricket team visit at Ranchi ahead of first IND vs NZ T20

The Hindu  

World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni visited the JSCA International Stadium on Thursday to meet the Indian team, which is presently training at the venue ahead of the first of three T20Is against New Zealand. The social media handle of the Board of Control for Cricket in India shared a video where the Chennai Super Kings talisman can be seen …

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. …

'We had misunderstanding once...': Virat Kohli's big MS Dhoni revelation ahead of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup tie
2 years, 2 months ago

'We had misunderstanding once...': Virat Kohli's big MS Dhoni revelation ahead of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup tie

Hindustan Times  

The bond, the friendship MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli share is known to all. In fact, during the 2022 Asia Cup last month, Kohli had revealed that Dhoni was the only person to have texted him after he had relinquished his Test captaincy role for India. However, in a recent interview, the former India captain has made a massive revelation …

Virat Kohli's cryptic Instagram story: Notice the people who are happy for your happiness
2 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli's cryptic Instagram story: Notice the people who are happy for your happiness

India Today  

Former India captain Virat Kohli posted a cryptic message on his Instagram story on Tuesday, 6 September. But out of those people who had my number, I didn't get a message from anyone else barring Dhoni," Kohli said. After the 2022 season of the Indian Premier League, Kohli took two breaks leading up the T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli's run …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Virat Kohli breaks the internet with heartwarming tribute post for MS Dhoni: 'Most enjoyable period of my career'
2 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli breaks the internet with heartwarming tribute post for MS Dhoni: 'Most enjoyable period of my career'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli is gearing up for the Asia Cup but he seemed to stop for an emotional moment on Thursday while playing with some numbers. The former India captain, who recently celebrated his 14th year in international cricket, made a social media post in which he spoke about the “most enjoyable and exciting period” of his career. Virat Kohli posted …

PAK legend reveals how Kohli worked on his advice after conversation IND vs ENG
2 years, 5 months ago

PAK legend reveals how Kohli worked on his advice after conversation IND vs ENG

Hindustan Times  

Former India skipper Virat Kohli has been long going through a rough patch in his career. While most veterans and experts have blamed his luck after failing to point out ay error in his technique, former Pakistan cricketer and ex-England coach Mushtaq Ahmed recently claimed that he did give Kohli an advice on his batting during India's ongoing tour of …

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

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

India Today  

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

Watch: Dhoni's last-minute field change scripts Kohli's downfall, video viral
2 years, 8 months ago

Watch: Dhoni's last-minute field change scripts Kohli's downfall, video viral

Hindustan Times  

Unlike other cricketers, it might not be fair to judge the value that MS Dhoni brings to Chennai Super Kings just by looking at the runs he scores or the catches he takes and the stumpings he affects. Dhoni's strategic mind again came to the fore in the CSK vs RCB, IPL 2022 match at the DY Patil Stadium in …

'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, 9 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 …

Virat Kohli thanks MS Dhoni after stepping down as India Test captain: He believed in me, found me able
2 years, 11 months ago

Virat Kohli thanks MS Dhoni after stepping down as India Test captain: He believed in me, found me able

India Today  

Virat Kohli on Saturday paid tribute and recalled the support he received from MS Dhoni after quitting his role as India's Test captain in an unforeseen decision. Virat Kohli brought an end to his 7-year reign as India's Test captain on Saturday, January 15. "Lastly, a big thank you to MS Dhoni who believed in me as a Captain and …

Dhoni's presence will boost the morale of the team: Kohli
3 years, 2 months ago

Dhoni's presence will boost the morale of the team: Kohli

The Hindu  

A day before the T20 World Cup’s qualification stage begins, India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday shared his thoughts going into what would be his last assignment as India’s T20I captain. Especially for the younger guys who are playing major tournaments at early stages of their career, just experience that he has gained over the years and just having conversations …

Dhoni's presence, eye for intricate details will increase our confidence in T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli
3 years, 2 months ago

Dhoni's presence, eye for intricate details will increase our confidence in T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli

India TV News  

His mere presence aside, Indian team mentor Mahendra Singh Dhoni's "eye for intricate details" and "practical advice" will help in enhancing the confidence of the squad in the T20 World Cup here, captain Virat Kohli said on Saturday. Iconic former captain Dhoni was last month brought in as mentor of India's 15-member T20 World Cup squad by the BCCI, a …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

MS Dhoni 'perfect troubleshooter for youngsters', happy he accepted mentor role for T20 WC: Virender Sehwag
3 years, 3 months ago

MS Dhoni 'perfect troubleshooter for youngsters', happy he accepted mentor role for T20 WC: Virender Sehwag

India TV News  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was always a bowlers' captain in white ball cricket and his presence as team mentor for the T20 World Cup will immensely benefit Jasprit Bumrah and Co, feels former India opener Virender Sehwag. I know many people want that MS should again comeback into the mainstream of Indian cricket and being roped in as the mentor is …

What does Dhoni's new role mean for Team India?
3 years, 4 months ago

What does Dhoni's new role mean for Team India?

Hindustan Times  

Two-time World Cup winner MS Dhoni’s appointment as “mentor” of the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup throws up an intriguing possibility—is the BCCI looking at the former captain as India’s next coach when Ravi Shastri’s tenure comes to an end after the World T20 in October-November? Though a leading CSK official said that if this IPL season …

T20 World Cup: MS Dhoni's experience of handling pressure will be big advantage to India, says Gautam Gambhir
3 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup: MS Dhoni's experience of handling pressure will be big advantage to India, says Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir welcomed the appointment of MS Dhoni as mentor for India's T20 World Cup squad, saying the World Cup-winning former captain's experience will come in handy for India, who have plenty of youngsters in the 15-man squad. Gautam Gambhir, speaking to Star Sports, pointed out that India would have wanted to rope in MS Dhoni as …

SL vs IND: Deepak Chahar talks about MS Dhoni's hand in his match-winning show against Sri Lanka
3 years, 5 months ago

SL vs IND: Deepak Chahar talks about MS Dhoni's hand in his match-winning show against Sri Lanka

India TV News  

India pacer Deepak Chahar, who starred with the bat in the second ODI against Sri Lanka here, says he has learnt the art of chasing from the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni. "So, that was the whole idea – to take the match till the last over,” Chahar said at a virtual press conference on the eve of the third ODI. …

'We weren't aware enough on how to go about things on that pitch': Virat Kohli after India's 8-wicket loss to England
3 years, 9 months ago

'We weren't aware enough on how to go about things on that pitch': Virat Kohli after India's 8-wicket loss to England

Hindustan Times  

India captain Virat Kohli accepted that it wasn’t an ideal day for India on the park and said they 'weren’t aware enough' on how to go about things on the Ahmedabad pitch provided for the first T20I in which England outplayed India to register a comfortable eight-wicket win on Friday. Ahmedabad: Indian skipper Virat Kohli and teammates after being defeated …

'You hold your ex-captain really close to heart': Kohli opens up on equalling Dhoni's captaincy record
3 years, 10 months ago

'You hold your ex-captain really close to heart': Kohli opens up on equalling Dhoni's captaincy record

India TV News  

India skipper Virat Kohli has the chance to surpass ex-captain MS Dhoni's captaincy record in the third Test against England, slated to start from Wednesday at the newly-constructed Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad. With India's comprehensive series-levelling victory in the second Test against Chennai, Kohli has now equalled MS Dhoni's record of most wins by an Indian captain at home. MS …

Australia vs India: Virat Kohli's reaction to 'miss you MS Dhoni' poster in Sydney goes viral - Me too
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia vs India: Virat Kohli's reaction to 'miss you MS Dhoni' poster in Sydney goes viral - Me too

India Today  

Not just his fans but it seems his former teammates, including captain Virat Kohli, are missing MS Dhoni in action. The World Cup-winning former India captain retired from international cricket on August 15 but his fans are making sure his presence is felt in Australia where Team India is currently playing a limited-overs series which will be followed by a …

Nobody can fill MS Dhoni's place, wicketkeepers have learnt a lot from him: KL Rahul
4 years, 1 month ago

Nobody can fill MS Dhoni's place, wicketkeepers have learnt a lot from him: KL Rahul

India Today  

KL Rahul understands that he has big shoes to fill. Taking up the role of wicketkeeper-batsman from MS Dhon in limited-overs cricket, the India vice-captain is gearing up for fresh challenges as India resume international cricket in the much-anticipated series against Australia. Dhoni played a key role in helping young India spinners with his inputs and captain Kohli had a …

My trysts with Mahendra Singh Dhoni
4 years, 4 months ago

My trysts with Mahendra Singh Dhoni

The Hindu  

November 4, 2005, Aurangabad: A day earlier, I had first witnessed the charisma of Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the Nehru Stadium in Pune – sealing the One-Day International series for India against Sri Lanka with successive sixes off Russel Arnold. September 18, 2007, Durban: Minutes after he was anointed as Rahul Dravid’s successor to lead India’s ODI team, Mahendra Singh …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

EXCLUSIVE | Feel MS Dhoni wouldn't have retired if IPL happened in time, says Anjum Chopra
4 years, 4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | Feel MS Dhoni wouldn't have retired if IPL happened in time, says Anjum Chopra

India TV News  

Cricketer-turned-commentator Anjum Chopra, also an ardent MS Dhoni fan, still finds the news of MS Dhoni's retirement hard to come to terms with. A big fan, Chopra had requested Dhoni to “continue playing for India”, hoping to dissuade Captain Cool from any plans he might have had of hanging his boots. “There’s still a silver lining,” Chopra mused, “at least …

Virat Kohli thanks MS Dhoni for 'memories' with two throwback videos
4 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli thanks MS Dhoni for 'memories' with two throwback videos

India TV News  

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday shared a throwback video comprising two clips to show "the mutual trust, respect and understanding" he shares with former skipper MS Dhoni while thanking him for those moments. Kohli's video, his third tribute to the legendary Indian captain and wicketkeeper, came a day after Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket hence drawing curtains …

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

Virat Kohli recalls the moment when MS Dhoni asked him to keep wickets
4 years, 5 months ago

Virat Kohli recalls the moment when MS Dhoni asked him to keep wickets

India TV News  

Virat Kohli opened up on the time he replaced Mahendra Singh Dhoni behind the stumps briefly during a match against Bangladesh in 2015. In the earlier episode of the chat show, Skipper Virat Kohli claims that drawing a game is not an option for him as he won't compromise for result in any situation. Kohli told Mayank that if a …

Don't need to say if I was dependent on MS Dhoni: Kuldeep Yadav
4 years, 6 months ago

Don't need to say if I was dependent on MS Dhoni: Kuldeep Yadav

India TV News  

Indian leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has time and again talked about his combination with veteran Indian wicketkeeper MS Dhoni and how the experience of the former captain has helped him immensely in his career so far. Since the World Cup last year, when Dhoni last played for India, Kuldeep has played three T20I matches, taking four wickets, averaging 13.76, while in …

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

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

India TV News  

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

'That trust doesn't happen overnight': Virat Kohli reveals how he earned MS Dhoni's confidence to lead India
4 years, 7 months ago

'That trust doesn't happen overnight': Virat Kohli reveals how he earned MS Dhoni's confidence to lead India

India TV News  

Indian captain Virat Kohli revealed how he gained MS Dhoni's trust to lead the Indian team during a conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin on Instagram. The duo talked on a range of topics and Kohli also opened up on his journey from his U-19 days to becoming the captain of the Indian team. Talking about the captaincy of India's senior team, …

‘When he thinks it’s time, everyone will know,’ Childhood coach weighs in on MS Dhoni’s future
4 years, 7 months ago

‘When he thinks it’s time, everyone will know,’ Childhood coach weighs in on MS Dhoni’s future

Hindustan Times  

One of the people responsible for giving MS Dhoni to Indian cricket, Keshav Banerjee, his childhood coach is confident that the rumours of the former India captain’s retirement are untrue and that when Dhoni thinks the time is right for him to walk away, he will make sure everyone knows about it. Banerjee, whose role was portrayed by actor Rajesh …

Why don’t you play along the ground: Former coach Greg Chappell on how he groomed MS Dhoni’s finishing skills
4 years, 7 months ago

Why don’t you play along the ground: Former coach Greg Chappell on how he groomed MS Dhoni’s finishing skills

Hindustan Times  

Who is the best finisher in modern-day cricket? Describing Dhoni as the “best finisher” in the game, former India coach Greg Chappell revealed the advice he gave to him when he saw him batting Greg Chappell and MS Dhoni.. Speaking on PlayWrite Foundation Facebook page, the former Australia cricketer said: “I vividly remember that I was left awestruck when I …

Pant reveals why Dhoni 'doesn’t offer complete solutions'
4 years, 8 months ago

Pant reveals why Dhoni 'doesn’t offer complete solutions'

The Hindu  

Calling M S Dhoni his mentor, wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant said the World Cup-winning skipper has his own way of helping the younger crop as he never provides a full solution to a problem, encouraging them to look for answers. I can approach him freely with any problem I may be facing, and he will never give me the entire …

Pressure of replacing Dhoni behind wickets was huge: Rahul
4 years, 8 months ago

Pressure of replacing Dhoni behind wickets was huge: Rahul

The Hindu  

The pressure to replace iconic Mahendra Singh Dhoni behind the stumps was “immense” due to high expectations from fans said K.L. Dhoni quit Test cricket in 2014 and has not played for India in the limited overs format since last year’s ODI World Cup in England. The pressure of replacing a legendary wicket-keeper like MSD was immense as it involved …

Rohit Sharma: 'Don’t know what’s happening with Dhoni'
4 years, 8 months ago

Rohit Sharma: 'Don’t know what’s happening with Dhoni'

The Hindu  

India’s limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma says he has no idea “what’s happening” with elusive former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, about whom he hasn’t heard anything since India’s semifinal exit from the World Cup last year. During an instagram chat with former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, Rohit said that he has “no news about Dhoni“. READ: Good pitches can produce entertaining …

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