Former India opener Gautam Gambhir hs rubbished the rumours that he doesn't like former India captain MS Dhoni and that all is not well between the two former India teammates. Gambhir and Dhoni shared the Indian dressing room for nearly a decade and were part of some of the most memorable victories for Team India including the ICC T20 World Cup triumph in 2007 and the ICC ODI World Cup win in 2011.

Gambhir made his debut for the Indian team much before Dhoni in 2003 itself but he went on to play for a number of years under the latter's captaincy. Gambhir played an instrumental role in India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup wins under Dhoni's captaincy and was Man of the Match in the finals of both the tournaments.

Gambhir was also Dhoni's deputy across formats for a number of years for the Indian team and led the side in the former captain's absence in six matches. When asked why some people think he doesn't like Dhoni, Gambhir called the rumours 'crap' and said he has a lot of mutual respect for the former India captain.

Gambhir also heaped praise on Dhoni for his contributions towards Indian cricket and said he will be the first person to stand next to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain if he is ever in need in life. Gambhir also explained that he and Dhoni might have had their own ways of looking at the game but it was never the case that they didn't like each other or didn't get along well.

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"I have lots of mutual respect for MS Dhoni. I have said it on air, I can say it anywhere in front of 138 crore people, if ever in need, I hope he's never in need in life but if he is ever in need, I will be the first person standing next to him because of what he has done for Indian cricket and what he is as a human being," Gambhir told popular sports presenter Jatin Sapru on his show Over &amp; Out.

You might look at the game in a different way, I might look at it in a different way. I have got my own opinions, he has got his own opinions. I have been the vice-captain (Of the Indian team) for the longest time when he was the captain and never has it been the case. Even when we have played for our respective teams it was never the case," Gambhir added.

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Gambhir and Dhoni were part of one of the most memorable partnerships in the history of Indian cricket during the final of the 2011 ODI World Cup against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The duo had posted a 109-run stand for the fourth wicket in the high-pressure final to take India over the line comfortably.

While Gambhir was the top-scorer for the Men in Blue in the final with 97 off 122 balls, Dhoni scored an unbeaten 91 off 79 balls and had finished the game with an iconic six, a shot which still remains fresh in the memories of millions of Indian cricket fans.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir hs rubbished the rumours that he doesn't like former India captain MS Dhoni and that all is not well between the two former India teammates.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir hs rubbished the rumours that he doesn't like former India captain MS Dhoni and that all is not well between the two former India teammates. Gambhir and Dhoni shared the Indian dressing room for nearly a decade and were part of some of the most memorable victories for Team India including the ICC T20 World Cup triumph in 2007 and the ICC ODI World Cup win in 2011. Gambhir made his debut for the Indian team much before Dhoni in 2003 itself but he went on to play for a number of years under the latter's captaincy. Gambhir played an instrumental role in India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup wins under Dhoni's captaincy and was Man of the Match in the finals of both the tournaments. Gambhir was also Dhoni's deputy across formats for a number of years for the Indian team and led the side in the former captain's absence in six matches. When asked why some people think he doesn't like Dhoni, Gambhir called the rumours 'crap' and said he has a lot of mutual respect for the former India captain. Gambhir also heaped praise on Dhoni for his contributions towards Indian cricket and said he will be the first person to stand next to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain if he is ever in need in life. Gambhir also explained that he and Dhoni might have had their own ways of looking at the game but it was never the case that they didn't like each other or didn't get along well. Also Read: MS Dhoni was completely opposite of what I thought captaincy would have looked like: Faf du Plessis "I have lots of mutual respect for MS Dhoni. I have said it on air, I can say it anywhere in front of 138 crore people, if ever in need, I hope he's never in need in life but if he is ever in need, I will be the first person standing next to him because of what he has done for Indian cricket and what he is as a human being," Gambhir told popular sports presenter Jatin Sapru on his show Over & Out. You might look at the game in a different way, I might look at it in a different way. I have got my own opinions, he has got his own opinions. I have been the vice-captain (Of the Indian team) for the longest time when he was the captain and never has it been the case. Even when we have played for our respective teams it was never the case," Gambhir added. × Gambhir and Dhoni were part of one of the most memorable partnerships in the history of Indian cricket during the final of the 2011 ODI World Cup against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The duo had posted a 109-run stand for the fourth wicket in the high-pressure final to take India over the line comfortably. While Gambhir was the top-scorer for the Men in Blue in the final with 97 off 122 balls, Dhoni scored an unbeaten 91 off 79 balls and had finished the game with an iconic six, a shot which still remains fresh in the memories of millions of Indian cricket fans.

Have a lot of respect for MS Dhoni, will be the first person standing next to him in need: Gautam Gambhir

Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Sharjah by 16 runs as fingers were pointed towards MS Dhoni for coming down to bat at number seven despite his team chasing a mammoth 217-run target in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>.

Dhoni promoted the likes of Sam Curran, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kedar Jadhav ahead of him but the moves failed piling pressure on the likes of Faf du Plessis and Dhoni later in the batting order. Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has slammed Dhoni for coming to bat so low in the order as he said ‘Thala’ should be leading his troops from the front.

Gambhir further lashed out at Dhoni for reading the game wrong as he said those last three sixes in the last over were of no use for CSK and they were all personal runs.&nbsp;

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<h2>Makes no sense to me: Gambhir on Dhoni batting at No. 7</h2>

"I was a bit surprised to be honest," Gambhir said in ESPNCricinfo’s T20 Time Out. "MS Dhoni batting at No. 7? And sending [Ruturaj] Gaikwad before him, Sam Curran before him. Makes no sense to me. In fact you should be leading from the front. And this is not what you call leading from the front. Batting at No. 7 when you're chasing what... 213 [217]? The game was over. Faf was probably the lone warrior.

"Yes, you can talk about MS Dhoni's last over [when he hit three sixes], but it was of no use to be honest. It was just all personal runs."

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"There is nothing wrong if you end up getting out early, at least start leading from the front, trying t inspire the team as well." 
Dhoni after putting his hopes on singles and doubles, freed his arms in the final over but it was too little too late for Super Kings as they needed more than 36 runs to win in the final over. Gambhir, speaking of Dhoni’s intent, said other captains, in place of Dhoni, would have received a lot of flak.

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"See, if someone else would have done this, some other [batsman] captain had batted No. 7, he would have got a lot of flak. It is MS Dhoni - probably why people don't talk about it," Gambhir said. "When you don't have Suresh Raina, you're making people believe that Sam Curran is better than you. You're making people believe that Ruturaj Gaikwad, Curran, Kedar Jadhav, Faf du Plessis, M Vijay, all these guys, are better than you."

Chennai Super Kings have won one while losing their other contest in their two matches so far in IPL 2020.&nbsp; 
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Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Sharjah by 16 runs as fingers were pointed towards MS Dhoni for coming down to bat at number seven despite his team chasing a mammoth 217-run target in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Sharjah by 16 runs as fingers were pointed towards MS Dhoni for coming down to bat at number seven despite his team chasing a mammoth 217-run target in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Dhoni promoted the likes of Sam Curran, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kedar Jadhav ahead of him but the moves failed piling pressure on the likes of Faf du Plessis and Dhoni later in the batting order. Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has slammed Dhoni for coming to bat so low in the order as he said ‘Thala’ should be leading his troops from the front. Gambhir further lashed out at Dhoni for reading the game wrong as he said those last three sixes in the last over were of no use for CSK and they were all personal runs. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: It will take some time to Dhoni at his best, says Fleming Makes no sense to me: Gambhir on Dhoni batting at No. 7 "I was a bit surprised to be honest," Gambhir said in ESPNCricinfo’s T20 Time Out. "MS Dhoni batting at No. 7? And sending [Ruturaj] Gaikwad before him, Sam Curran before him. Makes no sense to me. In fact you should be leading from the front. And this is not what you call leading from the front. Batting at No. 7 when you're chasing what... 213 [217]? The game was over. Faf was probably the lone warrior. "Yes, you can talk about MS Dhoni's last over [when he hit three sixes], but it was of no use to be honest. It was just all personal runs." IN PICS | IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament "There is nothing wrong if you end up getting out early, at least start leading from the front, trying t inspire the team as well." Dhoni after putting his hopes on singles and doubles, freed his arms in the final over but it was too little too late for Super Kings as they needed more than 36 runs to win in the final over. Gambhir, speaking of Dhoni’s intent, said other captains, in place of Dhoni, would have received a lot of flak. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Samson's power hitting helps Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by 16 runs "See, if someone else would have done this, some other [batsman] captain had batted No. 7, he would have got a lot of flak. It is MS Dhoni - probably why people don't talk about it," Gambhir said. "When you don't have Suresh Raina, you're making people believe that Sam Curran is better than you. You're making people believe that Ruturaj Gaikwad, Curran, Kedar Jadhav, Faf du Plessis, M Vijay, all these guys, are better than you." Chennai Super Kings have won one while losing their other contest in their two matches so far in IPL 2020.

Makes no sense to me: Gautam Gambhir slams MS Dhoni for batting at No. 7 vs RR

With the future of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 hanging in balance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been plenty of talks surrounding MS Dhoni’s future in the world of cricket. Dhoni, who last played for India in the ICC World Cup 2019, was supposed to make his comeback in IPL 2020 but the pandemic has not only disrupted his future but also left the entire sporting calendar shattered.

Former India cricketers Gautam Gambhir and VVS Laxman have opined on the future of MS Dhoni. While Gambhir said if IPL 2020 is cancelled this year then it will be difficult for Dhoni to make a comeback to the Indian team, Laxman said that the new selection committee needs to discuss and understand the situation after having a conversation with Dhoni but added that the former Indian skipper will go on to play at least two-three seasons in the IPL.&nbsp;

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"If the IPL does not happen this year, then it will become very difficult for MS Dhoni to make a comeback. On what basis can he (Dhoni) be selected since he's not been playing for the last one or one and a half year," Gambhir said on host broadcasters’ show ‘Cricket Connected’ while backing KL Rahul to replace Dhoni in the shortest format of the game.

"Obviously his (Rahul's) keeping is not as good as Dhoni's, but if you are looking at T20 cricket, Rahul's a utility player, can keep and bat at No. 3 or 4. If the IPL does not happen, then Dhoni's chances for a comeback look dim. Ultimately, you are representing India, so whoever dishes out the best performance and can win the match for India should play for the team," added Gambhir.

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Whereas, Laxman feels Dhoni can continue playing in the IPL for two-three years more and then take a call on his future. The former elegant batter added that Dhoni will be very clear about his future but further said that the new selection committee will have to sit down with Dhoni and understand his point of view before taking any call.

"Not only this IPL, he (Dhoni) will probably play in the next couple of IPLs, and then we will take a call about his future as a cricketer," Laxman said on the same show. Dhoni will be very clear, as far as his plans are concerned, I'm sure he must have communicated that with (captain) Virat Kohli, (coach) Ravi Shastri immediately after the 2019 World Cup in England," said Laxman.

"The new selection committee will have to sit down with MS Dhoni and understand his future, as far as Indian cricket is concerned. But MS Dhoni will continue to play for CSK and do well for CSK," said Laxman, who amassed 8,781 Test runs. 
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With the future of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 hanging in balance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been plenty of talks surrounding MS Dhoni’s future in the world of cricket.

With the future of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 hanging in balance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been plenty of talks surrounding MS Dhoni’s future in the world of cricket. Dhoni, who last played for India in the ICC World Cup 2019, was supposed to make his comeback in IPL 2020 but the pandemic has not only disrupted his future but also left the entire sporting calendar shattered. Former India cricketers Gautam Gambhir and VVS Laxman have opined on the future of MS Dhoni. While Gambhir said if IPL 2020 is cancelled this year then it will be difficult for Dhoni to make a comeback to the Indian team, Laxman said that the new selection committee needs to discuss and understand the situation after having a conversation with Dhoni but added that the former Indian skipper will go on to play at least two-three seasons in the IPL. ALSO READ: Nothing is in favour of any kind of sport, forget IPL: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly "If the IPL does not happen this year, then it will become very difficult for MS Dhoni to make a comeback. On what basis can he (Dhoni) be selected since he's not been playing for the last one or one and a half year," Gambhir said on host broadcasters’ show ‘Cricket Connected’ while backing KL Rahul to replace Dhoni in the shortest format of the game. "Obviously his (Rahul's) keeping is not as good as Dhoni's, but if you are looking at T20 cricket, Rahul's a utility player, can keep and bat at No. 3 or 4. If the IPL does not happen, then Dhoni's chances for a comeback look dim. Ultimately, you are representing India, so whoever dishes out the best performance and can win the match for India should play for the team," added Gambhir. ALSO READ: MS Dhoni should have retired after World Cup, seems stuck now: Shoaib Akhtar Whereas, Laxman feels Dhoni can continue playing in the IPL for two-three years more and then take a call on his future. The former elegant batter added that Dhoni will be very clear about his future but further said that the new selection committee will have to sit down with Dhoni and understand his point of view before taking any call. "Not only this IPL, he (Dhoni) will probably play in the next couple of IPLs, and then we will take a call about his future as a cricketer," Laxman said on the same show. Dhoni will be very clear, as far as his plans are concerned, I'm sure he must have communicated that with (captain) Virat Kohli, (coach) Ravi Shastri immediately after the 2019 World Cup in England," said Laxman. "The new selection committee will have to sit down with MS Dhoni and understand his future, as far as Indian cricket is concerned. But MS Dhoni will continue to play for CSK and do well for CSK," said Laxman, who amassed 8,781 Test runs.

'If the IPL doesn't happen this year...' - Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman opine on MS Dhoni's future

It has been nine years since India successfully lifted the ICC World Cup 2011 to put an end to a 28-year wait for all the fans. While fans and former players look back to the glorious campaign by the Men in Blue, several iconic moments and performances pop up in the mind. However, former India opener-turned BJP MP – Gautam Gambhir – was left fuming on Thursday with an obsession over MS Dhoni’s final six in the summit clash of the 2011 World Cup against Sri Lanka, which was also the final runs for India in the quadrennial event.&nbsp;

While fans and other social media handles relived the moment by posting Dhoni’s photograph, Gambhir was irked by the obsession for that six and took to Twitter to express his opinion regarding it.&nbsp;

“Just a reminder @ESPNcricinfo: #worldcup2011 was won by entire India, entire Indian team &amp; all support staff. High time you hit your obsession for a SIX,” Gambhir wrote.

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Chasing 275 against Sri Lanka in the final of 2011 World Cup, India witnessed openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar depart cheaply.

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However, it was Gautam Gambhir’s gritty knock of 97 and Virat Kohli’s crucial 35 which bought the Men in Blue back into the game.&nbsp; 
Skipper Dhoni promoted himself to number five, ahead of the in-form Yuvraj Singh, and hammered a 79-ball 91 not-out to help India cross that winning line. However, Dhoni’s final six has remained etched into the minds of fans and experts as it was winning run for India in the tournament. &nbsp;

But it doesn’t take away the fact that Gambhir’s knock of 97 was one of the most crucial innings in the history of Indian cricket and the fans still remember his contribution to Indian cricket, especially in the entire 2011 World Cup, where he ended up as sixth highest run-scorer with as many as 393 runs in nine matches at an average of 43.66. 
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It has been nine years since India successfully lifted the ICC World Cup 2011 to put an end to a 28-year wait for all the fans. While fans and former players look back to the glorious campaign by the Men in Blue, several iconic moments and performances pop up in the mind.

It has been nine years since India successfully lifted the ICC World Cup 2011 to put an end to a 28-year wait for all the fans. While fans and former players look back to the glorious campaign by the Men in Blue, several iconic moments and performances pop up in the mind. However, former India opener-turned BJP MP – Gautam Gambhir – was left fuming on Thursday with an obsession over MS Dhoni’s final six in the summit clash of the 2011 World Cup against Sri Lanka, which was also the final runs for India in the quadrennial event. While fans and other social media handles relived the moment by posting Dhoni’s photograph, Gambhir was irked by the obsession for that six and took to Twitter to express his opinion regarding it. “Just a reminder @ESPNcricinfo: #worldcup2011 was won by entire India, entire Indian team & all support staff. High time you hit your obsession for a SIX,” Gambhir wrote. ALSO READ: 'Coronavirus going to leave more people bankrupt than dead', says Shoaib Akhtar Just a reminder @ESPNcricinfo: #worldcup2011 was won by entire India, entire Indian team & all support staff. High time you hit your obsession for a SIX. pic.twitter.com/WPRPQdfJrV — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 2, 2020 × Chasing 275 against Sri Lanka in the final of 2011 World Cup, India witnessed openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar depart cheaply. ALSO READ: Sourav Ganguly visits Belur Math, donates 2000kgs rice for the needy during COVID-19 pandemic However, it was Gautam Gambhir’s gritty knock of 97 and Virat Kohli’s crucial 35 which bought the Men in Blue back into the game. Skipper Dhoni promoted himself to number five, ahead of the in-form Yuvraj Singh, and hammered a 79-ball 91 not-out to help India cross that winning line. However, Dhoni’s final six has remained etched into the minds of fans and experts as it was winning run for India in the tournament. But it doesn’t take away the fact that Gambhir’s knock of 97 was one of the most crucial innings in the history of Indian cricket and the fans still remember his contribution to Indian cricket, especially in the entire 2011 World Cup, where he ended up as sixth highest run-scorer with as many as 393 runs in nine matches at an average of 43.66.

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