Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana made his IPL debut during the 2022 edition,with MS Dhoni's&nbsp;Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He was also&nbsp;part of Dhoni-led Chennai's fifth title triumph during the IPL 2023 edition. In the&nbsp;two seasons&nbsp;he has played so far, Theekshana has 23 wickets and is looking forward to play for the Yellow Army once again in IPL 2024, under Dhoni's leadership.&nbsp;

Theekshana, who has been a&nbsp;part of CSK for two years lauded Dhoni's leadership in a recent interview, saying he backs his bowlers even if they are leaking runs and his confidence works wonders for the CSK bowling unit.

Theekshana told cricket.com, "Playing under MS Dhoni is a privilege - he has faith in every bowler - we are also getting confidence, even if we are going for runs - he gives us the ball later in the innings and backs us - that is a huge confidence."

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Dhoni is gearing up for IPL 2024, which is believed to be his last season. However, CSK pacer Deepak Chahar stated that he backs his captain to continue going for&nbsp;another 2-3 years. "I think he has a lot to give to cricket. He can play for another 2-3 seasons. I have seen him bat in the nets. Obviously, he had an injury that anyone can have, people at 24 have that same injury that he has,"&nbsp;Chahar told PTI news agency.

"He has recovered well. For me personally, he should play for another 2-3 years. But it's his call. He told everyone he was going to play his last game in Chennai. I think he will only decide. For us, it will be very difficult to play for CSK without him. Everyone has (always) seen CSK with Mahi bhai,"&nbsp;the pacer&nbsp;concluded.

Dhoni has 5,082 runs in 250 IPL games. He has won the trophy five times, all as CSK captain.

CSK squad for IPL 2024

MS Dhoni (c), Devon Conway, Avanish Rao Aravelly, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Ajay Mandal, Nishant Sindhu, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shardul Thakur,&nbsp;Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Choudhary.

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana made his IPL debut during the 2022 edition,with MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He was also part of Dhoni-led Chennai's fifth title triumph during the IPL 2023 edition.

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana made his IPL debut during the 2022 edition,with MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He was also part of Dhoni-led Chennai's fifth title triumph during the IPL 2023 edition. In the two seasons he has played so far, Theekshana has 23 wickets and is looking forward to play for the Yellow Army once again in IPL 2024, under Dhoni's leadership. Theekshana, who has been a part of CSK for two years lauded Dhoni's leadership in a recent interview, saying he backs his bowlers even if they are leaking runs and his confidence works wonders for the CSK bowling unit. Theekshana told cricket.com, "Playing under MS Dhoni is a privilege - he has faith in every bowler - we are also getting confidence, even if we are going for runs - he gives us the ball later in the innings and backs us - that is a huge confidence." Also read: Blow for India and world cricket: Nasser Hussain on Virat Kohli likely to miss entire Test series vs England × Dhoni is gearing up for IPL 2024, which is believed to be his last season. However, CSK pacer Deepak Chahar stated that he backs his captain to continue going for another 2-3 years. "I think he has a lot to give to cricket. He can play for another 2-3 seasons. I have seen him bat in the nets. Obviously, he had an injury that anyone can have, people at 24 have that same injury that he has," Chahar told PTI news agency. "He has recovered well. For me personally, he should play for another 2-3 years. But it's his call. He told everyone he was going to play his last game in Chennai. I think he will only decide. For us, it will be very difficult to play for CSK without him. Everyone has (always) seen CSK with Mahi bhai," the pacer concluded. Dhoni has 5,082 runs in 250 IPL games. He has won the trophy five times, all as CSK captain. CSK squad for IPL 2024 MS Dhoni (c), Devon Conway, Avanish Rao Aravelly, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Ajay Mandal, Nishant Sindhu, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Choudhary.

Playing under MS Dhoni is a privilege: Maheesh Theekshana lauds CSK captain ahead of IPL 2024

India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant recently opened up on the time when he was being compared to legendary cricketer MS Dhoni. Just when Pant was in his early days in international cricket, he was constantly compared to Dhoni. While comparisons with Dhoni started as soon as Pant came to the highest level, he was massively trolled for any on-field mistake, especially when Dhoni was away from the game due to a sabbatical following the 2019 ODI World Cup. Many used to call for Dhoni's comeback, judging Pant's skills on any mistake.

Pant, who survived a horrific car crash in late 2022, spoke at length on his comparisons with Dhoni and said in an interview with Star Sports, “First of all, I didn't understand why questions were raised. I had just made it to the team, and people were talking about being a replacement. Why were people raising such questions at a youngster? Why are you comparing? There shouldn't be any comparison at all. Some have played five matches and the others have played 500."

"It's been such a long journey, so many ups and downs, so the comparison is not fair. I used to really feel very bad. I used to go back to my room and cry at 20-21 years of age. Under stress, I couldn't breathe. So much pressure and I didn't know what to do. I missed a stumping in Mohali (during the India-Australia ODIs in early 2019), and the crowd started to chant ‘Dhoni Dhoni’,” he further added.

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Pant described his relationship with Dhoni as well. Despite the constant comparisons, the Pant-Dhoni&nbsp;bond has only grown stronger. "I always find it difficult to explain my relationship with MS. Dhoni. There are some with whom you can talk freely. I discuss everything with MSD. I have learned so much from him. I discuss things with him that I wouldn't discuss with anybody else. That's the kind of relationship with him," he added.

At present, Pant is gearing up for his much-awaited comeback at the competitive level since his car crash. He might make a return with IPL 2024, where his mentor Dhoni will also be making a&nbsp;potential last appearance.

India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant recently opened up on the time when he was being compared to legendary cricketer MS Dhoni. Just when Pant was in his early days in international cricket, he was constantly compared to Dhoni.

India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant recently opened up on the time when he was being compared to legendary cricketer MS Dhoni. Just when Pant was in his early days in international cricket, he was constantly compared to Dhoni. While comparisons with Dhoni started as soon as Pant came to the highest level, he was massively trolled for any on-field mistake, especially when Dhoni was away from the game due to a sabbatical following the 2019 ODI World Cup. Many used to call for Dhoni's comeback, judging Pant's skills on any mistake. Pant, who survived a horrific car crash in late 2022, spoke at length on his comparisons with Dhoni and said in an interview with Star Sports, “First of all, I didn't understand why questions were raised. I had just made it to the team, and people were talking about being a replacement. Why were people raising such questions at a youngster? Why are you comparing? There shouldn't be any comparison at all. Some have played five matches and the others have played 500." "It's been such a long journey, so many ups and downs, so the comparison is not fair. I used to really feel very bad. I used to go back to my room and cry at 20-21 years of age. Under stress, I couldn't breathe. So much pressure and I didn't know what to do. I missed a stumping in Mohali (during the India-Australia ODIs in early 2019), and the crowd started to chant ‘Dhoni Dhoni’,” he further added. Also read: Ind vs Eng: Shubman Gill needs to better his defence if he wants to succeed in Tests, says Sanjay Manjrekar Pant described his relationship with Dhoni as well. Despite the constant comparisons, the Pant-Dhoni bond has only grown stronger. "I always find it difficult to explain my relationship with MS. Dhoni. There are some with whom you can talk freely. I discuss everything with MSD. I have learned so much from him. I discuss things with him that I wouldn't discuss with anybody else. That's the kind of relationship with him," he added. At present, Pant is gearing up for his much-awaited comeback at the competitive level since his car crash. He might make a return with IPL 2024, where his mentor Dhoni will also be making a potential last appearance.

'I used to go to my room and cry' - Rishabh Pant makes heartfelt confession on MS Dhoni comparisons

India all-rounder Deepak Chahar says that former skipper MS Dhoni, who leads Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings (CSK), should not be taking responsibility anymore as he is nearing the end of his career. Chahar's comments come as&nbsp;IPL 2024 is around the corner with speculations ripe over Dhoni's retirement. Notably, Dhoni led CSK to their record-equaling fifth title in IPL 2023.

"He should not be taking it at this time because it is the end of his career. He should be enjoying, not taking responsibility and pressure for the team. He has prepared so many cricketers like Ravindra Jadeja and other players, those who can do that job, they are good at it," Chahar said while talking to the news agency PTI.

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Dhoni, who suffered a knee injury last season, had said after winning the final that he might play one more year. Chahar also stated that the CSK skipper told everyone that he'd be playing his last match in Chennai.

"He has recovered well," Chahar said about the knee injury. "For me personally, he should play for another two-three years. [But] it's his call. He told everyone he is going to play his last game in Chennai. I think he will only decide. For us, it will be very difficult to play for CSK without him. Everyone has [always] seen CSK with Mahi bhai," he said.

The all-rounder also revealed that he opted out of India's tour of South Africa in December 2023 as his father suffered a brain stroke. Chahar didn't take part in the Afghanistan T20Is afterwards as he was not match fit." I was with my father in the hospital for 25 days. He was admitted in Aligarh. We all had to stay there," he said.

"I was only able to do some exercises. I was not able to do any cricketing activities. That's why I was not ready for the Afghanistan series. I had not practised for a month or so.

"After that I went to the NCA. I started my practice again and now I am fully fit. Everything is good. I trained really hard for the IPL and the World Cup," added Chahar.

Chahar is in India's plans for the upcoming T20 World Cup which is scheduled to be played in the USA and West Indies in June later this year.

India all-rounder Deepak Chahar says that former skipper MS Dhoni, who leads Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings (CSK), should not be taking responsibility anymore as he is nearing the end of his career.

India all-rounder Deepak Chahar says that former skipper MS Dhoni, who leads Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings (CSK), should not be taking responsibility anymore as he is nearing the end of his career. Chahar's comments come as IPL 2024 is around the corner with speculations ripe over Dhoni's retirement. Notably, Dhoni led CSK to their record-equaling fifth title in IPL 2023. "He should not be taking it at this time because it is the end of his career. He should be enjoying, not taking responsibility and pressure for the team. He has prepared so many cricketers like Ravindra Jadeja and other players, those who can do that job, they are good at it," Chahar said while talking to the news agency PTI. Also Read: Haven't seen a better exhibition: India coach all praise for England's Ollie Pope after defeat in 1st Test Dhoni, who suffered a knee injury last season, had said after winning the final that he might play one more year. Chahar also stated that the CSK skipper told everyone that he'd be playing his last match in Chennai. "He has recovered well," Chahar said about the knee injury. "For me personally, he should play for another two-three years. [But] it's his call. He told everyone he is going to play his last game in Chennai. I think he will only decide. For us, it will be very difficult to play for CSK without him. Everyone has [always] seen CSK with Mahi bhai," he said. The all-rounder also revealed that he opted out of India's tour of South Africa in December 2023 as his father suffered a brain stroke. Chahar didn't take part in the Afghanistan T20Is afterwards as he was not match fit." I was with my father in the hospital for 25 days. He was admitted in Aligarh. We all had to stay there," he said. "I was only able to do some exercises. I was not able to do any cricketing activities. That's why I was not ready for the Afghanistan series. I had not practised for a month or so. "After that I went to the NCA. I started my practice again and now I am fully fit. Everything is good. I trained really hard for the IPL and the World Cup," added Chahar. Chahar is in India's plans for the upcoming T20 World Cup which is scheduled to be played in the USA and West Indies in June later this year.

'Dhoni should not be taking responsibilities,' says CSK teammate Deepak Chahar ahead of IPL 2024

Veteran India spinner Ravi Ashwin has said that Rinku Singh brings Dhoni-like composure whenever he comes out to bat for India. The comments come on the back of impressive performances by the left-hand batter in the recently-concluded T20I series against Afghanistan. Rinku remained not out in all three matches of the series, scoring 16, 9 and 69 runs, respectively. He was also involved in the unbeaten 190-run partnership with skipper Rohit Sharma in the third T20I which India eventually won in double super over.&nbsp;

“He is somebody I’d call a left-handed Dhoni. I can’t compare him to Dhoni just yet because Dhoni is too big. But, I am talking about the composure that he brings,” R Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.

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“The composure doesn’t change whether the team is batting first or chasing. His composure towards the back end of the innings is a bonus,” added Ashwin.

Former India skipper MS Dhoni was known for taking the game deep and finishing them with calmness. Rinku has also been doing the same in the 15 T20 games he has played for India so far. The batter has 356 runs to his name at an average of 89, thanks to staying not out seven out of 11 times that he has batted in the&nbsp;total of 15 T20Is.

The batter, who plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in India's domestic T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) shot to fame last year when he hit five sixes off the last five balls in a match to take his team home. Apart from IPL, Rinku plays for the state of Uttar Pradesh in the domestic set up.&nbsp;

Ashwin also praised the batter for his performance in the first-class cricket as well as spending enough time on the bench while with KKR.

“He has been consistently scoring buckets of runs for UP and broke his way into the Indian team. He was on the KKR bench for many years,” Ashwin added. 
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Veteran India spinner Ravi Ashwin has said that Rinku Singh brings Dhoni-like composure whenever he comes out to bat for India. The comments come on the back of impressive performances by the left-hand batter in the recently-concluded T20I series against Afghanistan.

Veteran India spinner Ravi Ashwin has said that Rinku Singh brings Dhoni-like composure whenever he comes out to bat for India. The comments come on the back of impressive performances by the left-hand batter in the recently-concluded T20I series against Afghanistan. Rinku remained not out in all three matches of the series, scoring 16, 9 and 69 runs, respectively. He was also involved in the unbeaten 190-run partnership with skipper Rohit Sharma in the third T20I which India eventually won in double super over. “He is somebody I’d call a left-handed Dhoni. I can’t compare him to Dhoni just yet because Dhoni is too big. But, I am talking about the composure that he brings,” R Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. Also Read: Zaka Ashraf steps down as PCB management committee chairman “The composure doesn’t change whether the team is batting first or chasing. His composure towards the back end of the innings is a bonus,” added Ashwin. Former India skipper MS Dhoni was known for taking the game deep and finishing them with calmness. Rinku has also been doing the same in the 15 T20 games he has played for India so far. The batter has 356 runs to his name at an average of 89, thanks to staying not out seven out of 11 times that he has batted in the total of 15 T20Is. The batter, who plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in India's domestic T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) shot to fame last year when he hit five sixes off the last five balls in a match to take his team home. Apart from IPL, Rinku plays for the state of Uttar Pradesh in the domestic set up. Ashwin also praised the batter for his performance in the first-class cricket as well as spending enough time on the bench while with KKR. “He has been consistently scoring buckets of runs for UP and broke his way into the Indian team. He was on the KKR bench for many years,” Ashwin added.

Veteran India spinner Ravi Ashwin compares Rinku Singh to MS Dhoni for THIS quality

Rohit Sharma became the joint-most successful T20I captain, along with Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan and Indian legend MS Dhoni, after India won the third and final match versus the Afghans on Wednesday (Jan 17) in Bengaluru. Rohit now has 42 wins as T20I captain after starring in India's thrilling double Super Over win, where he slammed&nbsp;a majestic 121*.

After the Afghanistan T20Is, former cricketer Rohan Gavaskar hailed Rohit. Rohan stated,&nbsp; while speaking on Cricbuzz, that "if Rohit&nbsp;has a higher winning percentage than MS and Virat, that tells you what a good captain he is".

He said, "This is the format where your captaincy skills are really tested."

Rohit has a 75.92 win percentage in T20Is, compared to Dhoni's&nbsp;56.94 and Kohli's 60.

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Rohan further&nbsp;stated on Hitman's knock, "What I really liked about this innings is that, generally you say in a T20I game now - the template is to go bang bang bang from the word go. And that is the template that is set. But both Rohit and Rinku used their cricketing intelligence at 22-4 and said no. We can get runs later on but let's just give ourselves a little bit of time."

"If we lose a wicket or two here, we'll be 70 all out. We're 90 all out. So let's give ourselves a little bit of time, we have the ability to make up for it as the innings progresses. And they did, last five overs - 100. But this is a one-off. Normally, you want your teams to play in a different template. But to have that cricketing intelligence and the skillset to adapt and adjust and change your game, to what needs to be done, that is key,"&nbsp;Gavaskar junior added.

Talking about the final T20I, India opted to bat first and were tottering at 22-4 before an impressive 190-run fifth-wicket stand between Rohit (121*) and Rinku Singh (unbeaten 69) took India to 212/4. In reply, Afghanistan rode on openers Rahmatullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran's 50 apiece before Gulbadin Naib's 55* and Mohammed Nabi's 16-ball 34* took them to 212/6. After even the first Super Over led to no result, the second Super Over saw India win to make Rohit the joint-most successful captain in the format.

Rohit-led India will play their next T20I during the forthcoming T20 World Cup&nbsp;in West Indies and USA&nbsp;in June.

Rohit Sharma became the joint-most successful T20I captain, along with Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan and Indian legend MS Dhoni, after India won the third and final match versus the Afghans on Wednesday (Jan 17) in Bengaluru.

Rohit Sharma became the joint-most successful T20I captain, along with Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan and Indian legend MS Dhoni, after India won the third and final match versus the Afghans on Wednesday (Jan 17) in Bengaluru. Rohit now has 42 wins as T20I captain after starring in India's thrilling double Super Over win, where he slammed a majestic 121*. After the Afghanistan T20Is, former cricketer Rohan Gavaskar hailed Rohit. Rohan stated, while speaking on Cricbuzz, that "if Rohit has a higher winning percentage than MS and Virat, that tells you what a good captain he is". He said, "This is the format where your captaincy skills are really tested." Rohit has a 75.92 win percentage in T20Is, compared to Dhoni's 56.94 and Kohli's 60. Also read: Dravid rues lack of international cricket before T20 WC as ‘problem of plenty’ for keepers hogs limelight × Rohan further stated on Hitman's knock, "What I really liked about this innings is that, generally you say in a T20I game now - the template is to go bang bang bang from the word go. And that is the template that is set. But both Rohit and Rinku used their cricketing intelligence at 22-4 and said no. We can get runs later on but let's just give ourselves a little bit of time." "If we lose a wicket or two here, we'll be 70 all out. We're 90 all out. So let's give ourselves a little bit of time, we have the ability to make up for it as the innings progresses. And they did, last five overs - 100. But this is a one-off. Normally, you want your teams to play in a different template. But to have that cricketing intelligence and the skillset to adapt and adjust and change your game, to what needs to be done, that is key," Gavaskar junior added. Talking about the final T20I, India opted to bat first and were tottering at 22-4 before an impressive 190-run fifth-wicket stand between Rohit (121*) and Rinku Singh (unbeaten 69) took India to 212/4. In reply, Afghanistan rode on openers Rahmatullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran's 50 apiece before Gulbadin Naib's 55* and Mohammed Nabi's 16-ball 34* took them to 212/6. After even the first Super Over led to no result, the second Super Over saw India win to make Rohit the joint-most successful captain in the format. Rohit-led India will play their next T20I during the forthcoming T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA in June.

Ind vs Afg: 'If he has higher win percentage than Dhoni & Kohli, then...' - Gavaskar hails captain Rohit

India edged past Afghanistan in a double Super Over encounter during the third and final T20I at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium,&nbsp;Bengaluru on Wednesday (Jan 17). Having an unassailable lead in the three-match series, Rohit Sharma-led India opted to bat first in the final game. Reeling at 22-4, India posted 212/4 courtesy of a 190-run unbeaten stand between skipper Rohit (121*) and Rinku Singh (69 not out). In reply, Afghanistan rode on openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and&nbsp;Ibrahim Zadran's 50 each along with Gulbadin Naib's quickfire 55* and Mohammed Nabi's 16-ball 34 not out to post 212/6. The match went into two successive Super Overs before India won, with Rohit equalling former captain MS Dhoni for most wins as T20I captain.&nbsp;

MOST WINS AS T20I CAPTAIN

Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan) - 42

MS Dhoni (India) - 42

Rohit Sharma (India) – 42*

Babar Azam (Pakistan) - 42

Eoin Morgan (England) - 42

Brian Masaba (Uganda) - 42

Aaron Finch (Australia) - 40

Rohit, who came back into the T20I setup during the series after 14 months, had 39 victories as skipper at the start of the Afghan series, but a whitewash helped him become India's joint-most successful captain in the format. Overall, he is at par with Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan and Dhoni.&nbsp;

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Talking about the third T20I, India rode on Rohit's 121 not out, laced with 11 fours and 8 sixes, and Rinku's well-compiled 39-ball 69, comprising 6 sixes, to post a mammoth total after a horrid start. In response, Afghanistan also managed to end with the same score. In the first Super Over, Afghanistan set up a stiff 17-run target for India and the hosts needed two off the final ball before the game was pushed to the second Super Over.&nbsp;

In the second Super Over, India set up a 12-run target for Afghanistan who only managed a single to lose the contest. This was India's last contest heading into the T20 World Cup 2024 edition, which will commence in early June in the West Indies and the USA. India are placed in Group A along with USA, Ireland, Pakistan and Canada.&nbsp;

India edged past Afghanistan in a double Super Over encounter during the third and final T20I at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Wednesday (Jan 17). Having an unassailable lead in the three-match series, Rohit Sharma-led India opted to bat first in the final game.

India edged past Afghanistan in a double Super Over encounter during the third and final T20I at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Wednesday (Jan 17). Having an unassailable lead in the three-match series, Rohit Sharma-led India opted to bat first in the final game. Reeling at 22-4, India posted 212/4 courtesy of a 190-run unbeaten stand between skipper Rohit (121*) and Rinku Singh (69 not out). In reply, Afghanistan rode on openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran's 50 each along with Gulbadin Naib's quickfire 55* and Mohammed Nabi's 16-ball 34 not out to post 212/6. The match went into two successive Super Overs before India won, with Rohit equalling former captain MS Dhoni for most wins as T20I captain. MOST WINS AS T20I CAPTAIN Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan) - 42 MS Dhoni (India) - 42 Rohit Sharma (India) – 42* Babar Azam (Pakistan) - 42 Eoin Morgan (England) - 42 Brian Masaba (Uganda) - 42 Aaron Finch (Australia) - 40 Rohit, who came back into the T20I setup during the series after 14 months, had 39 victories as skipper at the start of the Afghan series, but a whitewash helped him become India's joint-most successful captain in the format. Overall, he is at par with Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan and Dhoni. × Also read: IND v AFG: Coach Dravid lauds Rohit for doing 'Ashwin-like swap' in double super-over thriller in 3rd T20I Talking about the third T20I, India rode on Rohit's 121 not out, laced with 11 fours and 8 sixes, and Rinku's well-compiled 39-ball 69, comprising 6 sixes, to post a mammoth total after a horrid start. In response, Afghanistan also managed to end with the same score. In the first Super Over, Afghanistan set up a stiff 17-run target for India and the hosts needed two off the final ball before the game was pushed to the second Super Over. In the second Super Over, India set up a 12-run target for Afghanistan who only managed a single to lose the contest. This was India's last contest heading into the T20 World Cup 2024 edition, which will commence in early June in the West Indies and the USA. India are placed in Group A along with USA, Ireland, Pakistan and Canada.

Ind vs Afg: Rohit Sharma equals MS Dhoni for most wins as T20I captain after run-fest in Bengaluru

Former India player Abhinav Mukund has revealed that an advice from Mahendra Singh Dhoni has improved Shivam Dube's batting skills. The comment&nbsp;came after Dube smashed consecutive fifties in the first two T20Is against Afghanistan in the ongoing series. The lanky all-rounder is currently at the top of the series' run charts after scoring 60 not out and 63 not out in the first and second match&nbsp;respectively. The third and final game of the series will be played on January 17.

"A little birdie (source) told me that Dube had a chat with MS Dhoni and he told him - not rocket science - don't attack the short ball," Mukund told Jio Cinema after the second game in Indore on Sunday (Jan 14). Notably, Dube plays for MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings in India's domestic T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Dube himself had credited Dhoni after his match-winning knock in the first game on January 11in Mohali.

"I always keep talking to Mahi bhai. He is such a big legend. I always keep learning from him, by seeing him and observing him. He has told me a couple of things about my game. He always rates me, saying I play well. If he rates me, then that gives me motivation to keep playing well. Because of which, my confidence is very high," he had said on JioCinema.

The all-rounder has also taken two wickets in the series, further strengthening his case for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played in June later this year. With premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya still injured and no timeframe available for his return yet, Dube's performances backed by a strong upcoming IPL 2024 season could seem in India's squad for the T20 WC.

He had also scored 418 runs in the last IPL season, scoring 418 in 16 games at an strike-rate of 158.33 during CSK's title-winning run.&nbsp;

Former India player Abhinav Mukund has revealed that an advice from Mahendra Singh Dhoni has improved Shivam Dube's batting skills. The comment came after Dube smashed consecutive fifties in the first two T20Is against Afghanistan in the ongoing series.

Former India player Abhinav Mukund has revealed that an advice from Mahendra Singh Dhoni has improved Shivam Dube's batting skills. The comment came after Dube smashed consecutive fifties in the first two T20Is against Afghanistan in the ongoing series. The lanky all-rounder is currently at the top of the series' run charts after scoring 60 not out and 63 not out in the first and second match respectively. The third and final game of the series will be played on January 17. "A little birdie (source) told me that Dube had a chat with MS Dhoni and he told him - not rocket science - don't attack the short ball," Mukund told Jio Cinema after the second game in Indore on Sunday (Jan 14). Notably, Dube plays for MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings in India's domestic T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL). Also Read: Ind vs Afg: Jitesh Sharma's ticket for T20 World Cup has started getting printed, feels former Indian stumper Dube himself had credited Dhoni after his match-winning knock in the first game on January 11in Mohali. "I always keep talking to Mahi bhai. He is such a big legend. I always keep learning from him, by seeing him and observing him. He has told me a couple of things about my game. He always rates me, saying I play well. If he rates me, then that gives me motivation to keep playing well. Because of which, my confidence is very high," he had said on JioCinema. The all-rounder has also taken two wickets in the series, further strengthening his case for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played in June later this year. With premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya still injured and no timeframe available for his return yet, Dube's performances backed by a strong upcoming IPL 2024 season could seem in India's squad for the T20 WC. He had also scored 418 runs in the last IPL season, scoring 418 in 16 games at an strike-rate of 158.33 during CSK's title-winning run.

How MS Dhoni’s ‘don’t attack’ advice changed Shivam Dube’s game

On Tuesday (Jan 16), former Indian&nbsp;captain MS Dhoni received an invitation to the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, which is set to take place on Jan 22. Senior RSS functionary Dhananjay&nbsp;Singh told news agency PTI, "We handed over the invitation card to him (Dhoni) on behalf of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for the Pran Pratishtha&nbsp;ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22."

In addition, Singh confirmed that Dhoni and his family expressed happiness on receiving the invitation and, thus, the former Indian cricketer is expected to be in attendance. Dhoni became the third cricketer in the country to be invited to the landmark ceremony.&nbsp;It is to be noted that Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli also received invitations to be part of the&nbsp;Pran Pratishtha Ceremony in Ayodhya.

&nbsp;At present, Dhoni is gearing up for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), where he will once again lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise.

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"As many as 16 distinguished personalities including senior BJP leader and Padma Bhusan Karia Munda, Padma Shri Mukund Nayak, Padma Shri archer Deepika Kumari, AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto have been invited for the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya," Singh further stated.

Notably, PM Narendra Modi will also grace the occasion of the installation of the idol of Ram Lalla at the temple on Jan 22. Apart from some top cricketers of the country, many other celebrities have been invited to the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. Some of them include Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Rajinikanth, Manmohan Singh, Dhanush, Mohanlal, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Prabhas, Yash, Arun Govil and many others.

On Tuesday (Jan 16), former Indian captain MS Dhoni received an invitation to the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, which is set to take place on Jan 22.

On Tuesday (Jan 16), former Indian captain MS Dhoni received an invitation to the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, which is set to take place on Jan 22. Senior RSS functionary Dhananjay Singh told news agency PTI, "We handed over the invitation card to him (Dhoni) on behalf of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22." In addition, Singh confirmed that Dhoni and his family expressed happiness on receiving the invitation and, thus, the former Indian cricketer is expected to be in attendance. Dhoni became the third cricketer in the country to be invited to the landmark ceremony. It is to be noted that Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli also received invitations to be part of the Pran Pratishtha Ceremony in Ayodhya. At present, Dhoni is gearing up for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), where he will once again lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise. Also read: BCCI pays tribute to MS Dhoni for his contribution to Indian cricket, retires iconic 'Number 7' jersey "As many as 16 distinguished personalities including senior BJP leader and Padma Bhusan Karia Munda, Padma Shri Mukund Nayak, Padma Shri archer Deepika Kumari, AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto have been invited for the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya," Singh further stated. Notably, PM Narendra Modi will also grace the occasion of the installation of the idol of Ram Lalla at the temple on Jan 22. Apart from some top cricketers of the country, many other celebrities have been invited to the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. Some of them include Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, Rajinikanth, Manmohan Singh, Dhanush, Mohanlal, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Prabhas, Yash, Arun Govil and many others.

Ram Mandir Ayodhya: MS Dhoni invited for 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli

Shivam Dube starred in India's impressive six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first of the three T20Is in Mohali on Thursday (Jan 11). After his 1 for 9, Dube held one end post the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma (0) and Shubman Gill (23) to guide India to an easy win in 17.3 overs. He returned&nbsp;a handy 40-ball 60*, laced with 5 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 150.

Dube was involved in a vital 44-run third-wicket stand with Tilak Varma (26) and added another 45&nbsp;with Jitesh Sharma (31) before finishing the game in style. After the game, he credited learnings from MS Dhoni, with whom he shared the dressing room&nbsp;in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp during IPL 2023.

Dube was quoted as saying on Jio Cinema, "It felt very good to get a good opportunity. I was keeping myself ready to not miss an opportunity. When I came to bat, I wanted to finish the match. I learned it from Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni), I wanted to finish the match well."

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<h2>'If MS Dhoni rates me, then that gives me motivation to keep playing well'</h2>

He added, "I always keep talking to Mahi bhai. He is such a big legend. I always keep learning from him, by seeing him and observing him. He has told me a couple of things about my game. He always rates me, saying I play well. If he rates me, then that gives me motivation to keep playing well. Because of which, my confidence is very high."

Dube was part of Dhoni-led CSK's title-winning run in IPL 2023, amassing&nbsp;418 runs at a strike rate of 158.33. Since then, he was been in India's scheme of things in T20Is and will look to seal his spot for this year's T20 World Cup, to be held in the West Indies and the USA in June.

At the post-match presentation, Indian captain Rohit said, "Lot of positives. Shivam Dube, the way Jitesh batted, Tilak as well and then Rinku is in good form as well. We want to keep trying different things - try and bowl our bowlers in different situations of the game like you saw today, Washi bowled the 19th over. We want to challenge ourselves in the areas we are slightly uncomfortable with and the bowlers are not used to that. We want to try and do that. Keeping all of those things in mind, we'll try and do whatever is possible but not at the cost of the game. We want to make sure that we come out on top and play the game well. All in all, today was a good day for us."

The second and penultimate T20I takes place on Sunday (Jan 14) in Indore.

Shivam Dube starred in India's impressive six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first of the three T20Is in Mohali on Thursday (Jan 11). After his 1 for 9, Dube held one end post the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma (0) and Shubman Gill (23) to guide India to an easy win in 17.

Shivam Dube starred in India's impressive six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first of the three T20Is in Mohali on Thursday (Jan 11). After his 1 for 9, Dube held one end post the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma (0) and Shubman Gill (23) to guide India to an easy win in 17.3 overs. He returned a handy 40-ball 60*, laced with 5 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 150. Dube was involved in a vital 44-run third-wicket stand with Tilak Varma (26) and added another 45 with Jitesh Sharma (31) before finishing the game in style. After the game, he credited learnings from MS Dhoni, with whom he shared the dressing room in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp during IPL 2023. Dube was quoted as saying on Jio Cinema, "It felt very good to get a good opportunity. I was keeping myself ready to not miss an opportunity. When I came to bat, I wanted to finish the match. I learned it from Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni), I wanted to finish the match well." Also read: IND vs AFG, 1st T20I: Shivam Dube's all-round show helps India down Afghanistan by 6 wickets in Mohali 'If MS Dhoni rates me, then that gives me motivation to keep playing well' He added, "I always keep talking to Mahi bhai. He is such a big legend. I always keep learning from him, by seeing him and observing him. He has told me a couple of things about my game. He always rates me, saying I play well. If he rates me, then that gives me motivation to keep playing well. Because of which, my confidence is very high." Dube was part of Dhoni-led CSK's title-winning run in IPL 2023, amassing 418 runs at a strike rate of 158.33. Since then, he was been in India's scheme of things in T20Is and will look to seal his spot for this year's T20 World Cup, to be held in the West Indies and the USA in June. At the post-match presentation, Indian captain Rohit said, "Lot of positives. Shivam Dube, the way Jitesh batted, Tilak as well and then Rinku is in good form as well. We want to keep trying different things - try and bowl our bowlers in different situations of the game like you saw today, Washi bowled the 19th over. We want to challenge ourselves in the areas we are slightly uncomfortable with and the bowlers are not used to that. We want to try and do that. Keeping all of those things in mind, we'll try and do whatever is possible but not at the cost of the game. We want to make sure that we come out on top and play the game well. All in all, today was a good day for us." The second and penultimate T20I takes place on Sunday (Jan 14) in Indore.

Ind vs Afg, Mohali T20I: Shivam Dube credits learnings from MS Dhoni after match-winning 60* in pursuit of 159

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli marked their return to India's T20I setup when the BCCI selectors announced the national side's 16-man squad for the upcoming three-match series versus Afghanistan at home. Rohit and Kohli have not played a T20I since India's 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final loss to eventual winners England in Adelaide. As the three T20Is versus the Afghans&nbsp;get&nbsp;underway on Thursday (Jan 11) in Mohali, Rohit is on the cusp of equalling MS Dhoni's historic captaincy record.&nbsp;

It is to be noted that Rohit&nbsp;has 39 wins in 51 T20Is. On the other hand, former skipper Dhoni ended his T20I captaincy tenure&nbsp;winning 42 out of 72 matches. Hence, if India inflict a series whitewash over the Afghans, Rohit will level Dhoni as the joint-most successful India captain in men's T20Is. With India gearing up for the 2024 T20 WC, to be held in West Indies and USA in June, it will certainly boost Rohit's confidence if he levels with Dhoni, India's sole T20 WC-winning captain.&nbsp;

<h3>MOST WINS AS T20I CAPTAIN</h3>

Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan) - 42

MS Dhoni (India) - 42

Babar Azam (Pakistan) - 42

Eoin Morgan (England) - 42

Brian Masaba (Uganda) - 42

Aaron Finch (Australia) - 40

Rohit Sharma (India) – 39

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Under Rohit, India have achieved considerable success in T20Is. They beat Sri Lanka (home), West Indies (home and away), and England (away) since he became the permanent T20I captain. Before that, he led India to the Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka&nbsp;in early 2018 when then-all-format captain Kohli was rested. At present, India are the No. 1 ranked side in the format.&nbsp;

<h2>India’s T20I squad for the Afghanistan series –</h2>

Rohit Sharma (captain), S Gill, Y Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, W Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli marked their return to India's T20I setup when the BCCI selectors announced the national side's 16-man squad for the upcoming three-match series versus Afghanistan at home.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli marked their return to India's T20I setup when the BCCI selectors announced the national side's 16-man squad for the upcoming three-match series versus Afghanistan at home. Rohit and Kohli have not played a T20I since India's 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final loss to eventual winners England in Adelaide. As the three T20Is versus the Afghans get underway on Thursday (Jan 11) in Mohali, Rohit is on the cusp of equalling MS Dhoni's historic captaincy record. It is to be noted that Rohit has 39 wins in 51 T20Is. On the other hand, former skipper Dhoni ended his T20I captaincy tenure winning 42 out of 72 matches. Hence, if India inflict a series whitewash over the Afghans, Rohit will level Dhoni as the joint-most successful India captain in men's T20Is. With India gearing up for the 2024 T20 WC, to be held in West Indies and USA in June, it will certainly boost Rohit's confidence if he levels with Dhoni, India's sole T20 WC-winning captain. MOST WINS AS T20I CAPTAIN Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan) - 42 MS Dhoni (India) - 42 Babar Azam (Pakistan) - 42 Eoin Morgan (England) - 42 Brian Masaba (Uganda) - 42 Aaron Finch (Australia) - 40 Rohit Sharma (India) – 39 Also read: Former South Africa player cites Virat Kohli's example to give Tests priority over T20 leagues Under Rohit, India have achieved considerable success in T20Is. They beat Sri Lanka (home), West Indies (home and away), and England (away) since he became the permanent T20I captain. Before that, he led India to the Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka in early 2018 when then-all-format captain Kohli was rested. At present, India are the No. 1 ranked side in the format. India’s T20I squad for the Afghanistan series – Rohit Sharma (captain), S Gill, Y Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, W Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar

Ind vs Afg: Rohit Sharma aims to equal former captain MS Dhoni's HISTORIC feat on T20I comeback

Former India captain MS Dhoni sued a management firm regarding financial fraud on Friday (Jan 5) in the Ranchi Court. The reported financial fraud was in the range of Rs 15 crore ($1.8 million) for which Dhoni filed the lawsuit. It is reported that Dhoni in partnership with Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Vishwash of Aarka Sports and Management Limited&nbsp;tried to establish a global cricket academy in 2017. However, the agreement in place was discarded in 2021 by Dhoni after the management firm failed to adhere to the stipulated conditions.

<h2>Dhoni sues management firm</h2>

In 2017, both Dhoni and Aarka Sports and Management Limited reached an agreement to set up a global academy. However, with numerous delays and attempts the conditions were not met by the management firm which forced the former captain to revoke the call. The firm was obligated to pay a franchise fee and share profits as per the agreement's terms which were also not met.

Dayanand Singh, representing MS Dhoni through Vidhi Associates has sued the firm for reported fraud of $1.8 million.

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Meanwhile, on the cricketing front, Dhoni is assumed to hang his boots after the conclusion of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The legendary Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain will turn 43 later this year and has been struggling with fitness issues ahead of the new season. However, he would look to make a&nbsp;mark by clinching the&nbsp;IPL title for the sixth time. Dhoni along with Rohit Sharma remains the most successful captain in the history of the tournament with five titles.

The IPL 2024 is set to kick-off on March 22 as the governing body&nbsp;outlines plans for the tournament amid general elections in the nation.&nbsp;

Former India captain MS Dhoni sued a management firm regarding financial fraud on Friday (Jan 5) in the Ranchi Court. The reported financial fraud was in the range of Rs 15 crore ($1.

Former India captain MS Dhoni sued a management firm regarding financial fraud on Friday (Jan 5) in the Ranchi Court. The reported financial fraud was in the range of Rs 15 crore ($1.8 million) for which Dhoni filed the lawsuit. It is reported that Dhoni in partnership with Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Vishwash of Aarka Sports and Management Limited tried to establish a global cricket academy in 2017. However, the agreement in place was discarded in 2021 by Dhoni after the management firm failed to adhere to the stipulated conditions. Dhoni sues management firm In 2017, both Dhoni and Aarka Sports and Management Limited reached an agreement to set up a global academy. However, with numerous delays and attempts the conditions were not met by the management firm which forced the former captain to revoke the call. The firm was obligated to pay a franchise fee and share profits as per the agreement's terms which were also not met. Dayanand Singh, representing MS Dhoni through Vidhi Associates has sued the firm for reported fraud of $1.8 million. ALSO READ | IND vs AFG T20Is: BCCI face selection dilemma as captain candidates remain unavailable Meanwhile, on the cricketing front, Dhoni is assumed to hang his boots after the conclusion of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The legendary Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain will turn 43 later this year and has been struggling with fitness issues ahead of the new season. However, he would look to make a mark by clinching the IPL title for the sixth time. Dhoni along with Rohit Sharma remains the most successful captain in the history of the tournament with five titles. The IPL 2024 is set to kick-off on March 22 as the governing body outlines plans for the tournament amid general elections in the nation.

MS Dhoni sues management firm for financial fraud related to global cricket academy

India will lock horns with South Africa in the second and final Test at&nbsp;Newlands,&nbsp;Cape Town&nbsp;on Tuesday (Jan 3). After losing the series opener, in Centurion, by an innings and 32 runs, India have their task cut out to end the series at 1-1. The visitors have already lost a golden opportunity to win their maiden Test series on African soil&nbsp;but they will hope to end it on a high.

Captain Rohit Sharma is also aiming to equal former Indian skipper MS Dhoni's rare captaincy feat. If India win the second Test, in Cape Town, Rohit will become only the second Indian captain after Dhoni to avoid a Test series loss in South Africa. So far, India have toured the African nation for Test series on nine occasions since 1992. Only once have they managed to draw a red-ball series in the Rainbow nation. Under Dhoni, India achieved the rare feat during their 2010-11 tour of South Africa.

Back then, Dhoni-led India drew a three-match Test series at 1-1. Thus, Rohit will look to become the second Indian captain to achieve this elite feat. &nbsp;

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Talking about the first Test, South Africa won the toss and opted to field first. They bundled out India for 245 with KL Rahul top-scoring with a majestic 101. Kagiso Rabada ended with 5 for 59. In reply, the Proteas rode on Dean Elgar's impressive 185,&nbsp;Marco Jansen's 84 and&nbsp;David Bedingham's 56 to post 408 all-out. With a lead of 163, the home side dismissed the Indians for a paltry 131 with Nandre Burger, 4 for 33, and Jansen 3 for 36 leading the charge with the ball.&nbsp;

Rohit-led India will look to put up a more clinical performance this time around&nbsp;and end the series at 1-1.

India will lock horns with South Africa in the second and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (Jan 3). After losing the series opener, in Centurion, by an innings and 32 runs, India have their task cut out to end the series at 1-1.

India will lock horns with South Africa in the second and final Test at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday (Jan 3). After losing the series opener, in Centurion, by an innings and 32 runs, India have their task cut out to end the series at 1-1. The visitors have already lost a golden opportunity to win their maiden Test series on African soil but they will hope to end it on a high. Captain Rohit Sharma is also aiming to equal former Indian skipper MS Dhoni's rare captaincy feat. If India win the second Test, in Cape Town, Rohit will become only the second Indian captain after Dhoni to avoid a Test series loss in South Africa. So far, India have toured the African nation for Test series on nine occasions since 1992. Only once have they managed to draw a red-ball series in the Rainbow nation. Under Dhoni, India achieved the rare feat during their 2010-11 tour of South Africa. Back then, Dhoni-led India drew a three-match Test series at 1-1. Thus, Rohit will look to become the second Indian captain to achieve this elite feat. Also read: AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test: Shaheen Afridi rested for dead-rubber clash at SCG; Imam dropped in favour of Saim Ayub Talking about the first Test, South Africa won the toss and opted to field first. They bundled out India for 245 with KL Rahul top-scoring with a majestic 101. Kagiso Rabada ended with 5 for 59. In reply, the Proteas rode on Dean Elgar's impressive 185, Marco Jansen's 84 and David Bedingham's 56 to post 408 all-out. With a lead of 163, the home side dismissed the Indians for a paltry 131 with Nandre Burger, 4 for 33, and Jansen 3 for 36 leading the charge with the ball. Rohit-led India will look to put up a more clinical performance this time around and end the series at 1-1.

SA vs Ind, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma aims to equal MS Dhoni’s rare captaincy feat in series decider

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has said that veteran MS Dhoni does not tell the team about his future. The CEO was speaking to reporters at Junior CSK event in Chennai and also said that Dhoni will answer about his future directly to people.

“That I do not know," Viswanathan said when asked if this is going to be the last season for Dhoni in the IPL.

"See, as far as the captain is concerned, he will answer you directly. He does not tell us what he is going to do,” he further said.

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Dhoni had guided CSK to their fifth IPL title in 2023 season and bring them at par with Mumbai Indians for the most IPL titles. He was asked about his retirement plans after winning the 2023 IPL final presentation ceremony to which he had said: "It would take 6-7 months to decide. It will be more like a gift from my side. It’s not easy for me, but the way they have shown their love and affection, that’s something that I need to do," Captain MS said when asked about his retirement plans."

The CSK skipper had suffered a knee injury towards the end of the 2023 season and was seen wrapping the knee with lot of bandages.

Dhoni underwent the surgery post IPL and the CSK CEO had an update about his fitness: “He is doing well now. He has started his rehab. He started working in the gym. And, probably in another 10 days he’ll start working in the nets also.”

The CEO also gave an update about when will the training camp be organised: &nbsp;“We are planning for a camp somewhere by the first week of March. The IPL season is likely to start by 22nd of March. So, we will have our first camp by the first week in Chennai,” he said. 
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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has said that veteran MS Dhoni does not tell the team about his future. The CEO was speaking to reporters at Junior CSK event in Chennai and also said that Dhoni will answer about his future directly to people.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has said that veteran MS Dhoni does not tell the team about his future. The CEO was speaking to reporters at Junior CSK event in Chennai and also said that Dhoni will answer about his future directly to people. “That I do not know," Viswanathan said when asked if this is going to be the last season for Dhoni in the IPL. "See, as far as the captain is concerned, he will answer you directly. He does not tell us what he is going to do,” he further said. Also Read: Pittsburgh Steelers damage Cincinnati Bengals' post-season hopes with dominating win Dhoni had guided CSK to their fifth IPL title in 2023 season and bring them at par with Mumbai Indians for the most IPL titles. He was asked about his retirement plans after winning the 2023 IPL final presentation ceremony to which he had said: "It would take 6-7 months to decide. It will be more like a gift from my side. It’s not easy for me, but the way they have shown their love and affection, that’s something that I need to do," Captain MS said when asked about his retirement plans." The CSK skipper had suffered a knee injury towards the end of the 2023 season and was seen wrapping the knee with lot of bandages. Dhoni underwent the surgery post IPL and the CSK CEO had an update about his fitness: “He is doing well now. He has started his rehab. He started working in the gym. And, probably in another 10 days he’ll start working in the nets also.” The CEO also gave an update about when will the training camp be organised: “We are planning for a camp somewhere by the first week of March. The IPL season is likely to start by 22nd of March. So, we will have our first camp by the first week in Chennai,” he said.

'He doesn't...,' CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan offers update on MS Dhoni's IPL retirement plans

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction is set to be held in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19). Over the years, the IPL auction proceedings have made heads turn with marquee as well as uncapped players going under the hammer and earning big bucks.&nbsp;Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, here is a list of most expensive players in each auction -&nbsp;

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	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Year</td>
			<td>Players</td>
			<td>Price&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2008</td>
			<td>MS Dhoni</td>
			<td>INR 9.5 crore (95 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2009</td>
			<td>Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Flintoff</td>
			<td>INR 9.8 crore each (98 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2010</td>
			<td>Shane Bond, Kieron Pollard</td>
			<td>INR 4.8 crore each (48 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2011</td>
			<td>Gautam Gambhir</td>
			<td>INR 14.9 crore (149 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2012</td>
			<td>Ravindra Jadeja</td>
			<td>INR 12.8 crore (128 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2013</td>
			<td>Glenn Maxwell</td>
			<td>INR 6.3 crore (63 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2014</td>
			<td>Yuvraj Singh</td>
			<td>INR 14 crore (140 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2015</td>
			<td>Yuvraj Singh</td>
			<td>INR 16 crore (160 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2016</td>
			<td>Shane Watson</td>
			<td>INR 9.5 crore (95 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2017</td>
			<td>Ben Stokes</td>
			<td>INR 14.5 crore (145 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2018</td>
			<td>Ben Stokes</td>
			<td>INR 14.5 crore (145 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2019</td>
			<td>Jaydev Unadkat, Varun Chakravarthy</td>
			<td>INR 8.4 crore (84 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2020</td>
			<td>Pat Cummins</td>
			<td>INR 15.5 crore (150 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2021</td>
			<td>Chris Morris</td>
			<td>INR 16.5 crore (145 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2022</td>
			<td>Ishan Kishan</td>
			<td>INR 15.25 crore (152.5 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2023</td>
			<td>Sam Curran</td>
			<td>INR 18.25 crore (182.5 mn)</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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The list comprises the likes of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni, Andrew Flintoff, Kevin Pietersen, Gautam Gambhir, Kieron Pollard, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuvraj Singh, Ben Stokes, Pat Cummins, etc. In the last auction, England all-rounder Sam Curran broke all records to become the most-expensive player in IPL history.

This time, there are quite a few marquee players such as Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc and others in the mix. Even some known faces in Indian cricket such as Shardul Thakur, Manish Pandey and uncapped Shahrukh Khan will be up for grabs. Thus, &nbsp;it will be interesting to see who will be the most-expensive player in this year's auction proceedings and whether he will surpass Curran's magical number.

There are as many as 332 players in the auction roster. Three players withdrew from the roster and two new names have been added to the original list of 333 players. Mallika Sagar will be IPL 2024's auctioneer, the first to be conducting the prestigious event in the cash-rich league's history.&nbsp;

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction is set to be held in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19). Over the years, the IPL auction proceedings have made heads turn with marquee as well as uncapped players going under the hammer and earning big bucks.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction is set to be held in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19). Over the years, the IPL auction proceedings have made heads turn with marquee as well as uncapped players going under the hammer and earning big bucks. Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, here is a list of most expensive players in each auction - Year Players Price 2008 MS Dhoni INR 9.5 crore (95 million) 2009 Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Flintoff INR 9.8 crore each (98 mn) 2010 Shane Bond, Kieron Pollard INR 4.8 crore each (48 mn) 2011 Gautam Gambhir INR 14.9 crore (149 mn) 2012 Ravindra Jadeja INR 12.8 crore (128 mn) 2013 Glenn Maxwell INR 6.3 crore (63 mn) 2014 Yuvraj Singh INR 14 crore (140 mn) 2015 Yuvraj Singh INR 16 crore (160 mn) 2016 Shane Watson INR 9.5 crore (95 mn) 2017 Ben Stokes INR 14.5 crore (145 mn) 2018 Ben Stokes INR 14.5 crore (145 mn) 2019 Jaydev Unadkat, Varun Chakravarthy INR 8.4 crore (84 mn) 2020 Pat Cummins INR 15.5 crore (150 mn) 2021 Chris Morris INR 16.5 crore (145 mn) 2022 Ishan Kishan INR 15.25 crore (152.5 mn) 2023 Sam Curran INR 18.25 crore (182.5 mn) Also read: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant's presence confirmed at IPL 2024 auction in Dubai The list comprises the likes of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni, Andrew Flintoff, Kevin Pietersen, Gautam Gambhir, Kieron Pollard, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuvraj Singh, Ben Stokes, Pat Cummins, etc. In the last auction, England all-rounder Sam Curran broke all records to become the most-expensive player in IPL history. This time, there are quite a few marquee players such as Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc and others in the mix. Even some known faces in Indian cricket such as Shardul Thakur, Manish Pandey and uncapped Shahrukh Khan will be up for grabs. Thus, it will be interesting to see who will be the most-expensive player in this year's auction proceedings and whether he will surpass Curran's magical number. There are as many as 332 players in the auction roster. Three players withdrew from the roster and two new names have been added to the original list of 333 players. Mallika Sagar will be IPL 2024's auctioneer, the first to be conducting the prestigious event in the cash-rich league's history.

From MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh to Sam Curran: Listing most expensive players in each IPL auction

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to retire the iconic Number 7 jersey, which veteran captain MS Dhoni used to wear, in tribute to his contribution to Indian cricket. A board official close to the information revealed the players in the national team have been informed about this, mainly the debutants, who cannot pick Number 7 for their jersey.

Outside of Dhoni, only legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s Number 10 jersey has been retired in the past, with no one allowed to pick these two numbers.

“The young players and current Indian team players have been told not to pick M S Dhoni’s Number 7 jersey. The BCCI has decided to retire Dhoni’s T-shirt for his contribution to the game. A new player can’t get No. 7, and No. 10 was already off the list of available numbers,” said a senior Board official.

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Per ICC rules, every player can choose a number from 1 to 100, while those playing for India can only pick from limited options.&nbsp;

“At present, 60-odd numbers are designated to the regulars in the Indian team and those in contention. So even if a player is out of the team for about a year or so, we don’t give away his number to a new player. That means a recent debutant has just 30-odd numbers to choose from,” the BCCI official added.

<h2>A few instances from the past</h2>

Meanwhile, when the 21-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal was about to make his India debut, he chose Number 19 for his India jersey – the same number he used to don while playing for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. However, because cricketer-turned-commentator Dinesh Karthik was designated Number 19, Jaiswal had to pick an alternate number (64).

On the junior level (during the U-19 days), the young Shubman Gill wanted the Number 7 jersey, but because MS Dhoni had already been designated the same number jersey, Gill chose Number 77. Even after getting promoted to the senior side (Indian Team), Gill continues to don the Number 77 jersey.

In 2017, India seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur took the field wearing the Number 10 jersey – and got trolled on social media, with the “Trying to be Sachin” hashtag trending in India. The BCCI had to intervene and thus retired the Number 10 jersey in honour of Sachin Tendulkar. Shardul chose Number 54 as his jersey number.

With two top players, Virat Kohli (18) and Rohit Sharma (45) around, the BCCI might also retire their jersey numbers following their retirement from international cricket.&nbsp;

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to retire the iconic Number 7 jersey, which veteran captain MS Dhoni used to wear, in tribute to his contribution to Indian cricket.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to retire the iconic Number 7 jersey, which veteran captain MS Dhoni used to wear, in tribute to his contribution to Indian cricket. A board official close to the information revealed the players in the national team have been informed about this, mainly the debutants, who cannot pick Number 7 for their jersey. Outside of Dhoni, only legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s Number 10 jersey has been retired in the past, with no one allowed to pick these two numbers. “The young players and current Indian team players have been told not to pick M S Dhoni’s Number 7 jersey. The BCCI has decided to retire Dhoni’s T-shirt for his contribution to the game. A new player can’t get No. 7, and No. 10 was already off the list of available numbers,” said a senior Board official. ALSO READ: Suryakumar Yadav equals Rohit Sharma, goes past Virat Kohli with record ton vs South Africa in 3rd T20I Per ICC rules, every player can choose a number from 1 to 100, while those playing for India can only pick from limited options. “At present, 60-odd numbers are designated to the regulars in the Indian team and those in contention. So even if a player is out of the team for about a year or so, we don’t give away his number to a new player. That means a recent debutant has just 30-odd numbers to choose from,” the BCCI official added. A few instances from the past Meanwhile, when the 21-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal was about to make his India debut, he chose Number 19 for his India jersey – the same number he used to don while playing for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. However, because cricketer-turned-commentator Dinesh Karthik was designated Number 19, Jaiswal had to pick an alternate number (64). On the junior level (during the U-19 days), the young Shubman Gill wanted the Number 7 jersey, but because MS Dhoni had already been designated the same number jersey, Gill chose Number 77. Even after getting promoted to the senior side (Indian Team), Gill continues to don the Number 77 jersey. In 2017, India seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur took the field wearing the Number 10 jersey – and got trolled on social media, with the “Trying to be Sachin” hashtag trending in India. The BCCI had to intervene and thus retired the Number 10 jersey in honour of Sachin Tendulkar. Shardul chose Number 54 as his jersey number. With two top players, Virat Kohli (18) and Rohit Sharma (45) around, the BCCI might also retire their jersey numbers following their retirement from international cricket.

BCCI pays tribute to MS Dhoni for his contribution to Indian cricket, retires iconic 'Number 7' jersey

West Indies ODI skipper Shai Hope has revealed that a chat he once had with former India skipper MS Dhoni has helped him throughout his career and helped improve his game. Hope shared his thoughts after his 109 not out helped West Indies beat England by four wickets in the first ODI on Sunday (Dec. 3).

"A very, very famous person, MS Dhoni - we had a chat a while ago, and he was saying, 'You always have a lot more time than you think,'" Player of the Match Hope said during the post-match presentation. "That's one thing that has stuck with me throughout the years I've been playing ODI cricket."

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Hope also became the joint third fastest overall to reach 5,000 ODI runs - reaching the milestone in 114 innings - same as West Indies great Viv Richard and India batter Virat Kohli. The only players ahead of him are Pakistan's Babar Azam (97 innings) and South African Hashim Amla (101 innings).

Needing 19 from 12 balls in a chase of 326, Hope decided to take down Sam Curran and hit him for three sixes in the penultimate over to take his team over the line. In the process, he also completed his 16th ODI hundred, which came off just 83 balls - his personal best.&nbsp;

Speaking to CWI's in-house channels about the onslaught, Hope said: "The dimensions of the field and then the wind factor there, I thought the best thing to do was to target that particular over. We knew it was a challenge to score from the other end, especially going against the breeze… regardless of what happened, I was going to try and take down that second-to-last over to give us the best chance of winning the game."

West Indies lead the three-ODI series 1-0 with the next two games scheduled to be played on December 6 and 9 in North Sound and Bridgetown, respectively.

West Indies ODI skipper Shai Hope has revealed that a chat he once had with former India skipper MS Dhoni has helped him throughout his career and helped improve his game.

West Indies ODI skipper Shai Hope has revealed that a chat he once had with former India skipper MS Dhoni has helped him throughout his career and helped improve his game. Hope shared his thoughts after his 109 not out helped West Indies beat England by four wickets in the first ODI on Sunday (Dec. 3). "A very, very famous person, MS Dhoni - we had a chat a while ago, and he was saying, 'You always have a lot more time than you think,'" Player of the Match Hope said during the post-match presentation. "That's one thing that has stuck with me throughout the years I've been playing ODI cricket." Also Read: Mukesh, Iyer star in close win for India despite last-over drama, win series 4-1 Hope also became the joint third fastest overall to reach 5,000 ODI runs - reaching the milestone in 114 innings - same as West Indies great Viv Richard and India batter Virat Kohli. The only players ahead of him are Pakistan's Babar Azam (97 innings) and South African Hashim Amla (101 innings). Needing 19 from 12 balls in a chase of 326, Hope decided to take down Sam Curran and hit him for three sixes in the penultimate over to take his team over the line. In the process, he also completed his 16th ODI hundred, which came off just 83 balls - his personal best. Speaking to CWI's in-house channels about the onslaught, Hope said: "The dimensions of the field and then the wind factor there, I thought the best thing to do was to target that particular over. We knew it was a challenge to score from the other end, especially going against the breeze… regardless of what happened, I was going to try and take down that second-to-last over to give us the best chance of winning the game." West Indies lead the three-ODI series 1-0 with the next two games scheduled to be played on December 6 and 9 in North Sound and Bridgetown, respectively.

WI skipper Shai Hope credits MS Dhoni for match-winning 109 vs England; equals Viv Richards and Virat Kohli

India’s star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has hailed the impact of former captain MS Dhoni in understanding the T20I format after showcasing another impactful innings on Friday (Dec 1) against Australia. Gaikwad has been in great form in the five-match T20I series that has seen him score 213 runs while also scoring a hundred in Guwahati in the third T20I. However, he has credited Dhoni for the temperament he has in the format having spent time together at the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

<h2>Gaikwad credits Dhoni</h2>

"No, definitely. I would say I learned being in CSK because, you know, Mahi bhai is always keen on reading situations, you know, understanding the game, how the game will progress. And he more or less sends a message where you have to look for a team score."

"You know what the team requires at that certain stage, irrespective of where you are batting, Either you are batting on 15 or not out or you just started, what the team requires just in particular that over. So I think that has stayed with me. And I'm trying to continue that," said Ruturaj.

The duo of Gaikwad and Dhoni will be reunited&nbsp;in the 2024 IPL season when they don the CSK colours. Dhoni was on the retention list of CSK after the recently concluded IPL trade window while Gaikwad has been an integral part of both India’s T20I squad and the five-time champions. In September he led India to the Asian Games gold medal in Hangzhou but was unfortunate to have missed out on a berth in the ODI World Cup.

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Courtesy of his great form, Rurutaj has been included in the Test format for the South Africa tour which starts in the second week of December. He is already part of the ODI and T20I setup as India look to build for the future. He is one of the first names in the T20I side as they build for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.

Having won the five-match T20I series 3-1 before the last game in Bengaluru, India and Gaikwad will look to finish on a strong note. The two nations meet again on Sunday (Dec 3) with the match starting at 7:00 pm at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

India’s star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has hailed the impact of former captain MS Dhoni in understanding the T20I format after showcasing another impactful innings on Friday (Dec 1) against Australia.

India’s star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has hailed the impact of former captain MS Dhoni in understanding the T20I format after showcasing another impactful innings on Friday (Dec 1) against Australia. Gaikwad has been in great form in the five-match T20I series that has seen him score 213 runs while also scoring a hundred in Guwahati in the third T20I. However, he has credited Dhoni for the temperament he has in the format having spent time together at the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Gaikwad credits Dhoni "No, definitely. I would say I learned being in CSK because, you know, Mahi bhai is always keen on reading situations, you know, understanding the game, how the game will progress. And he more or less sends a message where you have to look for a team score." "You know what the team requires at that certain stage, irrespective of where you are batting, Either you are batting on 15 or not out or you just started, what the team requires just in particular that over. So I think that has stayed with me. And I'm trying to continue that," said Ruturaj. The duo of Gaikwad and Dhoni will be reunited in the 2024 IPL season when they don the CSK colours. Dhoni was on the retention list of CSK after the recently concluded IPL trade window while Gaikwad has been an integral part of both India’s T20I squad and the five-time champions. In September he led India to the Asian Games gold medal in Hangzhou but was unfortunate to have missed out on a berth in the ODI World Cup. ALSO READ | 'It's insane': Ramiz Raja slams PCB for 'tainted' Salman Butt's appointment Courtesy of his great form, Rurutaj has been included in the Test format for the South Africa tour which starts in the second week of December. He is already part of the ODI and T20I setup as India look to build for the future. He is one of the first names in the T20I side as they build for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. Having won the five-match T20I series 3-1 before the last game in Bengaluru, India and Gaikwad will look to finish on a strong note. The two nations meet again on Sunday (Dec 3) with the match starting at 7:00 pm at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IND vs AUS T20I Series: Ruturaj Gaikwad hails MS Dhoni's impact in understanding T20 format

The auctions for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 are just days away as teams are gearing up to shape their squads with valuable acquisitions. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in particular made a key decision to retain former India captain MS Dhoni who is now set to play in his 17th season. The decision of MS Dhoni to play in the 2024 season has led former South African great AB de Villiers to state that Dhoni always has a surprise within him.&nbsp;

<h2>De Villiers speaks on Dhoni</h2>

"I see that man's name on the retention list, and it just makes me happy. There was a lot of talk about it in the last season about whether it was going to be his last season. He is moving on to 2024 to play another IPL season. With him, he is always full of surprises. Maybe he has got three more to go, who knows? But It is just great to see his name on there," AB de Villiers said on his YouTube channel.

The franchise made a wise move for Dhoni as he continues to play for the team he joined in 2008 as the captain of the side. During CSK’s two-year ban, he played for Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) which&nbsp;remain the only years he has stayed away from the franchise.

De Villiers also spoke on the acquisition of Shahrukh Khan who was picked by CSK in the bid to make their middle order stronger. He has been a consistent performer in the domestic league and has attracted interest from teams in recent years, although he has underachieved in the IPL.

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"He (Shahrukh Khan) is a strong player and is pretty consistent. I am very sure some of the teams will be very keen to get him over there. He hits the ball a long way as well. That's where CSK stand out. They are very good at picking up released players," de Villiers added.

<h2>CSK squad details</h2>

Released Players:

Ben Stokes, Dwaine Pretorius, Ambati Rayudu, Sisanda Magala, Kyle Jamieson, Bhagath Varma, Senapati and Akash Singh.

CSK Squad (as of November 27):

MS Dhoni (c) (wk), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway (wk), Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana.

The auctions for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 are just days away as teams are gearing up to shape their squads with valuable acquisitions. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in particular made a key decision to retain former India captain MS Dhoni who is now set to play in his 17th season.

The auctions for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 are just days away as teams are gearing up to shape their squads with valuable acquisitions. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in particular made a key decision to retain former India captain MS Dhoni who is now set to play in his 17th season. The decision of MS Dhoni to play in the 2024 season has led former South African great AB de Villiers to state that Dhoni always has a surprise within him. De Villiers speaks on Dhoni "I see that man's name on the retention list, and it just makes me happy. There was a lot of talk about it in the last season about whether it was going to be his last season. He is moving on to 2024 to play another IPL season. With him, he is always full of surprises. Maybe he has got three more to go, who knows? But It is just great to see his name on there," AB de Villiers said on his YouTube channel. The franchise made a wise move for Dhoni as he continues to play for the team he joined in 2008 as the captain of the side. During CSK’s two-year ban, he played for Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) which remain the only years he has stayed away from the franchise. De Villiers also spoke on the acquisition of Shahrukh Khan who was picked by CSK in the bid to make their middle order stronger. He has been a consistent performer in the domestic league and has attracted interest from teams in recent years, although he has underachieved in the IPL. ALSO READ | BCCI likely to ask Rohit Sharma to lead in South Africa T20I series: Reports "He (Shahrukh Khan) is a strong player and is pretty consistent. I am very sure some of the teams will be very keen to get him over there. He hits the ball a long way as well. That's where CSK stand out. They are very good at picking up released players," de Villiers added. CSK squad details Released Players: Ben Stokes, Dwaine Pretorius, Ambati Rayudu, Sisanda Magala, Kyle Jamieson, Bhagath Varma, Senapati and Akash Singh. CSK Squad (as of November 27): MS Dhoni (c) (wk), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway (wk), Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana.

He is always full of surprises: AB de Villiers on MS Dhoni's involvement in IPL 2024

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO&nbsp;Kasi Viswanathan has said MS Dhoni will fulfil his promise to play in the 2024 season after the five-time champions retained him during the retention window that expired on Sunday (Nov 26).&nbsp;

The former Indian skipper has been nursing a wobbly knee for some time and played through the 2023 title-winning season with pain.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

"If our leader has given a word, he has never gone back. He already told what he was planning to do in that interview," Viswanathan said in a video shared by CSK.

"I am sure that knowing MS, he will always do what he has committed to do. He is quite fit. Thalaivan is thalaivan (our leader is our leader)," he added.&nbsp;

Dhoni underwent knee surgery at Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital&nbsp;after the end of the last IPL season but speculations remained that he might skip next edition.&nbsp;

However, CSK retaining him sent a message to the fans that the prized player was set to return for one final hurrah.&nbsp;

<h2>Dhoni provides an update</h2>

Last month, during a promotional event, Dhoni shared an update on his knee by stating:&nbsp; “Knee has survived the operation, going through the rehab patch, the doctor told me you would feel much better by November. But no problem in day-to-day routine."

"A lot depends on the body, I have 6-7 months to decide. It will be more like a gift from my side, it's not easy for me but that's a gift. The way they've shown their love and affection, I think that's something I need to do for them," he added.&nbsp;

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Dhoni is one of the most successful skippers in IPL, having won the title five times - all with Chennai Super Kings in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. CSK's five titles under Dhoni are joint most along with Mumbai Indians who won it under current India skipper Rohit Sharma.

If Dhoni turns up for the 2024 edition, it will be his 17th IPL season, having been around since the league's inception

Here is the&nbsp;list of players released by CSK ahead of the IPL 2024 mini-auction –

<ul>
	<li>Ambati Rayudu (now retired)</li>
	<li>Ben Stokes</li>
	<li>Dwaine Pretorius</li>
	<li>Sisanda Magala</li>
	<li>Bhagath Verma</li>
	<li>Akash Singh</li>
	<li>Subhranshu Senapati</li>
	<li>Kyle Jamieson</li>
</ul>

List of players retained by CSK ahead of the IPL 2024 mini-auction -

<ul>
	<li>MS Dhoni (wk)(c)</li>
	<li>Ruturaj Gaikwad</li>
	<li>Devon Conway</li>
	<li>Deepak Chahar</li>
	<li>Tushar Deshpande</li>
	<li>Maheesh Theekshana</li>
	<li>Simranjeet Singh</li>
	<li>Matheesha Pathirana</li>
	<li>Prashant Solanki</li>
	<li>Mitchell Santner</li>
	<li>Rajvardhan Hangargekar</li>
	<li>Ravindra Jadeja</li>
	<li>Moeen Ali</li>
	<li>Shivam Dube</li>
	<li>Ajinkya Rahane</li>
	<li>Nishant Sindhu</li>
	<li>Shaik Rasheed</li>
	<li>Ajay Mandal</li>
</ul>

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has said MS Dhoni will fulfil his promise to play in the 2024 season after the five-time champions retained him during the retention window that expired on Sunday (Nov 26).

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has said MS Dhoni will fulfil his promise to play in the 2024 season after the five-time champions retained him during the retention window that expired on Sunday (Nov 26). The former Indian skipper has been nursing a wobbly knee for some time and played through the 2023 title-winning season with pain. "If our leader has given a word, he has never gone back. He already told what he was planning to do in that interview," Viswanathan said in a video shared by CSK. "I am sure that knowing MS, he will always do what he has committed to do. He is quite fit. Thalaivan is thalaivan (our leader is our leader)," he added. Dhoni underwent knee surgery at Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital after the end of the last IPL season but speculations remained that he might skip next edition. However, CSK retaining him sent a message to the fans that the prized player was set to return for one final hurrah. Dhoni provides an update Last month, during a promotional event, Dhoni shared an update on his knee by stating: “Knee has survived the operation, going through the rehab patch, the doctor told me you would feel much better by November. But no problem in day-to-day routine." "A lot depends on the body, I have 6-7 months to decide. It will be more like a gift from my side, it's not easy for me but that's a gift. The way they've shown their love and affection, I think that's something I need to do for them," he added. Also read | 'Knee has...,' CSK skipper MS Dhoni provides update on IPL 2024 participation Dhoni is one of the most successful skippers in IPL, having won the title five times - all with Chennai Super Kings in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. CSK's five titles under Dhoni are joint most along with Mumbai Indians who won it under current India skipper Rohit Sharma. If Dhoni turns up for the 2024 edition, it will be his 17th IPL season, having been around since the league's inception Here is the list of players released by CSK ahead of the IPL 2024 mini-auction – Ambati Rayudu (now retired) Ben Stokes Dwaine Pretorius Sisanda Magala Bhagath Verma Akash Singh Subhranshu Senapati Kyle Jamieson List of players retained by CSK ahead of the IPL 2024 mini-auction - MS Dhoni (wk)(c) Ruturaj Gaikwad Devon Conway Deepak Chahar Tushar Deshpande Maheesh Theekshana Simranjeet Singh Matheesha Pathirana Prashant Solanki Mitchell Santner Rajvardhan Hangargekar Ravindra Jadeja Moeen Ali Shivam Dube Ajinkya Rahane Nishant Sindhu Shaik Rasheed Ajay Mandal (With inputs from agencies)

'He already told...': CSK CEO on MS Dhoni turning up for 2024 season

India beat Australia by 44 runs in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday (Nov 26) at the&nbsp;Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Matthew Wade-led Australia opted to bowl first as India rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's 25-ball 53, Ishan Kishan's 32-ball 52, Ruturaj Gaikwad's 40-ball 58 and Rinku Singh's 9-ball 31 not out to take hosts to a solid 235 for 4. In reply, Australia's middle-order did put up a fight -- with Marcus Stoinis scoring a 25-ball 45 and captain Wade ending with 23-ball 42 -- but the visitors only managed 191 for 9.

After the game, many praised India's young guns such as Jaiswal, Kishan, Gaikwad, Rinku, Ravi Bishnoi (3 for 32) and Prasidh Krishna (3 for 41). Rinku, in particular, is slowly and steadily becoming one of the regulars for India in the format given his finishing skills. The left-hander has time and again proved that he is more than handy lower-order the down, in his brief career so far, and is undeterred even when the asking rate is high. Thus, stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav heaped praise on the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) batter and hilariously recalled India great MS Dhoni, who was also known for his finishing abilities.

At the post-match presenation, SKY said, "When I saw Rinku came in to bat in the last game, the composure he showed was brilliant. It reminded me of someone (laughs). Everyone knows the answer (laughs again)."

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He added, "The boys are not putting too much pressure on me. They are taking onus. I told them before, be prepared to bat first. There was a lot of dew. We talked to defend it later."

Rinku has raised his stakes and is surely in India's plans for the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and USA. On Sunday, Rinku was even retained by his IPL franchise for next year's IPL season.&nbsp;

The third T20I will be played on Tuesday (Nov 28) at the&nbsp;Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. India will look to wrap up the series with an unassailable lead.&nbsp;

India beat Australia by 44 runs in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday (Nov 26) at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Matthew Wade-led Australia opted to bowl first as India rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's 25-ball 53, Ishan Kishan's 32-ball 52, Ruturaj Gaikwad's 40-ball 58 and Rinku Singh's 9-ball 31 not out to take hosts to a solid 235 for 4.

India beat Australia by 44 runs in the second T20I of the five-match series on Sunday (Nov 26) at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Matthew Wade-led Australia opted to bowl first as India rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's 25-ball 53, Ishan Kishan's 32-ball 52, Ruturaj Gaikwad's 40-ball 58 and Rinku Singh's 9-ball 31 not out to take hosts to a solid 235 for 4. In reply, Australia's middle-order did put up a fight -- with Marcus Stoinis scoring a 25-ball 45 and captain Wade ending with 23-ball 42 -- but the visitors only managed 191 for 9. After the game, many praised India's young guns such as Jaiswal, Kishan, Gaikwad, Rinku, Ravi Bishnoi (3 for 32) and Prasidh Krishna (3 for 41). Rinku, in particular, is slowly and steadily becoming one of the regulars for India in the format given his finishing skills. The left-hander has time and again proved that he is more than handy lower-order the down, in his brief career so far, and is undeterred even when the asking rate is high. Thus, stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav heaped praise on the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) batter and hilariously recalled India great MS Dhoni, who was also known for his finishing abilities. At the post-match presenation, SKY said, "When I saw Rinku came in to bat in the last game, the composure he showed was brilliant. It reminded me of someone (laughs). Everyone knows the answer (laughs again)." Also read: IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya traded to Mumbai Indians; Cameron Green joins RCB in all-cash deal He added, "The boys are not putting too much pressure on me. They are taking onus. I told them before, be prepared to bat first. There was a lot of dew. We talked to defend it later." Rinku has raised his stakes and is surely in India's plans for the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and USA. On Sunday, Rinku was even retained by his IPL franchise for next year's IPL season. The third T20I will be played on Tuesday (Nov 28) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. India will look to wrap up the series with an unassailable lead.

Ind vs Aus: SKY hilariously recalls MS Dhoni after seeing Rinku Singh's finishing skills in 2nd T20I

Chennai Super Kings suffered a huge blow in the lead-up to the upcoming season as their star all-rounder, Ben Stokes, decided to opt out of IPL 2024 to manage his workload and fitness, with the franchise 'in support of his decision'.&nbsp;CSK, who recently was said to take a call on Stokes’ future in the franchise owing to his knee-related issues, for which he is sure to undergo surgery, will now be without their most expensive purchase in the tournament history.

Bought for a whopping INR 16.25 crore (US$ 1.98 million approx. at the time) ahead of the IPL 2023, Stokes played just two matches for the CSK, scoring 15 runs in total and bowling just one over. Stokes played as a specialist batter but failed to contribute enough in the franchise’s record joint-most winning campaign.

Although Stokes’ knee issue had been a cause of concern for him for some time now, it flared up during the New Zealand series in February last year, with CSK coach Stephen Fleming admitting waiting for Stokes to get ‘100% fit’ before asking him to bowl.

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Meanwhile, Stokes unretired himself from the ODIs following the Ashes 2023 to appear in the World Cup title defence for England. Though he was among the two centurions (including Dawid Malan), the 2019 title holders had a torrid run, losing six out of the nine contested matches. With two fifties (against Australia and Pakistan) and a hundred against the Netherlands, Stokes amassed 304 runs, averaging 50.66.

<h2>Stokes to undergo surgery on troubled left knee</h2>

Even during the fag end of the tournament, Stokes confirmed his decision to go under the knife on his troubled left knee. Following the surgery, Stokes would remain on the sidelines and continue with the rehab. Considering England would tour India in January for five Tests, Stokes'&nbsp;participation remains under question.&nbsp;

"I've put a lot of hard work in away from cricket to give myself the best chance of a quicker recovery, and with Christmas and everything coming up, the main thing for me is getting this knee right and being ready and raring to go for that Test series in India," Stokes had said after England's last game at the World Cup.

Meanwhile, the IPL 2024 mini-auction is on December 19 in Dubai.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings suffered a huge blow in the lead-up to the upcoming season as their star all-rounder, Ben Stokes, decided to opt out of IPL 2024 to manage his workload and fitness, with the franchise 'in support of his decision'.

Chennai Super Kings suffered a huge blow in the lead-up to the upcoming season as their star all-rounder, Ben Stokes, decided to opt out of IPL 2024 to manage his workload and fitness, with the franchise 'in support of his decision'. CSK, who recently was said to take a call on Stokes’ future in the franchise owing to his knee-related issues, for which he is sure to undergo surgery, will now be without their most expensive purchase in the tournament history. Bought for a whopping INR 16.25 crore (US$ 1.98 million approx. at the time) ahead of the IPL 2023, Stokes played just two matches for the CSK, scoring 15 runs in total and bowling just one over. Stokes played as a specialist batter but failed to contribute enough in the franchise’s record joint-most winning campaign. Although Stokes’ knee issue had been a cause of concern for him for some time now, it flared up during the New Zealand series in February last year, with CSK coach Stephen Fleming admitting waiting for Stokes to get ‘100% fit’ before asking him to bowl. ALSO READ: It’s great for cricket that India lost: Pakistan’s Abdul Razzaq on World Cup final outcome - WATCH Meanwhile, Stokes unretired himself from the ODIs following the Ashes 2023 to appear in the World Cup title defence for England. Though he was among the two centurions (including Dawid Malan), the 2019 title holders had a torrid run, losing six out of the nine contested matches. With two fifties (against Australia and Pakistan) and a hundred against the Netherlands, Stokes amassed 304 runs, averaging 50.66. Stokes to undergo surgery on troubled left knee Even during the fag end of the tournament, Stokes confirmed his decision to go under the knife on his troubled left knee. Following the surgery, Stokes would remain on the sidelines and continue with the rehab. Considering England would tour India in January for five Tests, Stokes' participation remains under question. "I've put a lot of hard work in away from cricket to give myself the best chance of a quicker recovery, and with Christmas and everything coming up, the main thing for me is getting this knee right and being ready and raring to go for that Test series in India," Stokes had said after England's last game at the World Cup. Meanwhile, the IPL 2024 mini-auction is on December 19 in Dubai.

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Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has admitted that he and MS Dhoni were 'never close friends' despite sharing the dressing room for several years. According to Yuvraj, the pair never struck a close bond due to their different lifestyles away from the ground.

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has admitted that he and MS Dhoni were 'never close friends' despite sharing the dressing room for several years. According to Yuvraj, the pair never struck a close bond due to their different lifestyles away from the ground. Yuvraj was a key part of the 2007 and 2011 World Cup-winning side with Dhoni captaining him on both occasions. Over the years, much has been said about Yuvraj and Dhoni's friendship but it was the first time that any of the two had spoken about their relationship. “Me and Mahi are not close friends. We were friends because of cricket, we played together. Mahi’s lifestyle was very different from me, so we were never close friends, we were only friends because of cricket," Yuvraj said on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast show. Yuvraj, who was the player of the tournament when India won the 2011 World Cup, said despite not being close friends, he and Mahi "gave more than 100 per cent" to the country whenever on the ground. However, the stylish all-rounder added that even then, the pair had their share of differences. "He was captain, I was vice-captain. When I came into the team, I was 4 years junior. When you are captain and vice-captain, there will be decision differences,” Yuvraj said “Sometimes he made decisions I didn’t like, sometimes I made decisions he didn’t like. That happens in every team,” he added. Also read | Yuvraj Singh's long-standing record finally breached as THIS young star scores fastest 50 in T20's for India Dhoni provided clear picture to Yuvraj Yuvraj played a pivotal part in India winning the 2011 World Cup despite suffering from cancer during the tournament. The allrounder had to take a sabbatical from cricket after the marquee event to undergo cancer treatment, including chemotherapy. He made his comeback a year later and went on to play for another seven years before retiring in 2019 from all forms of cricket. Yuvraj revealed that it was Dhoni who provided him the truth when he needed it the most. "When I was at the end of my career, when I wasn't getting the right picture about my career, I asked him for advice. He was the guy who told me that the selection committee is not looking you right now. I was like, at least I got to know the real picture. This is just before 2019 World Cup. That is the reality," said Yuvraj. Meanwhile, Dhoni retired from Test cricket in 2016 before calling time on his ODI career after the 2019 World Cup semifinal exit. (With inputs from agencies)

'Me and Mahi are not...': Yuvraj Singh reveals his 'surprising' equation with MS Dhoni

Former India skipper MS Dhoni provided a crucial update on whether or not he'll be returning to the next season of Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper, who had gone under the knife after winning the title last season, offered the insight at an event in Bengaluru on October 26.

“Knee has survived the operation, going through the rehab patch, the doctor told me you would feel much better by November. But no problem in day-to-day routine,” said the 42-year-old. Shall he decide&nbsp;to return, it will be Dhoni's 17th IPL season after starting out in 2008 during the inaugural season of the cash-rich league.

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The speculation around Dhoni's retirement from IPL was ripe last season as well when he was seen with a bandaged knee. The former India skipper, however, left the fans guessing about his status at the presentation ceremony after winning the IPL 2023 title.

"Circumstantially if you see, this is the best time to announce my retirement. But the amount of love and affection I have been shown wherever I have been this year, the easy thing would be for me to say "Thank you very much", but the tough thing for me is to work hard for another 9 months and come back and play at least 1 more season of IPL. A lot depends on the body, I have 6-7 months to decide. It will be more like a gift from my side, it's not easy for me but that's a gift. The way they've shown their love and affection, I think that's something I need to do for them," he had said.

Dhoni is one of the most successful skippers in IPL, having won the title five times - all with Chennai Super Kings in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. CSK's five-titles under Dhoni are joint most along with Mumbai Indians who won it under current India skipper Rohit Sharma.

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Former India skipper MS Dhoni provided a crucial update on whether or not he'll be returning to the next season of Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper, who had gone under the knife after winning the title last season, offered the insight at an event in Bengaluru on October 26.

Former India skipper MS Dhoni provided a crucial update on whether or not he'll be returning to the next season of Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper, who had gone under the knife after winning the title last season, offered the insight at an event in Bengaluru on October 26. “Knee has survived the operation, going through the rehab patch, the doctor told me you would feel much better by November. But no problem in day-to-day routine,” said the 42-year-old. Shall he decide to return, it will be Dhoni's 17th IPL season after starting out in 2008 during the inaugural season of the cash-rich league. Also Read: IPL 2024 mini-auction scheduled for December 19, purse limit increased by $600,000 The speculation around Dhoni's retirement from IPL was ripe last season as well when he was seen with a bandaged knee. The former India skipper, however, left the fans guessing about his status at the presentation ceremony after winning the IPL 2023 title. "Circumstantially if you see, this is the best time to announce my retirement. But the amount of love and affection I have been shown wherever I have been this year, the easy thing would be for me to say "Thank you very much", but the tough thing for me is to work hard for another 9 months and come back and play at least 1 more season of IPL. A lot depends on the body, I have 6-7 months to decide. It will be more like a gift from my side, it's not easy for me but that's a gift. The way they've shown their love and affection, I think that's something I need to do for them," he had said. Dhoni is one of the most successful skippers in IPL, having won the title five times - all with Chennai Super Kings in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. CSK's five-titles under Dhoni are joint most along with Mumbai Indians who won it under current India skipper Rohit Sharma. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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