MS Dhoni remains a big name in international cricket. The former Indian captain retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020, but remains a darling of the masses due to his rich contribution to Indian cricket.&nbsp;

In his international career, spanning from late 2004 to 2019, Dhoni ended with 17266 runs, 16 centuries, 108 half-centuries, 643 catches, 359 sixes, and 195 stumpings. In addition, he led India to all three ICC titles along with the No. 1 ranking in Tests. He became a household name for his big-hitting prowess, smart and unorthodox keeping skills, and calm and composed nature as captain.&nbsp;

Recently, former Pakistan captain and keeper-batter Rashid Khan made a big claim on Dhoni. According to Rashid, Dhoni's dropping percentage was as high as 21.

“Dhoni was a batsman-wicketkeeper. Obviously, Dhoni is a very big name. But if I go into stats, his dropping percentage is 21 percent, which is huge, huge,” Latif said on his official YouTube channel.

"You can't use my record because this particular record came into being from 2002 or 2003. We had already played by then. Adam Gilchrist had percentage of only 11, Mark Boucher was very good. Australia's Tim Paine started well but towards the end dropped a lot of catches,” Latif asserted.

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Rashid also named the best wicketkeeper-batter of the past 10-15 years. “If you look at the best in last 15 years, then I would say Quinton de Kock is superb, has kept in all three formats and batted at the top of the order in white ball cricket,” the Pakistani added.

Interestingly, the former cricketer didn't delve into the details regarding the statistics he came up with. Nevertheless, Dhoni's keeping skills have been admired and hailed by many former cricketers and he has inspired many&nbsp;emerging wicketkeepers in the country&nbsp;over the years. He will next be seen in action on the 22-yard cricket strip during IPL 2023, once again representing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

MS Dhoni remains a big name in international cricket. The former Indian captain retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020, but remains a darling of the masses due to his rich contribution to Indian cricket.

MS Dhoni remains a big name in international cricket. The former Indian captain retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020, but remains a darling of the masses due to his rich contribution to Indian cricket. In his international career, spanning from late 2004 to 2019, Dhoni ended with 17266 runs, 16 centuries, 108 half-centuries, 643 catches, 359 sixes, and 195 stumpings. In addition, he led India to all three ICC titles along with the No. 1 ranking in Tests. He became a household name for his big-hitting prowess, smart and unorthodox keeping skills, and calm and composed nature as captain. Recently, former Pakistan captain and keeper-batter Rashid Khan made a big claim on Dhoni. According to Rashid, Dhoni's dropping percentage was as high as 21. “Dhoni was a batsman-wicketkeeper. Obviously, Dhoni is a very big name. But if I go into stats, his dropping percentage is 21 percent, which is huge, huge,” Latif said on his official YouTube channel. "You can't use my record because this particular record came into being from 2002 or 2003. We had already played by then. Adam Gilchrist had percentage of only 11, Mark Boucher was very good. Australia's Tim Paine started well but towards the end dropped a lot of catches,” Latif asserted. ALSO READ | Pakistan lose against India in World Cup matches due to overexcitement, says Sohaib Maqsood Rashid also named the best wicketkeeper-batter of the past 10-15 years. “If you look at the best in last 15 years, then I would say Quinton de Kock is superb, has kept in all three formats and batted at the top of the order in white ball cricket,” the Pakistani added. Interestingly, the former cricketer didn't delve into the details regarding the statistics he came up with. Nevertheless, Dhoni's keeping skills have been admired and hailed by many former cricketers and he has inspired many emerging wicketkeepers in the country over the years. He will next be seen in action on the 22-yard cricket strip during IPL 2023, once again representing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

'MS Dhoni's dropping percentage was 21' - Former Pakistan captain's big claim on India legend's keeping skills

Team India is preparing hard for the forthcoming 2022 T20 World Cup, which will be held in Australia from October-November. Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. are finalising their squad and have a new headache, i.e. to finalise their opening slot with captain Rohit set to be one of the openers.&nbsp;

In regular vice-captain KL Rahul's absence, India have tried the likes of Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav at the top. In the England T20Is, Pant accompanied Rohit whereas SKY is currently opening the Indian innings with Hitman in the ongoing West Indies T20Is, in the Caribbean island.&nbsp;

While the opening combination is still to be finalised, former Indian fielding coach R Sridhar recalled MS Dhoni's brilliant move where the then captain zeroed in on his two opening batters ahead of India's unbeaten run in 2013 Champions Trophy.&nbsp;

"There was one decision made by Dhoni in 2013 Champions Trophy to send Rohit to open. Dinesh (Karthik) was batting so well in the practice games but Rohit had to play... so the management then, mostly captain Dhoni, found a spot for Rohit at the top of the order. That was a brilliant move," Sridhar told cricket.com.

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Dhoni's move wasn't only limited to the Champions Trophy. Rohit became one of the most successful white-ball openers and continues to don the role to date; speaking volumes of the former keeper-batter's master move.&nbsp;

Coming to the T20 WC, to be held in Australia later this year, Rohit-Rahul Dravid-led team management still have over two months to finalise their squad for the mega event.&nbsp;

Interestingly, India's last ICC title triumph came in 2013 Champions Trophy, in England and Wales. Thus, Rohit &amp; Co. will be desperate to break their nine-year-long ICC-trophy drought&nbsp;

Team India is preparing hard for the forthcoming 2022 T20 World Cup, which will be held in Australia from October-November. Rohit Sharma & Co. are finalising their squad and have a new headache, i.

Team India is preparing hard for the forthcoming 2022 T20 World Cup, which will be held in Australia from October-November. Rohit Sharma & Co. are finalising their squad and have a new headache, i.e. to finalise their opening slot with captain Rohit set to be one of the openers. In regular vice-captain KL Rahul's absence, India have tried the likes of Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav at the top. In the England T20Is, Pant accompanied Rohit whereas SKY is currently opening the Indian innings with Hitman in the ongoing West Indies T20Is, in the Caribbean island. While the opening combination is still to be finalised, former Indian fielding coach R Sridhar recalled MS Dhoni's brilliant move where the then captain zeroed in on his two opening batters ahead of India's unbeaten run in 2013 Champions Trophy. "There was one decision made by Dhoni in 2013 Champions Trophy to send Rohit to open. Dinesh (Karthik) was batting so well in the practice games but Rohit had to play... so the management then, mostly captain Dhoni, found a spot for Rohit at the top of the order. That was a brilliant move," Sridhar told cricket.com. ALSO READ | Hardik Pandya likely to pip KL Rahul to be named India's vice-captain for T20 World Cup 2022 - Report Dhoni's move wasn't only limited to the Champions Trophy. Rohit became one of the most successful white-ball openers and continues to don the role to date; speaking volumes of the former keeper-batter's master move. Coming to the T20 WC, to be held in Australia later this year, Rohit-Rahul Dravid-led team management still have over two months to finalise their squad for the mega event. Interestingly, India's last ICC title triumph came in 2013 Champions Trophy, in England and Wales. Thus, Rohit & Co. will be desperate to break their nine-year-long ICC-trophy drought

R Sridhar recalls MS Dhoni's 'brilliant move' ahead of Team India's 2013 Champions Trophy win

Rohit Sharma-led India returned to winning ways in the third T20I, of the five-match series, versus West Indies in the Caribbean island on Tuesday (August 02). After losing the second match by five wickets, India were asked to chase 165 after opting to bowl first at the Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.

In reply, Men in Blue rode on opener Suryakumar Yadav's 44-ball 76&nbsp;and Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 26-ball 33 to chase down the score in 19 overs with seven wickets to spare. Captain Rohit couldn't do much as he retired hurt for 11 due to back spasm. Despite his short stay in the middle, the 35-year-old surpassed his predecessor Virat Kohli to attain an elite feat as the Indian captain.

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Hitman now has most number of sixes as Indian captain in the shortest format. He was tied with Kohli at 59 sixes before taking his tally to 60 prior to his injury forcing him out of the field. Rohit has 60 sixes in 34 innings as captain, with Kohli (59) and MS Dhoni (34) following suit.

Rohit also opined on his injury after the conclusion of the match. "It's okay at the moment. We've got a few days till the next game, hopefully it should be okay (his injury)."

The Indian captain lauded his team for bouncing back swiftly to take a 2-1 lead in the five T20Is. In this regard, he stated, "How we bowled in the middle overs was crucial. I thought we used the conditions well. Used the variations well. Was very clinical how we chased. When you watched from the outside, didn't feel a lot of risk was taken, was a lot of calmness in the middle. Surya batted brilliantly, good partnership there with Iyer. The pitch had something in it for the bowlers, not an easy target. Was important to pick the right shots, right balls on a ground like that."

The fourth and penultimate match will be held in Florida on August 06 (Saturday).

Rohit Sharma-led India returned to winning ways in the third T20I, of the five-match series, versus West Indies in the Caribbean island on Tuesday (August 02). After losing the second match by five wickets, India were asked to chase 165 after opting to bowl first at the Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.

Rohit Sharma-led India returned to winning ways in the third T20I, of the five-match series, versus West Indies in the Caribbean island on Tuesday (August 02). After losing the second match by five wickets, India were asked to chase 165 after opting to bowl first at the Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts. In reply, Men in Blue rode on opener Suryakumar Yadav's 44-ball 76 and Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 26-ball 33 to chase down the score in 19 overs with seven wickets to spare. Captain Rohit couldn't do much as he retired hurt for 11 due to back spasm. Despite his short stay in the middle, the 35-year-old surpassed his predecessor Virat Kohli to attain an elite feat as the Indian captain. ALSO READ | Suryakumar Yadav guides India to victory over West Indies to take 2-1 series lead Hitman now has most number of sixes as Indian captain in the shortest format. He was tied with Kohli at 59 sixes before taking his tally to 60 prior to his injury forcing him out of the field. Rohit has 60 sixes in 34 innings as captain, with Kohli (59) and MS Dhoni (34) following suit. Rohit also opined on his injury after the conclusion of the match. "It's okay at the moment. We've got a few days till the next game, hopefully it should be okay (his injury)." The Indian captain lauded his team for bouncing back swiftly to take a 2-1 lead in the five T20Is. In this regard, he stated, "How we bowled in the middle overs was crucial. I thought we used the conditions well. Used the variations well. Was very clinical how we chased. When you watched from the outside, didn't feel a lot of risk was taken, was a lot of calmness in the middle. Surya batted brilliantly, good partnership there with Iyer. The pitch had something in it for the bowlers, not an easy target. Was important to pick the right shots, right balls on a ground like that." The fourth and penultimate match will be held in Florida on August 06 (Saturday).

WI vs IND, 3rd T20I: Rohit Sharma goes past Virat Kohli to achieve elite feat as Indian skipper

Dinesh Karthik made a comeback into the Indian team post his heroics in IPL 2022. Playing the role of a finisher to perfection for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Karthik was recalled in the T20I side for the home series versus South Africa, in early June, and the keeper-batter has won two Player-of-the-Match (POTM) awards since then.&nbsp;

In the ongoing five T20Is between India and West Indies, the 36-year-old Karthik returned with his third POTM performance, overall, courtesy of an impressive 19-ball 41 not out in the series opener in Trinidad, on July 29. DK is making a strong case to be included in Rohit Sharma-led India's T20 World Cup squad, for this year's showpiece event in Australia,&nbsp;where he is expected to replicate MS Dhoni's role as a finisher. Former Indian opener and chief selector Kris Srikkanth, however,&nbsp;feels the veteran is just providing the 'final touches' and isn't a 'finisher'.

"Your definition of a finisher is wrong. Yes, Dinesh has been doing very well. He has been brilliant in the IPL and a few matches here. But that is not a finisher! A guy who can take the match from 8th or 9th over and finish it can be called a finisher. What Dinesh is doing can be called final touches. Take Suryakumar Yadav. We saw that he almost single-handedly won the match in England. That's the finishing role. Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant are finishers... and our captain (Rohit) can open and play till the 17th over in 12th gear is also a finisher," Srikkanth pointed out on&nbsp;FanCode&nbsp;during the India-WI third T20I on Tuesday (August 02), which visitors won by seven wickets.

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"An actual finisher doesn't play between 16-20 overs. A finisher is a guy who takes the match along from 8th or 9th over and eventually finishes with 60 odd runs. Dinesh's role is defined. He is doing fantastic but he is fine-tuning the finishing role instead of actually being a finisher," he added.

DK will be eager to come up with more match-winning performances in the remaining two T20Is versus West Indies. By playing some key roles especially in run-chases, he will tick&nbsp;a lot of boxes to cement his spot for the mega event in Australia, later this year.

Dinesh Karthik made a comeback into the Indian team post his heroics in IPL 2022. Playing the role of a finisher to perfection for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Karthik was recalled in the T20I side for the home series versus South Africa, in early June, and the keeper-batter has won two Player-of-the-Match (POTM) awards since then.

Dinesh Karthik made a comeback into the Indian team post his heroics in IPL 2022. Playing the role of a finisher to perfection for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Karthik was recalled in the T20I side for the home series versus South Africa, in early June, and the keeper-batter has won two Player-of-the-Match (POTM) awards since then. In the ongoing five T20Is between India and West Indies, the 36-year-old Karthik returned with his third POTM performance, overall, courtesy of an impressive 19-ball 41 not out in the series opener in Trinidad, on July 29. DK is making a strong case to be included in Rohit Sharma-led India's T20 World Cup squad, for this year's showpiece event in Australia, where he is expected to replicate MS Dhoni's role as a finisher. Former Indian opener and chief selector Kris Srikkanth, however, feels the veteran is just providing the 'final touches' and isn't a 'finisher'. "Your definition of a finisher is wrong. Yes, Dinesh has been doing very well. He has been brilliant in the IPL and a few matches here. But that is not a finisher! A guy who can take the match from 8th or 9th over and finish it can be called a finisher. What Dinesh is doing can be called final touches. Take Suryakumar Yadav. We saw that he almost single-handedly won the match in England. That's the finishing role. Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant are finishers... and our captain (Rohit) can open and play till the 17th over in 12th gear is also a finisher," Srikkanth pointed out on FanCode during the India-WI third T20I on Tuesday (August 02), which visitors won by seven wickets. ALSO READ | WATCH: Suryakumar Yadav wins over fans with heartwarming gesture after India beat WI in 3rd T20I "An actual finisher doesn't play between 16-20 overs. A finisher is a guy who takes the match along from 8th or 9th over and eventually finishes with 60 odd runs. Dinesh's role is defined. He is doing fantastic but he is fine-tuning the finishing role instead of actually being a finisher," he added. DK will be eager to come up with more match-winning performances in the remaining two T20Is versus West Indies. By playing some key roles especially in run-chases, he will tick a lot of boxes to cement his spot for the mega event in Australia, later this year.

WI vs IND: Dinesh Karthik is fine-tuning the finishing role than being a finisher, says Kris Srikkanth

On Tuesday (August 02), India’s famous quadrant&nbsp;of Lovely Choubey, Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki and Nayanmoni Saikia competed in the historic&nbsp;women’s fours final with an aim to&nbsp;secure an&nbsp;elusive gold medal. After beating New Zealand in the semi-finals&nbsp;by overcoming a significant lead, India faced South Africa and won the final by a whisker in what was a topsy-turvy ride from the word go.

Indian stars showed nerves of steel and were ahead of the Proteas from the beginning. From a 3-2 lead, India soon made it a 7-2 scoreline and further were ahead by 8-6 before SA slowly and steadily clawed their way back into the contest.&nbsp;

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Thus, it looked like Rupali, Pinki, Nayanmoni and Lovely had lost the plot after dominating the first half of the summit clash. After SA went ahead at 10-8, Rupali&nbsp;delivered&nbsp;a decisive ball in End 12 to level the scoreline&nbsp;at 10-10 before India added three more points to their tally to lead 15-10 after End 14. Eventually, the quarter attained the country’s first-ever medal in the Games, which has been part of the mega event since its inaugural edition in 1930, with a 17-10&nbsp;scoreline.

For the unversed, the likes of&nbsp;England (51 medals), Australia (50 medals) and South Africa (44 medals) have been the dominating nations in the history of lawn bowls. India, on the other hand, have&nbsp;competed in the discipline only in 2010, 2014, and 2018 editions, and managed a best of fourth position —&nbsp;in the women's triples event in 2010 and the men's fours event in the following edition — before they&nbsp;created history in women's fours final on Tuesday.

Thus, India continues to rise in the medal-tally with their fourth gold overall in CWG 2022. Recently, Lovely (a constable with Jharkhand Police) told PTI how MS Dhoni also visits them (Rupali is also from Ranchi) when they practice in Ranchi. "Dhoni sir knows our coach in Ranchi and has come to see us at the greens twice over the years. We have a Dewri Mata temple closeby, when he goes there he comes to see us as well. We had a chat about the sport as well. He said whenever he is in Australia he goes to play Lawn Bowls," Lovely told PTI.

On Tuesday (August 02), India’s famous quadrant of Lovely Choubey, Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki and Nayanmoni Saikia competed in the historic women’s fours final with an aim to secure an elusive gold medal.

On Tuesday (August 02), India’s famous quadrant of Lovely Choubey, Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki and Nayanmoni Saikia competed in the historic women’s fours final with an aim to secure an elusive gold medal. After beating New Zealand in the semi-finals by overcoming a significant lead, India faced South Africa and won the final by a whisker in what was a topsy-turvy ride from the word go. Indian stars showed nerves of steel and were ahead of the Proteas from the beginning. From a 3-2 lead, India soon made it a 7-2 scoreline and further were ahead by 8-6 before SA slowly and steadily clawed their way back into the contest. ALSO READ | CWG 2022: India's cyclist Meenakshi run over by NZ rival, taken on stretcher from track - WATCH Thus, it looked like Rupali, Pinki, Nayanmoni and Lovely had lost the plot after dominating the first half of the summit clash. After SA went ahead at 10-8, Rupali delivered a decisive ball in End 12 to level the scoreline at 10-10 before India added three more points to their tally to lead 15-10 after End 14. Eventually, the quarter attained the country’s first-ever medal in the Games, which has been part of the mega event since its inaugural edition in 1930, with a 17-10 scoreline. For the unversed, the likes of England (51 medals), Australia (50 medals) and South Africa (44 medals) have been the dominating nations in the history of lawn bowls. India, on the other hand, have competed in the discipline only in 2010, 2014, and 2018 editions, and managed a best of fourth position — in the women's triples event in 2010 and the men's fours event in the following edition — before they created history in women's fours final on Tuesday. Thus, India continues to rise in the medal-tally with their fourth gold overall in CWG 2022. Recently, Lovely (a constable with Jharkhand Police) told PTI how MS Dhoni also visits them (Rupali is also from Ranchi) when they practice in Ranchi. "Dhoni sir knows our coach in Ranchi and has come to see us at the greens twice over the years. We have a Dewri Mata temple closeby, when he goes there he comes to see us as well. We had a chat about the sport as well. He said whenever he is in Australia he goes to play Lawn Bowls," Lovely told PTI.

India beat South Africa to claim historic maiden gold medal in lawn bowls in Commonwealth Games

Former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha hailed MS Dhoni and mentioned that the ex-Indian captain was one of the main reasons behind Men in Blue's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph at home. Ojha credited Dhoni for creating a group of 25-30 players who were ready for the big occasions at any given point and had enough match experience to not falter during knockout stages.

“I strongly feel that the reason the 2011 World Cup was a success for us was because MS Dhoni was very serious about all the guys who were going to be in the mix, the 25 or 30, needed to play at least 40 games before the World Cup started. You may have scored a lot of runs but if you don’t have the experience of dealing with various situations, you may not feel it during the league matches but the most important games, the knockouts, the semi-finals and the finals …. That is when that experience really helps you," Ojha said on&nbsp;FanCode.

Under Dhoni, India lifted their second ODI WC title by beating Sri Lanka in the final at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 2, 2011. Dhoni scored a match-winning 91 not out along with Gautam Gambhir's 97 as India chased down a challenging 274 versus the Islanders. The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, R Ashwin, etc. played a huge role in India's success.

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Ojha was sharing his views while talking about Rohit Sharma-led India's constant chopping and changing with their limited-overs sides with the T20 World Cup only over&nbsp;two months away. He asserted, "Jab aapke paas itna bada pool rehte hai, toh uska downside bhi agar aap dekhein, toh jabhi bhi aapko mauka milta hai … it will be limited. Agar aapka pool bada nahin hai, toh shayad aapko 10-12 mil sake hain but when you talk about Indian cricket right now, aapko 10 nahin aapko shayad 5 matches milenge ya shayad 3 kyunki pool itna bada hai. Competition has become neck to neck. Players are performing so you have to bring you A game, and if you do not perform and another guy does and some senior play gets back in, then unfortunately you will miss out."

"That is the truth. These players need to realise that they are playing for India and just grab their chances. Look at what Suryakumar Yadav has done … He’s getting hundreds. Deepak Hooda got a hundred. If you are scoring hundreds, in any format and at any level, then people start noticing you. In the Ranji Trophy, the level of competition has gone up. People are not talking about who has scored a hundred, but who has scored double-hundreds and triple-hundreds. When the competition goes so high you have to raise your game too and go higher," Ojha added.

Rohit-led India are currently involved in the five-match T20I series versus hosts West Indies. The series is levelled at 1-1 with three more games to go.

Former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha hailed MS Dhoni and mentioned that the ex-Indian captain was one of the main reasons behind Men in Blue's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph at home.

Former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha hailed MS Dhoni and mentioned that the ex-Indian captain was one of the main reasons behind Men in Blue's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph at home. Ojha credited Dhoni for creating a group of 25-30 players who were ready for the big occasions at any given point and had enough match experience to not falter during knockout stages. “I strongly feel that the reason the 2011 World Cup was a success for us was because MS Dhoni was very serious about all the guys who were going to be in the mix, the 25 or 30, needed to play at least 40 games before the World Cup started. You may have scored a lot of runs but if you don’t have the experience of dealing with various situations, you may not feel it during the league matches but the most important games, the knockouts, the semi-finals and the finals …. That is when that experience really helps you," Ojha said on FanCode. Under Dhoni, India lifted their second ODI WC title by beating Sri Lanka in the final at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 2, 2011. Dhoni scored a match-winning 91 not out along with Gautam Gambhir's 97 as India chased down a challenging 274 versus the Islanders. The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Gambhir, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, R Ashwin, etc. played a huge role in India's success. ALSO READ | Why Avesh, Arshdeep were preferred over Bhuvneshwar in death overs against WI? Rohit Sharma explains Ojha was sharing his views while talking about Rohit Sharma-led India's constant chopping and changing with their limited-overs sides with the T20 World Cup only over two months away. He asserted, "Jab aapke paas itna bada pool rehte hai, toh uska downside bhi agar aap dekhein, toh jabhi bhi aapko mauka milta hai … it will be limited. Agar aapka pool bada nahin hai, toh shayad aapko 10-12 mil sake hain but when you talk about Indian cricket right now, aapko 10 nahin aapko shayad 5 matches milenge ya shayad 3 kyunki pool itna bada hai. Competition has become neck to neck. Players are performing so you have to bring you A game, and if you do not perform and another guy does and some senior play gets back in, then unfortunately you will miss out." "That is the truth. These players need to realise that they are playing for India and just grab their chances. Look at what Suryakumar Yadav has done … He’s getting hundreds. Deepak Hooda got a hundred. If you are scoring hundreds, in any format and at any level, then people start noticing you. In the Ranji Trophy, the level of competition has gone up. People are not talking about who has scored a hundred, but who has scored double-hundreds and triple-hundreds. When the competition goes so high you have to raise your game too and go higher," Ojha added. Rohit-led India are currently involved in the five-match T20I series versus hosts West Indies. The series is levelled at 1-1 with three more games to go.

'He was very serious...' - Former Indian spinner hails MS Dhoni for Team India's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph

The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued a notice to former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni in the ongoing case against the Amrapali Group. The top court has decided to stay arbitration proceedings initiated by the Delhi High Court against the Amrapali group on Dhoni's plea. Dhoni had initiated the arbitral proceedings against the real estate firm over a financial dispute.

Dhoni was the brand ambassador of the Amrapali Group, which is now a defunct company. A bench of justices U U Lalit and Bela M Trivedi on Monday noticed that the interest of the home buyers needs to be secured first so those who had invested their money can be allotted flats in time.

The court also noted that the erstwhile management of the Amrapali Group, which is currently behind the bars, cannot be asked to represent the company's cause in the arbitration proceedings. The court said it is issuing notices to two claimants to stay the arbitrations proceedings initiated by them against the Amrapali Group.

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"We issue notices to two claimants of two arbitrations cases," said the bench led by U U Lalit and Bela M Trivedi. While one of the two arbitrations cases has been initiated by Dhoni against Amrapali Homes Projects Private Ltd, the other one has been initiated by a firm named S.T. Constructions against Amrapali Princely Estate Private Ltd.

Dhoni is facing legal trouble in the case as the Amrapali homebuyers allege an amount of Rs 42 crore (INR 420 million) has to be recovered from the former India captain. The amount was allegedly paid to him as endorsement fees for being the brand ambassador of the now-defunct real estate firm and it was diverted from the amount deposited by the homebuyers.

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Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020, continues to ply his trade in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He had stepped down as the captain of CSK ahead of the start of IPL 2022 earlier this year before taking over the baton once again from Ravindra Jadeja after the team's poor start to the season.

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The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued a notice to former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni in the ongoing case against the Amrapali Group. The top court has decided to stay arbitration proceedings initiated by the Delhi High Court against the Amrapali group on Dhoni's plea.

The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued a notice to former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni in the ongoing case against the Amrapali Group. The top court has decided to stay arbitration proceedings initiated by the Delhi High Court against the Amrapali group on Dhoni's plea. Dhoni had initiated the arbitral proceedings against the real estate firm over a financial dispute. Dhoni was the brand ambassador of the Amrapali Group, which is now a defunct company. A bench of justices U U Lalit and Bela M Trivedi on Monday noticed that the interest of the home buyers needs to be secured first so those who had invested their money can be allotted flats in time. The court also noted that the erstwhile management of the Amrapali Group, which is currently behind the bars, cannot be asked to represent the company's cause in the arbitration proceedings. The court said it is issuing notices to two claimants to stay the arbitrations proceedings initiated by them against the Amrapali Group. Also Read: 'Cut ODIs from 50 to 40 overs': Ravi Shastri gives bold suggestion to make ODI cricket entertaining "We issue notices to two claimants of two arbitrations cases," said the bench led by U U Lalit and Bela M Trivedi. While one of the two arbitrations cases has been initiated by Dhoni against Amrapali Homes Projects Private Ltd, the other one has been initiated by a firm named S.T. Constructions against Amrapali Princely Estate Private Ltd. Dhoni is facing legal trouble in the case as the Amrapali homebuyers allege an amount of Rs 42 crore (INR 420 million) has to be recovered from the former India captain. The amount was allegedly paid to him as endorsement fees for being the brand ambassador of the now-defunct real estate firm and it was diverted from the amount deposited by the homebuyers. Also Read: From MS Dhoni to Aaron Finch: Captains to have won T20 World Cup Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020, continues to ply his trade in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He had stepped down as the captain of CSK ahead of the start of IPL 2022 earlier this year before taking over the baton once again from Ravindra Jadeja after the team's poor start to the season. (With inputs from agencies)

SC issues notice to former India captain MS Dhoni in arbitration proceedings against Amrapali group

Axar Patel was one of the heroes for India in their thrilling 2-wicket win in the second ODI against West Indies as the Men in Blue clinched the three-match series 2-0 with two straight wins in the first two games. Axar slammed an unbeaten knock of 64 runs off just 35 balls to help India chase down the target of 312 runs in the final over in what was a nail-biting finish at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain.

Asked to chase a tricky target of 312 runs, India got off to a shaky start as captain Shikhar Dhawan was sent back cheaply on 13 before his opening partner Shubman Gill (43) also departed in quick succession. India were left reeling on 79/3 at one stage after losing Suryakumar Yadav cheaply on 9 off 8 balls.

However, two terrific half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer (63) and Snaju Samson (54) took India closer to victory before Axar finished off the run-chase in a thrilling fashion with his quickfire 64. The left-hand all-rounder slammed 3 fours and 5 sixes in his match-winning 64 to break a 17-year-old record held by MS Dhoni.

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Axar, who played his career-best ODI knock to take India over the line in the nail-biting run-chase, slammed 5 sixes during his knock which is the most by an Indian batter batting at number 7 or lower in a successful run chase in ODIs. Dhoni held the record previously for smashing 3 sixes in a run-chase against Zimbabwe in an ODI in 2005.

Former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan had also slammed three sixes twice in India's successful run-chase against South Africa and Zimbabwe in 2011 to match Dhoni's feat. However, Axar surpassed it on Sunday with his batting exploits against West Indies.

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India also set a new world record with their two-wicket win against West Indies in the second ODI. India have now won a record 12 bilateral ODI series against West Indies which is the most by any country against a single team. The Shikhar Dhawan-led Men in Bue will be eyeing a clean sweep when they take on West Indies in the 3rd ODI on Wednesday.

Axar Patel was one of the heroes for India in their thrilling 2-wicket win in the second ODI against West Indies as the Men in Blue clinched the three-match series 2-0 with two straight wins in the first two games.

Axar Patel was one of the heroes for India in their thrilling 2-wicket win in the second ODI against West Indies as the Men in Blue clinched the three-match series 2-0 with two straight wins in the first two games. Axar slammed an unbeaten knock of 64 runs off just 35 balls to help India chase down the target of 312 runs in the final over in what was a nail-biting finish at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain. Asked to chase a tricky target of 312 runs, India got off to a shaky start as captain Shikhar Dhawan was sent back cheaply on 13 before his opening partner Shubman Gill (43) also departed in quick succession. India were left reeling on 79/3 at one stage after losing Suryakumar Yadav cheaply on 9 off 8 balls. However, two terrific half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer (63) and Snaju Samson (54) took India closer to victory before Axar finished off the run-chase in a thrilling fashion with his quickfire 64. The left-hand all-rounder slammed 3 fours and 5 sixes in his match-winning 64 to break a 17-year-old record held by MS Dhoni. Also Read: India surpass Pakistan to create world record for most consecutive bilateral ODI series wins against a team Axar, who played his career-best ODI knock to take India over the line in the nail-biting run-chase, slammed 5 sixes during his knock which is the most by an Indian batter batting at number 7 or lower in a successful run chase in ODIs. Dhoni held the record previously for smashing 3 sixes in a run-chase against Zimbabwe in an ODI in 2005. Former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan had also slammed three sixes twice in India's successful run-chase against South Africa and Zimbabwe in 2011 to match Dhoni's feat. However, Axar surpassed it on Sunday with his batting exploits against West Indies. Also Read: Axar Patel slams maiden ODI fifty to help India clinch thrilling win in 2nd ODI against West Indies India also set a new world record with their two-wicket win against West Indies in the second ODI. India have now won a record 12 bilateral ODI series against West Indies which is the most by any country against a single team. The Shikhar Dhawan-led Men in Bue will be eyeing a clean sweep when they take on West Indies in the 3rd ODI on Wednesday.

Axar Patel breaks MS Dhoni's 17-year-old record with match-winning knock in 2nd ODI against West Indies

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Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya are being praised by one and all ever since India won the third and final ODI versus England, in Manchester, to claim the series 2-1. The duo got together with Men in Blue tottering at 72/4 in pursuit of 260.

India lost their famed top 3 -- captain&nbsp; Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli -- for cheap (at 38 for 3) before Suryakumar Yadav also followed suit, leaving India at 72 for 4. Thus, the duo steadied the ship, played sensibly, ran well between wickets and took on the bowlers one by one to take India to a stunning five-wicket win in the series decider. While Pant remained unbeaten on 125, Hardik fell for a 55-ball 71 after claiming 4/24 with the ball.

Speaking on&nbsp;Sports Tak, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Pant-Hardik and was even optimistic of them replicating the success of legendary Indian batting pair of MS Dhoni-Yuvraj Singh. "It can definitely happen. The kind of sixes Yuvraj and Dhoni used to hit, the way they steadied the innings, the way they ran between the wicket, Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant can be that pair for India. And just like Dhoni and Yuvraj used to hit sixes, I hope Pandya and Pant can win the hearts of cricket fans."

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Speaking on Hardik's golden run since his comeback at the competitive level, he opined, "Hardik has made his comeback at the right time because India desperately needed an all-rounder. Now they have both Pandya and Jadeja who can bat as well as bowl ten overs. You look at teams who won world championships in 1983, 1985, 2011 and 2013, all had good all-rounders."

<section>Dhoni-Yuvraj's batting pair has been very successful for Team India in white-ball formats. They batted with each other in as many as 67 encounters (across T20Is and ODIs) and averaged an impressive 51.75. While their 256-run stand against England in an ODI, in 2017, stands out, Dhoni-Yuvi have stitched several other mammoth stands (during 2006 Pakistan tour, 2011 ODI World Cup final).</section>
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Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya are being praised by one and all ever since India won the third and final ODI versus England, in Manchester, to claim the series 2-1.

Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya are being praised by one and all ever since India won the third and final ODI versus England, in Manchester, to claim the series 2-1. The duo got together with Men in Blue tottering at 72/4 in pursuit of 260. India lost their famed top 3 -- captain Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli -- for cheap (at 38 for 3) before Suryakumar Yadav also followed suit, leaving India at 72 for 4. Thus, the duo steadied the ship, played sensibly, ran well between wickets and took on the bowlers one by one to take India to a stunning five-wicket win in the series decider. While Pant remained unbeaten on 125, Hardik fell for a 55-ball 71 after claiming 4/24 with the ball. Speaking on Sports Tak, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Pant-Hardik and was even optimistic of them replicating the success of legendary Indian batting pair of MS Dhoni-Yuvraj Singh. "It can definitely happen. The kind of sixes Yuvraj and Dhoni used to hit, the way they steadied the innings, the way they ran between the wicket, Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant can be that pair for India. And just like Dhoni and Yuvraj used to hit sixes, I hope Pandya and Pant can win the hearts of cricket fans." ALSO READ | 'They need to...' - Former England captain Nasser Hussain mentions Team India's glaring issue Speaking on Hardik's golden run since his comeback at the competitive level, he opined, "Hardik has made his comeback at the right time because India desperately needed an all-rounder. Now they have both Pandya and Jadeja who can bat as well as bowl ten overs. You look at teams who won world championships in 1983, 1985, 2011 and 2013, all had good all-rounders." Dhoni-Yuvraj's batting pair has been very successful for Team India in white-ball formats. They batted with each other in as many as 67 encounters (across T20Is and ODIs) and averaged an impressive 51.75. While their 256-run stand against England in an ODI, in 2017, stands out, Dhoni-Yuvi have stitched several other mammoth stands (during 2006 Pakistan tour, 2011 ODI World Cup final).

'Just like Dhoni & Yuvraj...: Gavaskar lauds Pant-Pandya, compares duo with legendary Indian batting pair

MS Dhoni is currently in England. The former Indian captain witnessed some of India's white-ball matches versus England and enjoyed the proceedings of the second and penultimate ODI along with his former teammates Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, etc.

Recently, the 41-year-old Dhoni was seen walking in the streets of London. As a result, Dhoni was papped by his ardent followers on the streets and the video has gone viral in no time. Here's the unmissable video, which depicts the kind of craze the former Indian captain still has among his loyal fans:

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Dhoni retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. He last played for India during the 2019 World Cup semi-final, where he scored a fighting 72-ball 50 but couldn't help India get over the line in their tricky 240-run chase versus eventual runners-up. Since then, he went on a year-long sabbatical and announced his retirement from the highest level before IPL 2020, in the UAE.

The legendary wicketkeeper-batter ended with 17,266 international runs, 16 hundreds, 634 catches, 359 sixes, 195 stumpings and led India to all three major ICC titles, along with the No. 1 ranking in Tests, during his illustrious captaincy period.&nbsp;

Dhoni remains active in the IPL and played the 15th season, leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for half of the season. He will be seen in IPL 2023 for the Yellow Army.

MS Dhoni is currently in England. The former Indian captain witnessed some of India's white-ball matches versus England and enjoyed the proceedings of the second and penultimate ODI along with his former teammates Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, etc.

MS Dhoni is currently in England. The former Indian captain witnessed some of India's white-ball matches versus England and enjoyed the proceedings of the second and penultimate ODI along with his former teammates Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, etc. Recently, the 41-year-old Dhoni was seen walking in the streets of London. As a result, Dhoni was papped by his ardent followers on the streets and the video has gone viral in no time. Here's the unmissable video, which depicts the kind of craze the former Indian captain still has among his loyal fans: ALSO READ | MS Dhoni in attendance at Lord's, waves at the crowd during India's 2nd ODI vs England - WATCH M S Dhoni in London. Crazy Fans Are Chanting Dhoni Dhoni Behind Him and want to take selfie with him. Real Superstar. #msdhoni #dhoni #msdhoni #crazyfans pic.twitter.com/2ZMXMPZuWj — chandrakant shinde (@shindeckant) July 16, 2022 × ALSO READ | UNMISSABLE! Rohit's reaction goes viral after Pant hits winning runs in India's ODI series win vs ENG - WATCH Dhoni retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. He last played for India during the 2019 World Cup semi-final, where he scored a fighting 72-ball 50 but couldn't help India get over the line in their tricky 240-run chase versus eventual runners-up. Since then, he went on a year-long sabbatical and announced his retirement from the highest level before IPL 2020, in the UAE. The legendary wicketkeeper-batter ended with 17,266 international runs, 16 hundreds, 634 catches, 359 sixes, 195 stumpings and led India to all three major ICC titles, along with the No. 1 ranking in Tests, during his illustrious captaincy period. Dhoni remains active in the IPL and played the 15th season, leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for half of the season. He will be seen in IPL 2023 for the Yellow Army.

WATCH: Unreal fan-following! MS Dhoni papped by his ardent supporters in streets of London

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Rohit Sharma-led India missed a golden opportunity to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series versus Jos Buttler-led England on Thursday (July 14). Locking horns with the hosts at Lord's for the second and penultimate ODI, India failed to chase down 247 and lost the clash by 100 runs.

Despite being thrashed by Buttler &amp; Co., the spectators&nbsp;had plenty to cheer for with a plethora of superstar Indian cricketers in attendance at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, London. BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh were in attendance along with the presence of Rohit, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid in the Indian team dressing room.&nbsp;

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Thus, cameramen switched the focus on Dhoni, Tendulkar and the likes more often than not, being applauded by the crowd. During India's run-chase, the cameras focused on Dhoni. Seeing this, the former Indian captain waved at the Lord's crowd, resulting in a huge uproar. Here's the viral video:

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Dhoni remains a fan favourite despite his international retirement on August 15, 2020. The 41-year-old ended his glittering international career with 17,266 runs, 16 hundreds, 643 catches, 195 stumpings, 359 sixes.&nbsp;

Coming to the India-England ODI series, both sides will now meet in the third and final match on Sunday (July 17) at Old Trafford, Manchester -- where Dhoni played his last international game. With the series levelled at 1-1, both teams have all to play for.

Rohit Sharma-led India missed a golden opportunity to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series versus Jos Buttler-led England on Thursday (July 14).

Rohit Sharma-led India missed a golden opportunity to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series versus Jos Buttler-led England on Thursday (July 14). Locking horns with the hosts at Lord's for the second and penultimate ODI, India failed to chase down 247 and lost the clash by 100 runs. Despite being thrashed by Buttler & Co., the spectators had plenty to cheer for with a plethora of superstar Indian cricketers in attendance at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, London. BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh were in attendance along with the presence of Rohit, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid in the Indian team dressing room. ALSO READ | WATCH: 'Why is it happening?' - Rohit Sharma on talks regarding under-fire Virat Kohli Thus, cameramen switched the focus on Dhoni, Tendulkar and the likes more often than not, being applauded by the crowd. During India's run-chase, the cameras focused on Dhoni. Seeing this, the former Indian captain waved at the Lord's crowd, resulting in a huge uproar. Here's the viral video: That smile form Dhoni and waving hand 😁🥰#INDvsENG #ENGvsIND pic.twitter.com/3BMp3yOGRE — 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 🇮🇳 (@killlwish) July 14, 2022 × ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Babar Azam: How cricket fraternity has reacted to Virat Kohli's poor form Dhoni remains a fan favourite despite his international retirement on August 15, 2020. The 41-year-old ended his glittering international career with 17,266 runs, 16 hundreds, 643 catches, 195 stumpings, 359 sixes. Coming to the India-England ODI series, both sides will now meet in the third and final match on Sunday (July 17) at Old Trafford, Manchester -- where Dhoni played his last international game. With the series levelled at 1-1, both teams have all to play for.

MS Dhoni in attendance at Lord's, waves at the crowd during India's 2nd ODI vs England - WATCH

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One of the most successful captains and wicket-keeper batters to have graced the game, MS Dhoni donned the Indian jersey for one final time on this day in 2019. The former India captain's last appearance for the Men in Blue came in the semi-final of the 2019 ODI World Cup against New Zealand at Old Trafford in Manchester where he scored a gritty half-century but failed to help India qualify for the final.

The semi-final between India and New Zealand was played over two days due to rain. While India restricted the Kiwis on 239/8 on Day 1, they were not as clinical with the bat during their run-chase on Day 2 and eventually fell short of the 240-run target. It was a woeful batting performance from India with Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja saving them from a terrible collapse.

India lost their top 3 of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli for a combined total of 3 runs before Dinesh Karthik was sent packing on 6 off 25 balls leaving the team reeling on 24/4 in the 240-run chase. Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya then combined to steady the ship but failed to build a good partnership.

Jadeja then joined forces with Dhoni in the middle to produce a sensational rescue act for India. The all-rounder notched up a cracking 77 off 59 balls to add 116 runs for the 7th wicket with Dhoni before being dismissed in the 48th over.

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With 36 required off the last 12 balls, the onus was on Dhoni to finish the game but the veteran wicket-keeper batter was run-out by a stunning throw from Martin Guptill in the 49th over. His dismissal confirmed India's exit from the World Cup and it also turned out to be his last appearance for India in international cricket.

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Dhoni went on to announce his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020, to bring curtains on an illustrious career spanning over 15 years. He remains the only captain to have won all three major ICC white-ball trophies for India. He won the T20 World Cup in 2007, ODI World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013.

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He played 90 Tests and 350 ODIs in his glorious career amassing 4,876 and 10,773 runs in the two formats respectively. He holds the record for leading India in most ODIs with 200 matches under his belt as captain and is also holds the record for most matches as captain (332) across all three formats in the world.&nbsp;

One of the most successful captains and wicket-keeper batters to have graced the game, MS Dhoni donned the Indian jersey for one final time on this day in 2019. The former India captain's last appearance for the Men in Blue came in the semi-final of the 2019 ODI World Cup against New Zealand at Old Trafford in Manchester where he scored a gritty half-century but failed to help India qualify for the final.

One of the most successful captains and wicket-keeper batters to have graced the game, MS Dhoni donned the Indian jersey for one final time on this day in 2019. The former India captain's last appearance for the Men in Blue came in the semi-final of the 2019 ODI World Cup against New Zealand at Old Trafford in Manchester where he scored a gritty half-century but failed to help India qualify for the final. The semi-final between India and New Zealand was played over two days due to rain. While India restricted the Kiwis on 239/8 on Day 1, they were not as clinical with the bat during their run-chase on Day 2 and eventually fell short of the 240-run target. It was a woeful batting performance from India with Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja saving them from a terrible collapse. India lost their top 3 of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli for a combined total of 3 runs before Dinesh Karthik was sent packing on 6 off 25 balls leaving the team reeling on 24/4 in the 240-run chase. Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya then combined to steady the ship but failed to build a good partnership. Jadeja then joined forces with Dhoni in the middle to produce a sensational rescue act for India. The all-rounder notched up a cracking 77 off 59 balls to add 116 runs for the 7th wicket with Dhoni before being dismissed in the 48th over. Also Read: Virat Kohli probably wouldn't be there if I had to pick a T20 team, says Ajay Jadeja With 36 required off the last 12 balls, the onus was on Dhoni to finish the game but the veteran wicket-keeper batter was run-out by a stunning throw from Martin Guptill in the 49th over. His dismissal confirmed India's exit from the World Cup and it also turned out to be his last appearance for India in international cricket. × Dhoni went on to announce his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020, to bring curtains on an illustrious career spanning over 15 years. He remains the only captain to have won all three major ICC white-ball trophies for India. He won the T20 World Cup in 2007, ODI World Cup in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013. Also Read: Derbyshire's Mattie McKiernan creates world record for most expensive 4-over spell in T20 cricket He played 90 Tests and 350 ODIs in his glorious career amassing 4,876 and 10,773 runs in the two formats respectively. He holds the record for leading India in most ODIs with 200 matches under his belt as captain and is also holds the record for most matches as captain (332) across all three formats in the world.

On this day in 2019: MS Dhoni's last match for India ends in a heart-breaking World Cup defeat

Happy Birthday MSD: Reliving MS Dhoni's decorated career as he turns 41

MS Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday (July 07). Dhoni remains a darling of the nation despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020. The 41-year-old former Indian captain is still a favourite among fans and many poured wishes for the former cricketer as he turns a year older.&nbsp;

On Twitter, Dhoni is trending since the start of the day and many former, as well as active cricketers, wished him on his special day. Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Virender Sehwag, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ishant Sharma and many others wished the former Indian stumper. Here are some of the wishes:

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A leader like no other. Thanks for everything you have done for Indian cricket. 🇮🇳 You became more like an elder brother for me. Nothing but love and respect always. 
 
Happy birthday skip 🎂<a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/kIxdmrEuGP">pic.twitter.com/kIxdmrEuGP</a>
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1544931899663007745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Happy Birthday to my big brother. Thank you for being my biggest supporter and mentor in every phase of life, may god bless you and your family with good health always. Much love to you mahi bhai. Wishing you a great year ahead! <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayDhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/3uABWFIlnO">pic.twitter.com/3uABWFIlnO</a>
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1544752338992340995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Till the time full stop doesn't come,a sentence isn't completed. Till the time Dhoni is at the crease,match isn't completed. 
Not all teams have the fortune to have a person like Dhoni, Happy B'day to a gem of a person &amp; player,MS Dhoni. Om Helicopteraya Namaha <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayDhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/qGFhpcP5so">pic.twitter.com/qGFhpcP5so</a>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1544873943542116352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Very very happy birthday to you <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> 🥳 My best wishes are always with you! Have the most wonderful year ahead. Love always 🤗 <a href="https://t.co/95n92fqeNT">pic.twitter.com/95n92fqeNT</a>
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1544908247458611200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Still remember this day very fondly, thank you for everything Mahi bhai!! 
 
Best wishes to you on your birthday, have a great year ahead <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> 🎂😁 <a href="https://t.co/hZm1QQ571F">pic.twitter.com/hZm1QQ571F</a>
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImIshant/status/1544884511284027394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Happy birthday, <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> 🤗 Wish you the very best for the coming year! Keep shining always. <a href="https://t.co/SsfYsf3LUT">pic.twitter.com/SsfYsf3LUT</a>
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) <a href="https://twitter.com/cheteshwar1/status/1544909701489561601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Dear Thala, 
 
Here's some Birthday Yellove! 💛 
 
- Anbuden, 
Chennai<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HBDThalaDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HBDThalaDhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlePodu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlePodu</a> 🦁💛 <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/QSw43O5sy5">pic.twitter.com/QSw43O5sy5</a>
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Dhoni remains an icon and inspiration in Indian cricket. The superstar cricketer made his debut at the international level in late 2004. While he was run-out for a duck in his first ODI, Dhoni gained unprecedented success across formats as a batter, finisher, keeper and captain. In ODIs, he slammed over 10,000 runs whereas he was a very handy batter in Tests, ending with 4,876 runs in 90 matches with 6 hundreds (including a double ton).&nbsp;

Dhoni's numbers in T20Is wasn't extra ordinary but he remained a cameo specialist and finisher, ending with 1,617 runs whereas he is nearing the 5,000-run mark in IPL. He ended his international career with 634 catches, 195 stumpings (most by any) and also led India to all three major ICC titles along with the No. 1 ranking in Tests. To date, Dhoni remains India's second-highest six-hitter (359).

He was last seen in action during IPL 2022 and has confirmed his participation for the next year's edition, where he will again represent the Chennai Super Kings (with whom he has won four IPL titles and two Champions League trophies as captain).

MS Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday (July 07). Dhoni remains a darling of the nation despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020. The 41-year-old former Indian captain is still a favourite among fans and many poured wishes for the former cricketer as he turns a year older.

MS Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday (July 07). Dhoni remains a darling of the nation despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020. The 41-year-old former Indian captain is still a favourite among fans and many poured wishes for the former cricketer as he turns a year older. On Twitter, Dhoni is trending since the start of the day and many former, as well as active cricketers, wished him on his special day. Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Virender Sehwag, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ishant Sharma and many others wished the former Indian stumper. Here are some of the wishes: A leader like no other. Thanks for everything you have done for Indian cricket. 🇮🇳 You became more like an elder brother for me. Nothing but love and respect always. Happy birthday skip 🎂@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/kIxdmrEuGP — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 7, 2022 × Happy Birthday to my big brother. Thank you for being my biggest supporter and mentor in every phase of life, may god bless you and your family with good health always. Much love to you mahi bhai. Wishing you a great year ahead! @msdhoni #HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/3uABWFIlnO — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 6, 2022 × Till the time full stop doesn't come,a sentence isn't completed. Till the time Dhoni is at the crease,match isn't completed. Not all teams have the fortune to have a person like Dhoni, Happy B'day to a gem of a person & player,MS Dhoni. Om Helicopteraya Namaha #HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/qGFhpcP5so — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2022 × Very very happy birthday to you @msdhoni 🥳 My best wishes are always with you! Have the most wonderful year ahead. Love always 🤗 pic.twitter.com/95n92fqeNT — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 7, 2022 × Still remember this day very fondly, thank you for everything Mahi bhai!! Best wishes to you on your birthday, have a great year ahead @msdhoni 🎂😁 pic.twitter.com/hZm1QQ571F — Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) July 7, 2022 × Happy birthday, @msdhoni 🤗 Wish you the very best for the coming year! Keep shining always. pic.twitter.com/SsfYsf3LUT — cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) July 7, 2022 × Dear Thala, Here's some Birthday Yellove! 💛 - Anbuden, Chennai#HBDThalaDhoni #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/QSw43O5sy5 — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 7, 2022 × ALSO READ | THROWBACK: 'God is not coming to save you' - MS Dhoni's motivational words before India's CT'13 win Dhoni remains an icon and inspiration in Indian cricket. The superstar cricketer made his debut at the international level in late 2004. While he was run-out for a duck in his first ODI, Dhoni gained unprecedented success across formats as a batter, finisher, keeper and captain. In ODIs, he slammed over 10,000 runs whereas he was a very handy batter in Tests, ending with 4,876 runs in 90 matches with 6 hundreds (including a double ton). Dhoni's numbers in T20Is wasn't extra ordinary but he remained a cameo specialist and finisher, ending with 1,617 runs whereas he is nearing the 5,000-run mark in IPL. He ended his international career with 634 catches, 195 stumpings (most by any) and also led India to all three major ICC titles along with the No. 1 ranking in Tests. To date, Dhoni remains India's second-highest six-hitter (359). He was last seen in action during IPL 2022 and has confirmed his participation for the next year's edition, where he will again represent the Chennai Super Kings (with whom he has won four IPL titles and two Champions League trophies as captain).

Happy Birthday MS Dhoni: Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina lead wishes as former Indian skipper turns 41

MS Dhoni led Team India&nbsp;from the 2007 T20 World Cup till the end of 2016. He gave up Test captaincy by retiring from the format in late 2014 but continued to call the shots in limited-overs till the end of 2016. Under him, India attained unimaginable success as the national team won every ICC title and were even the No. 1 ranked side from late 2009 to mid-2011.

One of India's famous wins under Dhoni came during the 2013 Champions Trophy, held in England and Wales. Back then, Australia wasn't at its dominant best but still remained competitive, just like other sides such as England, Sri Lanka and South Africa. India were also a contender for the title, however, Dhoni had a young team at his disposal. Nonetheless, India continued to perform as they reached the final without dropping a single game, including the two warm-up encounters, and faced England in the summit clash in Edgbaston, Birmingham on June 23, 2013.

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In a rain-hit 20-over aside contest, India struggled to reach 129/7&nbsp;as all hopes were slowly and steadily fading away. However, Indian bowlers upped the ante with a combined show to restrict England to 124/8 and claim the trophy by virtue of a five-run win in the finale.

After the match, Dhoni revealed how he motivated his young troops before their 130-run defence. "The first and foremost thing was don't look up, God is not coming to save you. You have to fight it out. We are the No 1 ranked team, let's play like that. If we lose, they will have to score the runs, we won't make easy for them," Dhoni had told Nasser Hussain in the post-match presentation ceremony.

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Dhoni, who turns 41 on Thursday (July 07), retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020 with 17,266 runs, 16 tons, 634 catches, 195 stumpings and 359 sixes overall. He remains active in the IPL, where he will represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) once again in the next year's edition.

MS Dhoni led Team India from the 2007 T20 World Cup till the end of 2016. He gave up Test captaincy by retiring from the format in late 2014 but continued to call the shots in limited-overs till the end of 2016.

MS Dhoni led Team India from the 2007 T20 World Cup till the end of 2016. He gave up Test captaincy by retiring from the format in late 2014 but continued to call the shots in limited-overs till the end of 2016. Under him, India attained unimaginable success as the national team won every ICC title and were even the No. 1 ranked side from late 2009 to mid-2011. One of India's famous wins under Dhoni came during the 2013 Champions Trophy, held in England and Wales. Back then, Australia wasn't at its dominant best but still remained competitive, just like other sides such as England, Sri Lanka and South Africa. India were also a contender for the title, however, Dhoni had a young team at his disposal. Nonetheless, India continued to perform as they reached the final without dropping a single game, including the two warm-up encounters, and faced England in the summit clash in Edgbaston, Birmingham on June 23, 2013. ALSO READ | Thought of quitting ODI cricket after MS Dhoni dropped me, reveals former Indian opener Virender Sehwag In a rain-hit 20-over aside contest, India struggled to reach 129/7 as all hopes were slowly and steadily fading away. However, Indian bowlers upped the ante with a combined show to restrict England to 124/8 and claim the trophy by virtue of a five-run win in the finale. After the match, Dhoni revealed how he motivated his young troops before their 130-run defence. "The first and foremost thing was don't look up, God is not coming to save you. You have to fight it out. We are the No 1 ranked team, let's play like that. If we lose, they will have to score the runs, we won't make easy for them," Dhoni had told Nasser Hussain in the post-match presentation ceremony. ALSO READ | THROWBACK: When Rahul Dravid's flat six destroyed a spectator's beer pint in India-England ODI - WATCH Dhoni, who turns 41 on Thursday (July 07), retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020 with 17,266 runs, 16 tons, 634 catches, 195 stumpings and 359 sixes overall. He remains active in the IPL, where he will represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) once again in the next year's edition.

THROWBACK: 'God is not coming to save you' - MS Dhoni's motivational words before India's CT'13 win

MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. The legendary cricketer retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. However, he remains a darling of the nation for his stupendous contribution towards Indian cricket courtesy of his batting, finishing and wicketkeeping skills along with leading India to all three major ICC titles as captain.

While Dhoni ended with a mammoth 17,266 international tons with 16 hundreds overall, his wicketkeeping records were also exceptional. The former Indian captain ended with 829 dismissals -- 634 catches and 195 stumpings overall. He is the third-most successful keeper in terms of total dismissals and has accounted for most stumpings in white-ball formats. Dhoni's presence of mind, wise mind and being aware of the angles made him a force to reckon with as a keeper. His guidance and clever moves from behind the stumps often benefitted India.

Recently, India's former fielding coach R Sridhar opened up on Dhoni's brilliance behind the stumps and explained the science behind his prowess as a keeper.

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"MS Dhoni, the wicketkeeper, is an institution in himself. Dhoni, the wicketkeeper, is a different book to write. None of his skills were developed overnight. It was not in his repertoire when he started or when India won the 2011 World Cup. It is something that has grown as his awareness of the game has gone better," Sridhar told Sony Sports.

"You didn't see him doing these things, probably in 2016 (correct me if I am wrong). His awareness of the game has grown so much. And those stumpings that you see, which he does, I would warn young wicketkeepers to not try that at home or in practice because he has done it after collecting millions of deliveries behind the stumps. Even if you break it down in slow motion, while his hands are coming forward towards the stumps, his wrists will be going back, giving a cushion to the balls," Sridhar added.

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Even in the IPL, Dhoni has most dismissals (170) and will once again gear up to represent the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2023 edition. Under him, CSK finished at the ninth spot in the IPL 15 season, missing out on the playoffs for only the second time (out of 13 seasons) in their rich&nbsp;history in the cash-rich league.

MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. The legendary cricketer retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. However, he remains a darling of the nation for his stupendous contribution towards Indian cricket courtesy of his batting, finishing and wicketkeeping skills along with leading India to all three major ICC titles as captain.

MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. The legendary cricketer retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. However, he remains a darling of the nation for his stupendous contribution towards Indian cricket courtesy of his batting, finishing and wicketkeeping skills along with leading India to all three major ICC titles as captain. While Dhoni ended with a mammoth 17,266 international tons with 16 hundreds overall, his wicketkeeping records were also exceptional. The former Indian captain ended with 829 dismissals -- 634 catches and 195 stumpings overall. He is the third-most successful keeper in terms of total dismissals and has accounted for most stumpings in white-ball formats. Dhoni's presence of mind, wise mind and being aware of the angles made him a force to reckon with as a keeper. His guidance and clever moves from behind the stumps often benefitted India. Recently, India's former fielding coach R Sridhar opened up on Dhoni's brilliance behind the stumps and explained the science behind his prowess as a keeper. ALSO READ | Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni's record with stunning century in Edgbaston Test against England "MS Dhoni, the wicketkeeper, is an institution in himself. Dhoni, the wicketkeeper, is a different book to write. None of his skills were developed overnight. It was not in his repertoire when he started or when India won the 2011 World Cup. It is something that has grown as his awareness of the game has gone better," Sridhar told Sony Sports. "You didn't see him doing these things, probably in 2016 (correct me if I am wrong). His awareness of the game has grown so much. And those stumpings that you see, which he does, I would warn young wicketkeepers to not try that at home or in practice because he has done it after collecting millions of deliveries behind the stumps. Even if you break it down in slow motion, while his hands are coming forward towards the stumps, his wrists will be going back, giving a cushion to the balls," Sridhar added. ALSO READ | 'To score big, you need...': Ex-Pakistan captain opens up on Virat Kohli's dismissal on Day 3 of 5th Test Even in the IPL, Dhoni has most dismissals (170) and will once again gear up to represent the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2023 edition. Under him, CSK finished at the ninth spot in the IPL 15 season, missing out on the playoffs for only the second time (out of 13 seasons) in their rich history in the cash-rich league.

'MS Dhoni, the wicketkeeper, is an institution' - R Sridhar explains ex-captain's prowess behind stumps

Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant took the England bowlers to the cleaners to notch up a stunning century in the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test between the two sides at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday (July 01). India got off to a disappointing start on Day 1 after England won the toss and asked the visitors to bat first in the all-important clash. However, Pant then combined with Ravindra Jadeja to help India fight back.

Pant came out to bat at number five when India were reduced to 64/3 inside 23 overs. The likes of Virat Kohli (11) and Shreyas Iyer (15) too departed in quick succession after Pant's arrival before the left-hander joined forces with Jadeja in the middle to steady the ship for the visitors.

Pant looked in fine form as he toyed with the England bowling attack despite India being under massive pressure after losing half their side on 98. He raced to his half-century off just 51 balls before stepping up the ante to complete his century in just 89 balls. He went on to break MS Dhoni's record of the fastest century by an Indian wicket-keeper in Tests with his 89-ball ton.

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Dhoni had slammed a century off 93 balls in the Faisalabad Test match against Pakistan back in 2006 - a record which stood for 16 years before Pant broke it on Friday with his heroics against England. Pant has notched up four centuries in Test cricket so far in his Test career and is just one short of equalling Dhoni's record for most centuries by an Indian wicket-keeper in the longest format.

Dhoni scored 5 centuries in his Test career and currently holds the record for most hundreds by an Indian keeper in Tests. Pant has so far scored all his Test centuries overseas and is the only visiting keeper-batter to have scored two centuries on English soil.

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After completing his century off 89 balls on Day 1, Pant continued his onslaught against the England bowlers and went on to slam 146 runs off 111 balls laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes. While he was dismissed by Joe Root in the final session, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 83 to take India to a strong total of 338/7.

Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant took the England bowlers to the cleaners to notch up a stunning century in the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test between the two sides at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday (July 01).

Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant took the England bowlers to the cleaners to notch up a stunning century in the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test between the two sides at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday (July 01). India got off to a disappointing start on Day 1 after England won the toss and asked the visitors to bat first in the all-important clash. However, Pant then combined with Ravindra Jadeja to help India fight back. Pant came out to bat at number five when India were reduced to 64/3 inside 23 overs. The likes of Virat Kohli (11) and Shreyas Iyer (15) too departed in quick succession after Pant's arrival before the left-hander joined forces with Jadeja in the middle to steady the ship for the visitors. Pant looked in fine form as he toyed with the England bowling attack despite India being under massive pressure after losing half their side on 98. He raced to his half-century off just 51 balls before stepping up the ante to complete his century in just 89 balls. He went on to break MS Dhoni's record of the fastest century by an Indian wicket-keeper in Tests with his 89-ball ton. Also Read: Rishabh Pant plots India's fight back with game-changing ton against England on Day 1 Dhoni had slammed a century off 93 balls in the Faisalabad Test match against Pakistan back in 2006 - a record which stood for 16 years before Pant broke it on Friday with his heroics against England. Pant has notched up four centuries in Test cricket so far in his Test career and is just one short of equalling Dhoni's record for most centuries by an Indian wicket-keeper in the longest format. Dhoni scored 5 centuries in his Test career and currently holds the record for most hundreds by an Indian keeper in Tests. Pant has so far scored all his Test centuries overseas and is the only visiting keeper-batter to have scored two centuries on English soil. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah becomes India's 6th captain in 2022, shatters 63-year-old record After completing his century off 89 balls on Day 1, Pant continued his onslaught against the England bowlers and went on to slam 146 runs off 111 balls laced with 20 fours and 4 sixes. While he was dismissed by Joe Root in the final session, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 83 to take India to a strong total of 338/7.

Rishabh Pant breaks MS Dhoni's record with stunning century in Edgbaston Test against England

On Tuesday evening (June 28), Eoin Morgan confirmed his international retirement. The 35-year-old was struggling with form for the past one year and fitness concerns had even raised question marks on his avaliability for England ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Thus, speculations were rife that the swashbuckling left-hander was set to call it quits soon before he himself confirmed all reports.

"To call time on what has been without doubt the most enjoyable and rewarding chapter of my career hasn't been an easy decision, but I believe now is the right time to do so, both for me, personally, and for both England white-ball sides I have led to this point," said Morgan in a statement issued by the England Cricket Board (ECB).

Thus, Morgan has left a huge void in England cricket as the Irish-born cricketer revamped England's white-ball sides and led them to their maiden ODI World Cup title in 2019. Playing under him for a long period, the Three Lions' all-rounder Moeen Ali shed light on the captaincy styles of Morgan and MS Dhoni, who is regarded as one of the best captains in international cricket. Moeen plays for Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL.

"I have played under him (Morgan). I have played under MS Dhoni as well. There is not much difference between both of them in terms of the characteristics - very calm, very loyal to their players. Brilliant captain, brilliant player,” Moeen said in a chat with&nbsp;Sports Today.

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Moeen also credited Morgan's fearless and attacking mindset which has now been adopted by the English Test line-up, under new captain Ben Stokes. "We were horrendous in white ball cricket before that. He changed the mindset of the players. Actually, the way England are playing now in Test cricket, I believe, is actually because of him. He showed that if you have the mindset, you can play fearless cricket, which we are playing now,” added&nbsp;the all-rounder.

Morgan ended his illustrious career, playing for both Ireland and England, with&nbsp;700 runs in Tests and 7,701 and 2,458 runs in ODIs and T20Is, respectively, including 16 tons overall.
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On Tuesday evening (June 28), Eoin Morgan confirmed his international retirement. The 35-year-old was struggling with form for the past one year and fitness concerns had even raised question marks on his avaliability for England ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup.

On Tuesday evening (June 28), Eoin Morgan confirmed his international retirement. The 35-year-old was struggling with form for the past one year and fitness concerns had even raised question marks on his avaliability for England ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup. Thus, speculations were rife that the swashbuckling left-hander was set to call it quits soon before he himself confirmed all reports. "To call time on what has been without doubt the most enjoyable and rewarding chapter of my career hasn't been an easy decision, but I believe now is the right time to do so, both for me, personally, and for both England white-ball sides I have led to this point," said Morgan in a statement issued by the England Cricket Board (ECB). Thus, Morgan has left a huge void in England cricket as the Irish-born cricketer revamped England's white-ball sides and led them to their maiden ODI World Cup title in 2019. Playing under him for a long period, the Three Lions' all-rounder Moeen Ali shed light on the captaincy styles of Morgan and MS Dhoni, who is regarded as one of the best captains in international cricket. Moeen plays for Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL. "I have played under him (Morgan). I have played under MS Dhoni as well. There is not much difference between both of them in terms of the characteristics - very calm, very loyal to their players. Brilliant captain, brilliant player,” Moeen said in a chat with Sports Today. ALSO READ | Thank you, Eoin Morgan! Cricket fraternity reacts as England's white-ball captain confirms int'l retirement Moeen also credited Morgan's fearless and attacking mindset which has now been adopted by the English Test line-up, under new captain Ben Stokes. "We were horrendous in white ball cricket before that. He changed the mindset of the players. Actually, the way England are playing now in Test cricket, I believe, is actually because of him. He showed that if you have the mindset, you can play fearless cricket, which we are playing now,” added the all-rounder. Morgan ended his illustrious career, playing for both Ireland and England, with 700 runs in Tests and 7,701 and 2,458 runs in ODIs and T20Is, respectively, including 16 tons overall.

There is not much difference: CSK star opines on captaincy styles of MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan

Hardik Pandya-led India commenced their short tour of Ireland on Sunday evening (June 26). Taking on the Irish side, India had to wait to take on the field as rain delayed proceedings after Hardik &amp; Co. won the toss and opted to bowl first, at The Village, Dublin.&nbsp;

After the late start, the match was reduced to 12 overs aside where India beat a spirited Andy Balbirnie-led Ireland line-up by seven wickets in pursuit of a tough 109-run target. With the win, Hardik not only made a fitting start on debut as&nbsp;Team India captain, but the 28-year-old all-rounder also achieved a unique feat during the contest.&nbsp;

Captain Hardik came onto bowl in the second over, following swing master and vice-captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The captain made a mark in his first over itself, removing the danger man Paul Stirling for cheap (4). By getting the better of the Irish opener, who is the hosts' main batter, Hardik scripted history. Among the nine players who have captained India in the shortest format, Hardik&nbsp;became the first-ever&nbsp;to claim a T20I scalp. Before him, the likes of Virender Sehwag, MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Rishabh Pant have led Men in Blue in T20Is.&nbsp;

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Hardik returned with 2-0-26-1 and played a handy knock during India's run-chase. He came in at No. 4, with India losing back-to-back wickets and being reduced to 30 for 2, to stitch a match-winning 64-run third-wicket stand before perishing for a 12-ball 24, striking at a whopping 200. Yuzvendra Chahal, 3-0-11-1, and Deepak Hooda's 47 not out led India to a comfortable seven-wicket win in the first and penultimate T20I versus the Irish camp.

The final T20I will be held at the same venue on Tuesday evening (June 28).&nbsp;

Hardik Pandya-led India commenced their short tour of Ireland on Sunday evening (June 26). Taking on the Irish side, India had to wait to take on the field as rain delayed proceedings after Hardik & Co.

Hardik Pandya-led India commenced their short tour of Ireland on Sunday evening (June 26). Taking on the Irish side, India had to wait to take on the field as rain delayed proceedings after Hardik & Co. won the toss and opted to bowl first, at The Village, Dublin. After the late start, the match was reduced to 12 overs aside where India beat a spirited Andy Balbirnie-led Ireland line-up by seven wickets in pursuit of a tough 109-run target. With the win, Hardik not only made a fitting start on debut as Team India captain, but the 28-year-old all-rounder also achieved a unique feat during the contest. Captain Hardik came onto bowl in the second over, following swing master and vice-captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The captain made a mark in his first over itself, removing the danger man Paul Stirling for cheap (4). By getting the better of the Irish opener, who is the hosts' main batter, Hardik scripted history. Among the nine players who have captained India in the shortest format, Hardik became the first-ever to claim a T20I scalp. Before him, the likes of Virender Sehwag, MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Rishabh Pant have led Men in Blue in T20Is. ALSO READ | 'Had a chat with him': Hardik Pandya explains why Umran Malik bowled only 1 over in 1st T20I vs Ireland Hardik returned with 2-0-26-1 and played a handy knock during India's run-chase. He came in at No. 4, with India losing back-to-back wickets and being reduced to 30 for 2, to stitch a match-winning 64-run third-wicket stand before perishing for a 12-ball 24, striking at a whopping 200. Yuzvendra Chahal, 3-0-11-1, and Deepak Hooda's 47 not out led India to a comfortable seven-wicket win in the first and penultimate T20I versus the Irish camp. The final T20I will be held at the same venue on Tuesday evening (June 28).

India vs Ireland: Hardik Pandya attains unique feat, becomes first Indian captain to claim a T20I scalp

Hardik Pandya remains the talk of the town. He made a sensational comeback in competitive cricket, after the 2021 T20 World Cup, after having missed a plethora of series for Team India due to his fitness issues. In his break, he worked on his fitness and has returned in style, not only fulfilling the role of an all-rounder, but the 28-year-old has also shown his flair as a leader.&nbsp;

During IPL 2022, Hardik led the debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) and took them to their maiden championship. His leadership style was hailed by many -- being calm and composed, positive, leading by the front and backing his core players -- as he also had a good run in the recently-concluded India-South Africa T20Is at home. India are now set to play Ireland in two T20Is, where Hardik will lead a second-stringed side. Ahead of his captaincy debut for India, former Indian stumper and&nbsp;selector Saba Karim lauded the all-rounder and stated that the youngster is still a different leader than MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, despite being groomed by them since his debut.

Speaking on TOI's podcast 'Sportscast', Karim said, "I think Hardik Pandya, although he spent a lot of time with MS Dhoni, spent a lot of time with Virat Kohli, he has his own brand of captaincy and the way he plays his cricket is so different from what Virat does or what MS Dhoni does. So you learn from so many great individuals who have been part of the side, but eventually, you bring your own leadership style onto the field and I think that's what he did."

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Karim was part of the selection committee when Hardik made his debut for India, in early 2016 during a white-ball tour of Australia. Recalling the time, Karim opined that Hardik has impressed with his maturity, change in lifestyle, etc. to bring desired results as a cricketer.

"If I remember correctly, he made his debut in 2015-16 (January 2016 in a T20I vs Australia in Adelaide), when I was part of the selection committee and since then he has grown not only as a person but also as a cricketer and it seemed like it had come to a stage where he really had to reinvent his lifestyle to become a more mature cricketer and that's what was seen in this season's IPL. And that is remarkable - it's not easy for athletes to do that at that level," he further added.

Hardik Pandya remains the talk of the town. He made a sensational comeback in competitive cricket, after the 2021 T20 World Cup, after having missed a plethora of series for Team India due to his fitness issues.

Hardik Pandya remains the talk of the town. He made a sensational comeback in competitive cricket, after the 2021 T20 World Cup, after having missed a plethora of series for Team India due to his fitness issues. In his break, he worked on his fitness and has returned in style, not only fulfilling the role of an all-rounder, but the 28-year-old has also shown his flair as a leader. During IPL 2022, Hardik led the debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) and took them to their maiden championship. His leadership style was hailed by many -- being calm and composed, positive, leading by the front and backing his core players -- as he also had a good run in the recently-concluded India-South Africa T20Is at home. India are now set to play Ireland in two T20Is, where Hardik will lead a second-stringed side. Ahead of his captaincy debut for India, former Indian stumper and selector Saba Karim lauded the all-rounder and stated that the youngster is still a different leader than MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, despite being groomed by them since his debut. Speaking on TOI's podcast 'Sportscast', Karim said, "I think Hardik Pandya, although he spent a lot of time with MS Dhoni, spent a lot of time with Virat Kohli, he has his own brand of captaincy and the way he plays his cricket is so different from what Virat does or what MS Dhoni does. So you learn from so many great individuals who have been part of the side, but eventually, you bring your own leadership style onto the field and I think that's what he did." ALSO READ | 'MS Dhoni's international career got over but....' - Aakash Chopra lauds Dinesh Karthik after SA T20Is Karim was part of the selection committee when Hardik made his debut for India, in early 2016 during a white-ball tour of Australia. Recalling the time, Karim opined that Hardik has impressed with his maturity, change in lifestyle, etc. to bring desired results as a cricketer. "If I remember correctly, he made his debut in 2015-16 (January 2016 in a T20I vs Australia in Adelaide), when I was part of the selection committee and since then he has grown not only as a person but also as a cricketer and it seemed like it had come to a stage where he really had to reinvent his lifestyle to become a more mature cricketer and that's what was seen in this season's IPL. And that is remarkable - it's not easy for athletes to do that at that level," he further added.

Hardik Pandya spent a lot of time with Dhoni, Virat but has his own brand of captaincy: Ex-India stumper

Comeback man Dinesh Karthik returned to the Team India setup after a three-year hiatus during the recently-concluded India-South Africa home T20Is. In the five-match series, DK performed well -- with a 21-ball 30 not out and 55 in the second and fourth match respectively -- to strengthen his case to feature in Rohit Sharma-led India's 2022 T20 World Cup squad.

After the end of the five-match series, which ended in a 2-2 scoreline after the series finale was abandoned due to rain in Bengaluru on Sunday (June 19), former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra picked DK&nbsp;as one of the star performers (along with Player-of-the-Series Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishan Kishan) for the host nation. He also lauded DK for his longevity, stating that he has even outlived&nbsp;MS Dhoni's career span.

"At No. 3, I have kept Karthik. Batting is very difficult at the number he bats. The way he has played, he has been brilliant. It has been a very long career (debuting in 2004), Dhoni's entire international career got over in between but DK is still there," Chopra said.&nbsp;

"The hunger is coming to the fore, the game plan, just the clarity about how he is going to play. He plays slightly in an unorthodox fashion but that is what is required to be done in the death overs. A specialist death batter is a very difficult role, there is no other role more difficult than this in the world," Chopra added.&nbsp;

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For the majority of his career, DK was in the shadow of Dhoni, who excelled as India's finisher, astute captain, and wise keeper. After Dhoni's retirement, Rishabh Pant has broken into the scene, however, the swashbuckling left-hander hasn't been that successful in white-ball formats, so far, as compared to Tests. Hence, DK is still giving tough competition to the 24-year-old and is focused on representing India in the 2022 T20 WC, to be held Down Under.

The 37-year-old Karthik will now shift his focus to the two-match T20I series between India and Ireland, in Dublin, on June 26 and 28.

Comeback man Dinesh Karthik returned to the Team India setup after a three-year hiatus during the recently-concluded India-South Africa home T20Is. In the five-match series, DK performed well -- with a 21-ball 30 not out and 55 in the second and fourth match respectively -- to strengthen his case to feature in Rohit Sharma-led India's 2022 T20 World Cup squad.

Comeback man Dinesh Karthik returned to the Team India setup after a three-year hiatus during the recently-concluded India-South Africa home T20Is. In the five-match series, DK performed well -- with a 21-ball 30 not out and 55 in the second and fourth match respectively -- to strengthen his case to feature in Rohit Sharma-led India's 2022 T20 World Cup squad. After the end of the five-match series, which ended in a 2-2 scoreline after the series finale was abandoned due to rain in Bengaluru on Sunday (June 19), former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra picked DK as one of the star performers (along with Player-of-the-Series Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishan Kishan) for the host nation. He also lauded DK for his longevity, stating that he has even outlived MS Dhoni's career span. "At No. 3, I have kept Karthik. Batting is very difficult at the number he bats. The way he has played, he has been brilliant. It has been a very long career (debuting in 2004), Dhoni's entire international career got over in between but DK is still there," Chopra said. "The hunger is coming to the fore, the game plan, just the clarity about how he is going to play. He plays slightly in an unorthodox fashion but that is what is required to be done in the death overs. A specialist death batter is a very difficult role, there is no other role more difficult than this in the world," Chopra added. ALSO READ | Rishabh Pant or Dinesh Karthik? Irfan Pathan names his choice while picking Rohit & Co.'s ideal T20 WC XI For the majority of his career, DK was in the shadow of Dhoni, who excelled as India's finisher, astute captain, and wise keeper. After Dhoni's retirement, Rishabh Pant has broken into the scene, however, the swashbuckling left-hander hasn't been that successful in white-ball formats, so far, as compared to Tests. Hence, DK is still giving tough competition to the 24-year-old and is focused on representing India in the 2022 T20 WC, to be held Down Under. The 37-year-old Karthik will now shift his focus to the two-match T20I series between India and Ireland, in Dublin, on June 26 and 28.

'MS Dhoni's international career got over but....' - Aakash Chopra lauds Dinesh Karthik after SA T20Is

On the back of a glittering IPL 2022 season, the 37-year-old Dinesh Karthik made a comeback -- for the nth time -- in the Team India set up ahead of&nbsp;the ongoing South Africa home T20Is. Being made a scapegoat for India's 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final loss, Karthik waited for almost three years for a comeback. Needless to say, his return has been a blessing for the national side.

From IPL 15 to date, the entire country is chanting "DK, DK" as Karthik remains the talk of the town. This&nbsp;success has been long overdue. Debuting for India in 2004, Karthik's&nbsp;career span is longer than MS Dhoni (under whose gigantic shadow he remained glued to a corner for years) and many yesteryear stars such as VVS Laxman, current head coach Rahul Dravid, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, etc. In fact, he&nbsp;just needs to stick around for six more years to equal the great Sachin Tendulkar.&nbsp;

Nonetheless, DK's success ratio is much smaller than the above-mentioned stalwarts of Indian cricket. Despite that, his hunger for success, appetite for playing for the country, willingness to adapt to varied roles, and childlike enthusiasm remain&nbsp;second to none.&nbsp;

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For someone who has been around as a&nbsp;second-choice keeper-batter for years, is still behind Rishabh Pant in the reckoning, has even donned the opener's hat in India's historic Test series win in England in 2007, been part of&nbsp;two ICC title-wins for the Men in Blue (in 2007 and 2013), bloomed in 2018-19 only to disappear once again, Karthik has come a long long way. He has failed more than he has succeeded, hence, he is adamant about not being done yet. Just like the finale in every cricket match rests on a finisher's shoulders and the end is always decided by him, or her, DK seems hell bent&nbsp;to pen&nbsp;the concluding chapter&nbsp;of his inspiring career on&nbsp;his own and in his own way. He doesn't want it to be left to fate.

Thus, Karthik isn't just&nbsp;India's finisher&nbsp;-- strengthening his chances to feature in this year's T20 World cup with each game -- he is also making a statement loud and clear, i.e. "I am a finisher, who is yet again far from&nbsp;finished. I will finish it off in my own way."

After becoming India's oldest half-centurion in T20Is and guiding Pant &amp; Co. to a series-levelling win versus South Africa, in Rajkot, Karthik told all-rounder Hardik Pandya in a special interaction on BCCI.tv, "Look, I was very bull-headed that I want to play this World Cup. It is very important in my life, I have been around for so long. I know what it feels like to be dropped. I also know how valuable it is to play for Team India. I wanted to do something special. Luckily, RCB gave me that platform and the role I really enjoyed doing at the backend. I practiced for it. Now that I am here, I want to be that guy who can help India win those tough games. I know how tough it is to be part of this team. The vibe is very different," said Karthik.

During the same conversation, Hardik echoed the voice of every Indian cricket fan and athlete by lauding DK's journey. He said, "I need to tell you this, Genuinely I want to tell you this, you have given a lot of inspiration to many guys in their life. I remember the conversation you were having when you were not in the scheme of things, a lot of people counted you out."

"I remember those conversations. You told me then that my goal is to play for India again and the goal is to play this World Cup, I am going to give it my everything, and seeing you achieve that is very inspirational. A lot of people are going to learn new things. Well done my brother, very proud of you," he added.

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DK is the finisher, on and off the field. He will not finish until he is part of India's flight enroute Australia for the T20 World Cup (or maybe even dream of being part of the&nbsp;2023 ODI World Cup). He won't take his guard off until he sees India home in many upcoming tense chases. Similarly, he won't finish off by virtue of being dropped anymore. He is writing his own script. DK will finish off in style. Until then, sit back and enjoy the show by a child who, time and again, fights with destiny to stay relevant.

On the back of a glittering IPL 2022 season, the 37-year-old Dinesh Karthik made a comeback -- for the nth time -- in the Team India set up ahead of the ongoing South Africa home T20Is.

On the back of a glittering IPL 2022 season, the 37-year-old Dinesh Karthik made a comeback -- for the nth time -- in the Team India set up ahead of the ongoing South Africa home T20Is. Being made a scapegoat for India's 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final loss, Karthik waited for almost three years for a comeback. Needless to say, his return has been a blessing for the national side. From IPL 15 to date, the entire country is chanting "DK, DK" as Karthik remains the talk of the town. This success has been long overdue. Debuting for India in 2004, Karthik's career span is longer than MS Dhoni (under whose gigantic shadow he remained glued to a corner for years) and many yesteryear stars such as VVS Laxman, current head coach Rahul Dravid, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, etc. In fact, he just needs to stick around for six more years to equal the great Sachin Tendulkar. Nonetheless, DK's success ratio is much smaller than the above-mentioned stalwarts of Indian cricket. Despite that, his hunger for success, appetite for playing for the country, willingness to adapt to varied roles, and childlike enthusiasm remain second to none. ALSO READ | Dinesh Karthik breaks MS Dhoni's record with sensational half-century in 4th T20I against South Africa For someone who has been around as a second-choice keeper-batter for years, is still behind Rishabh Pant in the reckoning, has even donned the opener's hat in India's historic Test series win in England in 2007, been part of two ICC title-wins for the Men in Blue (in 2007 and 2013), bloomed in 2018-19 only to disappear once again, Karthik has come a long long way. He has failed more than he has succeeded, hence, he is adamant about not being done yet. Just like the finale in every cricket match rests on a finisher's shoulders and the end is always decided by him, or her, DK seems hell bent to pen the concluding chapter of his inspiring career on his own and in his own way. He doesn't want it to be left to fate. Thus, Karthik isn't just India's finisher -- strengthening his chances to feature in this year's T20 World cup with each game -- he is also making a statement loud and clear, i.e. "I am a finisher, who is yet again far from finished. I will finish it off in my own way." After becoming India's oldest half-centurion in T20Is and guiding Pant & Co. to a series-levelling win versus South Africa, in Rajkot, Karthik told all-rounder Hardik Pandya in a special interaction on BCCI.tv, "Look, I was very bull-headed that I want to play this World Cup. It is very important in my life, I have been around for so long. I know what it feels like to be dropped. I also know how valuable it is to play for Team India. I wanted to do something special. Luckily, RCB gave me that platform and the role I really enjoyed doing at the backend. I practiced for it. Now that I am here, I want to be that guy who can help India win those tough games. I know how tough it is to be part of this team. The vibe is very different," said Karthik. During the same conversation, Hardik echoed the voice of every Indian cricket fan and athlete by lauding DK's journey. He said, "I need to tell you this, Genuinely I want to tell you this, you have given a lot of inspiration to many guys in their life. I remember the conversation you were having when you were not in the scheme of things, a lot of people counted you out." "I remember those conversations. You told me then that my goal is to play for India again and the goal is to play this World Cup, I am going to give it my everything, and seeing you achieve that is very inspirational. A lot of people are going to learn new things. Well done my brother, very proud of you," he added. ALSO READ | Dinesh Karthik, Avesh Khan help India crush South Africa to level T20 series DK is the finisher, on and off the field. He will not finish until he is part of India's flight enroute Australia for the T20 World Cup (or maybe even dream of being part of the 2023 ODI World Cup). He won't take his guard off until he sees India home in many upcoming tense chases. Similarly, he won't finish off by virtue of being dropped anymore. He is writing his own script. DK will finish off in style. Until then, sit back and enjoy the show by a child who, time and again, fights with destiny to stay relevant.

Dinesh Karthik: The finisher who is far from finished

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made a brilliant comeback for the Indian team after serving a long spell on the sidelines due to his back issues. Pandya had opted for a break from all forms of cricket post India's exit from the T20 World Cup 2021 last year. He returned to action in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 and has been unstoppable ever since.

Hardik was phenomenal as a captain for his team Gujarat Titans (GT) as he led them to their maiden IPL title in their debut season. He also led from the front with the bat and finished as their highest run-getter while also stepping up with the ball when required. Hardik has continued his fine form for India in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa at home.

He played a crucial knock of 46 runs off 31 balls to combine with Dinesh Karthik (55) and post a brilliant stand of 65 runs for the fifth wicket in the 4th T20I against South Africa on Friday (June 17). India won the game comfortably by 82 runs after easily defending a total of 169 runs to level the series 2-2.

Post the team's win, Hardik and Karthik sat down for a chat about their respective knocks and the game. Karthik also asked Hardik about the difference in his role for the Indian team and the Gujarat Titans in the IPL. The star all-rounder responded by stating that he always likes to play as per the situation and revealed a piece of golden advice from MS Dhoni on handling pressure during his early days in international cricket.

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“For me genuinely nothing changes because I play the situation, I play the symbol which is there on my chest. The only thing which I want to get better with time, it's about how…smoothness and how frequently I can do the same thing which I did for Gujarat Titans and for India as well," Hardik told Karthik during their chat.

“Earlier in the days, Mahi bhai taught me one thing. I asked him a very simple thing like ‘how do you get away from pressure and everything?' And he gave me a very simple advice. It was like, ‘Stop thinking about what is your score, start thinking what your team requires.' That lesson has stuck to my mind and kind of helped me become the player which I have become. Whichever situation I go in, I assess and play accordingly," he added.

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It was a brilliant all-round performance from India in the penultimate encounter in Rajkot on Friday to level the series 2-2. While Karthik and Pandya starred with the bat to help the hosts post 169 runs on the board, fast bowler Avesh Khan bowled a stunning spell to help India defend the total.

Avesh bowled an excellent spell to run through the Proteas batting line-up with a four-wicket haul. He ended up picking up the wickets of the likes of Dwaine Pretorious, Rassie van der Dussen, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj to make the contest a one-sided affair. India will now aim to clinch the series 3-2 when they lock horns with South Africa in the series-decider on Sunday.

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made a brilliant comeback for the Indian team after serving a long spell on the sidelines due to his back issues. Pandya had opted for a break from all forms of cricket post India's exit from the T20 World Cup 2021 last year.

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made a brilliant comeback for the Indian team after serving a long spell on the sidelines due to his back issues. Pandya had opted for a break from all forms of cricket post India's exit from the T20 World Cup 2021 last year. He returned to action in the recently-concluded IPL 2022 and has been unstoppable ever since. Hardik was phenomenal as a captain for his team Gujarat Titans (GT) as he led them to their maiden IPL title in their debut season. He also led from the front with the bat and finished as their highest run-getter while also stepping up with the ball when required. Hardik has continued his fine form for India in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa at home. He played a crucial knock of 46 runs off 31 balls to combine with Dinesh Karthik (55) and post a brilliant stand of 65 runs for the fifth wicket in the 4th T20I against South Africa on Friday (June 17). India won the game comfortably by 82 runs after easily defending a total of 169 runs to level the series 2-2. Post the team's win, Hardik and Karthik sat down for a chat about their respective knocks and the game. Karthik also asked Hardik about the difference in his role for the Indian team and the Gujarat Titans in the IPL. The star all-rounder responded by stating that he always likes to play as per the situation and revealed a piece of golden advice from MS Dhoni on handling pressure during his early days in international cricket. Also Read: Dinesh Karthik breaks MS Dhoni's record with sensational half-century in 4th T20I against South Africa “For me genuinely nothing changes because I play the situation, I play the symbol which is there on my chest. The only thing which I want to get better with time, it's about how…smoothness and how frequently I can do the same thing which I did for Gujarat Titans and for India as well," Hardik told Karthik during their chat. “Earlier in the days, Mahi bhai taught me one thing. I asked him a very simple thing like ‘how do you get away from pressure and everything?' And he gave me a very simple advice. It was like, ‘Stop thinking about what is your score, start thinking what your team requires.' That lesson has stuck to my mind and kind of helped me become the player which I have become. Whichever situation I go in, I assess and play accordingly," he added. In-flight insightful conversation Learning from the great @msdhoni Being an inspiration DO NOT MISS as @hardikpandya7 & @DineshKarthik chat after #TeamIndia's win in Rajkot. - By @28anand Full interview #INDvSA | @Paytmhttps://t.co/R6sPJK68Gy pic.twitter.com/wx1o9dOPNB — BCCI (@BCCI) June 18, 2022 × Also Read: 'He hasn't learned': Gavaskar slams Rishabh Pant after yet another disappointing show vs South Africa It was a brilliant all-round performance from India in the penultimate encounter in Rajkot on Friday to level the series 2-2. While Karthik and Pandya starred with the bat to help the hosts post 169 runs on the board, fast bowler Avesh Khan bowled a stunning spell to help India defend the total. Avesh bowled an excellent spell to run through the Proteas batting line-up with a four-wicket haul. He ended up picking up the wickets of the likes of Dwaine Pretorious, Rassie van der Dussen, Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj to make the contest a one-sided affair. India will now aim to clinch the series 3-2 when they lock horns with South Africa in the series-decider on Sunday.

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Dinesh Karthik turned out to be the hero for India once again as the hosts defeated South Africa by 82 runs in the penultimate 4th T20I to level the five-match series 2-2. Riding on Karthik's sensational fifty, India went on to post a fighting total of 169 runs on the board at the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in Rajkot before bundling out the visitors for a paltry 87 to win the game comprehensively.

Asked to bat first in the game, India were in trouble after losing their top three - Ruturaj Gaikwad (5), Ishan Kishan (27) and Shreyas Iyer (4) cheaply inside the first seven overs. Captain Rishabh Pant then combined with Hardik Pandya to steady the ship and add 41 runs for the 4th wicket.

However, he too departed cheaply on 17 off 23 balls before Karthik arrived at the crease. The veteran batter continued his purple patch with the willow and slammed a brilliant knock of 55 runs off just 27 balls. His quickfire knock was laced with 9 fours and 2 sixes as Karthik added a 65-run stand for the fifth wicket with Hardik (46).

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It was a sensational knock from the in-form Karthik, who took 13 runs off the 17th over bowled by Keshav Maharaj before smashing a six and back-to-back fours in the 18th over bowled by Dwaine Pretorious to get 16 runs off it. With his match-winning fifty, Karthik broke MS Dhoni's record in T20Is.

Karthik has now become the oldest Indian batter to have scored a half-century in T20Is. Karthik at 37 years and 16 days is the oldest to achieve the feat leaving behind Dhoni, who previously held the record for his fifty in a T20I against South Africa in 2018.

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Karthik has so far scored 92 runs in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa at home and has been strengthening his case for selection in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad with his finishing cameos in the lower-middle order.

After a phenomenal IPL 2022 as a finisher for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Karthik has carried on from where he left in the ongoing South Africa series and has justified the faith shown in him by the selectors. The veteran batter will be hopeful of finishing the series on a high when India take on South Africa in the series-deciding 5th T20I on Sunday.

Dinesh Karthik turned out to be the hero for India once again as the hosts defeated South Africa by 82 runs in the penultimate 4th T20I to level the five-match series 2-2.

Dinesh Karthik turned out to be the hero for India once again as the hosts defeated South Africa by 82 runs in the penultimate 4th T20I to level the five-match series 2-2. Riding on Karthik's sensational fifty, India went on to post a fighting total of 169 runs on the board at the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in Rajkot before bundling out the visitors for a paltry 87 to win the game comprehensively. Asked to bat first in the game, India were in trouble after losing their top three - Ruturaj Gaikwad (5), Ishan Kishan (27) and Shreyas Iyer (4) cheaply inside the first seven overs. Captain Rishabh Pant then combined with Hardik Pandya to steady the ship and add 41 runs for the 4th wicket. However, he too departed cheaply on 17 off 23 balls before Karthik arrived at the crease. The veteran batter continued his purple patch with the willow and slammed a brilliant knock of 55 runs off just 27 balls. His quickfire knock was laced with 9 fours and 2 sixes as Karthik added a 65-run stand for the fifth wicket with Hardik (46). Also Read: Dinesh Karthik, Avesh Khan help India crush South Africa to level T20 series It was a sensational knock from the in-form Karthik, who took 13 runs off the 17th over bowled by Keshav Maharaj before smashing a six and back-to-back fours in the 18th over bowled by Dwaine Pretorious to get 16 runs off it. With his match-winning fifty, Karthik broke MS Dhoni's record in T20Is. Karthik has now become the oldest Indian batter to have scored a half-century in T20Is. Karthik at 37 years and 16 days is the oldest to achieve the feat leaving behind Dhoni, who previously held the record for his fifty in a T20I against South Africa in 2018. Also Read: UNBELIEVABLE! ODI champions England score 498/4 vs Netherlands, register highest total in format Karthik has so far scored 92 runs in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa at home and has been strengthening his case for selection in India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad with his finishing cameos in the lower-middle order. After a phenomenal IPL 2022 as a finisher for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Karthik has carried on from where he left in the ongoing South Africa series and has justified the faith shown in him by the selectors. The veteran batter will be hopeful of finishing the series on a high when India take on South Africa in the series-deciding 5th T20I on Sunday.

Dinesh Karthik breaks MS Dhoni's record with sensational half-century in 4th T20I against South Africa

MS Dhoni-led India created history by becoming the first-ever host nation to win a 50-over World Cup during the 2011 edition in the subcontinent. Dhoni &amp; Co. were favourites ahead of the tournament and beat teams like Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and many others to end with the elusive trophy&nbsp;and break their 28-year-long title drought.

During the second semi-finals, hosts India faced Shahid Afridi-led Pakistan, who came into the game without Shoaib Akhtar. Despite being in the squad, the Rawalpindi Express wasn't named in the playing XI and was declared "unfit" by the team management. Recently, Akhtar recalled the semi-final, held in Mohali, and stated it was "unfair" from the team management to drop him. He&nbsp;further added that had he played, he would've dismissed Indian openers Sachin Tendulkar (who was the Player-of-the-Match for his chancy 85) and Virender Sehwag (who gave the team a flying start).

“Mohali memory haunts me...that 2011 World Cup semi-final. They should have played me, they should have. It was completely unfair from the team management. I knew that I had just two matches left and I had this desire that at Wankhede the Pakistan flag is held high and the team is plays the final. I knew that India was under immense pressure. The entire nation and the media were looking up to the team which means we were the underdogs. So I believed that we shouldn't have taken the pressure,” Akhtar said in an interaction with Sportskeeda. &nbsp;

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“They told me I was unfit. But I went inside, I bowled eight straight overs during the warm-up. If I played that match, no matter what the consequence would have been, I would have dismissed Sachin and Sehwag. India would have collapsed if Sachin and Sehwag were dismissed early. I was really really hurt. So see that match for 5-6 hours and watch Pakistan lose from the dug-out...I am not that kind of person who cries but I'm a kind of person who breaks things. And I did break a few things in the dressing room because I was so sad, disappointed and furious and so was the entire nation. I knew that all it mattered was those first 10 overs,” the former pacer&nbsp;added.&nbsp;

Talking about the contest, India opted to bat first and rode on Sehwag's 38, SRT's 85 and Suresh Raina's vital 36 to post 260/9. In reply, Afridi &amp; Co. were bowled out for 231 to lose by 29 runs. Later, Dhoni-led India beat Sri Lanka in the final to win the title.

MS Dhoni-led India created history by becoming the first-ever host nation to win a 50-over World Cup during the 2011 edition in the subcontinent. Dhoni & Co. were favourites ahead of the tournament and beat teams like Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and many others to end with the elusive trophy and break their 28-year-long title drought.

MS Dhoni-led India created history by becoming the first-ever host nation to win a 50-over World Cup during the 2011 edition in the subcontinent. Dhoni & Co. were favourites ahead of the tournament and beat teams like Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and many others to end with the elusive trophy and break their 28-year-long title drought. During the second semi-finals, hosts India faced Shahid Afridi-led Pakistan, who came into the game without Shoaib Akhtar. Despite being in the squad, the Rawalpindi Express wasn't named in the playing XI and was declared "unfit" by the team management. Recently, Akhtar recalled the semi-final, held in Mohali, and stated it was "unfair" from the team management to drop him. He further added that had he played, he would've dismissed Indian openers Sachin Tendulkar (who was the Player-of-the-Match for his chancy 85) and Virender Sehwag (who gave the team a flying start). “Mohali memory haunts me...that 2011 World Cup semi-final. They should have played me, they should have. It was completely unfair from the team management. I knew that I had just two matches left and I had this desire that at Wankhede the Pakistan flag is held high and the team is plays the final. I knew that India was under immense pressure. The entire nation and the media were looking up to the team which means we were the underdogs. So I believed that we shouldn't have taken the pressure,” Akhtar said in an interaction with Sportskeeda. ALSO READ | THROWBACK: When Rahul Dravid's flat six destroyed a spectator's beer pint in India-England ODI - WATCH “They told me I was unfit. But I went inside, I bowled eight straight overs during the warm-up. If I played that match, no matter what the consequence would have been, I would have dismissed Sachin and Sehwag. India would have collapsed if Sachin and Sehwag were dismissed early. I was really really hurt. So see that match for 5-6 hours and watch Pakistan lose from the dug-out...I am not that kind of person who cries but I'm a kind of person who breaks things. And I did break a few things in the dressing room because I was so sad, disappointed and furious and so was the entire nation. I knew that all it mattered was those first 10 overs,” the former pacer added. Talking about the contest, India opted to bat first and rode on Sehwag's 38, SRT's 85 and Suresh Raina's vital 36 to post 260/9. In reply, Afridi & Co. were bowled out for 231 to lose by 29 runs. Later, Dhoni-led India beat Sri Lanka in the final to win the title.

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Injury-hit Team India will face Temba Bavuma-led South Africa in the series opener of the five-match T20Is at home on Thursday evening (June 09), in New Delhi, India. On Wednesday evening (June 08), news broke out that stand-in captain KL Rahul has been injured, along with wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, hence, Rishabh Pant will lead India in the five&nbsp;T20Is&nbsp;versus the Proteas.

For the unversed, Pant was already named the captain when the BCCI selection committee named a Rohit Sharma-less Indian squad for the SA T20Is. With big names such as Rohit, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah rested, and now with Rahul's absence, Pant has a huge task to keep India's winning run intact in the shortest format (12), who are one victory away from creating a new world record of most successive T20I wins.&nbsp;

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As soon as Pant will enter the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi for the coin toss with Bavuma, he will join an elite list by going past former captains Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Suresh Raina, the former all-rounder, is the youngest ever Indian captain in men's&nbsp;T20Is (23 years and 197 days), hence, Pant is all set to join him at the second spot. The 24-year-old Pant will then be followed by MS Dhoni (who captained in T20Is at 26), Virender Sehwag (who was 28 when he led India in their first-ever T20I in 2006) and Virat.&nbsp;

Virat led India for the first time in the shortest format in early 2017, when he was 28 years old. Hence, Pant will join some big players on an elusive list as he is set to lead India for the first time ever on Thursday evening.&nbsp;

It will be interesting to see how Pant marshalls his troops, comprising Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Avesh Khan, Umran Malik and some experienced campaigners such as Hardik Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Hardik will serve as Pant's deputy in the five T20Is.

Injury-hit Team India will face Temba Bavuma-led South Africa in the series opener of the five-match T20Is at home on Thursday evening (June 09), in New Delhi, India.

Injury-hit Team India will face Temba Bavuma-led South Africa in the series opener of the five-match T20Is at home on Thursday evening (June 09), in New Delhi, India. On Wednesday evening (June 08), news broke out that stand-in captain KL Rahul has been injured, along with wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, hence, Rishabh Pant will lead India in the five T20Is versus the Proteas. For the unversed, Pant was already named the captain when the BCCI selection committee named a Rohit Sharma-less Indian squad for the SA T20Is. With big names such as Rohit, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah rested, and now with Rahul's absence, Pant has a huge task to keep India's winning run intact in the shortest format (12), who are one victory away from creating a new world record of most successive T20I wins. ALSO READ | Rishabh Pant to lead India in T20I series vs SA after KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav ruled out due to injury As soon as Pant will enter the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi for the coin toss with Bavuma, he will join an elite list by going past former captains Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Suresh Raina, the former all-rounder, is the youngest ever Indian captain in men's T20Is (23 years and 197 days), hence, Pant is all set to join him at the second spot. The 24-year-old Pant will then be followed by MS Dhoni (who captained in T20Is at 26), Virender Sehwag (who was 28 when he led India in their first-ever T20I in 2006) and Virat. Virat led India for the first time in the shortest format in early 2017, when he was 28 years old. Hence, Pant will join some big players on an elusive list as he is set to lead India for the first time ever on Thursday evening. It will be interesting to see how Pant marshalls his troops, comprising Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Avesh Khan, Umran Malik and some experienced campaigners such as Hardik Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Hardik will serve as Pant's deputy in the five T20Is.

India vs SA: Captain Rishabh Pant set to join elite list during 1st T20I, to go past Virat Kohli & MS Dhoni

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) entered IPL 2022 as the defending champions and expectations were once again riding high on the four-time champions. However, the Yellow Army fell flat and finished at the ninth-place in what was a forgettable campaign for them.

There were, however, some positives for the Chennai franchise with some players raising their hands and performing well. South Africa's Dwaine Pretorius may not have played every game but the all-rounder did make a mark with some good performances and recently spilled the beans on his journey with the CSK camp.&nbsp;

Speaking at the press conference ahead of the upcoming India-South Africa T20Is, which starts on June 09, Pretorius dwelled on the learnings from CSK skipper MS Dhoni. He revealed,&nbsp;"The biggest thing I learnt from him is how calm he is at the crease and how much he tries to take pressure off himself and put it onto the bowler. He made me realise that at the death, the batter isn't under more pressure, it's actually the bowler that is under more pressure."

"As a bowler, you can still lose the match if you have to defend 18 off the last three balls and as a batter you can win it. It was a fresh mindset. He doesn't get too excited. He doesn't get too down on himself. Anything is always possible and I love that about him. He is very optimistic. He believes he can do anything. I am going to try and bring that into my game: the calmness but also that self-belief that from any position, any game can be won," Pretorius added.

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Speaking on CSK's disastrous run, where they failed to enter the playoffs for the second time in their rich history, Pretorius stated, "What was nice about the CSK franchise is that it is very experienced. We all understand that cricket doesn't always go your way. It's very important to just take the positives out of a bad season and try and build for a stronger future. It's all about building for the next year or three years and trying to make sure a bad season is not a complete loss."

Pretorius ended with six scalps from equal number of games, bowling in the powerplays and death overs, and also led the charge with the bat with a handy 28 in CSK's three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI), at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, in match 33 of IPL 2022.

He is currently part of South Africa's T20I squad for the five-match series versus hosts India.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) entered IPL 2022 as the defending champions and expectations were once again riding high on the four-time champions. However, the Yellow Army fell flat and finished at the ninth-place in what was a forgettable campaign for them.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) entered IPL 2022 as the defending champions and expectations were once again riding high on the four-time champions. However, the Yellow Army fell flat and finished at the ninth-place in what was a forgettable campaign for them. There were, however, some positives for the Chennai franchise with some players raising their hands and performing well. South Africa's Dwaine Pretorius may not have played every game but the all-rounder did make a mark with some good performances and recently spilled the beans on his journey with the CSK camp. Speaking at the press conference ahead of the upcoming India-South Africa T20Is, which starts on June 09, Pretorius dwelled on the learnings from CSK skipper MS Dhoni. He revealed, "The biggest thing I learnt from him is how calm he is at the crease and how much he tries to take pressure off himself and put it onto the bowler. He made me realise that at the death, the batter isn't under more pressure, it's actually the bowler that is under more pressure." "As a bowler, you can still lose the match if you have to defend 18 off the last three balls and as a batter you can win it. It was a fresh mindset. He doesn't get too excited. He doesn't get too down on himself. Anything is always possible and I love that about him. He is very optimistic. He believes he can do anything. I am going to try and bring that into my game: the calmness but also that self-belief that from any position, any game can be won," Pretorius added. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni told me I will be in World Cup squad after 3 matches: Hardik Pandya recalls his Team India debut Speaking on CSK's disastrous run, where they failed to enter the playoffs for the second time in their rich history, Pretorius stated, "What was nice about the CSK franchise is that it is very experienced. We all understand that cricket doesn't always go your way. It's very important to just take the positives out of a bad season and try and build for a stronger future. It's all about building for the next year or three years and trying to make sure a bad season is not a complete loss." Pretorius ended with six scalps from equal number of games, bowling in the powerplays and death overs, and also led the charge with the bat with a handy 28 in CSK's three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI), at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, in match 33 of IPL 2022. He is currently part of South Africa's T20I squad for the five-match series versus hosts India.

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Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan recently recalled the time when he met Indian superstar Virat Kohli during the T20 World Cup in the UAE last year. India and Pakistan had locked horns in the group stages of the tournament where Babar Azam-led Men in Green thumped Kohli &amp; Co. by ten wickets to register their first-ever win in a World Cup match against their arch-rivals. Rizwan and captain Babar had taken Pakistan home while remaining unbeaten in the run-chase.

After Pakistan's victory in the high-pressure encounter, Rizwan and Babar had both met then Indian skipper Kohli on the ground. Kohli was seen embracing Rizwan while congratulating him for his match-winning knock. Rizwan said he was told by many that Kohli is aggressive on the field but it was a completely different experience for the Pakistan batter when he met the former India captain for the first time.

Rizwan also clarified his 'Virat Kohli is ours' comment and said he said it because cricketers are part of one big family and respect each other both on and off the field.&nbsp;

"It was the first time I had met Kohli. The kind of things I had heard about him like other players told me 'Virat is aggressive and all'. But the way he met me before and after the match was amazing. If I said 'he is our Virat Kohli', it's because we all are a family," Rizwan said on Pakistani journalist&nbsp;Waheed Khan's Youtube show Cricket Baaz.

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Rizwan also spoke about his Pakistani teammates' meeting with the legendary MS Dhoni after the game and said there was only love and affection from both sides when the Pakistan players met their Indian counterparts. Dhoni was India's mentor during the T20 World Cup 2021.

"Obviously, when we enter the ground, no one is a star," said Rizwan.

"There we have no brotherhood or anything of that sort. But outside the field, when we met Kohli, and some of our players also met MS Dhoni, we met with a lot of love and affection. Nothing was different," he added.

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Rizwan also shared the dressing room with veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara while playing for Sussex in the county circuit in England. Rizwan developed a great bond with Pujara while playing alongside him and revealed the duo spend time together with love and he is the one who keeps bugging the Indian batter all the time.

"Even in County cricket, where Pujara is with me, believe me, we live with so much love. In fact, I am the one who keeps bugging him, call him out. He keeps laughing," said Rizwan.

"Similarly, it was same with Virat Kohli as well. When I met him the first time, it was with a lot of love and affection," he added.

Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan recently recalled the time when he met Indian superstar Virat Kohli during the T20 World Cup in the UAE last year. India and Pakistan had locked horns in the group stages of the tournament where Babar Azam-led Men in Green thumped Kohli & Co.

Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan recently recalled the time when he met Indian superstar Virat Kohli during the T20 World Cup in the UAE last year. India and Pakistan had locked horns in the group stages of the tournament where Babar Azam-led Men in Green thumped Kohli & Co. by ten wickets to register their first-ever win in a World Cup match against their arch-rivals. Rizwan and captain Babar had taken Pakistan home while remaining unbeaten in the run-chase. After Pakistan's victory in the high-pressure encounter, Rizwan and Babar had both met then Indian skipper Kohli on the ground. Kohli was seen embracing Rizwan while congratulating him for his match-winning knock. Rizwan said he was told by many that Kohli is aggressive on the field but it was a completely different experience for the Pakistan batter when he met the former India captain for the first time. Rizwan also clarified his 'Virat Kohli is ours' comment and said he said it because cricketers are part of one big family and respect each other both on and off the field. "It was the first time I had met Kohli. The kind of things I had heard about him like other players told me 'Virat is aggressive and all'. But the way he met me before and after the match was amazing. If I said 'he is our Virat Kohli', it's because we all are a family," Rizwan said on Pakistani journalist Waheed Khan's Youtube show Cricket Baaz. Also Read: 'We need to be realistic': Dravid on Umran Malik's potential debut for India in South Africa T20I series Rizwan also spoke about his Pakistani teammates' meeting with the legendary MS Dhoni after the game and said there was only love and affection from both sides when the Pakistan players met their Indian counterparts. Dhoni was India's mentor during the T20 World Cup 2021. "Obviously, when we enter the ground, no one is a star," said Rizwan. "There we have no brotherhood or anything of that sort. But outside the field, when we met Kohli, and some of our players also met MS Dhoni, we met with a lot of love and affection. Nothing was different," he added. Also Read: England speedster Stuart Broad dismisses speculations of rift with ex-Test captain Joe Root Rizwan also shared the dressing room with veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara while playing for Sussex in the county circuit in England. Rizwan developed a great bond with Pujara while playing alongside him and revealed the duo spend time together with love and he is the one who keeps bugging the Indian batter all the time. "Even in County cricket, where Pujara is with me, believe me, we live with so much love. In fact, I am the one who keeps bugging him, call him out. He keeps laughing," said Rizwan. "Similarly, it was same with Virat Kohli as well. When I met him the first time, it was with a lot of love and affection," he added.

There was love and affection when we met Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, says Pakistan star Mohammad Rizwan

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