<p>Television industry's superstar and actor Sidharth Shukla passed away on September 2&nbsp;(Thursday) in Mumbai following a heart attack. The 'Balika Vadhu' actor and 'Big Boss' 13 winner breathed his last in Mumbai's Cooper Hospital, leaving his ardent fans stunned and in a state of shock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sidharth was at the peak of his career and his shocking death has left the whole television and film fraternity in absolute disbelief. Several superstars such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee and many from the tv industry poured their heart out on hearing his sudden demise. The 40-year-old actor is survived by his mother and two sisters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from acting, Sidharth was known to be a huge cricket fan and adored former Indian captain MS Dhoni. On August 15, 2020, Dhoni -- along with Suresh Raina -- had announced his international retirement; leaving many teary-eyed. His retirement also left a huge mark on Sidharth's life and the late actor had penned an emotional note for the former wicketkeeper-batsman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sidharth took to his official Twitter handle to laud Dhoni as a cricketer and wrote, "There will be a lot of players &amp; captains bt there can never b another #Dhoni..D man who always lead frm d front ..many play fr records you played to win and made records....India will miss you terribly.Thank you #MSDhoni &amp; #Raina for your immense contribution to Team India !"</p>

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<p>Not only Sidharth, but Dhoni has left a mark on many individuals worldwide, who follow the gentlemen's game. The former player amassed 17,266 runs, accounted for 634 catches, 359 sixes, 195 stumpings and led India to all three ICC titles during his international career.</p>

<p>At present, Dhoni is leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp in the UAE ahead of the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition, which will commence from September 19.</p>


Television industry's superstar and actor Sidharth Shukla passed away on September 2 (Thursday) in Mumbai following a heart attack. The 'Balika Vadhu' actor and 'Big Boss' 13 winner breathed his last in Mumbai's Cooper Hospital, leaving his ardent fans stunned and in a state of shock.

Television industry's superstar and actor Sidharth Shukla passed away on September 2 (Thursday) in Mumbai following a heart attack. The 'Balika Vadhu' actor and 'Big Boss' 13 winner breathed his last in Mumbai's Cooper Hospital, leaving his ardent fans stunned and in a state of shock. Sidharth was at the peak of his career and his shocking death has left the whole television and film fraternity in absolute disbelief. Several superstars such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee and many from the tv industry poured their heart out on hearing his sudden demise. The 40-year-old actor is survived by his mother and two sisters. Apart from acting, Sidharth was known to be a huge cricket fan and adored former Indian captain MS Dhoni. On August 15, 2020, Dhoni -- along with Suresh Raina -- had announced his international retirement; leaving many teary-eyed. His retirement also left a huge mark on Sidharth's life and the late actor had penned an emotional note for the former wicketkeeper-batsman. Sidharth took to his official Twitter handle to laud Dhoni as a cricketer and wrote, "There will be a lot of players & captains bt there can never b another #Dhoni..D man who always lead frm d front ..many play fr records you played to win and made records....India will miss you terribly.Thank you #MSDhoni & #Raina for your immense contribution to Team India !" There will be a lot of players & captains bt there can never b another #Dhoni..D man who always lead frm d front ..many play fr records you played to win and made records....India will miss you terribly.Thank you #MSDhoni & #Raina for your immense contribution to Team India ! — Sidharth Shukla (@sidharth_shukla) August 15, 2020 × Not only Sidharth, but Dhoni has left a mark on many individuals worldwide, who follow the gentlemen's game. The former player amassed 17,266 runs, accounted for 634 catches, 359 sixes, 195 stumpings and led India to all three ICC titles during his international career. At present, Dhoni is leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp in the UAE ahead of the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition, which will commence from September 19.

Throwback: When late actor Sidharth Shukla penned a heartfelt note for MS Dhoni following his international retirement

<p>Over the years, Team India have been blessed with some brilliant captains. Post the match-fixing scandal, Indian cricket was reinvented during the Sourav Ganguly-era. Under Ganguly, India started competing while playing overseas at regular intervals and reached the final of the 2003 World Cup.</p>

<p>Apart from this, India ended as joint-winners of the 2002 Champions Trophy, won the 2002 Natwest Trophy, Test series versus Pakistan (in 2004) in the neighbouring country and drew the away series in Australia and England. However, India didn't win ICC titles during the current BCCI President's captaincy tenure. India weren't regarded as one of the strongest teams, in terms of temperament needed for winning ICC or multi-nation finals.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, Ganguly backed a whole lot of youngsters such as Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, Mohammed Kaif, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, MS Dhoni, etc. All of them made a mark in their respective careers and served the national side for long.</p>

<p>After Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid's tenure, MS Dhoni took over. His astute leadership skills, calm and composed nature and ability to switch between being aggressive and defensive in his tactics won praises from all corners. Under him, India won all ICC titles but slipped way behind in Tests while playing overseas. Moreover, while he did a fabulous job, half of the side he got was groomed by Ganguly-Dravid &amp; Co.</p>

<p>Recently, Virender Sehwag named the better captain among the two cricketers. He said on RJ Raunak's Youtube show "13 Jawab Nahi", "I feel captaincy-wise, both of them were great. But I feel the best amongst the two was Ganguly because he built the team from the onset, took in new players, and rebuilt a unit. He taught India to win matches abroad, we drew Test matches, won some abroad under him."</p>

<p>“Dhoni was lucky in the sense that he got the same team to lead that Ganguly had nurtured, so they both were great but better was Sourav Ganguly,” he added.</p>

<p>While opinions may differ and the debate might go on for long, it is safe to say both Ganguly and Dhoni deserve a lot of credit for taking India to the top since 2000.</p>


Over the years, Team India have been blessed with some brilliant captains. Post the match-fixing scandal, Indian cricket was reinvented during the Sourav Ganguly-era.

Over the years, Team India have been blessed with some brilliant captains. Post the match-fixing scandal, Indian cricket was reinvented during the Sourav Ganguly-era. Under Ganguly, India started competing while playing overseas at regular intervals and reached the final of the 2003 World Cup. Apart from this, India ended as joint-winners of the 2002 Champions Trophy, won the 2002 Natwest Trophy, Test series versus Pakistan (in 2004) in the neighbouring country and drew the away series in Australia and England. However, India didn't win ICC titles during the current BCCI President's captaincy tenure. India weren't regarded as one of the strongest teams, in terms of temperament needed for winning ICC or multi-nation finals. Nonetheless, Ganguly backed a whole lot of youngsters such as Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, Mohammed Kaif, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, MS Dhoni, etc. All of them made a mark in their respective careers and served the national side for long. After Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid's tenure, MS Dhoni took over. His astute leadership skills, calm and composed nature and ability to switch between being aggressive and defensive in his tactics won praises from all corners. Under him, India won all ICC titles but slipped way behind in Tests while playing overseas. Moreover, while he did a fabulous job, half of the side he got was groomed by Ganguly-Dravid & Co. Recently, Virender Sehwag named the better captain among the two cricketers. He said on RJ Raunak's Youtube show "13 Jawab Nahi", "I feel captaincy-wise, both of them were great. But I feel the best amongst the two was Ganguly because he built the team from the onset, took in new players, and rebuilt a unit. He taught India to win matches abroad, we drew Test matches, won some abroad under him." “Dhoni was lucky in the sense that he got the same team to lead that Ganguly had nurtured, so they both were great but better was Sourav Ganguly,” he added. While opinions may differ and the debate might go on for long, it is safe to say both Ganguly and Dhoni deserve a lot of credit for taking India to the top since 2000.

MS Dhoni or Sourav Ganguly? Former Team India opener Virender Sehwag picks better captain among the famed duo

<p>Stuart Binny announced his retirement from all forms of the game on Monday (August 30). Though his career for was a start-stop affair, with not many chances coming his way, Binny had some memorable moments for Team India and Rajasthan Royals (RR), in particular, in Indian Premier League (IPL).</p>

<p>Binny represented India in six Tests, 14 ODIs and three T20Is. He made his Test debut during India's tour of England in 2014, under MS Dhoni. Recalling the moment when he received his Test cap from the former skipper, Binny was quoted as saying by Asianet Newsable, "I think my best moment from Indian cricket is when I received my Test cap from MS Dhoni at Nottingham. That’s the moment which I would cherish the most."</p>

<p>He further revealed how Dhoni motivated him with his words and said, "He [MS Dhoni] told me that I had deserved this opportunity and that I had performed consistently well in the Ranji Trophy for three-four seasons. And obviously, if you can do it in the Ranji Trophy, it is just a matter of believing that I could do well in Test cricket as well. He also assured me that I had the full support of the Indian team, and he wanted me to go out and express myself."</p>

<p>At 37, Binny also shared why he thought of calling it quits from the gentlemen's game. He stated,&nbsp;"I think I have reached a stage where cricket has become difficult for me because of the pandemic. First and foremost, there was not enough cricket played in the last two years. And, to be a professional cricketer, you need to be playing cricket continuously and also practice regularly. Also, it is difficult to carry on as a cricketer if you are only practising and not getting game time. Thus, I felt that my best years had passed as a professional, and I also did not want to continue just because I loved playing it. I depended heavily on my performances as well, and I felt that it was the right time to make that decision."</p>

<p>Binny is mostly known for his 6 for 4 in a low-scoring ODI versus Bangladesh in 2014 and his match-saving 78 on Test debut in Nottingham. In IPL, he represented teams such as RR, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Binny will now foray into the world of coaching, being a certified NCA Level-2 coach.&nbsp;</p>


Stuart Binny announced his retirement from all forms of the game on Monday (August 30). Though his career for was a start-stop affair, with not many chances coming his way, Binny had some memorable moments for Team India and Rajasthan Royals (RR), in particular, in Indian Premier League (IPL).

Stuart Binny announced his retirement from all forms of the game on Monday (August 30). Though his career for was a start-stop affair, with not many chances coming his way, Binny had some memorable moments for Team India and Rajasthan Royals (RR), in particular, in Indian Premier League (IPL). Binny represented India in six Tests, 14 ODIs and three T20Is. He made his Test debut during India's tour of England in 2014, under MS Dhoni. Recalling the moment when he received his Test cap from the former skipper, Binny was quoted as saying by Asianet Newsable, "I think my best moment from Indian cricket is when I received my Test cap from MS Dhoni at Nottingham. That’s the moment which I would cherish the most." He further revealed how Dhoni motivated him with his words and said, "He [MS Dhoni] told me that I had deserved this opportunity and that I had performed consistently well in the Ranji Trophy for three-four seasons. And obviously, if you can do it in the Ranji Trophy, it is just a matter of believing that I could do well in Test cricket as well. He also assured me that I had the full support of the Indian team, and he wanted me to go out and express myself." At 37, Binny also shared why he thought of calling it quits from the gentlemen's game. He stated, "I think I have reached a stage where cricket has become difficult for me because of the pandemic. First and foremost, there was not enough cricket played in the last two years. And, to be a professional cricketer, you need to be playing cricket continuously and also practice regularly. Also, it is difficult to carry on as a cricketer if you are only practising and not getting game time. Thus, I felt that my best years had passed as a professional, and I also did not want to continue just because I loved playing it. I depended heavily on my performances as well, and I felt that it was the right time to make that decision." Binny is mostly known for his 6 for 4 in a low-scoring ODI versus Bangladesh in 2014 and his match-saving 78 on Test debut in Nottingham. In IPL, he represented teams such as RR, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Binny will now foray into the world of coaching, being a certified NCA Level-2 coach.

Stuart Binny recalls MS Dhoni's motivational words before Test debut in 2014, calls it 'best moment from Indian cricket'

<p>IPL 2021's second and final leg is set to commence from September 19. The first-half was held in India amid Covid-19 concerns and had to be postponed indefinitely in the wake of the second wave of the novel coronavirus in early May. With the final leg set to begin soon in mid-September, many franchises have reached the UAE and started their preparations.</p>

<p>The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are usually the first ones to kickoff their training. This time around, the Yellow Army reached UAE early this month, on August 13. Post mandatory quarantine, the Dhoni-led franchise have been training hard in order to regain the momentum they had at the time the cash-rich league came to a sudden halt early this year.</p>

<p>Amid the regular training and gym sessions, the Yellow Army had a get-together, also comprising their families, and bonded over dinner in the UAE. The official Instagram handle of CSK shared the video -</p>

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<p>In the video, Dhoni, along with his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva, along with other teammates Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, K Gowtham, etc. can be seen spending time with their family members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The players are living in bio-bubbles in order to keep the Covid-19 threat at bay. Hence, such refreshing moments can certainly charge them up and keep them fresh throughout the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Points Table</strong></p>

<p>Talking about the points table, the CSK franchise occupy the second spot with five wins from seven encounters. The Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) are top-ranked whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) occupy the third and fourth spots, respectively.</p>

<p>CSK, who kick off the second leg facing MI on September 19 in Dubai, will look to start well and go the distance this time around after missing out on the playoffs for the first time in IPL 2020.</p>


IPL 2021's second and final leg is set to commence from September 19. The first-half was held in India amid Covid-19 concerns and had to be postponed indefinitely in the wake of the second wave of the novel coronavirus in early May.

IPL 2021's second and final leg is set to commence from September 19. The first-half was held in India amid Covid-19 concerns and had to be postponed indefinitely in the wake of the second wave of the novel coronavirus in early May. With the final leg set to begin soon in mid-September, many franchises have reached the UAE and started their preparations. The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are usually the first ones to kickoff their training. This time around, the Yellow Army reached UAE early this month, on August 13. Post mandatory quarantine, the Dhoni-led franchise have been training hard in order to regain the momentum they had at the time the cash-rich league came to a sudden halt early this year. Amid the regular training and gym sessions, the Yellow Army had a get-together, also comprising their families, and bonded over dinner in the UAE. The official Instagram handle of CSK shared the video - View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) × In the video, Dhoni, along with his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva, along with other teammates Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, K Gowtham, etc. can be seen spending time with their family members. The players are living in bio-bubbles in order to keep the Covid-19 threat at bay. Hence, such refreshing moments can certainly charge them up and keep them fresh throughout the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition. Points Table Talking about the points table, the CSK franchise occupy the second spot with five wins from seven encounters. The Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) are top-ranked whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) occupy the third and fourth spots, respectively. CSK, who kick off the second leg facing MI on September 19 in Dubai, will look to start well and go the distance this time around after missing out on the playoffs for the first time in IPL 2020.

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni-led CSK enjoy some time off as they bond over dinner ahead of UAE leg - watch

<p>MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) arrived in the UAE sometime back and have begun their preparations for the second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition, to resume from September 19. The Yellow Army had a great run in the first leg and will now look to continue with their merry run in the concluding leg to win their fourth title overall.</p>

<p>For the unversed, CSK's last title came in the 2018 edition and, hence, they will be eager to win their fourth championship as their arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) have gone way ahead of them in terms of overall titles (5). Dhoni &amp; Co. have, thus, started their preparations and the 40-year-old Dhoni is leaving no stone unturned at the nets.</p>

<p>Recently, CSK shared a video of Dhoni's batting at the nets, where he turned back the clocks with his effortless big strikes. What was interesting that the CSK captain, along with his teammates, went for ball hunting later on as a result of Dhoni's big sixes. Here's the video, shared by CSK with the caption, "Dhoni's Sixes. Our love for Thala. Out of bounds."</p>

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<p>The CSK fans would be thrilled to bits seeing Dhoni in good form ahead of the final leg of IPL 2021. The former Indian captain wasn't at his best during the first leg, which saw only 29 games being completed before Covid-19 crisis led to IPL 14's indefinite postponement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about CSK's run so far in IPL 2021, the Yellow Army ended the first leg with 5 wins from 7 encounters. They remain at the second spot, behind Delhi Capitals (DC), and will be desperate to carry the momentum going forward. Needless to say, Dhoni's form and his astute leadership will be crucial to CSK's chances of winning their fourth IPL title.</p>


MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) arrived in the UAE sometime back and have begun their preparations for the second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition, to resume from September 19.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) arrived in the UAE sometime back and have begun their preparations for the second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition, to resume from September 19. The Yellow Army had a great run in the first leg and will now look to continue with their merry run in the concluding leg to win their fourth title overall. For the unversed, CSK's last title came in the 2018 edition and, hence, they will be eager to win their fourth championship as their arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) have gone way ahead of them in terms of overall titles (5). Dhoni & Co. have, thus, started their preparations and the 40-year-old Dhoni is leaving no stone unturned at the nets. Recently, CSK shared a video of Dhoni's batting at the nets, where he turned back the clocks with his effortless big strikes. What was interesting that the CSK captain, along with his teammates, went for ball hunting later on as a result of Dhoni's big sixes. Here's the video, shared by CSK with the caption, "Dhoni's Sixes. Our love for Thala. Out of bounds." Dhoni's Sixes Our love for Thala Out of bounds#WhistlePodu #Yellove @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/PA8smfxuw5 — Chennai Super Kings - Mask Pdu Whistle Pdu! (@ChennaiIPL) August 24, 2021 × The CSK fans would be thrilled to bits seeing Dhoni in good form ahead of the final leg of IPL 2021. The former Indian captain wasn't at his best during the first leg, which saw only 29 games being completed before Covid-19 crisis led to IPL 14's indefinite postponement. Talking about CSK's run so far in IPL 2021, the Yellow Army ended the first leg with 5 wins from 7 encounters. They remain at the second spot, behind Delhi Capitals (DC), and will be desperate to carry the momentum going forward. Needless to say, Dhoni's form and his astute leadership will be crucial to CSK's chances of winning their fourth IPL title.

MS Dhoni turns back the clock with his gigantic sixes in CSK nets, later goes ball-searching - watch

<p>Former Sri Lankan&nbsp;cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan has recalled memories of the 2011 ICC World Cup final clash against India that the Men in Blue won after then Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's scintillating knock of unbeaten 91 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the final clash of World Cup 2011, Dhoni had promoted himself up the batting order ahead of an in-form batsman Yuvraj Singh. The decision, however, was in favour of India but ever since, the fans have been coming up with their own theories for the reason behind it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, Muralitharan, who has taken 530 wickets in ODIs and 800 Test wickets, has reignited the debate as he revealed what could have been the possible reason behind Dhoni's decision.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When one of the most reputed bowlers in cricket history weighs in on something like this, it just can't be ignored. Muralitharan said Dhoni had read how to play his <em>doosra</em> and there were very few Indian players who could read his doosra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spin legend said on ESPNCricinfo, "I would say Dhoni read it towards the end when I was bowling to him in Chennai. I remember in the World Cup, Yuvraj didn't have a clue on me. He was supposed to come but I think because of me Dhoni came (ahead of Yuvraj)."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Sachin (Tendulkar) definitely read it. I thought Rahul (Dravid) didn't read it that well. (VVS) Laxman read it as well as (Gautam Gambir) Gambhir. (Virender) Sehwag I don't know if he read it all the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When I bowled the doosra, I didn't use the seam. So with the seam, you can't see it, you will have to see it from my wrist. Among the Sri Lankan players, (Kumar) Sangakkara, Mahela (Jayawardene), Aravind de Silva, Marvan Atapattu read it. (Tilakaratne) Dilshan never had a clue," he said.&nbsp;</p>


Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan has recalled memories of the 2011 ICC World Cup final clash against India that the Men in Blue won after then Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's scintillating knock of unbeaten 91 runs.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan has recalled memories of the 2011 ICC World Cup final clash against India that the Men in Blue won after then Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's scintillating knock of unbeaten 91 runs. During the final clash of World Cup 2011, Dhoni had promoted himself up the batting order ahead of an in-form batsman Yuvraj Singh. The decision, however, was in favour of India but ever since, the fans have been coming up with their own theories for the reason behind it. Now, Muralitharan, who has taken 530 wickets in ODIs and 800 Test wickets, has reignited the debate as he revealed what could have been the possible reason behind Dhoni's decision. ALSO READ | Watch: MS Dhoni announces return of IPL 2021 in a never-before-seen avatar When one of the most reputed bowlers in cricket history weighs in on something like this, it just can't be ignored. Muralitharan said Dhoni had read how to play his doosra and there were very few Indian players who could read his doosra. The spin legend said on ESPNCricinfo, "I would say Dhoni read it towards the end when I was bowling to him in Chennai. I remember in the World Cup, Yuvraj didn't have a clue on me. He was supposed to come but I think because of me Dhoni came (ahead of Yuvraj)." ALSO READ | Sachin Tendulkar had a 'small weakness' against off-spin, reveals Muttiah Muralitharan "Sachin (Tendulkar) definitely read it. I thought Rahul (Dravid) didn't read it that well. (VVS) Laxman read it as well as (Gautam Gambir) Gambhir. (Virender) Sehwag I don't know if he read it all the time. "When I bowled the doosra, I didn't use the seam. So with the seam, you can't see it, you will have to see it from my wrist. Among the Sri Lankan players, (Kumar) Sangakkara, Mahela (Jayawardene), Aravind de Silva, Marvan Atapattu read it. (Tilakaratne) Dilshan never had a clue," he said.

Muttiah Muralitharan reveals why MS Dhoni batted ahead of Yuvraj Singh in 2011 World Cup final

<p>Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was recently spotted playing a game of football with teammates during a training session ahead of the Indian Premier League 2021 re-start.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official Twitter handle of CSK posted some pictures where MS Dhoni can be seen playing football with Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa and Karn Sharma. The caption of the post read: "Kick-starting the day."&nbsp;</p>

<p>MS Dhoni-led team was&nbsp;placed second with 10 points when the 14th edition of IPL was halted midway through the season in May due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases when the event was underway in India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>CSK had won five and lost two out of seven matches they played in the first leg of the tournament.</p>

<p>The second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK will play the opening fixture for IPL 2021 resumption against Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dhoni also announced the resumption of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League in a grand style.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official handle of IPL shared a video that features MS Dhoni in a completely different look — hair coloured blonde, glitzy clothes and he can be seen telling people when the second leg of IPL 2021 will resume.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Overall, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;</p>


Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was recently spotted playing a game of football with teammates during a training session ahead of the Indian Premier League 2021 re-start.

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was recently spotted playing a game of football with teammates during a training session ahead of the Indian Premier League 2021 re-start. The official Twitter handle of CSK posted some pictures where MS Dhoni can be seen playing football with Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa and Karn Sharma. The caption of the post read: "Kick-starting the day." MS Dhoni-led team was placed second with 10 points when the 14th edition of IPL was halted midway through the season in May due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases when the event was underway in India. ALSO READ | Watch: Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj's gesture when James Anderson walked out to bat goes viral CSK had won five and lost two out of seven matches they played in the first leg of the tournament. The second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK will play the opening fixture for IPL 2021 resumption against Mumbai Indians. See MS Dhoni's pics here: Kick-starting the day ⚽#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛@msdhoni @ImRaina @sharmakarn03 @robbieuthappa pic.twitter.com/T9o6CakFOQ — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 21, 2021 × 5A side 🏆#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/o3cohJD4aS — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 21, 2021 × ALSO READ | The Hundred: Rashid Khan's pictures with Afghanistan's flag painted on his face go viral Dhoni also announced the resumption of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League in a grand style. The official handle of IPL shared a video that features MS Dhoni in a completely different look — hair coloured blonde, glitzy clothes and he can be seen telling people when the second leg of IPL 2021 will resume. Watch: 🎺🎺🎺 - #VIVOIPL 2021 is BACK and ready to hit your screens once again! Time to find out how this blockbuster season concludes, 'coz #AsliPictureAbhiBaakiHai! Starts Sep 19 | @StarSportsIndia & @DisneyPlusHS pic.twitter.com/4D8p7nxlJL — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) August 20, 2021 × Overall, 13 matches will be held in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah, and 8 in Abu Dhabi.

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni and CSK teammates 'kick-starting the day' with a game of football - see pics

<p>Thirteen years ago on this day (August 18), skipper Virat Kohli took his first steps on the international stage as he made his ODI debut for India.</p>

<p>However, his stint at the crease was short-lived as Kohli scored just 12 runs in his first international match.</p>

<p>Kohli had opened the batting India, and he faced 22 balls and batted for 33 minutes at the crease before Sri Lankan bowler Nuwan Kulasekara dismissed him in the eight over.</p>

<p>The MS Dhoni-led side was bundled out for 146 in this particular match as Ajantha Mendis and Muttiah Muralitharan both picked three wickets each.</p>

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<p>Sri Lanka chased down the target with 91 balls to spare and defeated India by eight wickets. Kohli had to wait for 14 matches for his first century, and he finally breached the 100-run mark against Sri Lanka at Kolkata in 2009.</p>

<p>He went on to play a knock of 109 and this century was the first of many. To date, Kohli has registered 43 tons in ODIs and has established his image as one of the finest run-chasers in the history of cricket.</p>

<p>The India skipper has played 254 ODIs so far, in which he has scored 12,169 runs at an average of 59.07 with his highest score being 183 against Pakistan. The right-handed batsman is in second place, only behind legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in the list for most hundreds in ODI cricket.&nbsp;</p>


Thirteen years ago on this day (August 18), skipper Virat Kohli took his first steps on the international stage as he made his ODI debut for India. However, his stint at the crease was short-lived as Kohli scored just 12 runs in his first international match.

Thirteen years ago on this day (August 18), skipper Virat Kohli took his first steps on the international stage as he made his ODI debut for India. However, his stint at the crease was short-lived as Kohli scored just 12 runs in his first international match. Kohli had opened the batting India, and he faced 22 balls and batted for 33 minutes at the crease before Sri Lankan bowler Nuwan Kulasekara dismissed him in the eight over. The MS Dhoni-led side was bundled out for 146 in this particular match as Ajantha Mendis and Muttiah Muralitharan both picked three wickets each. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: India to begin campaign against Pakistan as ICC announces tournament schedule #OnThisDay in 2008, @imVkohli made his debut in international cricket. 13 years later, with 4⃣3⃣8⃣ international matches & 2⃣2⃣,9⃣3⃣7⃣ runs under his belt, the #TeamIndia captain remains one of the finest cricketers going around. 👏 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hQaihyNQJF — BCCI (@BCCI) August 18, 2021 × Sri Lanka chased down the target with 91 balls to spare and defeated India by eight wickets. Kohli had to wait for 14 matches for his first century, and he finally breached the 100-run mark against Sri Lanka at Kolkata in 2009. He went on to play a knock of 109 and this century was the first of many. To date, Kohli has registered 43 tons in ODIs and has established his image as one of the finest run-chasers in the history of cricket. The India skipper has played 254 ODIs so far, in which he has scored 12,169 runs at an average of 59.07 with his highest score being 183 against Pakistan. The right-handed batsman is in second place, only behind legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in the list for most hundreds in ODI cricket.

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<p>Young batsman Ishan Kishan talked about the influence of former skipper and wicketkeeper of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Ishan said that there are very "few players who can give that much to their countries" as he praised Dhoni during a recent virtual chat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have all seen how he has batted from No.3 to No.6 but never complained and performed whererever he went. That's something I want to do for the team to - just go out and perform wherever I get an opportunity," added the left-handed batsman during a chat with Aakash Chopra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 23-year-old cricketer, who scored 140 international runs from five matches (two ODIs and three T20Is) he played so far, has announced his arrival after some stunning knocks in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he scored 1284 runs in 56 matches he has played so far with a strike rate of 131.96.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Some of the fans have even compared him with MS Dhoni because of his wicketkeeping style. However, in a recent virtual interaction, posted by former India batsman Aakash Chopra on his YouTube channel, Ishan talked about a few instances when he interacted with Dhoni.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Whenever I talk to him it's generally about wicketkeeping or when we meet during the IPL, I share with him whatever I am feeling at that moment. For example, I'll tell him, 'Bhaiya, I am not able to perform after 1 good game' and he'll say, 'It might be the case that your hunger goes down after one performance and you are not focussing enough'. These are the things I discuss with him, and he gives me very simple solutions like wicketkeeping drills and that helps a lot," said Ishan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Even today, wherever I go people say the same thing: 'MS Dhoni has played from Ranchi, now it's your turn to take his place'. I feel good too that I am being talked up as a guy who can take Dhoni bhai's place but there's also pressure because of what he has done for the country, that's very difficult," he concluded.&nbsp;</p>


Young batsman Ishan Kishan talked about the influence of former skipper and wicketkeeper of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Ishan said that there are very "few players who can give that much to their countries" as he praised Dhoni during a recent virtual chat.

Young batsman Ishan Kishan talked about the influence of former skipper and wicketkeeper of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Ishan said that there are very "few players who can give that much to their countries" as he praised Dhoni during a recent virtual chat. "We have all seen how he has batted from No.3 to No.6 but never complained and performed whererever he went. That's something I want to do for the team to - just go out and perform wherever I get an opportunity," added the left-handed batsman during a chat with Aakash Chopra. The 23-year-old cricketer, who scored 140 international runs from five matches (two ODIs and three T20Is) he played so far, has announced his arrival after some stunning knocks in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he scored 1284 runs in 56 matches he has played so far with a strike rate of 131.96. ALSO READ | INDvsENG- Virat Kohli-led team wore red caps for a special cause during Day 2 of Lord's Test Some of the fans have even compared him with MS Dhoni because of his wicketkeeping style. However, in a recent virtual interaction, posted by former India batsman Aakash Chopra on his YouTube channel, Ishan talked about a few instances when he interacted with Dhoni. "Whenever I talk to him it's generally about wicketkeeping or when we meet during the IPL, I share with him whatever I am feeling at that moment. For example, I'll tell him, 'Bhaiya, I am not able to perform after 1 good game' and he'll say, 'It might be the case that your hunger goes down after one performance and you are not focussing enough'. These are the things I discuss with him, and he gives me very simple solutions like wicketkeeping drills and that helps a lot," said Ishan. ALSO READ | India vs England, 2nd Test: KL Rahul backs Pujara and Ajinkya, calls them 'fabulous players' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ishan Kishan (@ishankishan23) × "Even today, wherever I go people say the same thing: 'MS Dhoni has played from Ranchi, now it's your turn to take his place'. I feel good too that I am being talked up as a guy who can take Dhoni bhai's place but there's also pressure because of what he has done for the country, that's very difficult," he concluded.

'That's something I want to do': Ishan Kishan reveals what he wants to learn from MS Dhoni

<p>The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team has landed&nbsp;in Dubai to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 season. The official Twitter handle of CSK has posted a couple of photos and videos where some players of the franchise can be seen with their families.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In May, the 14th edition of IPL was halted midway through the season due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases when the tournament was underway in India. Later on, the organisers shifted the base to UAE to bring the season to a conclusion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Under strict measures, the second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK will play the opening fixture for IPL 2021 resumption against Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CSK has taken to Twitter to share a video and give a sneak peek of what players are up to after reaching Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the video here:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-indvseng-virat-kohli-led-team-wore-red-caps-for-a-special-cause-during-day-2-of-lords-test-405287">INDvsENG- Virat Kohli-led team wore red caps for a special cause during Day 2 of Lord's Test</a></strong></p>

<p>The officials will keep strict bio-bubbles to stay away from a stop because of any COVID-19 situation. The second phase of IPL 2021 will see 14 bio-bubbles inside the confined environment. The health and safety protocols released by the BCCI has issued guidelines over "bubble breach".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Breach of any Bio-Secure Environment protocols by franchise members or their families will be subject to disciplinary action by the BCCI," the governing body said in its Health and Safety protocols.&nbsp;</p>


The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team has landed in Dubai to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 season. The official Twitter handle of CSK has posted a couple of photos and videos where some players of the franchise can be seen with their families.

The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team has landed in Dubai to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 season. The official Twitter handle of CSK has posted a couple of photos and videos where some players of the franchise can be seen with their families. In May, the 14th edition of IPL was halted midway through the season due to an outbreak of COVID-19 cases when the tournament was underway in India. Later on, the organisers shifted the base to UAE to bring the season to a conclusion. ALSO READ | 'That's something I want to do': Ishan Kishan reveals what he wants to learn from MS Dhoni Under strict measures, the second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK will play the opening fixture for IPL 2021 resumption against Mumbai Indians. CSK has taken to Twitter to share a video and give a sneak peek of what players are up to after reaching Dubai. Watch the video here: Vanakkam again Dubai 😎#UrsAnbudenEverywhere #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/2wAjzwfxh3 — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 13, 2021 × Super fam making an Anbu Dubai entry 💛#StartTheWhistles #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁 pic.twitter.com/Zml7EKMlWz — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 14, 2021 × Cue-ri that never gets missed! #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/rMmoNpvBtm — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 14, 2021 × Touchdown 📍Whistles Kingdom, UAE#UrsAnbudenEverywhere #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/z2pkKWtCws — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 13, 2021 × Mahi way ➡️ #Yellove Way! 💛#WhistlePodu 🦁 pic.twitter.com/1DYHgaKHS9 — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 13, 2021 × ALSO READ | INDvsENG- Virat Kohli-led team wore red caps for a special cause during Day 2 of Lord's Test The officials will keep strict bio-bubbles to stay away from a stop because of any COVID-19 situation. The second phase of IPL 2021 will see 14 bio-bubbles inside the confined environment. The health and safety protocols released by the BCCI has issued guidelines over "bubble breach". "Breach of any Bio-Secure Environment protocols by franchise members or their families will be subject to disciplinary action by the BCCI," the governing body said in its Health and Safety protocols.

Watch: CSK gives sneak peek of MS Dhoni and other teammates as they reach Dubai for IPL 2021 remainder

<p>The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team was spotted at the airport as the players are set to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 in Dubai. The official Twitter handle of the franchise posted some pictures, in which a few players can be seen standing at the Chennai airport.</p>

<p>The second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CSK posted a picture of MS Dhoni with the caption "Get ready folks!". In the photo, Dhoni can be seen at the airport, wearing a face mask. In another post, Suresh Raina, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa can be seen chatting.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 14th edition of the IPL was halted halfway through the season when some players were tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) when the tournament was underway in India. Now the base has been shifted, organisers are hoping to conclude the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the officials will keep strict bio-bubbles to stay away from a stop because of any COVID-19 situation. The second phase of IPL 2021 will see 14 bio-bubbles inside the confined environment. The health and safety protocols released by the BCCI has issued guidelines over "bubble breach".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Breach of any Bio-Secure Environment protocols by franchise members or their families will be subject to disciplinary action by the BCCI," the governing body said in its Health and Safety protocols.&nbsp;</p>


The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team was spotted at the airport as the players are set to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 in Dubai.

The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team was spotted at the airport as the players are set to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 in Dubai. The official Twitter handle of the franchise posted some pictures, in which a few players can be seen standing at the Chennai airport. The second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK posted a picture of MS Dhoni with the caption "Get ready folks!". In the photo, Dhoni can be seen at the airport, wearing a face mask. In another post, Suresh Raina, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa can be seen chatting. ALSO READ | Sourav Ganguly gets nostalgic at Lord's, shares epic throwback pictures See pics here: ✈️ Mode ON#UrsAnbudenEverywhere#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/yHE4c2Qk4X — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 13, 2021 × MAS ➡️ DXB 💛 Get 🥳 ready folks! #UrsAnbudenEverywhere#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁 pic.twitter.com/HmI569morL — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 13, 2021 × ALSO READ | KL Rahul slams sixth Test hundred, joins Virender Sehwag in elite list The 14th edition of the IPL was halted halfway through the season when some players were tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) when the tournament was underway in India. Now the base has been shifted, organisers are hoping to conclude the tournament. However, the officials will keep strict bio-bubbles to stay away from a stop because of any COVID-19 situation. The second phase of IPL 2021 will see 14 bio-bubbles inside the confined environment. The health and safety protocols released by the BCCI has issued guidelines over "bubble breach". "Breach of any Bio-Secure Environment protocols by franchise members or their families will be subject to disciplinary action by the BCCI," the governing body said in its Health and Safety protocols.

'Get Ready Folks' as MS Dhoni and Co. travel to UAE for remainder of IPL 2021 - see pics

<p>Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni and South Indian superstar Vijay recently met in Chennai and fans are more than happy to see these two celebrities come together for a quick meet-and-greet.</p>

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The moment was captured and then shared by the Instagram account of Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team. Both were at a studio for their respective shooting schedules, reportedly.&nbsp;</p>

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“Master and the blaster,” CSK captioned the post. It was a reference to Vijay's movie ‘Master’ that had a blockbuster run at the box office in January, while Dhoni is fondly called the ‘blaster’ by his fans because of his sporting prowess.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Fans have been quick to comment on the picture—which has been liked by over four lakh IG users, and counting—“Picture of the year,” said one user. Another commented, “Two lions meeting each other.”</p>

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“Cricket legend and cinema legend,” said a third user.</p>

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Dhoni, too, enjoys a massive following down South and is held in high regard as CSK captain in Tamil Nadu. The cricketer's fans call him ‘Thala’, meaning ‘leader’ in Tamil language. And Vijay is called ‘Thalapathy’, which also loosely translates to ‘leader’ or ‘commander’.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThalaDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThalaDhoni</a> has walked straight into the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Beast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Beast</a> set after knowing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThalapathyVijay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThalapathyVijay</a> is shooting nearby for his new film!<br />
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Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni and South Indian superstar Vijay recently met in Chennai and fans are more than happy to see these two celebrities come together for a quick meet-and-greet.

Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni and South Indian superstar Vijay recently met in Chennai and fans are more than happy to see these two celebrities come together for a quick meet-and-greet. The moment was captured and then shared by the Instagram account of Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team. Both were at a studio for their respective shooting schedules, reportedly. “Master and the blaster,” CSK captioned the post. It was a reference to Vijay's movie ‘Master’ that had a blockbuster run at the box office in January, while Dhoni is fondly called the ‘blaster’ by his fans because of his sporting prowess. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) × Fans have been quick to comment on the picture—which has been liked by over four lakh IG users, and counting—“Picture of the year,” said one user. Another commented, “Two lions meeting each other.” “Cricket legend and cinema legend,” said a third user. Dhoni, too, enjoys a massive following down South and is held in high regard as CSK captain in Tamil Nadu. The cricketer's fans call him ‘Thala’, meaning ‘leader’ in Tamil language. And Vijay is called ‘Thalapathy’, which also loosely translates to ‘leader’ or ‘commander’. #ThalaDhoni has walked straight into the #Beast set after knowing #ThalapathyVijay is shooting nearby for his new film! The CAMRADERIE between them 😍 pic.twitter.com/jJAiAc8TKt — Jeya Suriya (@MSPMovieManiac) August 12, 2021 × More pics of @actorvijay and @msdhoni. The meeting of two cool-headed superstars! #ThalapathyVijay #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/Zh72WD4VAy — George (@VijayIsMyLife) August 12, 2021 ×

MS Dhoni meets South Indian superstar Vijay, fans are losing it; pic

<p>Since the Independence and partition of both nations, the competition between India and Pakistan has been visible in many aspects of life.</p>

<p>And cricket is an arena in which this is seen, often with ferocious displays of loyalty and nationalism from both sides.</p>

<p>At any India-Pakistan cricket match, reputation of both the nations is at stake, and the teams don't want to leave any stone unturned in their quest to win.</p>

<p>The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan has been fierce and heated for many years. But did you know that some cricketers played for both sides?</p>

<p>As both nations mark their Independence Day this weekend, take a look at three cricketers who have represented both India and Pakistan.<br />
<br />
<strong>Abdul Hafeez Kardar</strong></p>

<p>Abdul Hafeez Kardar, known as the "Father of Pakistan Cricket," is the first player on our list.</p>

<p>He was one of those to have represented both Pakistan and India in international cricket.</p>

<p>He was the Pakistan team's first captain. Kardar was a member of the Indian squad prior to the country's Independence. After that, he represented Pakistan.</p>

<p>He is considered as one of the best left-arm spinners of Pakistan history, and his batting was as beautiful and a visual treat.</p>

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<p>Against England, Abdul represented India in 1946. In that series, though, he did not have much of an influence.</p>

<p>He played three tests for India before moving to Pakistan where he played a total of 23 tests.</p>

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<p>He received the ‘Pride of Performance Award’ from the Pakistan government in 1958.</p>

<p><strong>Amir Elahi</strong></p>

<p>Amir Elahi played for India once, against Australia in Sydney in 1947, and five times for Pakistan in 1952-53, all in India.</p>

<p>He was 44 years old when he played his last Test match in Calcutta.</p>

<p>Elahi began his career as a medium-pace bowler before switching to leg-breaks and googlies, for which he was best known.</p>

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<p>While Elahi's international career was too little to be evaluated only on records, he had a stellar first-class career.</p>

<p><strong>Gul Mohammad</strong></p>

<p>Gul Mohammad was a brilliant batsman, as well as a great fielder and bowler.</p>

<p>Due to his great domestic performance, he received an international call-up in 1946.</p>

<p>Gul made his test debut against England at Lord's and went on to play seven more tests for India.</p>

<p>From 1946 until 1955, he was a member of the Indian cricket team. After playing eight tests for India, &nbsp;he migrated to Lahore and lived there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also played for Pakistan in one test against Australia in Karachi in 1956.</p>

<p>When he played for Pakistan versus Australia in 1956, he became the third player to represent both countries.</p>


Since the Independence and partition of both nations, the competition between India and Pakistan has been visible in many aspects of life. And cricket is an arena in which this is seen, often with ferocious displays of loyalty and nationalism from both sides.

Since the Independence and partition of both nations, the competition between India and Pakistan has been visible in many aspects of life. And cricket is an arena in which this is seen, often with ferocious displays of loyalty and nationalism from both sides. At any India-Pakistan cricket match, reputation of both the nations is at stake, and the teams don't want to leave any stone unturned in their quest to win. The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan has been fierce and heated for many years. But did you know that some cricketers played for both sides? As both nations mark their Independence Day this weekend, take a look at three cricketers who have represented both India and Pakistan. Abdul Hafeez Kardar Abdul Hafeez Kardar, known as the "Father of Pakistan Cricket," is the first player on our list. He was one of those to have represented both Pakistan and India in international cricket. He was the Pakistan team's first captain. Kardar was a member of the Indian squad prior to the country's Independence. After that, he represented Pakistan. He is considered as one of the best left-arm spinners of Pakistan history, and his batting was as beautiful and a visual treat. × Against England, Abdul represented India in 1946. In that series, though, he did not have much of an influence. He played three tests for India before moving to Pakistan where he played a total of 23 tests. × He received the ‘Pride of Performance Award’ from the Pakistan government in 1958. Amir Elahi Amir Elahi played for India once, against Australia in Sydney in 1947, and five times for Pakistan in 1952-53, all in India. He was 44 years old when he played his last Test match in Calcutta. Elahi began his career as a medium-pace bowler before switching to leg-breaks and googlies, for which he was best known. × While Elahi's international career was too little to be evaluated only on records, he had a stellar first-class career. Gul Mohammad Gul Mohammad was a brilliant batsman, as well as a great fielder and bowler. Due to his great domestic performance, he received an international call-up in 1946. Gul made his test debut against England at Lord's and went on to play seven more tests for India. From 1946 until 1955, he was a member of the Indian cricket team. After playing eight tests for India, he migrated to Lahore and lived there. He also played for Pakistan in one test against Australia in Karachi in 1956. When he played for Pakistan versus Australia in 1956, he became the third player to represent both countries.

Did you know? Three cricketers represented both India and Pakistan in international Test matches

<p>On Friday, the American social networking platform Twitter removed the blue tick (verified mark) from India's former cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's account.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The reason behind it is still ascertained. MS Dhoni's last tweet was on January 8, 2021. MS Dhoni's wife, Sakshi Dhoni still has a blue tick mark on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several netizens reacted to this news and questioned Twitter on it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ms Dhoni account 's <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> Verified symbol is Removed, What is this <a href="https://twitter.com/Twitter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Twitter</a> 😡<br />
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<p>MS Dhoni will feature in the remainder of IPL 2021 that will kick off on September 19, where Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dubai will host the first qualifier on October 10, whereas, the eliminator and second qualifier will be played in Sharjah on October 11 and 13 respectively.</p>

<p>Dubai will host 13 IPL matches, while Sharjah and Abu Dhabi will host 10 and 8 matches respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced the postponement of IPL 2021 as it said an emergency meeting led to the unanimous decision to defer the lucrative T20 tournament with immediate effect while adding the board doesn't want to compromise on the safety of the players, staff and participants involved in IPL 2021.&nbsp;</p>


On Friday, the American social networking platform Twitter removed the blue tick (verified mark) from India's former cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's account.

On Friday, the American social networking platform Twitter removed the blue tick (verified mark) from India's former cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's account. ALSO READ: Pics: Indian athletes get massive cash rewards post winning medals in Tokyo The reason behind it is still ascertained. MS Dhoni's last tweet was on January 8, 2021. MS Dhoni's wife, Sakshi Dhoni still has a blue tick mark on Twitter. Several netizens reacted to this news and questioned Twitter on it. Raina on his way to @verified office for removing Dhoni's blue tick pic.twitter.com/JtwHucDt3J — Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) August 6, 2021 × Fans getting angry on Twitter for removing blue tick from Ms dhoni's account Meanwhile dhoni : #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/GmmJtJtXrP — MAHIyank (@Mayankgaur_78) August 6, 2021 × Ms Dhoni account 's @msdhoni Verified symbol is Removed, What is this @Twitter 😡 Put the verified symbol again @Twitter @verified . pic.twitter.com/0SItWJYK3S — Cricket Lover (Msdian) (@cricdhonilover) August 6, 2021 × MS Dhoni will feature in the remainder of IPL 2021 that will kick off on September 19, where Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Mumbai Indians. Dubai will host the first qualifier on October 10, whereas, the eliminator and second qualifier will be played in Sharjah on October 11 and 13 respectively. Dubai will host 13 IPL matches, while Sharjah and Abu Dhabi will host 10 and 8 matches respectively. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially announced the postponement of IPL 2021 as it said an emergency meeting led to the unanimous decision to defer the lucrative T20 tournament with immediate effect while adding the board doesn't want to compromise on the safety of the players, staff and participants involved in IPL 2021.

Cricket - Twitter removes blue verified badge from MS Dhoni's account; netizens fume

<p>It doesn't always have to be cricket for Mahendra Singh Dhoni to dominate the trends on social media. Sometimes it's him playing with pets and sometimes it's his&nbsp;bikes, now again he is trending and this time it is because of his quirky hairstyle and beard look. Dhoni, who is not too active on social media, enjoys a huge fan following.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhoni, the former skipper of the Indian cricket team, was recently spotted sporting a new haircut&nbsp;and beard style in an Instagram post that was been shared by hairstylist Aalim Hakim. "Legend Dhoni..Sports A Dashing Look...Thoroughly enjoyed doing this haircut &amp; beard for our legend @mahi7781," wrote Hakim in the caption.&nbsp;</p>

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Thoroughly enjoyed doing this haircut &amp; beard for our legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni 🔥🔥🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MSD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MSD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mahendrasinghdhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mahendrasinghdhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#dhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/msdhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#msdhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fauxhawk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fauxhawk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dhonisnewhaircut?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#dhonisnewhaircut</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dhonistyle?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#dhonistyle</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/captaincool?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#captaincool</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/aalimhakim?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#aalimhakim</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hakimsaalim?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hakimsaalim</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/viral?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#viral</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/trending?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#trending</a> <a href="https://t.co/h17NX8qbDB">pic.twitter.com/h17NX8qbDB</a></p>
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<p>Fans were quick to notice and share the pictures with their messages.&nbsp;One the fan wrote on Twitter, "Damnn he looks 5. Years younger than his age &nbsp;fantastic work !! Maintain this look". Another chimed in and expressed what Dhoni should do next, "What can't Dhoni do to get India excited?! The only thing left in my opinion is to run for the highest office in the country. Probably the next Prime Minister of India!?". A fan even compared him to a football player, "Dhoni looks like football player".</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">MSD in the vintage 2013 Look 🦁🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MSDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MSDhoni</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MSDhoni</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/a20Z354oRF">pic.twitter.com/a20Z354oRF</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thala MS Dhoni new look 😍 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MSDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MSDhoni</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2021</a> <a href="https://t.co/RV8elzrgZm">pic.twitter.com/RV8elzrgZm</a></p>
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<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former skipper of the Indian cricket team, was recently spotted in the retro jersey of India as pictures went viral on social media forums. Fans and followers expressed their emotions after watching 'Thala' in No. 7 Indian&nbsp;jersey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pictures were apparently taken during a commercial shoot as shared by the Bollywood director Farah Khan, who posted a picture of herself with Dhoni.</p>

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<p>Dhoni will return to the cricket field as the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is all set to resume on August 19 and will conclude on October 15. The tournament, whose first phase was played in India, was suspended after a few players and staff members were tested Coronavirus (COVID-19) positive. After that, the event was shifted to United Arab Emirates (UAE), where 31 games will be played in 27 days in the league’s second leg.&nbsp;</p>


It doesn't always have to be cricket for Mahendra Singh Dhoni to dominate the trends on social media. Sometimes it's him playing with pets and sometimes it's his bikes, now again he is trending and this time it is because of his quirky hairstyle and beard look.

It doesn't always have to be cricket for Mahendra Singh Dhoni to dominate the trends on social media. Sometimes it's him playing with pets and sometimes it's his bikes, now again he is trending and this time it is because of his quirky hairstyle and beard look. Dhoni, who is not too active on social media, enjoys a huge fan following. Dhoni, the former skipper of the Indian cricket team, was recently spotted sporting a new haircut and beard style in an Instagram post that was been shared by hairstylist Aalim Hakim. "Legend Dhoni..Sports A Dashing Look...Thoroughly enjoyed doing this haircut & beard for our legend @mahi7781," wrote Hakim in the caption. ALSO READ | Yuzvendra Chahal and K Gowtham test positive for COVID-19: Reports Legend Dhoni👑 Sports A Dashing Look 🔥🔥🔥 Thoroughly enjoyed doing this haircut & beard for our legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni 🔥🔥🔥#MSD #mahendrasinghdhoni #dhoni #msdhoni #fauxhawk #dhonisnewhaircut #dhonistyle #captaincool #aalimhakim #hakimsaalim #viral #trending pic.twitter.com/h17NX8qbDB — Aalim Hakim (@AalimHakim) July 30, 2021 × Fans were quick to notice and share the pictures with their messages. One the fan wrote on Twitter, "Damnn he looks 5. Years younger than his age fantastic work !! Maintain this look". Another chimed in and expressed what Dhoni should do next, "What can't Dhoni do to get India excited?! The only thing left in my opinion is to run for the highest office in the country. Probably the next Prime Minister of India!?". A fan even compared him to a football player, "Dhoni looks like football player". MSD in the vintage 2013 Look 🦁🔥#MSDhoni | @MSDhoni | #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/a20Z354oRF — DHONI Army TN™ (@DhoniArmyTN) July 30, 2021 × Thala MS Dhoni new look 😍 #MSDhoni #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/RV8elzrgZm — Chennai Super Kings Fans (@CskIPLTeam) July 30, 2021 × Latest Hair style of Dhoni 🦁🔥#WhistlePodu | @MSDhoni | #CSK pic.twitter.com/BSUc97TYEw — CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy) July 30, 2021 × Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former skipper of the Indian cricket team, was recently spotted in the retro jersey of India as pictures went viral on social media forums. Fans and followers expressed their emotions after watching 'Thala' in No. 7 Indian jersey. The pictures were apparently taken during a commercial shoot as shared by the Bollywood director Farah Khan, who posted a picture of herself with Dhoni. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farah Khan Kunder (@farahkhankunder) × ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics: India women's hockey team beat Ireland 1-0, keep quarterfinals hopes alive Dhoni will return to the cricket field as the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is all set to resume on August 19 and will conclude on October 15. The tournament, whose first phase was played in India, was suspended after a few players and staff members were tested Coronavirus (COVID-19) positive. After that, the event was shifted to United Arab Emirates (UAE), where 31 games will be played in 27 days in the league’s second leg.

'Dashing Look': MS Dhoni's latest haircut goes viral on social media - see pictures

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former skipper of the Indian cricket team, was recently spotted in the retro jersey of India as pictures have gone viral on social media forums.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former skipper of the Indian cricket team, was recently spotted in the retro jersey of India as pictures have gone viral on social media forums. Fans and followers expressed their emotions after watching 'Thala' in No. 7 Indian jersey. The pictures were apparently taken during a commercial shoot as shared by the Bollywood director Farah Khan, who posted a picture of herself with Dhoni, captioning: "Directed @mahi7781 for an ad today .. What an amazing guy.. so punctual, so down to earth, took pics with everyone frm clients to spotboys with a smile..im a fan now". Also Read: Ajinkya Rahane showing signs of recovery from the hamstring niggl View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farah Khan Kunder (@farahkhankunder) × ALSO READ: 'If you can't chase 160 at home, where will you?': Ramiz Raja thrashes Sri Lanka The talismanic cricketer, who bid adieu to international cricket last year, has a huge fan following. The talismanic cricketer, who bid adieu to international cricket last year, has a huge fan following. His fans went gaga as soon as they saw Dhoni in an Indian jersey. On Farah Khan's post, fans shared their emotions, One of the user wrote, "Couldn’t make a better fantasy than @mahi7781 wearing the current team india jersey but yes it’s a fantasy and the reality is we won’t be seeing him again playing from team india", another chimed in and said, "Please tell him that, we miss him so much.. Msdians forever." Mahendra Singh Dhoni Captain Cool In Team India's Retro Jersey Latest Pic Of MSD #MsDhoni #Olympics #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/KfE6FGxtJz — MY Cricket Production (@MCPOriginal) July 26, 2021 × Dhoni spotted in retro jersey for shoot 😍@MSDhoni • #MSDhoni • #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/SFRdNqJDV4 — DHONI Era™ 🤩 (@TheDhoniEra) July 26, 2021 × This is ME literally me when I share anything related to Dhoni sir@msdhoni #MSDhoni #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/XNUhc930yC — Shubham Srivastava (@s_s_rivastava) July 26, 2021 × Recently, Dhoni was spotted playing all-stars football practice match in Mumbai with some celebrities like Ranveer Singh and Karan Wahi. Shreyas Iyer was also there. See pics here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shreyas Iyer (@shreyas41) × Dhoni will return to the cricket field as the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is all set to resume on August 19 and will conclude on October 15. The tournament, whose first phase was played in India, was suspended after a few players and staff members were tested Coronavirus (COVID-19) positive. After that, the event was shifted to United Arab Emirates (UAE), where 31 games will be played in 27 days in the league’s second leg.

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<p>Former Pakistani captain Salman Butt has weighed in on the much-debated topic in the cricketing arena these days regarding the Indian cricket team. Ever since the Virat Kohli-led team lost the ICC World Test Championship Final (WTC) against New Zealand besides the absence of major ICC trophy since eight years, a gourp of fans have dubbed the Men In Blue as the "new chokers", a tag that has been associated with South Africa team as they have failed to reach finals of major ICC tournaments since their re-admission to cricket in 1992.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although, India have reputation of giving exemplary performances at the ICC tournaments, but some of the critics have been raising concerns over performances in past few years. Butt, in his YouTube video, straightaway defended the Indian team and said that they dont have a "long history" of not winning an ICC event.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 36-year-old mentioned the trophies India won when MS Dhoni was leading the team. He&nbsp;said, "Under previous captain MS Dhoni, India won the Champions Trophy (2013), the World T20 (2007), and the 50-over World Cup (2011). Recently, India played the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the 2019 World Cup semi-final. They have been almost there among the world’s Top 2 teams. So, the frequency of India’s losses is not that much to term them as chokers." India last won an ICC event under the leadership of MS Dhoni in 2013. Since then,&nbsp;they have entered the last four of every ICC tournament and also played the finals on three occasions, but failed to win.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Look at the number of semi-finals New Zealand have played in the World Cup. They have played two finals as well (2015 and 2019). Nobody called them chokers. South Africa were termed chokers because they frequently lost big matches. They went down in a lot of finals and crunch games. That isn’t the case with India as yet,” he added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, team India is all set to play the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 14 this year in the UAE. India and Pakistan are slated to play in the group stage as they are in the same pool. Recently, former Pakistan's fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar predicted the winner. He said that the India and pakistan will play the final clash also and not just that, Pakistan will end up defeating India.&nbsp;</p>

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Former Pakistani captain Salman Butt has weighed in on the much-debated topic in the cricketing arena these days regarding the Indian cricket team. Ever since the Virat Kohli-led team lost the ICC World Test Championship Final (WTC) against New Zealand besides the absence of major ICC trophy since eight years, a gourp of fans have dubbed the Men In Blue as the "new chokers", a tag that has been associated with South Africa team as they have failed to reach finals of major ICC tournaments since their re-admission to cricket in 1992.

Former Pakistani captain Salman Butt has weighed in on the much-debated topic in the cricketing arena these days regarding the Indian cricket team. Ever since the Virat Kohli-led team lost the ICC World Test Championship Final (WTC) against New Zealand besides the absence of major ICC trophy since eight years, a gourp of fans have dubbed the Men In Blue as the "new chokers", a tag that has been associated with South Africa team as they have failed to reach finals of major ICC tournaments since their re-admission to cricket in 1992. Although, India have reputation of giving exemplary performances at the ICC tournaments, but some of the critics have been raising concerns over performances in past few years. Butt, in his YouTube video, straightaway defended the Indian team and said that they dont have a "long history" of not winning an ICC event. ALSO READ | Condoms and sex at Olympics: Awareness creation, restrictions and pushback The 36-year-old mentioned the trophies India won when MS Dhoni was leading the team. He said, "Under previous captain MS Dhoni, India won the Champions Trophy (2013), the World T20 (2007), and the 50-over World Cup (2011). Recently, India played the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the 2019 World Cup semi-final. They have been almost there among the world’s Top 2 teams. So, the frequency of India’s losses is not that much to term them as chokers." India last won an ICC event under the leadership of MS Dhoni in 2013. Since then, they have entered the last four of every ICC tournament and also played the finals on three occasions, but failed to win. ALSO READ: Cricket: BCCI announces schedule for the remainder of IPL 2021 - check out “Look at the number of semi-finals New Zealand have played in the World Cup. They have played two finals as well (2015 and 2019). Nobody called them chokers. South Africa were termed chokers because they frequently lost big matches. They went down in a lot of finals and crunch games. That isn’t the case with India as yet,” he added. Meanwhile, team India is all set to play the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 14 this year in the UAE. India and Pakistan are slated to play in the group stage as they are in the same pool. Recently, former Pakistan's fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar predicted the winner. He said that the India and pakistan will play the final clash also and not just that, Pakistan will end up defeating India. Also Read: Shoaib Akhtar predicts winner of T20 World Cup, says 'India will lose to Pakistan' Click here for sports-related update!

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<p>Former India batsman Suresh Raina stunned his fans on August 15, 2020, by following MS Dhoni in his retirement venture. MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina had arrived in the Chennai Super Kings' camp when they chose to retire from international cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a conversation with News 24 Sports, Suresh Raina expressed that he also would not play the IPL next season if CSK captain MS Dhoni won’t be a part of IPL. The southpaw, nonetheless, added that he will attempt to persuade MS Dhoni to play on for another season, simply on the off chance that CSK proceeds to win IPL 2021. He said:</p>

<p>“If Dhoni doesn’t play the IPL next year, then I will also not play. We have played together since 2008. And, if we win the IPL this year, I will convince him to play the next season as well.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Suresh Raina further said that he needs to continue to play for CSK although two teams and set to be added to the T20 league one year from now. He added:&nbsp;“Two new teams will be coming in next season but I want to keep playing for CSK. I hope we do well in this tournament, and then we will see how things go.”</p>

<p>He announced his international retirement on the same day as MS Dhoni last year - August 15. The two cricketers shared incredible camaraderie and featured in various significant partnerships for India just as CSK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the players were retained by CSK ahead of IPL 2011, 2014, and 2018 auctions. Suresh Raina - the most capped player had withdrawn from IPL 2020 because of personal reasons. He was retained for IPL 2021 and made his comeback for CSK this season. He will be travelling to UAE for the second phase of IPL 2021, which starts off in September.<br />
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Former India batsman Suresh Raina stunned his fans on August 15, 2020, by following MS Dhoni in his retirement venture. MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina had arrived in the Chennai Super Kings' camp when they chose to retire from international cricket.

Former India batsman Suresh Raina stunned his fans on August 15, 2020, by following MS Dhoni in his retirement venture. MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina had arrived in the Chennai Super Kings' camp when they chose to retire from international cricket. In a conversation with News 24 Sports, Suresh Raina expressed that he also would not play the IPL next season if CSK captain MS Dhoni won’t be a part of IPL. The southpaw, nonetheless, added that he will attempt to persuade MS Dhoni to play on for another season, simply on the off chance that CSK proceeds to win IPL 2021. He said: “If Dhoni doesn’t play the IPL next year, then I will also not play. We have played together since 2008. And, if we win the IPL this year, I will convince him to play the next season as well.” ALSO READ: Cricket: 'I feel that Dravid shouldn't push to become coach of national team', says Wasim Jaffer Suresh Raina further said that he needs to continue to play for CSK although two teams and set to be added to the T20 league one year from now. He added: “Two new teams will be coming in next season but I want to keep playing for CSK. I hope we do well in this tournament, and then we will see how things go.” He announced his international retirement on the same day as MS Dhoni last year - August 15. The two cricketers shared incredible camaraderie and featured in various significant partnerships for India just as CSK. Both the players were retained by CSK ahead of IPL 2011, 2014, and 2018 auctions. Suresh Raina - the most capped player had withdrawn from IPL 2020 because of personal reasons. He was retained for IPL 2021 and made his comeback for CSK this season. He will be travelling to UAE for the second phase of IPL 2021, which starts off in September.

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<p>India's former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned 40 on Wednesday and several cricketing icons, including Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, took to Twitter to wish the veteran wicketkeeper.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter and wrote: "A colleague, captain &amp; friend! Happy Birthday, Mahi. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead full of joy and good health."</p>

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<p>Virender Sehwag added his usual humour while wishing MSD. Former India opener made a Twitter thread for the skipper showing his wishes for Dhoni since 2016. His every wish had a unique text from Viru, for this year Sehwag tweeted: "Mahendra - meaning Lord of the Sky. Certainly pleased the skies with his big hitting when he bust onto the scene and then by earning the love of so many people on earth pleased the earth as well. Once in a generation player,#HappyBirthdayMSDhoni"</p>

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Certainly pleased the skies with his big hitting when he bust onto the scene and then by earning the love of so many people on earth pleased the earth as well. Once in a generation player , <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayMSDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayMSDhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/COuu9X2s6L">pic.twitter.com/COuu9X2s6L</a></p>
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<p>Virat Kohli also wished his former captain on turning 40.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday skip 💙🇮🇳 <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/ydUQXb7ZzK">pic.twitter.com/ydUQXb7ZzK</a></p>
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<p>ICC also took to Twitter to wish Captain Cool.&nbsp;</p>

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Happy birthday to one of the sharpest keepers in cricket history 🧤 <a href="https://t.co/WNwxngwx5E">pic.twitter.com/WNwxngwx5E</a></p>
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<p>Despite almost a year after his retirement, Dhoni is among the top six-hitters in cricket. The 40-year-old has 78 sixes in Tests, 229 in ODIs and 52 in T20Is. His mammoth six in the 2012 Commonwealth Bank series became a highlight of his cricketing career.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is the only captain in the history of Cricket to win all ICC trophies. Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2010 and 2016 Asia Cups, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhoni's behind the stumps magic is known to all. His lightning-fast speed earned him the wicketkeeper with most stumpings (120) in ODI cricket. He is the first Indian wicket-keeper to take 300 ODI catches and the fourth wicket-keeper in the world who achieved this milestone.</p>

<p>He also holds a record of most dismissals (87) as wicket-keeper in T20Is and Most catches (54) as wicket-keeper in T20Is.</p>

<p>MS Dhoni, with 294 dismissals in his Test career, ranks first in the all-time dismissals list by Indian wicket-keepers.</p>


India's former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned 40 on Wednesday and several cricketing icons, including Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, took to Twitter to wish the veteran wicketkeeper.

India's former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni turned 40 on Wednesday and several cricketing icons, including Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, took to Twitter to wish the veteran wicketkeeper. Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter and wrote: "A colleague, captain & friend! Happy Birthday, Mahi. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead full of joy and good health." A colleague, captain & friend! Happy Birthday, Mahi. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead full of joy and good health. pic.twitter.com/uyeqtBm7UW — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 7, 2021 × Virender Sehwag added his usual humour while wishing MSD. Former India opener made a Twitter thread for the skipper showing his wishes for Dhoni since 2016. His every wish had a unique text from Viru, for this year Sehwag tweeted: "Mahendra - meaning Lord of the Sky. Certainly pleased the skies with his big hitting when he bust onto the scene and then by earning the love of so many people on earth pleased the earth as well. Once in a generation player,#HappyBirthdayMSDhoni" Mahendra - meaning Lord of the Sky. Certainly pleased the skies with his big hitting when he bust onto the scene and then by earning the love of so many people on earth pleased the earth as well. Once in a generation player , #HappyBirthdayMSDhoni pic.twitter.com/COuu9X2s6L — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2021 × Virat Kohli also wished his former captain on turning 40. Happy birthday skip 💙🇮🇳 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/ydUQXb7ZzK — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 7, 2021 × ICC also took to Twitter to wish Captain Cool. “Only for a fraction of a second and Dhoni, like lightning, had those bails off.” Happy birthday to one of the sharpest keepers in cricket history 🧤 pic.twitter.com/WNwxngwx5E — ICC (@ICC) July 7, 2021 × Despite almost a year after his retirement, Dhoni is among the top six-hitters in cricket. The 40-year-old has 78 sixes in Tests, 229 in ODIs and 52 in T20Is. His mammoth six in the 2012 Commonwealth Bank series became a highlight of his cricketing career. He is the only captain in the history of Cricket to win all ICC trophies. Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2010 and 2016 Asia Cups, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. Dhoni's behind the stumps magic is known to all. His lightning-fast speed earned him the wicketkeeper with most stumpings (120) in ODI cricket. He is the first Indian wicket-keeper to take 300 ODI catches and the fourth wicket-keeper in the world who achieved this milestone. He also holds a record of most dismissals (87) as wicket-keeper in T20Is and Most catches (54) as wicket-keeper in T20Is. MS Dhoni, with 294 dismissals in his Test career, ranks first in the all-time dismissals list by Indian wicket-keepers.

From Tendulkar to Sehwag: Cricketing icons wish MS Dhoni, a very happy birthday!

<p>India's legendary cricket captain MS Dhoni turned 40 on Wednesday. Several cricketers wished the former cricketer on the occasion. Cricket Australia also took to social media to wish Dhoni and posted a compilation of his sixes in the Land Down Under.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Despite almost a year after his&nbsp;retirement, Dhoni is among the top six-hitters in cricket. The 40-year-old has 78 sixes in Tests, 229 in ODIs and 52 in T20Is. His mammoth six in the 2012 Commonwealth Bank series became a highlight of&nbsp;his cricketing career.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He is the only captain in the history of Cricket to win all ICC trophies. Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2010 and 2016 Asia Cups, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhoni's behind the stumps magic is known to all. His lightning-fast speed earned him the wicketkeeper with most stumpings (120) in ODI cricket. He is the first Indian wicket-keeper to take 300 ODI catches and the fourth wicket-keeper in the world who achieved this milestone.</p>

<p>He also holds a record of most dismissals (87) as wicket-keeper in T20Is and Most catches (54) as wicket-keeper in T20Is.</p>

<p>MS Dhoni, with 294 dismissals in his Test career, ranks first in the all-time dismissals list by Indian wicket-keepers.</p>


India's legendary cricket captain MS Dhoni turned 40 on Wednesday. Several cricketers wished the former cricketer on the occasion. Cricket Australia also took to social media to wish Dhoni and posted a compilation of his sixes in the Land Down Under.

India's legendary cricket captain MS Dhoni turned 40 on Wednesday. Several cricketers wished the former cricketer on the occasion. Cricket Australia also took to social media to wish Dhoni and posted a compilation of his sixes in the Land Down Under. ALSO READ: Happy birthday MS Dhoni! Check out some of his coolest records Despite almost a year after his retirement, Dhoni is among the top six-hitters in cricket. The 40-year-old has 78 sixes in Tests, 229 in ODIs and 52 in T20Is. His mammoth six in the 2012 Commonwealth Bank series became a highlight of his cricketing career. 📽 WATCH: MS Dhoni's best ever sixes in Australia. https://t.co/tRadt6XCkI — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) July 7, 2021 × He is the only captain in the history of Cricket to win all ICC trophies. Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2010 and 2016 Asia Cups, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. Dhoni's behind the stumps magic is known to all. His lightning-fast speed earned him the wicketkeeper with most stumpings (120) in ODI cricket. He is the first Indian wicket-keeper to take 300 ODI catches and the fourth wicket-keeper in the world who achieved this milestone. He also holds a record of most dismissals (87) as wicket-keeper in T20Is and Most catches (54) as wicket-keeper in T20Is. MS Dhoni, with 294 dismissals in his Test career, ranks first in the all-time dismissals list by Indian wicket-keepers.

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