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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has said that veteran MS Dhoni does not tell the team about his future. The CEO was speaking to reporters at Junior CSK event in Chennai and also said that Dhoni will answer about his future directly to people.

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

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

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction is set to be held in Dubai on Tuesday (Dec 19). Over the years, the IPL auction proceedings have made heads turn with marquee as well as uncapped players going under the hammer and earning big bucks.&nbsp;Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, <strong>here is a list of most expensive players in each auction -&nbsp;</strong></p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>Year</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Players</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Price&nbsp;</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2008</td>
			<td>MS Dhoni</td>
			<td>INR 9.5 crore (95 million)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2009</td>
			<td>Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Flintoff</td>
			<td>INR 9.8 crore each (98 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2010</td>
			<td>Shane Bond, Kieron Pollard</td>
			<td>INR 4.8 crore each (48 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2011</td>
			<td>Gautam Gambhir</td>
			<td>INR 14.9 crore (149 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2012</td>
			<td>Ravindra Jadeja</td>
			<td>INR 12.8 crore (128 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2013</td>
			<td>Glenn Maxwell</td>
			<td>INR 6.3 crore (63 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2014</td>
			<td>Yuvraj Singh</td>
			<td>INR 14 crore (140 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2015</td>
			<td>Yuvraj Singh</td>
			<td>INR 16 crore (160 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2016</td>
			<td>Shane Watson</td>
			<td>INR 9.5 crore (95 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2017</td>
			<td>Ben Stokes</td>
			<td>INR 14.5 crore (145 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2018</td>
			<td>Ben Stokes</td>
			<td>INR 14.5 crore (145 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2019</td>
			<td>Jaydev Unadkat, Varun Chakravarthy</td>
			<td>INR 8.4 crore (84 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2020</td>
			<td>Pat Cummins</td>
			<td>INR 15.5 crore (150 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2021</td>
			<td>Chris Morris</td>
			<td>INR 16.5 crore (145 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2022</td>
			<td>Ishan Kishan</td>
			<td>INR 15.25 crore (152.5 mn)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2023</td>
			<td>Sam Curran</td>
			<td>INR 18.25 crore (182.5 mn)</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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<p>The list comprises the likes of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni, Andrew Flintoff, Kevin Pietersen, Gautam Gambhir, Kieron Pollard, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuvraj Singh, Ben Stokes, Pat Cummins, etc. In the last auction, England all-rounder Sam Curran broke all records to become the most-expensive player in IPL history.</p>

<p>This time, there are quite a few marquee players such as Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc and others in the mix. Even some known faces in Indian cricket such as Shardul Thakur, Manish Pandey and uncapped Shahrukh Khan will be up for grabs. Thus, &nbsp;it will be interesting to see who will be the most-expensive player in this year's auction proceedings and whether he will surpass Curran's magical number.</p>

<p>There are as many as 332 players in the auction roster. Three players withdrew from the roster and two new names have been added to the original list of 333 players. Mallika Sagar will be IPL 2024's auctioneer, the first to be conducting the prestigious event in the cash-rich league's history.&nbsp;</p>


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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<p>Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has admitted that he and MS Dhoni were 'never close friends' despite sharing the dressing room for several years. According to Yuvraj, the pair never struck a close bond due to their different lifestyles away from&nbsp;the ground.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yuvraj was a key part of the 2007 and 2011 World Cup-winning side with Dhoni captaining him on both occasions. Over the years, much has been said about Yuvraj and Dhoni's friendship but it was the first time that any of the two had spoken about their relationship.</p>

<p>“Me and Mahi are not close friends. We were friends because of cricket, we played together. Mahi’s lifestyle was very different from me, so we were never close friends, we were only friends because of cricket," Yuvraj said on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast show<em>.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Yuvraj, who was the player of the tournament when India won the 2011 World Cup, said despite not being close friends, he and Mahi "gave more than 100 per cent" to the country whenever on the ground. However, the stylish all-rounder added that even then, the pair had their share of differences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He was captain, I was vice-captain. When I came into the team, I was 4 years junior. When you are captain and vice-captain, there will be decision differences,” Yuvraj said</p>

<p>“Sometimes he made decisions I didn’t like, sometimes I made decisions he didn’t like. That happens in every team,” he added.</p>

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<h2><strong>Dhoni&nbsp;provided&nbsp;clear picture to Yuvraj&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Yuvraj played a pivotal part in India winning the 2011 World Cup despite suffering from cancer during the tournament. The allrounder had to take a sabbatical from cricket after the marquee event to undergo cancer treatment, including chemotherapy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He made his comeback a year later and went on to play for another seven years before retiring in 2019 from all forms of cricket. Yuvraj revealed that it was Dhoni who provided him the truth when he needed it the most.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When I was at the end of my career, when I wasn't getting the right picture about my career, I asked him for advice. He was the guy who told me that the selection committee is not looking you right now. I was like, at least I got to know the real picture. This is just before 2019 World Cup. That is the reality," said Yuvraj.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Dhoni retired from Test cricket in 2016 before calling time on his ODI career after the 2019 World Cup semifinal exit.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


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

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

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

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

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<p>Former India captain MS Dhoni announcing his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020, broke a billion hearts. While the country was celebrating Independence Day, Dhoni’s shock retirement call paused time and had the world talking. Speaking at an event held in Bengaluru, India’s greatest ODI skipper revealed under what circumstances he decided to retire from international cricket.</p>

<p>After losing the 2019 World Cup semifinal to New Zealand in Manchester, England, India got knocked out. It was then that MS Dhoni, in his mind and heart, decided to hang his boots from international cricket for good. Although Dhoni announced it officially around 13 months after the event, MS admitted he didn’t do it then, as he didn’t feel it was the right moment or time for the same.</p>

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<p>India bowled first, and with rain forcing the game to get finished on the reserve day, they tumbled under pressure and failed to cross the line eventually. Chasing 240, India got reduced to 92 for six at one stage, with MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease.</p>

<p>The pair stitched 116 runs for the seventh wicket before Trent Boult removed Jadeja to put India’s back against the wall. Dhoni, with his Midas touch, tried his best, but couldn’t do the job, as India got all out on 221.</p>

<p>"It gets difficult to control your emotions when you have lost a close game. And inside, I had made my entire plan. To me, that was the last day I played cricket for India. I took retirement a year later, but the fact is that that day I had retired," MS Dhoni said in Bengaluru.</p>

<h2>Retirement an emotional call – Dhoni</h2>

<p>For someone who remains as cool on the field as MS Dhoni, losing the semis clash to New Zealand brought tears to his eyes. Dhoni admitted the emotional baggage of that loss was too much to take, and he decided to step aside.</p>

<p>"You are high on emotions. The only thing you've done in the last 12-15 years is play cricket. And then there is no more chance of you representing the country. There are so many people, but only a few get that opportunity. Sportspersons have that. Irrespective of which sport you play, you are representing your country," the former India captain added.</p>

<p>MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings to its joint-most fifth IPL title this season, beating Gujarat Titans in the finals. Although there is no confirmation whether Dhoni will play next year, the indications suggest the veteran keeper-batter will again grace the field with his presence in IPL 2024.</p>

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Former India captain MS Dhoni announcing his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020, broke a billion hearts. While the country was celebrating Independence Day, Dhoni’s shock retirement call paused time and had the world talking.

Former India captain MS Dhoni announcing his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020, broke a billion hearts. While the country was celebrating Independence Day, Dhoni’s shock retirement call paused time and had the world talking. Speaking at an event held in Bengaluru, India’s greatest ODI skipper revealed under what circumstances he decided to retire from international cricket. After losing the 2019 World Cup semifinal to New Zealand in Manchester, England, India got knocked out. It was then that MS Dhoni, in his mind and heart, decided to hang his boots from international cricket for good. Although Dhoni announced it officially around 13 months after the event, MS admitted he didn’t do it then, as he didn’t feel it was the right moment or time for the same. ALSO READ: Sheetal Devi – an armless archer from J&K making India proud in Asian Para Games 2023 India bowled first, and with rain forcing the game to get finished on the reserve day, they tumbled under pressure and failed to cross the line eventually. Chasing 240, India got reduced to 92 for six at one stage, with MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease. The pair stitched 116 runs for the seventh wicket before Trent Boult removed Jadeja to put India’s back against the wall. Dhoni, with his Midas touch, tried his best, but couldn’t do the job, as India got all out on 221. "It gets difficult to control your emotions when you have lost a close game. And inside, I had made my entire plan. To me, that was the last day I played cricket for India. I took retirement a year later, but the fact is that that day I had retired," MS Dhoni said in Bengaluru. Retirement an emotional call – Dhoni For someone who remains as cool on the field as MS Dhoni, losing the semis clash to New Zealand brought tears to his eyes. Dhoni admitted the emotional baggage of that loss was too much to take, and he decided to step aside. "You are high on emotions. The only thing you've done in the last 12-15 years is play cricket. And then there is no more chance of you representing the country. There are so many people, but only a few get that opportunity. Sportspersons have that. Irrespective of which sport you play, you are representing your country," the former India captain added. MS Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings to its joint-most fifth IPL title this season, beating Gujarat Titans in the finals. Although there is no confirmation whether Dhoni will play next year, the indications suggest the veteran keeper-batter will again grace the field with his presence in IPL 2024. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Rohit Sharma-led India continued their winning run when they locked horns with New Zealand in match 21 of the ICC ODI World Cup, at home, on Sunday (Oct 22) in Dharamsala. Both sides met each other being unbeaten in the ten-team tournament and produced an intense battle, where India eventually went past the Kiwis by four wickets in pursuit of 274. The likes of Mohammed Shami (5 for 54), Ravindra Jadeja (10-0-48-0 and 39 not out), Rohit (46) and Virat Kohli (95) starred in India's fifth win on the trot as they sit pretty at the top with ten points.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the match, former Indian batter-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Team India and hailed captain Rohit's fearless approach at the top. Rohit has been in top form in the ODI World Cup, with 311 runs (second-most) and has struck at&nbsp;133.47; going hard at the powerplays. In the game versus the Black Caps, he targetted Matt Henry, in particular, and Trent Boult and never shied away from counterattacking despite being beaten on occasions. As a result, India was 63 for no loss after 10 overs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus, Manjrekar said on Star Sports, "The talk was about Trent Boult's swing, and that Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry could trouble the Indian batters a lot on this pitch. I like this Rohit Sharma because India are winning more and winning more convincingly. He scored five centuries in 2019 but India's performance didn't look this convincing. Yes, he is scoring forties but is going after setting a good platform."</p>

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<p>After the win over NZ, Rohit said at the post-match presentation, "Good start to the tournament. Job is half done. Important to stay balanced. Not to think too far ahead. Important to stay in the present. Shami took the opportunity with both hands. He has the experience in these conditions and is a class bowler. At one stage, we were looking at 300 plus. Credit to our bowlers at the back end. I am enjoying my batting. Both are different personalities but we (Him and Gill) complement each other. Happy that we won. Nothing much to say. He (Kohli) has done this for us so many years. He backed himself to do the job. Kohli and Jadeja pulled us back when we lost a few wickets in the middle. The fielding is something we pride ourselves on. Today the fielding wasn't clinical. Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best fielders in the world. These things happen. We know that fielding is something that will decide a lot of things going forward. We love travelling and playing in different parts of the game."</p>

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Rohit Sharma-led India continued their winning run when they locked horns with New Zealand in match 21 of the ICC ODI World Cup, at home, on Sunday (Oct 22) in Dharamsala.

Rohit Sharma-led India continued their winning run when they locked horns with New Zealand in match 21 of the ICC ODI World Cup, at home, on Sunday (Oct 22) in Dharamsala. Both sides met each other being unbeaten in the ten-team tournament and produced an intense battle, where India eventually went past the Kiwis by four wickets in pursuit of 274. The likes of Mohammed Shami (5 for 54), Ravindra Jadeja (10-0-48-0 and 39 not out), Rohit (46) and Virat Kohli (95) starred in India's fifth win on the trot as they sit pretty at the top with ten points. After the match, former Indian batter-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Team India and hailed captain Rohit's fearless approach at the top. Rohit has been in top form in the ODI World Cup, with 311 runs (second-most) and has struck at 133.47; going hard at the powerplays. In the game versus the Black Caps, he targetted Matt Henry, in particular, and Trent Boult and never shied away from counterattacking despite being beaten on occasions. As a result, India was 63 for no loss after 10 overs. Thus, Manjrekar said on Star Sports, "The talk was about Trent Boult's swing, and that Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry could trouble the Indian batters a lot on this pitch. I like this Rohit Sharma because India are winning more and winning more convincingly. He scored five centuries in 2019 but India's performance didn't look this convincing. Yes, he is scoring forties but is going after setting a good platform." Also read: If he scored 50 off 60 balls, there is no use: Gambhir SLAMS Babar Azam's batting approach in ODI WC After the win over NZ, Rohit said at the post-match presentation, "Good start to the tournament. Job is half done. Important to stay balanced. Not to think too far ahead. Important to stay in the present. Shami took the opportunity with both hands. He has the experience in these conditions and is a class bowler. At one stage, we were looking at 300 plus. Credit to our bowlers at the back end. I am enjoying my batting. Both are different personalities but we (Him and Gill) complement each other. Happy that we won. Nothing much to say. He (Kohli) has done this for us so many years. He backed himself to do the job. Kohli and Jadeja pulled us back when we lost a few wickets in the middle. The fielding is something we pride ourselves on. Today the fielding wasn't clinical. Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best fielders in the world. These things happen. We know that fielding is something that will decide a lot of things going forward. We love travelling and playing in different parts of the game." India now have some rest before they take on England in Lucknow on Sunday (Oct 29). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Former Indian men's cricket team batting coach Sanjay Bangar has revealed that MS Dhoni and other players cried like kids after the team lost the 2019 semifinal match against New Zealand. MS Dhoni was the last hope for India during the run chase but his unfortunate run out meant that India failed to chase the target of 238 and fell short of 18 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking on air during the ongoing match between India and New Zealand at the&nbsp;Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala, Bangar made the revelation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It was a heartbreaking moment for all the players as India were playing excellent cricket. We won seven matches in the league phase and to bow out like that was not good,” said Bangar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Players cried like kids. MS Dhoni was crying like children. Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant had tears in their eyes. Such stories remain in the dressing room,” he added.</p>

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<p>En route the semifinals, the Indian team had been in imperious touch, winning all matches, bar one against England. India started the semifinal on the right note as well, restricting New Zealand to the paltry total of 239 before the rain-gods intervened and halted the momentum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The match carried on to the reserve day and the overcast conditions meant that the Indian top order was obliterated by the likes of Trent Boult and Matt Henry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the wickets falling in clumps, Indian remained in the hunt for the win as MS Dhoni, one of the greatest finishers in the game, attempted to add another stellar run-chase to his resume.</p>

<p>However, during the penultimate over, bowled by Lockie Ferguson, Dhoni dabbed the ball to short square leg and set off to complete a brace. Martin Guptill, charging in from the deep darted a throw at the striker's end and hit the bull's eye as Dhoni was adjudged out.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>India vs New Zealand</strong></h2>

<p>Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss in Dharamsala and opted to field with Suryakumar Yadav, and Mohammed Shami replacing Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur in the playing XI.</p>

<p>After starting off brilliantly with the ball in the first powerplay, New Zealand batters roared back into the contest with Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell reaching their respective fifties. The Kiwis had rendered Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja powerless during the middle overs as India looked devoid of ideas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>India:&nbsp;</strong>Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj</p>

<p><strong>New Zealand:</strong>&nbsp;Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult</p>

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Former Indian men's cricket team batting coach Sanjay Bangar has revealed that MS Dhoni and other players cried like kids after the team lost the 2019 semifinal match against New Zealand.

Former Indian men's cricket team batting coach Sanjay Bangar has revealed that MS Dhoni and other players cried like kids after the team lost the 2019 semifinal match against New Zealand. MS Dhoni was the last hope for India during the run chase but his unfortunate run out meant that India failed to chase the target of 238 and fell short of 18 runs. Speaking on air during the ongoing match between India and New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala, Bangar made the revelation. “It was a heartbreaking moment for all the players as India were playing excellent cricket. We won seven matches in the league phase and to bow out like that was not good,” said Bangar. “Players cried like kids. MS Dhoni was crying like children. Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant had tears in their eyes. Such stories remain in the dressing room,” he added. Sanjay Bangar said, "players including MS Dhoni, Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya couldn't stop their tears and cried bitterly in the dressing room after losing the 2019 World Cup Semis". pic.twitter.com/zn18v3JKAA — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 22, 2023 × Also read | World Cup 2023, NZ vs IND: 'Better to lose...', Ravi Shastri reveals MS Dhoni's advice En route the semifinals, the Indian team had been in imperious touch, winning all matches, bar one against England. India started the semifinal on the right note as well, restricting New Zealand to the paltry total of 239 before the rain-gods intervened and halted the momentum. The match carried on to the reserve day and the overcast conditions meant that the Indian top order was obliterated by the likes of Trent Boult and Matt Henry. Despite the wickets falling in clumps, Indian remained in the hunt for the win as MS Dhoni, one of the greatest finishers in the game, attempted to add another stellar run-chase to his resume. However, during the penultimate over, bowled by Lockie Ferguson, Dhoni dabbed the ball to short square leg and set off to complete a brace. Martin Guptill, charging in from the deep darted a throw at the striker's end and hit the bull's eye as Dhoni was adjudged out. India vs New Zealand Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss in Dharamsala and opted to field with Suryakumar Yadav, and Mohammed Shami replacing Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur in the playing XI. After starting off brilliantly with the ball in the first powerplay, New Zealand batters roared back into the contest with Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell reaching their respective fifties. The Kiwis had rendered Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja powerless during the middle overs as India looked devoid of ideas. Playing XIs: India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

World Cup 2023: 'MS Dhoni cried like kid after 2019 WC defeat', reveals former batting coach Sanjay Bangar

<p>Former Indian men's cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has said he wouldn't mind if India went down against New Zealand in their group-stage&nbsp;World Cup encounter. Shastri recalled the advice of&nbsp;MS Dhoni from the 2011 World Cup campaign where the legendary Indian captain said it was "good to lose a game in the league stage".</p>

<p>Shastri made the comments while speaking to the host broadcasters as India attempted to avenge the agonising 2019 World Cup semifinal&nbsp;loss.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In 2011 India lost one game. And that was a league game to New Zealand, but they went on to win the World Cup. I remember MS Dhoni when he was the captain said once, 'You know, sometimes in the league format (in World Cup), it's good to lose one game, you know, because you know, you don't want to be suddenly caught in a semi-final or final where you want everything and then you get the shivers,'" said Shastri.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India have a rather terrible record against New Zealand in the World Cups. The men-in-blue have failed to win a&nbsp;game in the quadrennial tournament against the Kiwis since 2003. Despite having won two World Cup titles during this period, the Blackcaps have had the wood over India.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>India opt to field</strong></h2>

<p>Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss in Dharamsala and opted to field with Suryakumar Yadav, and Mohammed Shami replacing Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur in the playing XI. Quizzed upon why he opted to chase, Sharma said the dew was a factor and that chasing teams would have an advantage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India started the powerplay extremely well with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj keeping the Kiwi batters in check. As of the last update, Devon Conway and Will Young had departed with Siraj and Shami picking the wickets respectively. However, Rachin Ravindra and Devon Mitchell had stepped up and stitched a little partnership.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>India:&nbsp;</strong>Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj</p>

<p><strong>New Zealand:</strong> Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult</p>

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Former Indian men's cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has said he wouldn't mind if India went down against New Zealand in their group-stage World Cup encounter. Shastri recalled the advice of MS Dhoni from the 2011 World Cup campaign where the legendary Indian captain said it was "good to lose a game in the league stage".

Former Indian men's cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has said he wouldn't mind if India went down against New Zealand in their group-stage World Cup encounter. Shastri recalled the advice of MS Dhoni from the 2011 World Cup campaign where the legendary Indian captain said it was "good to lose a game in the league stage". Shastri made the comments while speaking to the host broadcasters as India attempted to avenge the agonising 2019 World Cup semifinal loss. "In 2011 India lost one game. And that was a league game to New Zealand, but they went on to win the World Cup. I remember MS Dhoni when he was the captain said once, 'You know, sometimes in the league format (in World Cup), it's good to lose one game, you know, because you know, you don't want to be suddenly caught in a semi-final or final where you want everything and then you get the shivers,'" said Shastri. India have a rather terrible record against New Zealand in the World Cups. The men-in-blue have failed to win a game in the quadrennial tournament against the Kiwis since 2003. Despite having won two World Cup titles during this period, the Blackcaps have had the wood over India. Also read | IND vs NZ Head-to-head: World Cup 2023- India vs New Zealand pitch report, weather update, live streaming India opt to field Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss in Dharamsala and opted to field with Suryakumar Yadav, and Mohammed Shami replacing Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur in the playing XI. Quizzed upon why he opted to chase, Sharma said the dew was a factor and that chasing teams would have an advantage. India started the powerplay extremely well with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj keeping the Kiwi batters in check. As of the last update, Devon Conway and Will Young had departed with Siraj and Shami picking the wickets respectively. However, Rachin Ravindra and Devon Mitchell had stepped up and stitched a little partnership. Playing XIs: India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Rohit Sharma became India's full-time captain early in 2022. Thus, captaincy came very late for Rohit. Back then, he was 34 and just a few months away from turning 35. Ahead of the CWC 2023 edition, which kicks off in India on October 5 (Thursday), the Indian captain Rohit expressed his gratitude for leading India across formats as he believes many big names missed out on becoming the national side's skipper in the past.</p>

<p>When India last hosted the ODI World Cup, along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in 2011, MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue won the coveted title (for the second time overall in the country's rich cricketing history). Back then, Rohit was not even part of the World Cup squad. In the current scenario, Hitman will be leading India in the mega event where the hosts' campaign starts on October 8, facing Australia in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since taking over as India's captain, Rohit has had mixed results -- with a semi-final exit in 2022 T20 World Cup, WTC final loss and Asia Cup title last month. Thus, the 36-year-old will be eager to help India lift the 50-over World Cup once again and leave an impact as a captain. Ahead of his stint as captain in the marquee event, Rohit acknowledged the role and responsibility given to him, mentioning that some superstar players such as Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, etc. did not have&nbsp;the luxury to lead despite having stellar careers.</p>

<p>Talking to the Indian Express, Rohit said, "Obviously, you want to be at your peak for this, say when you are 26-27. But you cannot always get what you want. You are talking about the Indian captaincy and there have been stalwarts in the Indian team. Many more players deserved to be the captain of the team. I had to wait for my turn and that's absolutely fair enough. The guys before, Virat was before me, so was MS (Dhoni)."</p>

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<h2><strong>'Yuvraj has been such a match winner for India, he should have been the captain'</strong></h2>

<p>"Just look at the names that missed out: Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag … these are all stalwarts of Indian cricket. Not to forget Yuvraj Singh. He never captained India. Yuvraj has been such a match winner for India, he should have been the captain at some stage but he didn’t get it. That's life. I got it now and I am grateful for it. I would rather have it when I know how to captain a team, when I know what is required and all. Rather than when I don’t know the ABCD of captaincy. So in that respect, this is good," Hitman added.</p>

<p>Rohit will look to create a legacy by helping India win the upcoming ODI World Cup at home, on November 19. This will be his third&nbsp;World Cup, and last in all likelihood, hence, he will be desperate to leave on a high.</p>

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Rohit Sharma became India's full-time captain early in 2022. Thus, captaincy came very late for Rohit. Back then, he was 34 and just a few months away from turning 35.

Rohit Sharma became India's full-time captain early in 2022. Thus, captaincy came very late for Rohit. Back then, he was 34 and just a few months away from turning 35. Ahead of the CWC 2023 edition, which kicks off in India on October 5 (Thursday), the Indian captain Rohit expressed his gratitude for leading India across formats as he believes many big names missed out on becoming the national side's skipper in the past. When India last hosted the ODI World Cup, along with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in 2011, MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue won the coveted title (for the second time overall in the country's rich cricketing history). Back then, Rohit was not even part of the World Cup squad. In the current scenario, Hitman will be leading India in the mega event where the hosts' campaign starts on October 8, facing Australia in Chennai. Since taking over as India's captain, Rohit has had mixed results -- with a semi-final exit in 2022 T20 World Cup, WTC final loss and Asia Cup title last month. Thus, the 36-year-old will be eager to help India lift the 50-over World Cup once again and leave an impact as a captain. Ahead of his stint as captain in the marquee event, Rohit acknowledged the role and responsibility given to him, mentioning that some superstar players such as Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, etc. did not have the luxury to lead despite having stellar careers. Talking to the Indian Express, Rohit said, "Obviously, you want to be at your peak for this, say when you are 26-27. But you cannot always get what you want. You are talking about the Indian captaincy and there have been stalwarts in the Indian team. Many more players deserved to be the captain of the team. I had to wait for my turn and that's absolutely fair enough. The guys before, Virat was before me, so was MS (Dhoni)." × Also read: No Pakistan! Former India captain Sourav Ganguly predicts CWC 2023 semi-finalists 'Yuvraj has been such a match winner for India, he should have been the captain' "Just look at the names that missed out: Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag … these are all stalwarts of Indian cricket. Not to forget Yuvraj Singh. He never captained India. Yuvraj has been such a match winner for India, he should have been the captain at some stage but he didn’t get it. That's life. I got it now and I am grateful for it. I would rather have it when I know how to captain a team, when I know what is required and all. Rather than when I don’t know the ABCD of captaincy. So in that respect, this is good," Hitman added. Rohit will look to create a legacy by helping India win the upcoming ODI World Cup at home, on November 19. This will be his third World Cup, and last in all likelihood, hence, he will be desperate to leave on a high. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Sehwag, Gambhir, Yuvraj missed out': Rohit opines on his captaincy, 'grateful' to lead India in CWC '23

CWC '23: From Sourav Ganguly to Md Azharuddin! Indian captains with most sixes in an ODI World Cup

<p>Indian Men's Cricket Team is ready for its historic debut at the Asian Games 2023, with opener Ruturaj Gaikwad set to lead the second-string side in Hangzhou, China. Ahead of a potential gold medal campaign, Ruturaj opened up on picking MS Dhoni's brains while playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL but admitted having his ways of leading&nbsp;the Men in Blue in this competition.</p>

<p>Having shared the dressing room with MS Dhoni for a few years, Ruturaj knows a bit about Dhoni's captaincy style and how he manages to keep his cool in crunch situations.</p>

<p>When asked if he's going to go the Dhoni way in leading his team at the Asian Games, Ruturaj said, "I got to learn a lot of things from him (Dhoni), but every person has a different style."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gaikwad added, "His style is different, his personality is different, and my personality is a bit different. I will try to be myself and not really look at what he usually does."&nbsp;</p>

<p>On being unique in his way of captaining India, Ruturaj said,&nbsp;"Obviously, yes, you have to pick out some things which he does really well, how he handles situations and how he handles particular players during a match."</p>

<p>"Obviously, these are (a) few things I really took from him, but I would like to lead the way I want to," the Indian skipper for the Asian Games said.</p>

<h2>Great chance for the entire team</h2>

<p>With the women's cricket team winning their maiden gold medal at the Asian Games earlier, it's time for the men's team to repeat the heroics. The coach for this assignment, VVS Laxman, also expressed his excitement over Indian players getting an opportunity to play in China and go for the top prize.</p>

<p>"It is a much different setup. We (would) have not even thought that we would come and play cricket in China. It is a great opportunity for the entire team. Participating in the Asian Games is a big opportunity and a matter of great pride for all these players," VVS Laxman told media in Hangzhou.</p>

<p>Speaking on the same lines, Ruturaj said, "Coming to the Asian Games, everyone is eager to win the gold for the country and stand up on the podium."</p>

<h3>Here is India's men's squad for the Asian Games 2023 -</h3>

<p>Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Dube, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Akash Deep</p>

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Indian Men's Cricket Team is ready for its historic debut at the Asian Games 2023, with opener Ruturaj Gaikwad set to lead the second-string side in Hangzhou, China.

Indian Men's Cricket Team is ready for its historic debut at the Asian Games 2023, with opener Ruturaj Gaikwad set to lead the second-string side in Hangzhou, China. Ahead of a potential gold medal campaign, Ruturaj opened up on picking MS Dhoni's brains while playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL but admitted having his ways of leading the Men in Blue in this competition. Having shared the dressing room with MS Dhoni for a few years, Ruturaj knows a bit about Dhoni's captaincy style and how he manages to keep his cool in crunch situations. When asked if he's going to go the Dhoni way in leading his team at the Asian Games, Ruturaj said, "I got to learn a lot of things from him (Dhoni), but every person has a different style." ALSO READ: ODIs should only be confined to World Cups, says MCC's new incoming President Mark Nicholas Gaikwad added, "His style is different, his personality is different, and my personality is a bit different. I will try to be myself and not really look at what he usually does." On being unique in his way of captaining India, Ruturaj said, "Obviously, yes, you have to pick out some things which he does really well, how he handles situations and how he handles particular players during a match." "Obviously, these are (a) few things I really took from him, but I would like to lead the way I want to," the Indian skipper for the Asian Games said. Great chance for the entire team With the women's cricket team winning their maiden gold medal at the Asian Games earlier, it's time for the men's team to repeat the heroics. The coach for this assignment, VVS Laxman, also expressed his excitement over Indian players getting an opportunity to play in China and go for the top prize. "It is a much different setup. We (would) have not even thought that we would come and play cricket in China. It is a great opportunity for the entire team. Participating in the Asian Games is a big opportunity and a matter of great pride for all these players," VVS Laxman told media in Hangzhou. Speaking on the same lines, Ruturaj said, "Coming to the Asian Games, everyone is eager to win the gold for the country and stand up on the podium." Here is India's men's squad for the Asian Games 2023 - Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Dube, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Akash Deep WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

I picked MS Dhoni's brains, but will lead the team my way: Ruturaj Gaikwad on captaining in Asian Games

CWC 2023: How Team India has fared in last six editions

<p>MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir are India’s greatest match-winners in white-ball cricket. Having played together and winning two World Cups in 2007 (T20) and 2011 (ODI), both helped India gain enormous success at the top level. An opener in the first place, Gambhir was instrumental in India&nbsp;tasting success on the bigger stages, while Dhoni led his team to all ICC white-ball trophies, becoming the first-ever captain in the game’s history to achieve this feat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to the host broadcaster for the World Cup - Star Sports, Gambhir acknowledged Dhoni’s contribution to Indian cricket as a batter and a captain. Commenting on what he brought to the table with his power-hitting and brilliant game-reading ability, Gambhir said Dhoni was the first Indian keeper-batter who could change the game with his batting, unlike the previous ones, who were keepers first and then batters.</p>

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<p>“MS (Dhoni) was the first wicketkeeper of India who could change the game with his batting. Earlier, they were keepers first and batters later, but MS was batter first and then was a wicketkeeper,” Gambhir said in a show on Star Sports. “It was a blessing for Indian cricket that in MS Dhoni, we got a wicketkeeper-batter who can win you matches from No 7 because he had that power game,” Gambhir added.</p>

<h2>‘Dhoni sacrificed the batter in him for the team'</h2>

<p>Dhoni’s earliest exploits in white-ball cricket earned him the reputation of a power-hitter at number six and seven, while his accolades as a captain gave him the name of Captain Cool.</p>

<p>Ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly promoting Dhoni to the number three slot in ODIs early in his career proved to be a masterstroke as MSD came off as a dynamite batter, hitting 148 against Pakistan in Vizag. Later, he broke his previous best record, hitting a marvellous 183 against Sri Lanka in Jaipur, batting at the same position.</p>

<p>Talking along the same lines, Gambhir said Dhoni sacrificed the batter in him to help his team win trophies at the international level.</p>

<p>“If MS would have batted at No 3, I am sure he could have broken several ODI records,” Gambhir said. “People always talk about MS Dhoni and his achievements as a captain, which is absolutely true. But I feel due to captaincy, he sacrificed the batter in him, and he could have achieved much more with his bat, which he didn’t. And this happens when you are a captain because then you put the team ahead, and you forget about yourself.”</p>

<p>“He started batting at No 6 or 7. If he had not been captain, he would have been India’s No. 3, and I think he could have scored more than what he has scored and could have scored more hundreds also. People always see MS with the trophies but in my opinion, he sacrificed his international runs for the team’s trophies,” the former India opener concluded.</p>

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MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir are India’s greatest match-winners in white-ball cricket. Having played together and winning two World Cups in 2007 (T20) and 2011 (ODI), both helped India gain enormous success at the top level.

MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir are India’s greatest match-winners in white-ball cricket. Having played together and winning two World Cups in 2007 (T20) and 2011 (ODI), both helped India gain enormous success at the top level. An opener in the first place, Gambhir was instrumental in India tasting success on the bigger stages, while Dhoni led his team to all ICC white-ball trophies, becoming the first-ever captain in the game’s history to achieve this feat. Speaking to the host broadcaster for the World Cup - Star Sports, Gambhir acknowledged Dhoni’s contribution to Indian cricket as a batter and a captain. Commenting on what he brought to the table with his power-hitting and brilliant game-reading ability, Gambhir said Dhoni was the first Indian keeper-batter who could change the game with his batting, unlike the previous ones, who were keepers first and then batters. ALSO READ: Surgery not required but Travis Head out for first half of World Cup 2023: Andrew McDonald “MS (Dhoni) was the first wicketkeeper of India who could change the game with his batting. Earlier, they were keepers first and batters later, but MS was batter first and then was a wicketkeeper,” Gambhir said in a show on Star Sports. “It was a blessing for Indian cricket that in MS Dhoni, we got a wicketkeeper-batter who can win you matches from No 7 because he had that power game,” Gambhir added. ‘Dhoni sacrificed the batter in him for the team' Dhoni’s earliest exploits in white-ball cricket earned him the reputation of a power-hitter at number six and seven, while his accolades as a captain gave him the name of Captain Cool. Ex-India captain Sourav Ganguly promoting Dhoni to the number three slot in ODIs early in his career proved to be a masterstroke as MSD came off as a dynamite batter, hitting 148 against Pakistan in Vizag. Later, he broke his previous best record, hitting a marvellous 183 against Sri Lanka in Jaipur, batting at the same position. Talking along the same lines, Gambhir said Dhoni sacrificed the batter in him to help his team win trophies at the international level. “If MS would have batted at No 3, I am sure he could have broken several ODI records,” Gambhir said. “People always talk about MS Dhoni and his achievements as a captain, which is absolutely true. But I feel due to captaincy, he sacrificed the batter in him, and he could have achieved much more with his bat, which he didn’t. And this happens when you are a captain because then you put the team ahead, and you forget about yourself.” “He started batting at No 6 or 7. If he had not been captain, he would have been India’s No. 3, and I think he could have scored more than what he has scored and could have scored more hundreds also. People always see MS with the trophies but in my opinion, he sacrificed his international runs for the team’s trophies,” the former India opener concluded. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

MS Dhoni sacrificed his international runs for team’s success: Gautam Gambhir

<p>On Friday (September 15), Rohit Sharma is eyeing a massive record jointly held by former Indian skipper MS Dhoni and Sri Lanka's ex-captain Arjuna Ranatunga. After India's 41-run win over Sri Lanka in their Super Four clash of Asia Cup 2023, on Tuesday (September 12), they not only qualified for the final but captain Rohit attained his eighth win, out of nine games, while leading in the ODI format&nbsp;in&nbsp;the continental tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If India beat Bangladesh&nbsp;on Friday, in what is their last Super Four game at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Rohit will equal former captains Dhoni and Ranatunga with the most ODI wins in Asia Cup (9). At present, Hitman has eight wins from nine ODIs in the Asia Cup. Under his captaincy, India won the 2018 Asia Cup -- held in the 50-over format -- in the UAE. They, however, bowed out in the Super Four of last year's Asia Cup -- held in T20I format -- under Rohit's leadership.</p>

<p><strong>Most wins as captain in Asia Cup (ODIs)</strong></p>

<p>1. MS Dhoni - 9<br />
2. Arjuna Ranatunga - 9<br />
3. Rohit Sharma - 8<br />
4. Misbah-ul-Haq - 7<br />
5. Moin Khan - 6<br />
6. Mahela Jayawardene - 6<br />
7. Mohammad Azharuddin - 5<br />
8. Angelo Mathews - 5</p>

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<p>Ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 summit clash -- where India will face hosts Sri Lanka on Sunday (September 17) at the same venue in Colombo -- Rohit &amp; Co. are locking&nbsp;horns with the Bangla Tigers in their final Super Four encounter. At the coin toss, Rohit called it right as India have opted to bowl first.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India have made as many as five changes in their playing XI, in order to test their bench strength ahead of the final and next month's ODI World Cup at home. At the toss, Rohit said, "We are gonna field first. It is something we haven't done in the tournament, we haven't done it under lights so it gives us an opportunity to bat under lights. The wicket honestly has got everything for everyone. Pacers who bend their back in the daytime have also got movement and there have been assistance for the spinners. Got to be brave and play your natural game. We got to give game time to some other guys who haven't played.&nbsp;We have made five changes.&nbsp;Virat, Hardik, Siraj, Bumrah and Kuldeep are out. Tilak makes his debut. Shami and Prasidh also come in. Suryakumar also gets a game."</p>

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On Friday (September 15), Rohit Sharma is eyeing a massive record jointly held by former Indian skipper MS Dhoni and Sri Lanka's ex-captain Arjuna Ranatunga. After India's 41-run win over Sri Lanka in their Super Four clash of Asia Cup 2023, on Tuesday (September 12), they not only qualified for the final but captain Rohit attained his eighth win, out of nine games, while leading in the ODI format in the continental tournament.

On Friday (September 15), Rohit Sharma is eyeing a massive record jointly held by former Indian skipper MS Dhoni and Sri Lanka's ex-captain Arjuna Ranatunga. After India's 41-run win over Sri Lanka in their Super Four clash of Asia Cup 2023, on Tuesday (September 12), they not only qualified for the final but captain Rohit attained his eighth win, out of nine games, while leading in the ODI format in the continental tournament. If India beat Bangladesh on Friday, in what is their last Super Four game at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Rohit will equal former captains Dhoni and Ranatunga with the most ODI wins in Asia Cup (9). At present, Hitman has eight wins from nine ODIs in the Asia Cup. Under his captaincy, India won the 2018 Asia Cup -- held in the 50-over format -- in the UAE. They, however, bowed out in the Super Four of last year's Asia Cup -- held in T20I format -- under Rohit's leadership. Most wins as captain in Asia Cup (ODIs) 1. MS Dhoni - 9 2. Arjuna Ranatunga - 9 3. Rohit Sharma - 8 4. Misbah-ul-Haq - 7 5. Moin Khan - 6 6. Mahela Jayawardene - 6 7. Mohammad Azharuddin - 5 8. Angelo Mathews - 5 Also read: Massive support can be seriously encouraging: WI great Viv Richards backs India ‘to do well’ in CWC 2023 Ahead of the Asia Cup 2023 summit clash -- where India will face hosts Sri Lanka on Sunday (September 17) at the same venue in Colombo -- Rohit & Co. are locking horns with the Bangla Tigers in their final Super Four encounter. At the coin toss, Rohit called it right as India have opted to bowl first. India have made as many as five changes in their playing XI, in order to test their bench strength ahead of the final and next month's ODI World Cup at home. At the toss, Rohit said, "We are gonna field first. It is something we haven't done in the tournament, we haven't done it under lights so it gives us an opportunity to bat under lights. The wicket honestly has got everything for everyone. Pacers who bend their back in the daytime have also got movement and there have been assistance for the spinners. Got to be brave and play your natural game. We got to give game time to some other guys who haven't played. We have made five changes. Virat, Hardik, Siraj, Bumrah and Kuldeep are out. Tilak makes his debut. Shami and Prasidh also come in. Suryakumar also gets a game." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Asia Cup: Rohit Sharma eyes MS Dhoni, Arjuna Ranatunga's ELITE feat during India-Bangladesh tie

<p>The Indian cricket history got richer with the 2011 World Cup win against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. That winning shot (a six) off captain MS Dhoni's willow is perhaps the most beautiful moment captured in cricket's history, and to ensure this remains the most-talked-about six for years to come, the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has come up with an initiative.</p>

<p>The MCA decided to put those two seats where the ball&nbsp;landed during the 2011 World Cup final, on auction. On their social media handles, the MCA posted saying, "Dhoni&nbsp;finishes off&nbsp; in style… To eternalize the glory of this moment, the two seats where the ball landed at the Wankhede Stadium after MS Dhoni struck the ICC World Cup 2011 winning six will be auctioned by the MCA."</p>

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<p>As the 2023 Cricket World Cup fever is at an all-time high, with billions of fans pinning their hopes on the Rohit Sharma-led 15-member squad to end the trophy drought, putting those two seats on auction at this time will only ignite craze and hope as the marquee event start nears.</p>

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<p>MS Dhoni, the former Indian captain, also shared his thoughts on that six, which changed Indian cricket's dynamics forever. Speaking to the media earlier this year, Dhoni said, "To me, it was not the winning moment, it was 15-20 minutes ago when emotionally I was very high. And at the same time, I wanted to get done with it. We knew that we would win this from here, and it was very difficult for us to lose. So yes, you know it was more of a sense of satisfaction, job done, let’s move on from here.”<br />
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Talking in detail about the atmosphere at that time at the Wankhede Stadium, Dhoni said,&nbsp;“The best feeling was 15-20 minutes (before the winning moment). We didn’t need a lot of runs, the partnership was well-placed, and there was a lot of dew. And the stadium started to sing Vande Mataram. That atmosphere I feel is very difficult to recreate – maybe in this [upcoming 2023] World Cup, there is a similar scenario, once the stadium, the fans start contributing. You know, it’s a very difficult (atmosphere) one to replicate. But it can only be replicated if the occasion is similar to that (in 2011) and there are like 40, 50 or 60,000 people who are singing."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the upcoming edition of the Cricket World Cup will be held in India and will get underway on October 5. India will open its campaign against former five-time champions Australia on October 8 in Chennai.</p>

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The Indian cricket history got richer with the 2011 World Cup win against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. That winning shot (a six) off captain MS Dhoni's willow is perhaps the most beautiful moment captured in cricket's history, and to ensure this remains the most-talked-about six for years to come, the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has come up with an initiative.

The Indian cricket history got richer with the 2011 World Cup win against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. That winning shot (a six) off captain MS Dhoni's willow is perhaps the most beautiful moment captured in cricket's history, and to ensure this remains the most-talked-about six for years to come, the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has come up with an initiative. The MCA decided to put those two seats where the ball landed during the 2011 World Cup final, on auction. On their social media handles, the MCA posted saying, "Dhoni finishes off in style… To eternalize the glory of this moment, the two seats where the ball landed at the Wankhede Stadium after MS Dhoni struck the ICC World Cup 2011 winning six will be auctioned by the MCA." 'Dhoni finishes off in style..."❤️ To eternalize the glory of this moment, the two seats where the ball landed at the Wankhede Stadium after MS Dhoni struck the ICC World Cup 2011 winning six will be auctioned by the MCA 🔥#MCA #Mumbai #Cricket #IndianCricket #Wankhede #BCCI pic.twitter.com/VkqrGqKcKW — Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc) September 14, 2023 × As the 2023 Cricket World Cup fever is at an all-time high, with billions of fans pinning their hopes on the Rohit Sharma-led 15-member squad to end the trophy drought, putting those two seats on auction at this time will only ignite craze and hope as the marquee event start nears. ALSO READ: Asia Cup: Shreyas Iyer looks 'comfortable' in nets following latest jolt as India gear up for Bangladesh tie MS Dhoni, the former Indian captain, also shared his thoughts on that six, which changed Indian cricket's dynamics forever. Speaking to the media earlier this year, Dhoni said, "To me, it was not the winning moment, it was 15-20 minutes ago when emotionally I was very high. And at the same time, I wanted to get done with it. We knew that we would win this from here, and it was very difficult for us to lose. So yes, you know it was more of a sense of satisfaction, job done, let’s move on from here.” Talking in detail about the atmosphere at that time at the Wankhede Stadium, Dhoni said, “The best feeling was 15-20 minutes (before the winning moment). We didn’t need a lot of runs, the partnership was well-placed, and there was a lot of dew. And the stadium started to sing Vande Mataram. That atmosphere I feel is very difficult to recreate – maybe in this [upcoming 2023] World Cup, there is a similar scenario, once the stadium, the fans start contributing. You know, it’s a very difficult (atmosphere) one to replicate. But it can only be replicated if the occasion is similar to that (in 2011) and there are like 40, 50 or 60,000 people who are singing." Meanwhile, the upcoming edition of the Cricket World Cup will be held in India and will get underway on October 5. India will open its campaign against former five-time champions Australia on October 8 in Chennai. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Two polarising figures, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former India cricket captain and ex-US president Donald Trump, were seen playing a game of golf in the US. MS Dhoni, widely regarded as one of India's greatest captains, was earlier spotted in attendance during the US Open Men's quarterfinal clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Alex Zverev.</p>

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<p>Trump hosted Dhoni for a game of golf, a photo and a video of which has gone viral on social media.</p>

<p>Donning a light blue shirt, Dhoni's photo with Trump was shared by MS' entrepreneur friend, Hitesh Sanghvi, on his Instagram handle, who wrote, “Golf with @mahi7781, @realdonaldtrump and @rajiv.knack…….thank you mr president for hosting us."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The craze for MS Dhoni - the cricketer, and more so for the person that he is, goes beyond the cricketing world, with the former US President inviting him over for a golf game in his country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhoni, who earlier this year, won the IPL 2023 title with Chennai Super Kings - joint-most in the tournament's history, didn't hang his boots from cricket, saying the love and appreciation he received from the fans motivates him to push for another year.</p>

<p>"You do get emotional; in the first game at CSK, everyone was chanting my name. My eyes were full of water. I needed to take some time off in the dugout. I realised I need to enjoy this. I think they love me for what I am; they love that I am so grounded. I don't try to portray something I'm not. Just keep it simple," Dhoni told broadcasters during the IPL 2023 final post-match presentation.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ben-stokes-okay-with-players-deciding-against-signing-ecbs-new-central-contracts-to-make-fortune-elsewhere-633413">Ben Stokes 'okay' with players deciding against signing ECB's new central contracts to make fortune elsewhere</a></strong></p>

<p>After beating defending champions Gujarat Titans in the rain-hit three-day-long IPL finale, Dhoni said he has ample time on his hands to take a call on his IPL future.<br />
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"Looking for an answer? This is the best time to announce my retirement. But the amount of love I have received all over. The easy thing would be to walk away from here, but the harder thing would be working hard for 9 months and try to play another IPL. It would be a gift from me, won't be easy on the body," Dhoni added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, nursing a knee injury throughout the tournament, MS Dhoni didn't bat much, scoring just 104 runs in limited outings, with the best of 32*. He kept wickets in every game, displaying his commitment towards his team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the tournament, Dhoni underwent knee surgery and was said to be taking proper care, given what is at stake.</p>

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Two polarising figures, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former India cricket captain and ex-US president Donald Trump, were seen playing a game of golf in the US. MS Dhoni, widely regarded as one of India's greatest captains, was earlier spotted in attendance during the US Open Men's quarterfinal clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Alex Zverev.

Two polarising figures, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former India cricket captain and ex-US president Donald Trump, were seen playing a game of golf in the US. MS Dhoni, widely regarded as one of India's greatest captains, was earlier spotted in attendance during the US Open Men's quarterfinal clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Alex Zverev. Like us, @msdhoni is a tennis fan too 🥹 Indian cricket sensation Mahendra Singh Dhoni was in the audience for the quarter-final clash between @carlosalcaraz & @AlexZverev 🎾#SonySportsNetwork #USOpen | @usopen pic.twitter.com/STPmLlCdvS — Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) September 7, 2023 × Trump hosted Dhoni for a game of golf, a photo and a video of which has gone viral on social media. Donning a light blue shirt, Dhoni's photo with Trump was shared by MS' entrepreneur friend, Hitesh Sanghvi, on his Instagram handle, who wrote, “Golf with @mahi7781, @realdonaldtrump and @rajiv.knack…….thank you mr president for hosting us." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hitesh Sanghvi (@hitesh412740) × YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO HERE - pic.twitter.com/tYnjcjHG8z — 💥 (@Johnsmaink) September 8, 2023 × The craze for MS Dhoni - the cricketer, and more so for the person that he is, goes beyond the cricketing world, with the former US President inviting him over for a golf game in his country. Dhoni, who earlier this year, won the IPL 2023 title with Chennai Super Kings - joint-most in the tournament's history, didn't hang his boots from cricket, saying the love and appreciation he received from the fans motivates him to push for another year. "You do get emotional; in the first game at CSK, everyone was chanting my name. My eyes were full of water. I needed to take some time off in the dugout. I realised I need to enjoy this. I think they love me for what I am; they love that I am so grounded. I don't try to portray something I'm not. Just keep it simple," Dhoni told broadcasters during the IPL 2023 final post-match presentation. ALSO READ: Ben Stokes 'okay' with players deciding against signing ECB's new central contracts to make fortune elsewhere After beating defending champions Gujarat Titans in the rain-hit three-day-long IPL finale, Dhoni said he has ample time on his hands to take a call on his IPL future. "Looking for an answer? This is the best time to announce my retirement. But the amount of love I have received all over. The easy thing would be to walk away from here, but the harder thing would be working hard for 9 months and try to play another IPL. It would be a gift from me, won't be easy on the body," Dhoni added. Meanwhile, nursing a knee injury throughout the tournament, MS Dhoni didn't bat much, scoring just 104 runs in limited outings, with the best of 32*. He kept wickets in every game, displaying his commitment towards his team. Following the tournament, Dhoni underwent knee surgery and was said to be taking proper care, given what is at stake. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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