<p>Former India player and 2011 World Cup winner Suresh Raina says that Pat Cummins' captaincy is something which worked in favour of Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final vs India. Raina shared his thoughts in his column for the ICC two days after Australia won its sixth 50-over World Cup title.</p>

<p>"What swung the game in Australia’s favour was Pat Cummins’ captaincy," wrote Raina in his column.</p>

<p>"I think Cummins showed real temperament in his captaincy. He changed his bowlers knowing he could put pressure on each India batter even though they were all in such good form. His tactics made all the difference, and his planning and execution were perfect," he added.</p>

<p>Explaining the reasons behind his observation, Raina said: "The way he brought Glenn Maxwell into the attack to get the wicket of Rohit Sharma with a brilliant catch from Travis Head was very smart.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Adam Zampa was great too, as was Cummins himself in dismissing Virat Kohli.</p>

<p>"They outplayed India and were very solid in their planning."</p>

<p>Raina, who was a gun fielder during his playing days, also appreciated Australia's fielding and said that it made a difference of 30-40 runs.</p>

<p>"Another big factor was Australia’s fielding, I think they saved 30 to 40 runs," Raina noted.</p>

<p>"From ball one, they were saving a lot of singles and boundaries. There was Travis’ catch and some excellent work in the deep from David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne," he added.</p>

<p>The former India player, however, was confident of the team bouncing back and doing well in the future.</p>

<p>"We will see the Indian team doing well again because they know how to reach the latter stages of tournaments now," Raina said.</p>

<p>"It just takes a bit of time to understand how to manage those pressure situations, especially when you’re at home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sometimes when there’s a lot of pressure you can lose your focus, and I think that’s a lesson they will learn from this."</p>

<p>India's next assignment is a five-T20I series against Australia which starts from November 23.</p>


Former India player and 2011 World Cup winner Suresh Raina says that Pat Cummins' captaincy is something which worked in favour of Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final vs India.

Former India player and 2011 World Cup winner Suresh Raina says that Pat Cummins' captaincy is something which worked in favour of Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final vs India. Raina shared his thoughts in his column for the ICC two days after Australia won its sixth 50-over World Cup title. "What swung the game in Australia’s favour was Pat Cummins’ captaincy," wrote Raina in his column. "I think Cummins showed real temperament in his captaincy. He changed his bowlers knowing he could put pressure on each India batter even though they were all in such good form. His tactics made all the difference, and his planning and execution were perfect," he added. Explaining the reasons behind his observation, Raina said: "The way he brought Glenn Maxwell into the attack to get the wicket of Rohit Sharma with a brilliant catch from Travis Head was very smart. Also Watch: Brazil police beat Argentina fans with batons during World Cup qualifiers "Adam Zampa was great too, as was Cummins himself in dismissing Virat Kohli. "They outplayed India and were very solid in their planning." Raina, who was a gun fielder during his playing days, also appreciated Australia's fielding and said that it made a difference of 30-40 runs. "Another big factor was Australia’s fielding, I think they saved 30 to 40 runs," Raina noted. "From ball one, they were saving a lot of singles and boundaries. There was Travis’ catch and some excellent work in the deep from David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne," he added. The former India player, however, was confident of the team bouncing back and doing well in the future. "We will see the Indian team doing well again because they know how to reach the latter stages of tournaments now," Raina said. "It just takes a bit of time to understand how to manage those pressure situations, especially when you’re at home. "Sometimes when there’s a lot of pressure you can lose your focus, and I think that’s a lesson they will learn from this." India's next assignment is a five-T20I series against Australia which starts from November 23.

Former India player Suresh Raina shares TWO REASONS for India's defeat in ODI WC final vs Australia

<p>Jasprit Bumrah made an international comeback after 11 months during the Ireland T20Is in Dublin last month. His comeback was eagerly waited as India is gearing up for the ODI World Cup at home, which kicks off on October 05. Having suffered from back issues, Bumrah missed the entire T20 World Cup last year,&nbsp;the Bangladesh tour, Australia home series, WTC final and IPL 2023. However, he looked in fine form during the Ireland series.</p>

<p>Bumrah ended the Ireland T20Is with four wickets from two games to end with the Player-of-the-Series award. Following this, the 29-year-old was right on the money with the ball in the Asia Cup 2023 edition as well. He ended with four wickets in as many matches at an average of 17.75. He made the ball move in the early overs and kept it tight to account for key wickets in India's title run. Now, the speedster is involved in India's three ODIs, at home, versus Australia with the series opener on Friday (September 22) in Mohali.</p>

<p>Ahead of KL Rahul-led India's Mohali ODI versus Pat Cummins &amp; Co., Suresh Raina -- India's former all-rounder and 2011 World Cup winner -- heaped praise on Bumrah and feels the pacer has worked on his run-up and increased it as well. In addition, he feels Bumrah is close to returning to his very best with the CWC 2023 edition only few weeks away.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking on JioCinema, Raina said, "He has just bowled about 5 or 6 overs till now. Rohit Sharma is with him and monitoring how effective he can be with the new ball. If we want to dismiss Australia's top order, we have Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah for that. The line and speed with which he's bowling, it's swinging fully round the wicket. Even in his run-up, you can see, he has increased it a little bit, but the swing in his finishing line is praiseworthy. He's worked very hard especially with his injuries to his back and knee, after his run-up, the extra four or five yards he's getting for recovery, his speed and swing have come back. "</p>

<p>He added, "The quickness he's gotten with the length of his deliveries is very important. Australia's batting lineup is strong, but they'll prioritize eating up Bumrah's overs because he maintains his pace of 140-145. We can see that he has worked really hard and is enjoying it. It looks like he's about to become 'Boom Boom Bumrah' once again."</p>

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<p><strong>For First two ODIs: </strong>KL Rahul (C &amp; WK), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.</p>

<p><strong>For third and final ODI: </strong>Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel (if fit), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj.</p>

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Jasprit Bumrah made an international comeback after 11 months during the Ireland T20Is in Dublin last month. His comeback was eagerly waited as India is gearing up for the ODI World Cup at home, which kicks off on October 05.

Jasprit Bumrah made an international comeback after 11 months during the Ireland T20Is in Dublin last month. His comeback was eagerly waited as India is gearing up for the ODI World Cup at home, which kicks off on October 05. Having suffered from back issues, Bumrah missed the entire T20 World Cup last year, the Bangladesh tour, Australia home series, WTC final and IPL 2023. However, he looked in fine form during the Ireland series. Bumrah ended the Ireland T20Is with four wickets from two games to end with the Player-of-the-Series award. Following this, the 29-year-old was right on the money with the ball in the Asia Cup 2023 edition as well. He ended with four wickets in as many matches at an average of 17.75. He made the ball move in the early overs and kept it tight to account for key wickets in India's title run. Now, the speedster is involved in India's three ODIs, at home, versus Australia with the series opener on Friday (September 22) in Mohali. Ahead of KL Rahul-led India's Mohali ODI versus Pat Cummins & Co., Suresh Raina -- India's former all-rounder and 2011 World Cup winner -- heaped praise on Bumrah and feels the pacer has worked on his run-up and increased it as well. In addition, he feels Bumrah is close to returning to his very best with the CWC 2023 edition only few weeks away. Also read: India vs Australia: Rahul Dravid reveals why Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are rested for first two ODIs Speaking on JioCinema, Raina said, "He has just bowled about 5 or 6 overs till now. Rohit Sharma is with him and monitoring how effective he can be with the new ball. If we want to dismiss Australia's top order, we have Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah for that. The line and speed with which he's bowling, it's swinging fully round the wicket. Even in his run-up, you can see, he has increased it a little bit, but the swing in his finishing line is praiseworthy. He's worked very hard especially with his injuries to his back and knee, after his run-up, the extra four or five yards he's getting for recovery, his speed and swing have come back. " He added, "The quickness he's gotten with the length of his deliveries is very important. Australia's batting lineup is strong, but they'll prioritize eating up Bumrah's overs because he maintains his pace of 140-145. We can see that he has worked really hard and is enjoying it. It looks like he's about to become 'Boom Boom Bumrah' once again." India: For First two ODIs: KL Rahul (C & WK), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna. For third and final ODI: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel (if fit), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj. 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 World Cup winner Suresh Raina has backed Shubman Gill to explode in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India as they get ready for the carnival of cricket. Raina, member of the 2011 World Cup winning squad, reckons Gill has all the tools in his arsenal to replicate Rohit Sharma’s form from the 2019 edition of the World Cup. The current Indian skipper scored four hundreds at the tournament and led his nation to the semifinals before an excruciating exit in the semifinal against New Zealand brought his campaign to an end.</p>

<h2><strong>Raina backs Gill</strong></h2>

<p>"He's been consistent for a year and a half. He struggled in the middle against West Indies, but the way he's come back and scored good runs in the Asia Cup. He is looking positive, using good footwork, and from getting out at 40 against the West Indies, he is now comfortably hitting 50s and even 100s. He'll be one of the most important players at the World Cup," Suresh Raina told Jio Cinema.</p>

<p>So far in the calendar year, Gill has amassed nine hundreds – six for India and three for Indian Premier League (IPL) side Gujarat Titans (GT). He is currently enjoying the form of his life that also saw him win the Orange Cap at the IPL 2023 with 890 runs. According to Raina, the kind of form Gill is in, he could replicate the success story of Rohit.</p>

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<p>Rohit had scored 648 runs in nine matches with a best of 140 against Pakistan in Manchester. Alongside his four hundreds, he also scored 57 against Australia at the Oval to stamp his authority on the tournament. Gill in 2023 has scored six international hundreds with a double hundred against New Zealand in January.</p>

<p>India’s ODI World Cup campaign will get underway in Chennai on Sunday, October 8 against record champions Australia, who will be buying for their sixth title. India will also face the Aussies in a three-match ODI series that starts on Friday, September 22. India will also face defending champions England in the World Cup warm-up games on Saturday, September 30.</p>

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Former India World Cup winner Suresh Raina has backed Shubman Gill to explode in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India as they get ready for the carnival of cricket.

Former India World Cup winner Suresh Raina has backed Shubman Gill to explode in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India as they get ready for the carnival of cricket. Raina, member of the 2011 World Cup winning squad, reckons Gill has all the tools in his arsenal to replicate Rohit Sharma’s form from the 2019 edition of the World Cup. The current Indian skipper scored four hundreds at the tournament and led his nation to the semifinals before an excruciating exit in the semifinal against New Zealand brought his campaign to an end. Raina backs Gill "He's been consistent for a year and a half. He struggled in the middle against West Indies, but the way he's come back and scored good runs in the Asia Cup. He is looking positive, using good footwork, and from getting out at 40 against the West Indies, he is now comfortably hitting 50s and even 100s. He'll be one of the most important players at the World Cup," Suresh Raina told Jio Cinema. So far in the calendar year, Gill has amassed nine hundreds – six for India and three for Indian Premier League (IPL) side Gujarat Titans (GT). He is currently enjoying the form of his life that also saw him win the Orange Cap at the IPL 2023 with 890 runs. According to Raina, the kind of form Gill is in, he could replicate the success story of Rohit. ALSO READ | In Pics: A brief history of all India vs Pakistan matches in ODI World Cups Rohit had scored 648 runs in nine matches with a best of 140 against Pakistan in Manchester. Alongside his four hundreds, he also scored 57 against Australia at the Oval to stamp his authority on the tournament. Gill in 2023 has scored six international hundreds with a double hundred against New Zealand in January. India’s ODI World Cup campaign will get underway in Chennai on Sunday, October 8 against record champions Australia, who will be buying for their sixth title. India will also face the Aussies in a three-match ODI series that starts on Friday, September 22. India will also face defending champions England in the World Cup warm-up games on Saturday, September 30. 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&nbsp;will start their campaign in the 50-over World Cup on October 08, in Chennai, when they play Australia. India is&nbsp;hosting&nbsp;the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023, which gets underway on October 05 in Ahmedabad. Rohit &amp; Co. have a herculean task to end India's ten-year-long ICC title drought and replicate MS Dhoni-led India's historic run in the 2011 edition when they won the coveted title after 28 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir -- who played a pivotal role in Dhoni-led India's title run in 2011 -- schooled the social media users for being individual-obsessed as they don't give the entire Indian team enough credit for the championship win on home soil. During a freewheeling chat with RevSportz, Gambhir said, "Do we celebrate Yuvraj Singh enough for what he did in the 2011 World Cup with all the health concerns he had? Do we celebrate Zaheer Khan’s opening spell enough? To start off a World Cup final with four maiden overs is incredible, and yet he isn’t given enough credit."</p>

<p>"Do we celebrate Sachin Tendulkar’s efforts enough? Yes, we celebrate him and the win, but how many remember he was the highest scorer in the World Cup with two hundreds to his name? Do we celebrate Harbhajan Singh’s spell against Pakistan in Mohali, or Suresh Raina’s innings against Australia in Ahmedabad and Pakistan in Mohali? Both these innings were match-winning efforts,"&nbsp;Gambhir further stated.</p>

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<h2><strong>'While we celebrate MS Dhoni’s innings, we should celebrate these other efforts too'</strong></h2>

<p>Gambhir schooled the social media fans and pointed out their individual obsession and added, "While we celebrate MS Dhoni’s innings in the final, we should celebrate these other efforts as much. Not one innings could win India the trophy. It was a collective effort, and should be celebrated as such. It is because of social media that we don’t do it. Social media is biased and we all know that."</p>

<p>"But social media doesn’t make it the truth. There is always a tendency on social media to celebrate individuals more than the team. In doing so, what happens is we don’t celebrate key performers who had as much a part to play. And that’s an issue for sure. All I will say is we should celebrate the entire team. While we celebrate Dhoni, we should also celebrate the others who all played very important roles in the Indian win," he concluded.</p>

<p>Talking about the CWC '11 edition, India beat teams such as Australia, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka (in the final), etc. to win the championship at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 02. Tendulkar, Sehwag, Gambhir, Yuvraj (Player-of-the-Series), Virat Kohli and Raina played a solid part with the bat whereas Zaheer Khan, R Ashwin, Munaf Patel, Ashish Nehra, etc. also had an important part to play with the ball. Dhoni, who struggled throughout the tournament with the bat, saved his best for the summit clash as he came up with a match-winning 91 not out in India's chase of 272 versus the Islanders.</p>

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Rohit Sharma-led India will start their campaign in the 50-over World Cup on October 08, in Chennai, when they play Australia. India is hosting the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023, which gets underway on October 05 in Ahmedabad.

Rohit Sharma-led India will start their campaign in the 50-over World Cup on October 08, in Chennai, when they play Australia. India is hosting the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023, which gets underway on October 05 in Ahmedabad. Rohit & Co. have a herculean task to end India's ten-year-long ICC title drought and replicate MS Dhoni-led India's historic run in the 2011 edition when they won the coveted title after 28 years. Recently, former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir -- who played a pivotal role in Dhoni-led India's title run in 2011 -- schooled the social media users for being individual-obsessed as they don't give the entire Indian team enough credit for the championship win on home soil. During a freewheeling chat with RevSportz, Gambhir said, "Do we celebrate Yuvraj Singh enough for what he did in the 2011 World Cup with all the health concerns he had? Do we celebrate Zaheer Khan’s opening spell enough? To start off a World Cup final with four maiden overs is incredible, and yet he isn’t given enough credit." "Do we celebrate Sachin Tendulkar’s efforts enough? Yes, we celebrate him and the win, but how many remember he was the highest scorer in the World Cup with two hundreds to his name? Do we celebrate Harbhajan Singh’s spell against Pakistan in Mohali, or Suresh Raina’s innings against Australia in Ahmedabad and Pakistan in Mohali? Both these innings were match-winning efforts," Gambhir further stated. Also read: From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli: Top 6 Indian Batters with Most 50-plus scores in ODI World Cups 'While we celebrate MS Dhoni’s innings, we should celebrate these other efforts too' Gambhir schooled the social media fans and pointed out their individual obsession and added, "While we celebrate MS Dhoni’s innings in the final, we should celebrate these other efforts as much. Not one innings could win India the trophy. It was a collective effort, and should be celebrated as such. It is because of social media that we don’t do it. Social media is biased and we all know that." "But social media doesn’t make it the truth. There is always a tendency on social media to celebrate individuals more than the team. In doing so, what happens is we don’t celebrate key performers who had as much a part to play. And that’s an issue for sure. All I will say is we should celebrate the entire team. While we celebrate Dhoni, we should also celebrate the others who all played very important roles in the Indian win," he concluded. Talking about the CWC '11 edition, India beat teams such as Australia, Pakistan, West Indies, Sri Lanka (in the final), etc. to win the championship at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 02. Tendulkar, Sehwag, Gambhir, Yuvraj (Player-of-the-Series), Virat Kohli and Raina played a solid part with the bat whereas Zaheer Khan, R Ashwin, Munaf Patel, Ashish Nehra, etc. also had an important part to play with the ball. Dhoni, who struggled throughout the tournament with the bat, saved his best for the summit clash as he came up with a match-winning 91 not out in India's chase of 272 versus the Islanders. 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>Dubbed by many as the greatest Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, fondly known as MS Dhoni, turned 42 on Friday, July 7. The beloved 'Thala' lately tasted success in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with his Chennai Super Kings team winning the title for the fifth time equaling Mumbai Indians.</p>

<p>His teammates, best friends and even colleagues took to social media to send birthday greetings to the legend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja to some of the young guns, Dhoni received ample love and best wishes from all quarters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To date, the only captain to win all white-ball ICC trophies, including the T20 World Cup (2007), 50-over World Cup (2011) and the Champions Trophy (2013), Dhoni is regarded among the game's finest strategists and perhaps one of the best wicketkeepers of all time.</p>

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<p>From being the ultimate finisher that he was, having won a plethora of games on his own for both India and his IPL franchises, CSK and Rising Pune Supergiant, Dhoni's ability to produce a stumping in a fraction of seconds gave him the name of 'the quickest man in the east'.</p>

<p>Other than winning three ICC titles as Indian captain, Dhoni also clinched two Asia Cup trophies (2010, 2016) and was also the first Indian captain to win the ODI series in Australia (2008).&nbsp;</p>

<p>As it often unfolds in life, he has had many low moments as a captain throughout his career, but Dhoni's ability to rise from the ashes and deliver with what is at his disposal separated him from the rest.</p>

<p>On his birthday, some of Dhoni's closet pals on and off the field, including Raina and Jadeja, sent him greetings on social media. Several budding youngsters like Tilak Varma, who received his maiden India call-up for the upcoming West Indies series, also tweeted wishes for the veteran skipper.</p>

<h2>On MS Dhoni's 42nd birthday, let's look at some of the tweets -</h2>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday to my big brother <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> ! 🎉 From sharing the pitch to sharing our dreams, the bond that we've created is unbreakable. Your strength, both as a leader and as a friend, has been my guiding light. May the year ahead bring you joy, success, and good health. Keep… <a href="https://t.co/0RJXCKEz7B">pic.twitter.com/0RJXCKEz7B</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My go to man since 2009 to till date and forever. Wishing you a very happy birthday mahi bhai.🎂see u soon in yellow💛 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/respect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#respect</a> <a href="https://t.co/xuHcb0x4lS">pic.twitter.com/xuHcb0x4lS</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday Mahi bhai 🤗 I remember the conversations we’ve had and all the advice you’ve given me. Wishing you the best always ❤️🙏 <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/wAynPhJrVa">pic.twitter.com/wAynPhJrVa</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy birthday my favourite ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/KWF83qlOhb">pic.twitter.com/KWF83qlOhb</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Your helicopter shots,<br />
Swift stumping on dots<br />
Always made the game a treat to watch,<br />
And made opponent's hopes go botch.<br />
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Happiest birthday <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> bhai 🤗 <a href="https://t.co/j914fmoTSx">pic.twitter.com/j914fmoTSx</a></p>
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/mayankcricket/status/1677114023949615104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy Birthday to the most successful captain of Team India, <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a>! Your charisma, leadership, and extraordinary skills continue to inspire millions around the globe. Thank you for your unparalleled contributions to Indian cricket. <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://t.co/ogeFGRXhI2">pic.twitter.com/ogeFGRXhI2</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The clock strikes 12 as we step into THALA's birthday in style! BRING ON THE BIRTHDAY WHISTLES! 🦁🥳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CelebratingThala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CelebratingThala</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlePodu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlePodu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yellove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yellove</a> 💛 <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/rvb3dtoUzo">pic.twitter.com/rvb3dtoUzo</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wishing the legend and the greatest ever to play the sport a very happy birthday! May each and everyone of our great country have the honour and the privilege of experiencing your leadership firsthand someday in every aspect of life..greatest leader!! <a href="https://t.co/KWGkkiNEuL">pic.twitter.com/KWGkkiNEuL</a></p>
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In the Rigveda there are 7 parts of the world, 7 seasons &amp; 7 fortresses<br />
7 basic musical notes<br />
7 pheras in a marriage<br />
7 wonders of the world<br />
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7th day of 7th month- Birthday of a top man <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayDhoni</a> . <a href="https://t.co/ZZwXBT5mLV">pic.twitter.com/ZZwXBT5mLV</a></p>
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Dubbed by many as the greatest Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, fondly known as MS Dhoni, turned 42 on Friday, July 7. The beloved 'Thala' lately tasted success in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with his Chennai Super Kings team winning the title for the fifth time equaling Mumbai Indians.

Dubbed by many as the greatest Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, fondly known as MS Dhoni, turned 42 on Friday, July 7. The beloved 'Thala' lately tasted success in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with his Chennai Super Kings team winning the title for the fifth time equaling Mumbai Indians. His teammates, best friends and even colleagues took to social media to send birthday greetings to the legend. From Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja to some of the young guns, Dhoni received ample love and best wishes from all quarters. To date, the only captain to win all white-ball ICC trophies, including the T20 World Cup (2007), 50-over World Cup (2011) and the Champions Trophy (2013), Dhoni is regarded among the game's finest strategists and perhaps one of the best wicketkeepers of all time. ALSO READ: Ashes 2023, 3rd Test, Day 1: Mark Wood's five-for keeps England in driver's seat despite Mitchell Marsh's ton From being the ultimate finisher that he was, having won a plethora of games on his own for both India and his IPL franchises, CSK and Rising Pune Supergiant, Dhoni's ability to produce a stumping in a fraction of seconds gave him the name of 'the quickest man in the east'. Other than winning three ICC titles as Indian captain, Dhoni also clinched two Asia Cup trophies (2010, 2016) and was also the first Indian captain to win the ODI series in Australia (2008). As it often unfolds in life, he has had many low moments as a captain throughout his career, but Dhoni's ability to rise from the ashes and deliver with what is at his disposal separated him from the rest. On his birthday, some of Dhoni's closet pals on and off the field, including Raina and Jadeja, sent him greetings on social media. Several budding youngsters like Tilak Varma, who received his maiden India call-up for the upcoming West Indies series, also tweeted wishes for the veteran skipper. On MS Dhoni's 42nd birthday, let's look at some of the tweets - Happy birthday to my big brother @msdhoni ! 🎉 From sharing the pitch to sharing our dreams, the bond that we've created is unbreakable. Your strength, both as a leader and as a friend, has been my guiding light. May the year ahead bring you joy, success, and good health. Keep… pic.twitter.com/0RJXCKEz7B — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 6, 2023 × My go to man since 2009 to till date and forever. Wishing you a very happy birthday mahi bhai.🎂see u soon in yellow💛 #respect pic.twitter.com/xuHcb0x4lS — Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) July 7, 2023 × Happy birthday Mahi bhai 🤗 I remember the conversations we’ve had and all the advice you’ve given me. Wishing you the best always ❤️🙏 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/wAynPhJrVa — Tilak Varma (@TilakV9) July 7, 2023 × Happy birthday my favourite ❤️@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/KWF83qlOhb — hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) July 7, 2023 × Your helicopter shots, Swift stumping on dots Always made the game a treat to watch, And made opponent's hopes go botch. Happiest birthday @msdhoni bhai 🤗 pic.twitter.com/j914fmoTSx — Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) July 7, 2023 × Happy Birthday to the most successful captain of Team India, @msdhoni! Your charisma, leadership, and extraordinary skills continue to inspire millions around the globe. Thank you for your unparalleled contributions to Indian cricket. @BCCI pic.twitter.com/ogeFGRXhI2 — Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 7, 2023 × "𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 0000 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘺" pic.twitter.com/vQpl9NyrQU — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) July 6, 2023 × The clock strikes 12 as we step into THALA's birthday in style! BRING ON THE BIRTHDAY WHISTLES! 🦁🥳#CelebratingThala #WhistlePodu #Yellove 💛 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/rvb3dtoUzo — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 6, 2023 × Wishing the legend and the greatest ever to play the sport a very happy birthday! May each and everyone of our great country have the honour and the privilege of experiencing your leadership firsthand someday in every aspect of life..greatest leader!! pic.twitter.com/KWGkkiNEuL — ATR (@RayuduAmbati) July 7, 2023 × The Sun God has 7 horses to pull his heavenly chariot. In the Rigveda there are 7 parts of the world, 7 seasons & 7 fortresses 7 basic musical notes 7 pheras in a marriage 7 wonders of the world And on 7th day of 7th month- Birthday of a top man @msdhoni , #HappyBirthdayDhoni . pic.twitter.com/ZZwXBT5mLV — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2023 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian cricket legends send birthday greetings to MS Dhoni as Thala turns 42

<p>Rajasthan Royals batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal had the best Indian Premier League (IPL) season of his career in 2023, scoring 625 runs in 14 regular season games at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 163.</p>

<p>The southpaw is second on the list of players with most runs scored this season, behind only RCB skipper Faf du Plessis who has scored 702 runs in 13 regular season games so far. While Jaiswal's talent was never in doubt, former India cricketer Suresh Raina has credited Jaiswal's rise to Rajasthan Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara.</p>

<h2><strong>What did Suresh Raina say?</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to Jio Cinema - official digital broadcaster of IPL 2023, Raina said, "There is a certain calmness in his batting. There is a different energy in his body language, scoring runs consistently for his team. For this, I'll give a lot of credit to Kumar Sangakkara who is sitting in their dugout. He's (Jaiswal) a different type of player. He looks to dominate. And any player who looks to dominate in this format reaches a different level. He has all those qualities."</p>

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<h2><strong>How has Jaiswal progressed this season?</strong></h2>

<p>To put things in perspective, till the 13th regular season match of Rajasthan Royals, Jaiswal had scored his runs in 2023 at a strike rate of 166.2 while his strike rate in previous two seasons were 132.99 and 148.21 in 2022 and 2021, respectively.</p>

<p>His latest and fifth fifty of the season, against Punjab Kings, although came at a strike rate of 138 but it was his 73-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal for the second wicket which laid a base for Rajasthan and by the time Jaiswal had departed, his team needed just 51 runs in 5.3 overs with six wickets left.</p>

<h2><strong>What next for Jaiswal?</strong></h2>

<p>Many former cricketers including former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar have said that the left-handed batsman should soon be inducted in the Indian side. "I think he's ready and should be given a chance," Gavaskar told Star Sports before Friday's match against PBKS.</p>

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Rajasthan Royals batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal had the best Indian Premier League (IPL) season of his career in 2023, scoring 625 runs in 14 regular season games at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 163.

Rajasthan Royals batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal had the best Indian Premier League (IPL) season of his career in 2023, scoring 625 runs in 14 regular season games at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 163. The southpaw is second on the list of players with most runs scored this season, behind only RCB skipper Faf du Plessis who has scored 702 runs in 13 regular season games so far. While Jaiswal's talent was never in doubt, former India cricketer Suresh Raina has credited Jaiswal's rise to Rajasthan Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara. What did Suresh Raina say? Speaking to Jio Cinema - official digital broadcaster of IPL 2023, Raina said, "There is a certain calmness in his batting. There is a different energy in his body language, scoring runs consistently for his team. For this, I'll give a lot of credit to Kumar Sangakkara who is sitting in their dugout. He's (Jaiswal) a different type of player. He looks to dominate. And any player who looks to dominate in this format reaches a different level. He has all those qualities." Also Read: From powerplay basher to able enforcer! Yashasvi Jaiswal's IPL 2023 success decoded How has Jaiswal progressed this season? To put things in perspective, till the 13th regular season match of Rajasthan Royals, Jaiswal had scored his runs in 2023 at a strike rate of 166.2 while his strike rate in previous two seasons were 132.99 and 148.21 in 2022 and 2021, respectively. His latest and fifth fifty of the season, against Punjab Kings, although came at a strike rate of 138 but it was his 73-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal for the second wicket which laid a base for Rajasthan and by the time Jaiswal had departed, his team needed just 51 runs in 5.3 overs with six wickets left. What next for Jaiswal? Many former cricketers including former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar have said that the left-handed batsman should soon be inducted in the Indian side. "I think he's ready and should be given a chance," Gavaskar told Star Sports before Friday's match against PBKS. 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.

IPL 2023: Suresh Raina credits RR coach Kumar Sangakkara for Yashasvi Jaiswal's rise

<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal was in sublime touch when Rajasthan Royals (RR) came out to bat in pursuit of a moderate 150 versus hosts Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 56 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Thursday (May 11). After losing some close games, during the end phase of the league stage, RR came out all guns blazing versus Nitish Rana-led KKR as they defeated them by nine wickets, with 41 balls to spare, courtesy of Jaiswal's 47-ball 98.</p>

<p>Jaiswal slammed 26 runs in the first over of the run-chase and went on to hit the fastest IPL fifty (in 13 balls). His knock was laced with 13 fours and five sixes at a whopping strike rate of 208.51 as RR completed the run-chase in a jiffy to get to 12 points and bolstered their Net Run Rate (NRR) with two games to play. After his whirlwind inning, former Team India all-rounder Suresh Raina, who was part of India's victorious 2011 ODI World Cup campaign, made a big statement.</p>

<p>“If I was the Indian selector, I would have signed him today itself for the World Cup because he is in a very fresh mind. He reminds me of Virender Sehwag. I'm sure Rohit Sharma will be watching this because he will be searching for batters like him for the World Cup,” said Raina while talking to JioCinema.</p>

<p>Jaiswal has so far scored&nbsp;575 runs in 12 matches at an average of 52.27 and strike rate of&nbsp;167.15 along with one hundred and four fifties in the ongoing IPL edition. He is one spot below Orange Cap holder Faf du Plessis (576).</p>

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<p>After his knock, Jaiswal said while speaking to IPL broadcasters JioCinema., "I think I just need to focus on my game, my process. Whatever will come in my destiny it will come and whatever god has planned for me, I just believe that will happen. I need to control what I can control. Of course, I have this in my mind always from the start when I started playing cricket that someday I will wear that jersey but it's okay I am patient, I will keep trying, wherever it will come. I just need to do what I do, I also pray someday, bhagwan ho jaye."</p>


Yashasvi Jaiswal was in sublime touch when Rajasthan Royals (RR) came out to bat in pursuit of a moderate 150 versus hosts Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 56 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Thursday (May 11).

Yashasvi Jaiswal was in sublime touch when Rajasthan Royals (RR) came out to bat in pursuit of a moderate 150 versus hosts Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 56 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Thursday (May 11). After losing some close games, during the end phase of the league stage, RR came out all guns blazing versus Nitish Rana-led KKR as they defeated them by nine wickets, with 41 balls to spare, courtesy of Jaiswal's 47-ball 98. Jaiswal slammed 26 runs in the first over of the run-chase and went on to hit the fastest IPL fifty (in 13 balls). His knock was laced with 13 fours and five sixes at a whopping strike rate of 208.51 as RR completed the run-chase in a jiffy to get to 12 points and bolstered their Net Run Rate (NRR) with two games to play. After his whirlwind inning, former Team India all-rounder Suresh Raina, who was part of India's victorious 2011 ODI World Cup campaign, made a big statement. “If I was the Indian selector, I would have signed him today itself for the World Cup because he is in a very fresh mind. He reminds me of Virender Sehwag. I'm sure Rohit Sharma will be watching this because he will be searching for batters like him for the World Cup,” said Raina while talking to JioCinema. Jaiswal has so far scored 575 runs in 12 matches at an average of 52.27 and strike rate of 167.15 along with one hundred and four fifties in the ongoing IPL edition. He is one spot below Orange Cap holder Faf du Plessis (576). Also Read: IPL 2023: Yashasvi Jaiswal should be fast-tracked into Indian team for 2024 T20 World Cup, says Ravi Shastri After his knock, Jaiswal said while speaking to IPL broadcasters JioCinema., "I think I just need to focus on my game, my process. Whatever will come in my destiny it will come and whatever god has planned for me, I just believe that will happen. I need to control what I can control. Of course, I have this in my mind always from the start when I started playing cricket that someday I will wear that jersey but it's okay I am patient, I will keep trying, wherever it will come. I just need to do what I do, I also pray someday, bhagwan ho jaye."

KKR vs RR: If I was Indian selector, I would've signed Yashasvi Jaiswal today itself for ODI WC, says Raina

<p>Former India batsman Suresh Raina thinks that Punjab Kings' wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma could be a great middle-order player. Raina, who played for Chennai Super Kings during his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), also said that he's sure that selectors will look at Jitesh Sharma again.</p>

<p>Notably, Jitesh had been selected for Team India in limited-overs cricket but didn't get a chance to make his debut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Answering a question by media outlet Hindustan Times during a press interaction session, Raina opined, "He's playing brilliantly in the middle-order so far. He's played some important cameos. He's an aggressive player, he had already been a part of the Indian team but yes, he can be a great middle-order player. His wicketkeeping skills are good. He's really impressed everyone with the way he's batting. I'm sure the selectors would look at him again. His hitting abilities are really good, and you will see him a lot more in the future.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jitesh was with Mumbai Indians before but didn't get a chance to play in their star-studded line-up. Punjab Kings then nabbed the talented youngster on the back of a strong domestic season and he has been sublime ever since he made his debut for them in 2022.</p>

<p>In the 2022 season, Jitesh played 12 matches and scored 234 runs at an average of 29.25 with a whooping strike rate of 163.64. This season, Jitesh has already scored 260 runs in 11 matches so far at an average of 26 and a sky-high strike rate of 160.49.</p>

<p>A lot of former cricketers have been impressed with Jitesh's ability to hit big shots from ball one and that too under pressure situations. Jitesh, along with other uncapped players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ayush Badoni and Nehal Wadhera, has become one of the mainstays of his IPL team on the back of consistently strong performances.</p>

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Former India batsman Suresh Raina thinks that Punjab Kings' wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma could be a great middle-order player. Raina, who played for Chennai Super Kings during his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), also said that he's sure that selectors will look at Jitesh Sharma again.

Former India batsman Suresh Raina thinks that Punjab Kings' wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma could be a great middle-order player. Raina, who played for Chennai Super Kings during his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), also said that he's sure that selectors will look at Jitesh Sharma again. Notably, Jitesh had been selected for Team India in limited-overs cricket but didn't get a chance to make his debut. Answering a question by media outlet Hindustan Times during a press interaction session, Raina opined, "He's playing brilliantly in the middle-order so far. He's played some important cameos. He's an aggressive player, he had already been a part of the Indian team but yes, he can be a great middle-order player. His wicketkeeping skills are good. He's really impressed everyone with the way he's batting. I'm sure the selectors would look at him again. His hitting abilities are really good, and you will see him a lot more in the future.” Also Read: Sunil Gavaskar terms Suryakumar Yadav's innings vs RCB as 'Gully Cricket' Jitesh was with Mumbai Indians before but didn't get a chance to play in their star-studded line-up. Punjab Kings then nabbed the talented youngster on the back of a strong domestic season and he has been sublime ever since he made his debut for them in 2022. In the 2022 season, Jitesh played 12 matches and scored 234 runs at an average of 29.25 with a whooping strike rate of 163.64. This season, Jitesh has already scored 260 runs in 11 matches so far at an average of 26 and a sky-high strike rate of 160.49. A lot of former cricketers have been impressed with Jitesh's ability to hit big shots from ball one and that too under pressure situations. Jitesh, along with other uncapped players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ayush Badoni and Nehal Wadhera, has become one of the mainstays of his IPL team on the back of consistently strong performances. 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>MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are in a strong position to enter the IPL 2023 playoffs. They are currently in the second spot, with 13 points from 11 games, and can end in the top two as well. During the ongoing edition, there have been a lot of speculations regarding Dhoni's IPL future.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The legendary CSK captain Dhoni, at 41, has done well with the bat; scoring 76 runs in 38 balls with a strike rate of&nbsp;200. Whenever he has entered the field, he has received&nbsp;a rousing welcome and stands have been filled with Dhoni's ardent fans who believe this is his last IPL season. While the former Indian captain has not revealed anything regarding his IPL future, there are strong rumours of this being his last&nbsp;appearance in the cash-rich league.</p>

<p>Recently, CSK's former superstar Suresh Raina spilled the beans on Dhoni's IPL future and gave a massive update.</p>

<p>"Wo to keh rahe hain main trophy jeetke ek saal aur khelunga (After winning the trophy, I will play one more year),"&nbsp;Raina said -- followed by&nbsp;sarcastic laughs --&nbsp;while speaking on JioCinema.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Raina added, "I think he will play the way Danny Morrison asked him at the toss and he (Dhoni) said you are deciding it for me. I think he is looking good and batting really well. I think it's for IPL or Indian cricket, he should continue playing. The Dhoni ki pathshala after every match is very important. A lot of players are learning from him and retirement is his call."</p>

<p>Dhoni has over 5,000 runs (5,054) in 244 IPL games at a strike rate of&nbsp;135.86 along with 24 half-centuries. He has also accounted for most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in the tournament (178) and led the Yellow Army to four IPL titles (second-most).&nbsp;</p>


MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are in a strong position to enter the IPL 2023 playoffs. They are currently in the second spot, with 13 points from 11 games, and can end in the top two as well.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are in a strong position to enter the IPL 2023 playoffs. They are currently in the second spot, with 13 points from 11 games, and can end in the top two as well. During the ongoing edition, there have been a lot of speculations regarding Dhoni's IPL future. The legendary CSK captain Dhoni, at 41, has done well with the bat; scoring 76 runs in 38 balls with a strike rate of 200. Whenever he has entered the field, he has received a rousing welcome and stands have been filled with Dhoni's ardent fans who believe this is his last IPL season. While the former Indian captain has not revealed anything regarding his IPL future, there are strong rumours of this being his last appearance in the cash-rich league. Recently, CSK's former superstar Suresh Raina spilled the beans on Dhoni's IPL future and gave a massive update. "Wo to keh rahe hain main trophy jeetke ek saal aur khelunga (After winning the trophy, I will play one more year)," Raina said -- followed by sarcastic laughs -- while speaking on JioCinema. Also Read: IPL 2023: 'Rohit should change his name to ‘NO HIT SHARMA’ - Srikkanth slams MI skipper amid his poor form Raina added, "I think he will play the way Danny Morrison asked him at the toss and he (Dhoni) said you are deciding it for me. I think he is looking good and batting really well. I think it's for IPL or Indian cricket, he should continue playing. The Dhoni ki pathshala after every match is very important. A lot of players are learning from him and retirement is his call." Dhoni has over 5,000 runs (5,054) in 244 IPL games at a strike rate of 135.86 along with 24 half-centuries. He has also accounted for most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in the tournament (178) and led the Yellow Army to four IPL titles (second-most).

Will CSK captain MS Dhoni retire from IPL after 2023 edition? Suresh Raina gives massive update

<p>There is no better sight in T20 cricket than watching in-form Suryakumar Yadav go full throttle against any attack. Something similar happened in Mohali on Wednesday night when SKY, as his fans often call him, unleashed himself and helped his team chase a daunting 215 well inside 20 overs. Mr IPL, Suresh Raina, who had also won many matches for his franchise, praised Surya for his approach in big chases.</p>

<p>Speaking to Jio Cinema after the match, Raina said Surya’s self-confidence helped him score big against Punjab. He added the way the right-handed Surya is batting, it doesn’t look like he will make a mistake, as he knows where the bowler is about to bowl. Raina further said that no one reads the ground dimensions better than SKY, at least in this format.</p>

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<p>“He knows where the bowler is going to bowl. The way he stole the game, we can see that Suryakumar Yadav is full of self-confidence. He plays with intent, and for 200 runs, your brain should focus on game awareness more than intent. He reads the dimensions the best,” Raina said.</p>

<p>Following an emphatic chase at home against Rajasthan Royals, MI batters were high on confidence, something that was reflected in their batting against Punjab Kings in Mohali. After losing captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Cameron Green inside the Powerplay, the attacking pair of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar added 116 runs for the third wicket and helped close the gap.</p>

<p>While Ishan scored 75 off 41 balls, SKY also completed his successive fifty, hitting 66 from 31 balls at a strike rate of a whopping 212.90. Such was the impact of his innings that PBKS could never make a comeback despite picking him in the 16th over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Elaborating on how tough it is for a middle-order batter to come and dictate the chase, Raina said, “I think the best players in the world play in the middle order, the way they chase. There was a tough phase in the middle for him. But there was never a frown on his face because he was working hard. When the dressing room sees such performances, they automatically motivate others,” Raina added.</p>

<p>Raina, who is an IPL veteran, couldn’t stop praising Surya. He said every youngster watching the game must follow SKY’s footsteps on how to hunt down huge targets in this format.</p>

<p>“Every youngster should learn how to chase 200 runs from Suryakumar Yadav, the way he backs his cricket shots and plays in his range. Sensational batting,” Raina said.</p>

<p>After beating two strong units in RR and PBKS, MI will head to Chennai for the heavyweight clash against MS Dhoni’s Super Kings on May 6.</p>


There is no better sight in T20 cricket than watching in-form Suryakumar Yadav go full throttle against any attack. Something similar happened in Mohali on Wednesday night when SKY, as his fans often call him, unleashed himself and helped his team chase a daunting 215 well inside 20 overs.

There is no better sight in T20 cricket than watching in-form Suryakumar Yadav go full throttle against any attack. Something similar happened in Mohali on Wednesday night when SKY, as his fans often call him, unleashed himself and helped his team chase a daunting 215 well inside 20 overs. Mr IPL, Suresh Raina, who had also won many matches for his franchise, praised Surya for his approach in big chases. Speaking to Jio Cinema after the match, Raina said Surya’s self-confidence helped him score big against Punjab. He added the way the right-handed Surya is batting, it doesn’t look like he will make a mistake, as he knows where the bowler is about to bowl. Raina further said that no one reads the ground dimensions better than SKY, at least in this format. ALSO READ: Ashes: Unsurprised by the approach but we aren't tempted - Alex Carey plays down matching ENG's Bazball style “He knows where the bowler is going to bowl. The way he stole the game, we can see that Suryakumar Yadav is full of self-confidence. He plays with intent, and for 200 runs, your brain should focus on game awareness more than intent. He reads the dimensions the best,” Raina said. Following an emphatic chase at home against Rajasthan Royals, MI batters were high on confidence, something that was reflected in their batting against Punjab Kings in Mohali. After losing captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Cameron Green inside the Powerplay, the attacking pair of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar added 116 runs for the third wicket and helped close the gap. While Ishan scored 75 off 41 balls, SKY also completed his successive fifty, hitting 66 from 31 balls at a strike rate of a whopping 212.90. Such was the impact of his innings that PBKS could never make a comeback despite picking him in the 16th over. Elaborating on how tough it is for a middle-order batter to come and dictate the chase, Raina said, “I think the best players in the world play in the middle order, the way they chase. There was a tough phase in the middle for him. But there was never a frown on his face because he was working hard. When the dressing room sees such performances, they automatically motivate others,” Raina added. Raina, who is an IPL veteran, couldn’t stop praising Surya. He said every youngster watching the game must follow SKY’s footsteps on how to hunt down huge targets in this format. “Every youngster should learn how to chase 200 runs from Suryakumar Yadav, the way he backs his cricket shots and plays in his range. Sensational batting,” Raina said. After beating two strong units in RR and PBKS, MI will head to Chennai for the heavyweight clash against MS Dhoni’s Super Kings on May 6.

IPL 2023: Superb Suryakumar Yadav wins hearts again, Suresh Raina praises MI star following Mohali onslaught

<p>Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has backed Shikhar Dhawan for his role in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after helping his side Punjab Kings to back-to-back wins. Dhawan scored 40 in the opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and he followed that with an unbeaten 86-run knock against Rajasthan Royals (RR) to help his side to gain early momentum.</p>

<p>"He was performing the anchor's role. Much is made about his strike rate but he played an impactful role. Look at the fact that he's made 450+ runs in 7 consecutive IPL seasons. He knew that when the dew falls, the pace becomes easier. He batted responsibly and that's why Punjab pulled off the performance they did. Shikhar had an important role to play in that,” said Raina while speaking on Dhawan.</p>

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<p>Explosive half-centuries by openers Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Shikhar Dhawan and an opening partnership of 90 runs between the duo powered Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a massive 197/4 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday.</p>

<p>On a batting-friendly track, RR failed to capitalize in the start and lost surprise opener Ravichandran Ashwin (0) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (11) early. While Sanju Samson (42) and last season’s Orange Cap winner Jos Buttler (19) tried to keep RR in the contest, it never quite happened for them as they lost wickets at regular intervals.</p>

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<p>Useful contributions from Devdutt Padikkal (21), Riyan Parag (20) and Shimron Hetmyer kept RR’s hopes alive until last but could help them avoid a narrow defeat and were restricted to 192/7 in their 20 overs and lost the contest. Nathan Ellis was the pick of the bowlers for PBK, having scalped four wickets.</p>

<p>The win saw PBKS join Gujarat Titans and go joint-top with four points from the opening two matches of the IPL. They will next take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad and will look to register three wins in a row.</p>

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Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has backed Shikhar Dhawan for his role in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after helping his side Punjab Kings to back-to-back wins.

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has backed Shikhar Dhawan for his role in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after helping his side Punjab Kings to back-to-back wins. Dhawan scored 40 in the opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and he followed that with an unbeaten 86-run knock against Rajasthan Royals (RR) to help his side to gain early momentum. "He was performing the anchor's role. Much is made about his strike rate but he played an impactful role. Look at the fact that he's made 450+ runs in 7 consecutive IPL seasons. He knew that when the dew falls, the pace becomes easier. He batted responsibly and that's why Punjab pulled off the performance they did. Shikhar had an important role to play in that,” said Raina while speaking on Dhawan. Dhawan and Co in top form Explosive half-centuries by openers Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Shikhar Dhawan and an opening partnership of 90 runs between the duo powered Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a massive 197/4 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. On a batting-friendly track, RR failed to capitalize in the start and lost surprise opener Ravichandran Ashwin (0) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (11) early. While Sanju Samson (42) and last season’s Orange Cap winner Jos Buttler (19) tried to keep RR in the contest, it never quite happened for them as they lost wickets at regular intervals. ALSO READ | IPL 2023, Match 10, Lucknow Super Giants vs SunRisers Hyderabad - Match preview and result prediction Useful contributions from Devdutt Padikkal (21), Riyan Parag (20) and Shimron Hetmyer kept RR’s hopes alive until last but could help them avoid a narrow defeat and were restricted to 192/7 in their 20 overs and lost the contest. Nathan Ellis was the pick of the bowlers for PBK, having scalped four wickets. The win saw PBKS join Gujarat Titans and go joint-top with four points from the opening two matches of the IPL. They will next take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad and will look to register three wins in a row. 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.

IPL 2023: Suresh Raina backs Shikhar Dhawan after incredible show with bat, says 'He batted responsibly'

<p>Indian cricket legends MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami and Suresh Raina received lifetime Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) membership on Wednesday (April 05). It is to be noted that the MCC named as many as 19 new Honorary Life Members with eight Test playing nations represented in the latest cohort. The London-based club, known to make the rules of the game, awards honorary life membership to some of the legends of the sport in men's as well as women's cricket.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dhoni, Yuvraj and Raina are regarded as one of the best white-ball players for the senior men's team. The trio were part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph whereas Dhoni and Yuvraj also played a key role in Men in Blue's 2007 T20 World Cup win. In 2013, Dhoni and Raina-starrer India won the 2013 Champions Trophy as well. All these wins came under Dhoni's captaincy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although Yuvi and Raina were known for their white-ball heroics, Dhoni also ended with 4,876 runs in Tests at an average of nearly 38, including a double ton. The trio are also known as IPL legends.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Mithali and Jhulan are the pioneers of women's cricket in the country.&nbsp;While Mithali remains one of the top batters in women's cricket history, Jhulan made the ball talk during her illustrious career for the Women in Blue. Both were part of India's 2005 and 2017 ODI World Cup campaigns where the national side ended second. To date, Mithali is the leading run-getter in women's ODIs whereas Jhulan tops the list for most wickets in the format. Both retired from the game in 2022.</p>

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Indian cricket legends MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami and Suresh Raina received lifetime Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) membership on Wednesday (April 05).

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<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition will start on March 31 with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on the defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT). Over the years, IPL has become a huge brand in the cricketing fraternity and every season is keenly awaited. Since the tournament's inception, players such as MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, David Warner, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Lasith Malinga, Kieron Pollard, Brendon McCullum, etc. have played a big role in popularising the cash-rich league and making it the best T20 tournament across the globe.</p>

<p>Recently, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble, who led the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to the IPL 2009 final, named Universe Boss Gayle as IPL's undisputed Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T)</p>

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<p>Kumble while speaking on Jio Cinema said, "There are plenty of them; it’s difficult to pick just one. I can certainly look back and say probably a Chris Gayle, someone who is larger than life. The way he came across as a player! What he brought to RCB and the way he sorts of changed the whole powerplay and the power he brought to batting."</p>

<p>Gayle started his IPL career with the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but his fortunates changed when he was picked by the RCB camp in 2011. He went on to win the Orange Cap -- awarded to a player with most runs in a season -- in the 2011 and 2012 editions and became a regular in their line-up. In 2018, the swashbuckling batter joined the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), now known as the Punjab Kings (PBKS). During his run for the Punjab franchise, Kumble served as the head coach.</p>

<p>The left-handed batter scored a total of 4,965 runs in his IPL career, featuring in as many as 142 matches at a strike rate of 148.96. He remains the eighth-highest run-getter&nbsp;to date and has most centuries (six) under his belt in the tournament as well.</p>

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition will start on March 31 with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on the defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT).

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition will start on March 31 with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on the defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT). Over the years, IPL has become a huge brand in the cricketing fraternity and every season is keenly awaited. Since the tournament's inception, players such as MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, David Warner, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Lasith Malinga, Kieron Pollard, Brendon McCullum, etc. have played a big role in popularising the cash-rich league and making it the best T20 tournament across the globe. Recently, former Indian spinner Anil Kumble, who led the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to the IPL 2009 final, named Universe Boss Gayle as IPL's undisputed Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T) Also Read: Will IPL 2023 be MS Dhoni's final season? MI skipper Rohit Sharma shares his take Kumble while speaking on Jio Cinema said, "There are plenty of them; it’s difficult to pick just one. I can certainly look back and say probably a Chris Gayle, someone who is larger than life. The way he came across as a player! What he brought to RCB and the way he sorts of changed the whole powerplay and the power he brought to batting." Gayle started his IPL career with the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but his fortunates changed when he was picked by the RCB camp in 2011. He went on to win the Orange Cap -- awarded to a player with most runs in a season -- in the 2011 and 2012 editions and became a regular in their line-up. In 2018, the swashbuckling batter joined the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), now known as the Punjab Kings (PBKS). During his run for the Punjab franchise, Kumble served as the head coach. The left-handed batter scored a total of 4,965 runs in his IPL career, featuring in as many as 142 matches at a strike rate of 148.96. He remains the eighth-highest run-getter to date and has most centuries (six) under his belt in the tournament as well. 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. ×

Not Virat, Dhoni, Raina or De Villiers! Anil Kumble names THIS superstar as undisputed G.O.A.T. of IPL

<p>India's star batsman Virat Kohli is back in form and in time too as India face Australia in the much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) final in June in England before heading into ICC World Cup at home later this year. Kohli's form is always a big plus for India, especially in ODIs as he chases Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons. Kohli, currently sits at 46 of them - second in the list.</p>

<p>Speaking on Kohli form, former India batsman Suresh Raina, told media outlet Sports Yaari, "He is in great form, has maintained his fitness very well. Played very well in the last Test match."</p>

<p>Raina also backed Kohli to break Sachin's record of 100 centuries in the international cricket. Kohli currently has 75 international tons - 28 in Tests, 46 in ODIs and one in T20Is.</p>

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<p>“He has always been in form and now he is scoring centuries. That's why they say that we should visit the Mahakaleshwar temple, performances will come. For sure he will get top 100 centuries,” said Raina while jokingly referring to Virat's recent visit to the aforementioned temple with his wife.</p>

<p>Talking about WTC final, Raina said it would be interesting to see how Kohli fares in England as he has been playing on too many turning tracks.</p>

<p>“I think he was playing on too many turning tracks. It will be fun to see him bat in the WTC final. Virat is a champion, has given India performances at crucial times. Now with the World Cup coming it is important for him to keep maintain this form,” Raina added.</p>

<p>Kohli, however, has two more chances in the upcoming days to reach closer to Sachin's ODI century record in the ongoing ODI series against Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India won the first ODI by five wickets with Kohli only scoring four on a spicy Mumbai pitch. The next match is scheduled to be played in Vishakhapatnam on March 19 and Kohli, who has 5362 runs at home, will have shot to surpass Ricky Pointing's total of 5,406 runs at home in ODIs.</p>

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India's star batsman Virat Kohli is back in form and in time too as India face Australia in the much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) final in June in England before heading into ICC World Cup at home later this year.

India's star batsman Virat Kohli is back in form and in time too as India face Australia in the much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) final in June in England before heading into ICC World Cup at home later this year. Kohli's form is always a big plus for India, especially in ODIs as he chases Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons. Kohli, currently sits at 46 of them - second in the list. Speaking on Kohli form, former India batsman Suresh Raina, told media outlet Sports Yaari, "He is in great form, has maintained his fitness very well. Played very well in the last Test match." Raina also backed Kohli to break Sachin's record of 100 centuries in the international cricket. Kohli currently has 75 international tons - 28 in Tests, 46 in ODIs and one in T20Is. Also Read: WPL 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur plucks one-handed SCREAMER in slips to dismiss Devika Vaidya - Watch “He has always been in form and now he is scoring centuries. That's why they say that we should visit the Mahakaleshwar temple, performances will come. For sure he will get top 100 centuries,” said Raina while jokingly referring to Virat's recent visit to the aforementioned temple with his wife. Talking about WTC final, Raina said it would be interesting to see how Kohli fares in England as he has been playing on too many turning tracks. “I think he was playing on too many turning tracks. It will be fun to see him bat in the WTC final. Virat is a champion, has given India performances at crucial times. Now with the World Cup coming it is important for him to keep maintain this form,” Raina added. Kohli, however, has two more chances in the upcoming days to reach closer to Sachin's ODI century record in the ongoing ODI series against Australia. India won the first ODI by five wickets with Kohli only scoring four on a spicy Mumbai pitch. The next match is scheduled to be played in Vishakhapatnam on March 19 and Kohli, who has 5362 runs at home, will have shot to surpass Ricky Pointing's total of 5,406 runs at home in ODIs. 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.

"Important for him to...": Suresh Raina's message to Virat Kohli ahead of WTC final and ODI World Cup

<p>The forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to commence on March 31 at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The opening game will see the defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) take on MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Just like every other season, the upcoming IPL edition is also keenly awaited. It will be the 16th edition of the tournament, which kicked off in 2008. Several records have been broken in the tournament since it's inception. Many captains have led the existing and now-defunct teams whereas only a handful of them have tasted success by winning the IPL championship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from only one top franchise, every other team -- including only those who have been a part of the tournament since 2008 or more than five seasons -- have had an overseas captain for a brief or significant period. However, CSK is the only team to not have had a foreign captain in their rich history.</p>

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<p>Dhoni has been CSK's captain since the franchise first entered the IPL, with Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja taking over the role for a limited period.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under Dhoni, CSK have won the IPL on as many as four occasions and ended second on five instances; playing the finale nine times. They have played the final in the 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021.</p>

<p>Chennai ended at the ninth spot in the ten-team IPL 2022. They will aim to revamp in style this time around in what could be Dhoni's last IPL season.</p>

<p><strong>CSK&nbsp;squad for IPL 2023</strong></p>

<p>MS Dhoni (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma</p>


The forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to commence on March 31 at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The opening game will see the defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) take on MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

The forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to commence on March 31 at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The opening game will see the defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) take on MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Just like every other season, the upcoming IPL edition is also keenly awaited. It will be the 16th edition of the tournament, which kicked off in 2008. Several records have been broken in the tournament since it's inception. Many captains have led the existing and now-defunct teams whereas only a handful of them have tasted success by winning the IPL championship. Apart from only one top franchise, every other team -- including only those who have been a part of the tournament since 2008 or more than five seasons -- have had an overseas captain for a brief or significant period. However, CSK is the only team to not have had a foreign captain in their rich history. Also read: IPL 2023: ARCH-RIVALS to face-off in HISTORIC TIE! CSK to host MI in 1000th game of mega event Dhoni has been CSK's captain since the franchise first entered the IPL, with Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja taking over the role for a limited period. Under Dhoni, CSK have won the IPL on as many as four occasions and ended second on five instances; playing the finale nine times. They have played the final in the 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021. Chennai ended at the ninth spot in the ten-team IPL 2022. They will aim to revamp in style this time around in what could be Dhoni's last IPL season. CSK squad for IPL 2023 MS Dhoni (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma

IPL 2023: CSK, MI, RCB or KKR? Which is the ONLY team to not have an overseas captain

<p>MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina have played for the&nbsp;same IPL team, i.e. the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in 13 out of the 15 completed seasons apart from representing Team India for many years. The two share a great camaraderie and the mutual respect&nbsp;is evident. Even though CSK didn't retain Raina in the IPL 2022 mega auction, he remains close to Dhoni and always speaks highly of the Yellow Army in public domain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, Raina revealed the biggest advice he has received from Dhoni after playing with him for so many years.&nbsp;In an interaction with Jio Cinema, Raina said, "I think he always nurtures the talent, especially all the Indian boys. And he always said, play the game, play the game with a good spirit, and be a good human being. That’s all I have learned from him. And you can be a good player, but having good human beings around yourself and being a good person and that really counts in your life. And you can be a good person all across."</p>

<p>Raina has been a CSK legend, having played several memorable knocks and was part of Dhoni-led franchise's winning run in IPL 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021 editions. On CSK's chances in the forthcoming IPL season, the former Indian all-rounder said on the sidelines of Legends League Cricket (LLC), "It may be a little challenging since him (Dhoni)&nbsp;and (Ambati) Rayudu haven’t played the tournament for one year. I think the team is quite strong, a lot of young players are coming through the ranks. (Ruturaj) Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja), (Ben) Stokes, Deepak Chahar…and there are more young and dynamic players on that side. Let’s see how they play."</p>

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<p>CSK open their IPL 2023 campaign facing defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on March 31. Last year, they finished at the ninth spot.</p>

<p><strong>Complete squad of CSK for IPL 2023</strong></p>

<p>MS Dhoni (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma</p>

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MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina have played for the same IPL team, i.e. the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in 13 out of the 15 completed seasons apart from representing Team India for many years.

MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina have played for the same IPL team, i.e. the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in 13 out of the 15 completed seasons apart from representing Team India for many years. The two share a great camaraderie and the mutual respect is evident. Even though CSK didn't retain Raina in the IPL 2022 mega auction, he remains close to Dhoni and always speaks highly of the Yellow Army in public domain. Recently, Raina revealed the biggest advice he has received from Dhoni after playing with him for so many years. In an interaction with Jio Cinema, Raina said, "I think he always nurtures the talent, especially all the Indian boys. And he always said, play the game, play the game with a good spirit, and be a good human being. That’s all I have learned from him. And you can be a good player, but having good human beings around yourself and being a good person and that really counts in your life. And you can be a good person all across." Raina has been a CSK legend, having played several memorable knocks and was part of Dhoni-led franchise's winning run in IPL 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021 editions. On CSK's chances in the forthcoming IPL season, the former Indian all-rounder said on the sidelines of Legends League Cricket (LLC), "It may be a little challenging since him (Dhoni) and (Ambati) Rayudu haven’t played the tournament for one year. I think the team is quite strong, a lot of young players are coming through the ranks. (Ruturaj) Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja), (Ben) Stokes, Deepak Chahar…and there are more young and dynamic players on that side. Let’s see how they play." Also read: IPL 2023: Not Ravindra Jadeja or Ben Stokes! Suresh Raina picks his choice as MS Dhoni's successor at CSK CSK open their IPL 2023 campaign facing defending champions Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on March 31. Last year, they finished at the ninth spot. Complete squad of CSK for IPL 2023 MS Dhoni (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma 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. ×

'You can be a...': Former CSK star Suresh Raina reveals the biggest advice he received from MS Dhoni

<p>Former Chennai Super Kings captain and MS Dhoni’s closest pal, Suresh Raina wouldn’t be surprised to see the ex-Indian skipper continue playing till IPL 2024. Speaking on the sidelines of the Legends League Cricket in Doha, Raina feels if MS remains fit the way he is now and keeps smacking the balls like he is doing in nets, he could well prolong his CSK career for another season as a player.</p>

<p>Stressing on the factors outside of MS’ will to keep playing for CSK, Raina added all will depend on how IPL 2023 goes for him. Mr IPL, as Raina is known as, also noted that of all the players, Dhoni and Rayudu are the ones who haven’t played any cricket since the past year and that it could be a bit more challenging for them in comparison to others.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"He (Dhoni) can play the IPL next year as well, you never know. He has been batting well and looking fit; it depends on how his performance is this year. It may be a little challenging since him and (Ambati) Rayudu haven’t played the tournament for one year," Raina added.</p>

<p>In the build-up to the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, the internet is flooded with MS Dhoni’s training videos, where he is seen hitting the cricketing ball miles away from the ground.</p>

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<p>Having had the chance to watch that happen on many occasions throughout his career from the other end, Raina knows a bit or two about MS’ muscle power.&nbsp;Backing his former franchise to come good this time after a poor last season, Raina said, "You must have seen the videos of him. The way he is playing the big shots (in the nets), I hope he does well and makes them win.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings will open their IPL 2023 campaign against the defending champions Gujarat Giants. The addition of several new faces added to their squad has made it look stronger, something Raina also seconds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think the team is quite strong, a lot of young players are coming through the ranks. (Ruturaj) Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja), (Ben) Stokes, Deepak Chahar and there are more young and dynamic players on that side. Let's see how they play," Raina added.</p>


Former Chennai Super Kings captain and MS Dhoni’s closest pal, Suresh Raina wouldn’t be surprised to see the ex-Indian skipper continue playing till IPL 2024. Speaking on the sidelines of the Legends League Cricket in Doha, Raina feels if MS remains fit the way he is now and keeps smacking the balls like he is doing in nets, he could well prolong his CSK career for another season as a player.

Former Chennai Super Kings captain and MS Dhoni’s closest pal, Suresh Raina wouldn’t be surprised to see the ex-Indian skipper continue playing till IPL 2024. Speaking on the sidelines of the Legends League Cricket in Doha, Raina feels if MS remains fit the way he is now and keeps smacking the balls like he is doing in nets, he could well prolong his CSK career for another season as a player. Stressing on the factors outside of MS’ will to keep playing for CSK, Raina added all will depend on how IPL 2023 goes for him. Mr IPL, as Raina is known as, also noted that of all the players, Dhoni and Rayudu are the ones who haven’t played any cricket since the past year and that it could be a bit more challenging for them in comparison to others. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals appoint David Warner as interim captain in absence of Rishabh Pant "He (Dhoni) can play the IPL next year as well, you never know. He has been batting well and looking fit; it depends on how his performance is this year. It may be a little challenging since him and (Ambati) Rayudu haven’t played the tournament for one year," Raina added. In the build-up to the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, the internet is flooded with MS Dhoni’s training videos, where he is seen hitting the cricketing ball miles away from the ground. “Nonchalant!” 🚁💥#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/glafNLF1gk — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 14, 2023 × Having had the chance to watch that happen on many occasions throughout his career from the other end, Raina knows a bit or two about MS’ muscle power. Backing his former franchise to come good this time after a poor last season, Raina said, "You must have seen the videos of him. The way he is playing the big shots (in the nets), I hope he does well and makes them win.” Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings will open their IPL 2023 campaign against the defending champions Gujarat Giants. The addition of several new faces added to their squad has made it look stronger, something Raina also seconds. "I think the team is quite strong, a lot of young players are coming through the ranks. (Ruturaj) Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja), (Ben) Stokes, Deepak Chahar and there are more young and dynamic players on that side. Let's see how they play," Raina added.

'MS Dhoni can play next season as well, all depends on how IPL 2023 goes,' feels Suresh Raina

<p>Former India cricketer Suresh Raina picked Ireland fast bowler Joshua Little as a player to watch out for in the upcoming IPL 2023 auction. The 23-year-old earned&nbsp;praise&nbsp;from experts and fans alike after his brilliant performance in the ICC T20 World Cup as he finished the tournament with 11 wickets in seven matches. He even picked up a hat-trick during the Super 12 encounter against New Zealand.</p>

<p>"Sam Curran has done really well for England as well as for the Chennai Super Kings, and there is Ben Stokes, who has led England well. So having a top all-rounder in your team can change the movement of the game. Then there is Jaydev Unadkat, who just won the Vijay Hazare Trophy and has a lot of experience in the IPL. Watch out for Joshua Little from Ireland. He has done really well in the World Cup just now, and I just played with him," Raina said during a show on Jio Cinema.</p>

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<p>When it comes to fast bowling options, Unadkat has already established himself as a massive name in the domestic circuit and he provides any team with an experienced campaigner. The fast bowler made his return to international cricket as well during India’s second Test against Bangladesh.</p>

<p>When asked about domestic players, Raina also spoke about his former Chennai Super Kings teammate N Jagadeesan who has been brilliant in the domestic season. The wicketkeeper-batsman is expected to attract bids from teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders.</p>

<p>"N Jagadeesan has a very good cricketing brain, and he bats so deep, is a very smart, calculative batsman. He has done really well for Tamil Nadu, watch out for him," Raina added according to PTI.</p>

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Former India cricketer Suresh Raina picked Ireland fast bowler Joshua Little as a player to watch out for in the upcoming IPL 2023 auction. The 23-year-old earned praise from experts and fans alike after his brilliant performance in the ICC T20 World Cup as he finished the tournament with 11 wickets in seven matches.

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina picked Ireland fast bowler Joshua Little as a player to watch out for in the upcoming IPL 2023 auction. The 23-year-old earned praise from experts and fans alike after his brilliant performance in the ICC T20 World Cup as he finished the tournament with 11 wickets in seven matches. He even picked up a hat-trick during the Super 12 encounter against New Zealand. "Sam Curran has done really well for England as well as for the Chennai Super Kings, and there is Ben Stokes, who has led England well. So having a top all-rounder in your team can change the movement of the game. Then there is Jaydev Unadkat, who just won the Vijay Hazare Trophy and has a lot of experience in the IPL. Watch out for Joshua Little from Ireland. He has done really well in the World Cup just now, and I just played with him," Raina said during a show on Jio Cinema. Also read | Pandya likely to replace Rohit as India's white ball captain: Report When it comes to fast bowling options, Unadkat has already established himself as a massive name in the domestic circuit and he provides any team with an experienced campaigner. The fast bowler made his return to international cricket as well during India’s second Test against Bangladesh. When asked about domestic players, Raina also spoke about his former Chennai Super Kings teammate N Jagadeesan who has been brilliant in the domestic season. The wicketkeeper-batsman is expected to attract bids from teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. "N Jagadeesan has a very good cricketing brain, and he bats so deep, is a very smart, calculative batsman. He has done really well for Tamil Nadu, watch out for him," Raina added according to PTI.

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<p>India is set to take on Pakistan in both sides' respective tournament openers at the T20 World Cup 2022 edition in Australia. Both the Asian giants are placed in Pool B in the Super 12 round, also comprising the likes of Bangladesh, South Africa, Netherlands and Zimbabwe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India and Pakistan square off at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne on Sunday afternoon (October 23). There has been a lot of hype on the marquee encounter and the match is expected to go down to the wire, albiet with some rain interruptions on the cards. Ahead of the face-off, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is set to surpass former skipper MS Dhoni to achieve an elite T20 WC record under his belt. Rohit will play his 34th game in the T20 WC and move past Dhoni, who made 33 appearances for India in the mega event.</p>

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<p><strong>Here are the Indians with most T20 World Cup appearances:</strong></p>

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<p>MS Dhoni - 33</p>

<p><strong>Rohit Sharma - 33*</strong></p>

<p>Yuvraj Singh - 31</p>

<p>Suresh Raina - 26</p>

<p>Rohit is the only Indian to have represented the national side in all the T20 WC editions so far. In the overall list of most T20 WC appearances, Rohit will be tied with Shahid Afridi but overtake him to&nbsp;occupy&nbsp;the second spot after Tilakaratne Dilshan (35 appearances).</p>

<p><strong>Here are the list of players with the most appearances in the T20 World Cup:</strong></p>

<p>Tilakaratne Dilshan - 35</p>

<p>Shahid Afridi- 34</p>

<p><strong>Rohit Sharma - 33</strong></p>

<p>MS Dhoni- 33</p>

<p>Mahela Jayawardene- 31</p>

<p>On the eve of the Indo-Pak contest, Rohit spoke about India's nine-year-ICC-title-drought and&nbsp;said, "Yes, it is a challenge to not win an ICC trophy for nine years, if I am not wrong. The last one we won was in 2013 [Champions Trophy]. It has been a challenge with the team like us, there are a lot of expectations, we are certainly little disappointed with that. This tournament gives us that chance to change it and do well. We certainly know we have to play our best cricket to do well here. We need to take it one game at a time, and then go ahead."</p>
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India is set to take on Pakistan in both sides' respective tournament openers at the T20 World Cup 2022 edition in Australia. Both the Asian giants are placed in Pool B in the Super 12 round, also comprising the likes of Bangladesh, South Africa, Netherlands and Zimbabwe.

India is set to take on Pakistan in both sides' respective tournament openers at the T20 World Cup 2022 edition in Australia. Both the Asian giants are placed in Pool B in the Super 12 round, also comprising the likes of Bangladesh, South Africa, Netherlands and Zimbabwe. India and Pakistan square off at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne on Sunday afternoon (October 23). There has been a lot of hype on the marquee encounter and the match is expected to go down to the wire, albiet with some rain interruptions on the cards. Ahead of the face-off, Indian captain Rohit Sharma is set to surpass former skipper MS Dhoni to achieve an elite T20 WC record under his belt. Rohit will play his 34th game in the T20 WC and move past Dhoni, who made 33 appearances for India in the mega event. ALSO READ | India vs Pakistan, T20 WC 2022: Predicting Rohit Sharma & Co.'s likely playing XI for high-voltage clash Here are the Indians with most T20 World Cup appearances: MS Dhoni - 33 Rohit Sharma - 33* Yuvraj Singh - 31 Suresh Raina - 26 Rohit is the only Indian to have represented the national side in all the T20 WC editions so far. In the overall list of most T20 WC appearances, Rohit will be tied with Shahid Afridi but overtake him to occupy the second spot after Tilakaratne Dilshan (35 appearances). Here are the list of players with the most appearances in the T20 World Cup: Tilakaratne Dilshan - 35 Shahid Afridi- 34 Rohit Sharma - 33 MS Dhoni- 33 Mahela Jayawardene- 31 On the eve of the Indo-Pak contest, Rohit spoke about India's nine-year-ICC-title-drought and said, "Yes, it is a challenge to not win an ICC trophy for nine years, if I am not wrong. The last one we won was in 2013 [Champions Trophy]. It has been a challenge with the team like us, there are a lot of expectations, we are certainly little disappointed with that. This tournament gives us that chance to change it and do well. We certainly know we have to play our best cricket to do well here. We need to take it one game at a time, and then go ahead."

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<p>Mohammed Shami bowled only the last over during India's narrow six-run win over Australia in their warm-up encounter ahead, in Brisbane on Monday (October 17),&nbsp;of the main draw of the T20 World Cup. Shami, who was drafted into the Indian team as a replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah, didn't field for the first 19 overs, with Aussies chasing a competitive 187 set by Rohit Sharma &amp; Co.,&nbsp;and came onto bowl the last six balls, returning with 1-0-4-3.</p>

<p>Shami looks set to be part of India's T20 WC opening fixture, where they will play Pakistan at the iconic MCG, Melbourne on October 23. Before that, the experienced pacer will like to bowl his full qouta of overs in India's remaining warm-up tie, where they face New Zealand on Wednesday (October 19). Filling in for Bumrah, Shami has a herculean task ahead -- having last played a T20I during the last year's World Cup in the UAE -- but looks set for the challenge.</p>

<p>Ahead of the Super 12 round of the T20 WC, former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina made a bold claim. He&nbsp;feels Shami isn't a perfect replacement for Bumrah because players like him are rare.</p>

<p>"I would not call him a perfect replacement because you cannot replace Jasprit Bumrah or Ravindra Jadeja. They have played consistently for India and they have given performances," Raina told NDTV.</p>

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<p>Raina, however, was quick to point out that Shami was the best choice among the other contenders to take a vacant spot&nbsp;in the Indian squad following Bumrah's back injury. "But the best option you had, you have selected him. Shami has given good performances, he has been in good form. BCCI have done really well in sending the team to Australia 15 days prior to the tournament. The grounds are big, overall I think the preparation has been nice. We will need to play fearless cricket and show good intent," he added.</p>

<p><strong>India's final 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2022:</strong></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (vc), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Hardik Pandya, R&nbsp;Ashwin, Yuzvendra&nbsp;Chahal, Axar Patel, Md Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh</p>

<p><strong>Standby players -</strong>&nbsp;Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Md Siraj</p>


Mohammed Shami bowled only the last over during India's narrow six-run win over Australia in their warm-up encounter ahead, in Brisbane on Monday (October 17), of the main draw of the T20 World Cup.

Mohammed Shami bowled only the last over during India's narrow six-run win over Australia in their warm-up encounter ahead, in Brisbane on Monday (October 17), of the main draw of the T20 World Cup. Shami, who was drafted into the Indian team as a replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah, didn't field for the first 19 overs, with Aussies chasing a competitive 187 set by Rohit Sharma & Co., and came onto bowl the last six balls, returning with 1-0-4-3. Shami looks set to be part of India's T20 WC opening fixture, where they will play Pakistan at the iconic MCG, Melbourne on October 23. Before that, the experienced pacer will like to bowl his full qouta of overs in India's remaining warm-up tie, where they face New Zealand on Wednesday (October 19). Filling in for Bumrah, Shami has a herculean task ahead -- having last played a T20I during the last year's World Cup in the UAE -- but looks set for the challenge. Ahead of the Super 12 round of the T20 WC, former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina made a bold claim. He feels Shami isn't a perfect replacement for Bumrah because players like him are rare. "I would not call him a perfect replacement because you cannot replace Jasprit Bumrah or Ravindra Jadeja. They have played consistently for India and they have given performances," Raina told NDTV. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2022: Md Shami is a good replacement for Jasprit Bumrah, believes Sachin Tendulkar Raina, however, was quick to point out that Shami was the best choice among the other contenders to take a vacant spot in the Indian squad following Bumrah's back injury. "But the best option you had, you have selected him. Shami has given good performances, he has been in good form. BCCI have done really well in sending the team to Australia 15 days prior to the tournament. The grounds are big, overall I think the preparation has been nice. We will need to play fearless cricket and show good intent," he added. India's final 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (vc), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Md Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh Standby players - Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Md Siraj

I would not call Mohammed Shami a perfect replacement for Jasprit Bumrah, says Suresh Raina

<p>Former India batter Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The veteran&nbsp;batter will not feature in the domestic tournaments for his state side Uttar Pradesh and will also not play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) going forward. Raina took to Twitter to announce his decision while thanking his former IPL team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the UP State Cricket Association.</p>

<p>Raina, who remains one of the best Indian players to have graced the IPL, went unsold at the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year after none of the franchises showed any interest in roping in the 35-year-old. Raina was part of the CSK squad in their title-winning campaign in 2021 before being released by the franchise.</p>

<p>"It has been an absolute honour to represent my country &amp; state UP. I would like to announce my retirement from all formats of Cricket. I would like to thank&nbsp;@BCCI,&nbsp;@UPCACricket,&nbsp;@ChennaiIPL,&nbsp;@ShuklaRajiv&nbsp;sir &amp; all my fans for their support and unwavering faith in my abilities," Raina wrote in a tweet.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It has been an absolute honour to represent my country &amp; state UP. I would like to announce my retirement from all formats of Cricket. I would like to thank <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/UPCACricket?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UPCACricket</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShuklaRajiv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShuklaRajiv</a> sir &amp; all my fans for their support and unwavering faith in my abilities 🇮🇳</p>
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<p>The southpaw is one of the greatest batters to have played the IPL and will go down as one of the legends of the Chennai Super Kings. Despite not featuring in the IPL this year, Raina remains CSK's highest run-getter with 5529 runs in 200 matches across all competitions at an average of 33.10 and a strike rate of 138.91, including two centuries and an impressive 38 fifties.</p>

<p>Known as the Chinna Thala for his exploits with CSK, Raina has a total of 5528 runs in IPL in 205 matches and is the fifth highest run-getter of all time in the history of the competition. Raina spent total of 12 seasons with CSK helping the team win four IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles in 2010 and 2014.</p>

<p>Raina led Gujarat Lions for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 when CSK were banned from the IPL. He announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15 in 2020. His retirement announcement had come an hour after former India captain MS Dhoni's decision to retire. Raina played&nbsp;18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20Is in international cricket and also led India on a few occasions in Dhoni's absence.</p>

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<p>Raina is likely to feature in a few overseas leagues after announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket. The former India batter has already obtained a&nbsp;No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) and has offers from T20 leagues in South Africa, Sri Lanka and UAE.</p>

<p>“I want to continue playing cricket for two or three years. There are some exciting youngsters who are coming through the ranks of Uttar Pradesh cricket. I have already taken my No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). I have informed BCCI secretary Jay Shah and vice-president Rajiv Shukla about my decision,” Raina was quoted as saying by Dainik Jagran.</p>

<p>“I will play in the Road Safety Series. T20 franchises from South Africa, Sri Lanka and UAE have contacted me but I am yet to take any decision,” said Raina, who has been training at the RPL cricket ground in Ghaziabad for the past one year," he added.</p>


Former India batter Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The veteran batter will not feature in the domestic tournaments for his state side Uttar Pradesh and will also not play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) going forward.

Former India batter Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The veteran batter will not feature in the domestic tournaments for his state side Uttar Pradesh and will also not play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) going forward. Raina took to Twitter to announce his decision while thanking his former IPL team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the UP State Cricket Association. Raina, who remains one of the best Indian players to have graced the IPL, went unsold at the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year after none of the franchises showed any interest in roping in the 35-year-old. Raina was part of the CSK squad in their title-winning campaign in 2021 before being released by the franchise. "It has been an absolute honour to represent my country & state UP. I would like to announce my retirement from all formats of Cricket. I would like to thank @BCCI, @UPCACricket, @ChennaiIPL, @ShuklaRajiv sir & all my fans for their support and unwavering faith in my abilities," Raina wrote in a tweet. It has been an absolute honour to represent my country & state UP. I would like to announce my retirement from all formats of Cricket. I would like to thank @BCCI, @UPCACricket, @ChennaiIPL, @ShuklaRajiv sir & all my fans for their support and unwavering faith in my abilities 🇮🇳 — Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) September 6, 2022 × Also Read: Arshdeep Singh's parents reveal what he told them after facing online abuse over dropped catch vs Pakistan The southpaw is one of the greatest batters to have played the IPL and will go down as one of the legends of the Chennai Super Kings. Despite not featuring in the IPL this year, Raina remains CSK's highest run-getter with 5529 runs in 200 matches across all competitions at an average of 33.10 and a strike rate of 138.91, including two centuries and an impressive 38 fifties. Known as the Chinna Thala for his exploits with CSK, Raina has a total of 5528 runs in IPL in 205 matches and is the fifth highest run-getter of all time in the history of the competition. Raina spent total of 12 seasons with CSK helping the team win four IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles in 2010 and 2014. Raina led Gujarat Lions for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 when CSK were banned from the IPL. He announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15 in 2020. His retirement announcement had come an hour after former India captain MS Dhoni's decision to retire. Raina played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20Is in international cricket and also led India on a few occasions in Dhoni's absence. Also Read: Yuzvendra Chahal to be dropped? India's predicted playing XI for must-win Asia Cup clash against Sri Lanka Raina is likely to feature in a few overseas leagues after announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket. The former India batter has already obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) and has offers from T20 leagues in South Africa, Sri Lanka and UAE. “I want to continue playing cricket for two or three years. There are some exciting youngsters who are coming through the ranks of Uttar Pradesh cricket. I have already taken my No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). I have informed BCCI secretary Jay Shah and vice-president Rajiv Shukla about my decision,” Raina was quoted as saying by Dainik Jagran. “I will play in the Road Safety Series. T20 franchises from South Africa, Sri Lanka and UAE have contacted me but I am yet to take any decision,” said Raina, who has been training at the RPL cricket ground in Ghaziabad for the past one year," he added.

Suresh Raina announces retirement from all forms of cricket, likely to play overseas T20 leagues

<p>On August 15 2020, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket. On the evening of the historic day for the nation, with the countrymen busy in Independence day celebrations, one of India's greatest&nbsp;cricketers Dhoni decided to step aside from int'l cricket after a year-long sabbatical since the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final.</p>

<p>After Dhoni's 72-ball 50 couldn't take India to the 2019 ODI WC final, losing to eventual runners-up New Zealand by 18 runs, the former Indian captain made himself unavailable at the highest level and was on a sabbatical until he finally announced his retirement two years back on&nbsp;August 15. Dhoni, who is often known for his unorthodox style, shared an emotional Instagram post to announce the big decision.</p>

<p>He captioned it, "Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired."</p>

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<p>Dhoni's retirement decision shocked many and sent his plethora of fans into a meltdown, even though many had anticipated this following India's 2019 ODI World Cup exit. His announcement came right before IPL 2020 season when he had already joined the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp, in the UAE. Soon after his announcement, India's all-rounder Suresh Raina also joined him by calling it quits from int'l cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Raina wrote on Instagram, "It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind"</p>

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<p>Dhoni ended with 17,266 international runs, 16 tons, 359 sixes, 634 catches and 195 stumpings in his career. He also led India to all three ICC trophies. Raina, on the other hand, was part of Dhoni-led India's 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy victories. He returned with 5,615 and&nbsp;1,605 runs in ODIs and T20Is. He wasn't a regular in Tests and only managed 768 runs in 18 matches, including a ton.</p>

<p>Dhoni remains part of the CSK setup and will play IPL 2023. Meanwhile, Raina went unsold in IPL 2022 mega auction after being released from the Chennai franchise last year.</p>


On August 15 2020, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket. On the evening of the historic day for the nation, with the countrymen busy in Independence day celebrations, one of India's greatest cricketers Dhoni decided to step aside from int'l cricket after a year-long sabbatical since the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final.

On August 15 2020, MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket. On the evening of the historic day for the nation, with the countrymen busy in Independence day celebrations, one of India's greatest cricketers Dhoni decided to step aside from int'l cricket after a year-long sabbatical since the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final. After Dhoni's 72-ball 50 couldn't take India to the 2019 ODI WC final, losing to eventual runners-up New Zealand by 18 runs, the former Indian captain made himself unavailable at the highest level and was on a sabbatical until he finally announced his retirement two years back on August 15. Dhoni, who is often known for his unorthodox style, shared an emotional Instagram post to announce the big decision. He captioned it, "Thanks. Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired." View this post on Instagram A post shared by M S Dhoni (@mahi7781) × ALSO READ | From Virat Kohli to Mirabai Chanu: Sporting icons wish countrymen on India's Independence Day Dhoni's retirement decision shocked many and sent his plethora of fans into a meltdown, even though many had anticipated this following India's 2019 ODI World Cup exit. His announcement came right before IPL 2020 season when he had already joined the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp, in the UAE. Soon after his announcement, India's all-rounder Suresh Raina also joined him by calling it quits from int'l cricket. Raina wrote on Instagram, "It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suresh Raina (@sureshraina3) × Dhoni ended with 17,266 international runs, 16 tons, 359 sixes, 634 catches and 195 stumpings in his career. He also led India to all three ICC trophies. Raina, on the other hand, was part of Dhoni-led India's 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy victories. He returned with 5,615 and 1,605 runs in ODIs and T20Is. He wasn't a regular in Tests and only managed 768 runs in 18 matches, including a ton. Dhoni remains part of the CSK setup and will play IPL 2023. Meanwhile, Raina went unsold in IPL 2022 mega auction after being released from the Chennai franchise last year.

'...from 1929 hrs': When MS Dhoni sent fans into a meltdown with retirement from international cricket

<p>Rohit Sharma-led India missed a golden opportunity to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series versus Jos Buttler-led England on Thursday (July 14). Locking horns with the hosts at Lord's for the second and penultimate ODI, India failed to chase down 247 and lost the clash by 100 runs.</p>

<p>Despite being thrashed by Buttler &amp; Co., the spectators&nbsp;had plenty to cheer for with a plethora of superstar Indian cricketers in attendance at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, London. BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh were in attendance along with the presence of Rohit, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid in the Indian team dressing room.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Thus, cameramen switched the focus on Dhoni, Tendulkar and the likes more often than not, being applauded by the crowd. During India's run-chase, the cameras focused on Dhoni. Seeing this, the former Indian captain waved at the Lord's crowd, resulting in a huge uproar. <strong>Here's the viral video:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">That smile form Dhoni and waving hand<br />
😁🥰<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvsIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvsIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/3BMp3yOGRE">pic.twitter.com/3BMp3yOGRE</a></p>
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<p>Dhoni remains a fan favourite despite his international retirement on August 15, 2020. The 41-year-old ended his glittering international career with 17,266 runs, 16 hundreds, 643 catches, 195 stumpings, 359 sixes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Coming to the India-England ODI series, both sides will now meet in the third and final match on Sunday (July 17) at Old Trafford, Manchester -- where Dhoni played his last international game. With the series levelled at 1-1, both teams have all to play for.</p>


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

<p>A 'one in 15 million' event, as described UK's air traffic control provider NATS, caused the air traffic meltdown last week. The chief of NATS cited a flight plan with two identically named markers as reason for the air-traffic chaos.</p>

<p>On August 28, 1500 flights were cancelled as a result of which thousands of passengers were stranded abroad for days. The disturbance came during one of the busiest travel periods of the summer.</p>

<p>"This was a one in 15 million chance," NATS CEO Martin Rolfe told the BBC.</p>

<p>"We've processed 15 million flight plans with this system up until this point and never seen this before."</p>

<p>A few days ago Rolfe said that the problem would not be repeated.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, NATS published a report that said that the flight plan included two identically named but separate waypoint markers outside UK airspace, which forced the system to enter fail-safe mode.</p>

<p>"In these circumstances, the system could not reject the flight plan without a clear understanding of what possible impact it may have had. Nor could it be allowed through and risk presenting air traffic controllers with incorrect safety-critical information," NATS said.</p>

<p>It said that the flight plan was complying with Eurocontrol's flight planning distribution system.</p>

<p>UK's Civil Aviation Regulator (CAA) has said that it will review circumstances surrounding the failure.</p>

<p>"If there is evidence to suggest NATS may have breached its statutory and licensing obligations we will consider whether any further action is necessary," Rob Bishton, Joint-Interim Chief Executive at the UK's CAA, said in a statement.</p>

<p>This may mean that NATS would end up footing some of the bill for the chaos that ensued last week.</p>

<p>According IATA, the global airline group, the episode is likely to cost airlines up to 100 million pounds ($126 million) as travellers whose flights were cancelled would claim back expenses for the hotels or the tickets.</p>

<p>Britain-based airline easyJet said the NATS report left some questions unanswered. It added that though it welcomed the review, it believed a more wide-ranging examination of resources and IT systems was necessary.</p>

<p>"A full independent and wide-ranging review of NATS is needed to ensure it is fit for purpose today and in the future," easyJet said.</p>

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A 'one in 15 million' event, as described UK's air traffic control provider NATS, caused the air traffic meltdown last week. The chief of NATS cited a flight plan with two identically named markers as reason for the air-traffic chaos.

A 'one in 15 million' event, as described UK's air traffic control provider NATS, caused the air traffic meltdown last week. The chief of NATS cited a flight plan with two identically named markers as reason for the air-traffic chaos. On August 28, 1500 flights were cancelled as a result of which thousands of passengers were stranded abroad for days. The disturbance came during one of the busiest travel periods of the summer. "This was a one in 15 million chance," NATS CEO Martin Rolfe told the BBC. "We've processed 15 million flight plans with this system up until this point and never seen this before." A few days ago Rolfe said that the problem would not be repeated. On Wednesday, NATS published a report that said that the flight plan included two identically named but separate waypoint markers outside UK airspace, which forced the system to enter fail-safe mode. "In these circumstances, the system could not reject the flight plan without a clear understanding of what possible impact it may have had. Nor could it be allowed through and risk presenting air traffic controllers with incorrect safety-critical information," NATS said. It said that the flight plan was complying with Eurocontrol's flight planning distribution system. UK's Civil Aviation Regulator (CAA) has said that it will review circumstances surrounding the failure. "If there is evidence to suggest NATS may have breached its statutory and licensing obligations we will consider whether any further action is necessary," Rob Bishton, Joint-Interim Chief Executive at the UK's CAA, said in a statement. This may mean that NATS would end up footing some of the bill for the chaos that ensued last week. According IATA, the global airline group, the episode is likely to cost airlines up to 100 million pounds ($126 million) as travellers whose flights were cancelled would claim back expenses for the hotels or the tickets. Britain-based airline easyJet said the NATS report left some questions unanswered. It added that though it welcomed the review, it believed a more wide-ranging examination of resources and IT systems was necessary. "A full independent and wide-ranging review of NATS is needed to ensure it is fit for purpose today and in the future," easyJet said. (With input from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

India vs SA, T20Is: 'He'll do very well' - Suresh Raina makes bold prediction for star Indian batter

<p>Rajat Patidar won accolades after his stunning 112 not out in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) emphatic 14-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 Eliminator, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday evening (May 25).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Courtesy of his blazing knock, RCB posted 207-4 and restricted Lucknow to 193-6 to proceed to the Qualifier 2, for the first time since 2016. On Friday (May 27), when RCB locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 -- at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad -- the 28-year-old Patidar made heads turn once again by smashing an entertaining 42-ball 58, laced with 4 fours and 3 sixes at 138.10. With this, the uncapped&nbsp;player joined Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) former player Suresh Raina in an elite list for Indian batters.</p>

<p><strong>Indians Scoring 50+ Scores in both Eliminator &amp; Qualifier 2 of an IPL Season </strong></p>

<p>Suresh Raina (2014)</p>

<p><strong>Rajat Patidar (2022)*</strong></p>

<p>The overall list -- comprising only three batters --&nbsp;also includes Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)'s Kane Williamson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about Raina, he had slammed an impressive 33-ball 54 -- versus Mumbai Indians (MI) -- and followed it up with a blistering 25-ball 87 in Qualifier 2, versus then known as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP).</p>

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<p>Despite Patidar's heroics, RCB only managed 157-8 with Prasidh Krishna (3 for 22) and Obed McCoy shining with the ball for RR.</p>

<p>During the mid-innings,&nbsp;McCoy, who finished with 3 for 23, told the broadcasters, "I actually think the wicket has extra bounce, it is seaming a lot as well and because of the extra bounce the variations worked well on the wicket. The plan was to stay a lot more focused, I know I am better than what I bowled in the previous match. So, it is just about going to the nets and working out on what I had to, on my run-up as well. I was kind of over-striding a bit in the last match, so I decided to work on it in the nets and that worked for me today. I love the challenge (of death bowling) and that will make me better as a player going forward."</p>


Rajat Patidar won accolades after his stunning 112 not out in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) emphatic 14-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 Eliminator, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday evening (May 25).

Rajat Patidar won accolades after his stunning 112 not out in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) emphatic 14-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 Eliminator, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Wednesday evening (May 25). Courtesy of his blazing knock, RCB posted 207-4 and restricted Lucknow to 193-6 to proceed to the Qualifier 2, for the first time since 2016. On Friday (May 27), when RCB locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 -- at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad -- the 28-year-old Patidar made heads turn once again by smashing an entertaining 42-ball 58, laced with 4 fours and 3 sixes at 138.10. With this, the uncapped player joined Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) former player Suresh Raina in an elite list for Indian batters. Indians Scoring 50+ Scores in both Eliminator & Qualifier 2 of an IPL Season Suresh Raina (2014) Rajat Patidar (2022)* The overall list -- comprising only three batters -- also includes Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)'s Kane Williamson. Talking about Raina, he had slammed an impressive 33-ball 54 -- versus Mumbai Indians (MI) -- and followed it up with a blistering 25-ball 87 in Qualifier 2, versus then known as Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). ALSO READ | Virat, Rohit's barren run to MI-CSK's mighty fall: 5 surprising elements from IPL 2022's league stage Despite Patidar's heroics, RCB only managed 157-8 with Prasidh Krishna (3 for 22) and Obed McCoy shining with the ball for RR. During the mid-innings, McCoy, who finished with 3 for 23, told the broadcasters, "I actually think the wicket has extra bounce, it is seaming a lot as well and because of the extra bounce the variations worked well on the wicket. The plan was to stay a lot more focused, I know I am better than what I bowled in the previous match. So, it is just about going to the nets and working out on what I had to, on my run-up as well. I was kind of over-striding a bit in the last match, so I decided to work on it in the nets and that worked for me today. I love the challenge (of death bowling) and that will make me better as a player going forward."

IPL 2022, RCB vs RR: Rajat Patidar joins Suresh Raina in unique list with blistering 58 in Qualifier 2

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