The film 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', which is played often on TV, is a guilty pleasure for Dhoni fans.
Pant said at this point he feels emotionally overwhelmed while talking about his dynamics with the 2011 World Cup winner.
'I feel very proud of him. He has always been there for us. And this is our friendship. Friendship No 1,' Paramjit Singh told the AajTak channel.
'But their bowling is poor. Beyond Jasprit Bumrah, there is no one to actually support them in that bowling attack, and the CSK batters took them apart.'
Rohit currently sits at fourth place in the overall list of captains with the most T20I wins.
Rohit has overtaken former skipper Dhoni as the most successful T20I captain with 49 wins in 62 matches.
'His ability to handle spin, pace, and, most importantly, to deliver under pressure is what sets him apart as a promising youngster.'
Check out some MS Dhoni fans during Saturday's IPL match in Chennai.
Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni who led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fifth IPL title hinted at a "new role" ahead of the upcoming season.
Swapnil Kusale isn't really superstitious but when fellow mates Akhil Sheoran and Shriyanka Sadangi gifted him a small key chain to ward off evil eye, he readily accepted it
IMAGES from the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday
Dhoni slammed an unbeaten 55 off 54 balls after Kohli laid the foundation for India's series-levelling six-wicket victory over Australia in the second ODI with a fluent century.
Fan-favourite and team skipper MS Dhoni's arrival is yet to be confirmed.
"We are completely impressed by how Rishabh Pant is playing."
KL Rahul got instant success as captain of Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL and he put it mainly down to trusting his instincts, something he didn't do enough in his initial days as a leader.
'Harmanpreet & Co have strong foundation for LA gold'
Morkel said Mayank's recent start in bowling shows promising progress, with efforts now directed towards hitting the 150 kmph mark consistently.
A pleased Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad termed Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell's quick dismissals as the turning point of their IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, on Sunday, met Mahendra Singh Dhoni as part of the party's 'Sampark for Samarthan'
A high-stakes match between cross-city rivals Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Chennai on Friday will usher in IPL 2024, but, beyond the grandeur around it, the two protagonists will have to find early answers to some deep questions as they attempt to enter a rarefied territory.
A spot in India's playing XI is a tough ask, but once you get that golden opportunity and you shine on debut, is your place secure?
After Sanju Samson was included in India's 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka great and Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara believes the 29-year-old will succeed in the upcoming global showpiece if he wins the race to be first-choice wicket-keeper for Men in Blue at the prestigious event.
Chennai Super Kings created history as they became the first player to use the Impact Player card as Tushar Deshpande replaced Ambati Rayudu in the playing XI.
The Australian was Dhoni wanted to to stick around in the transition phase as Gaikwad was handed the captaincy.
IMAGES from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
Indian Olympic medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal reached Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to take part in the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on Monday and expressed their delight, saying that she feels fortunate to have come for the event.
It is not just MS Dhoni's captaincy, or his players' relaxed outlook that makes Chennai Super Kings so dominant in the IPL, for bowling coach Dwayne Bravo also attributes the consistent run to the lack of outside interference.
Amazed by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's longevity, former India batter Robin Uthappa says the Chennai Super Kings talisman's "mind is staying up to date" and the only thing that could end his prolonged run in competitive cricket is his body.
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Rachin Ravindra was thrilled after being bought by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 1.80 crore
The electrifying atmosphere was a testament to the unwavering support of CSK's ardent followers.
Steve Smith, who has also captained Australia, said Dhoni at higher than number eight could benefit CSK.
The absence of two frontline bowlers, Matheesha Pathirana and Tushar Deshpande, and copious amount of dew at the Chepauk Stadium hurt Chennai Super Kings in their seven-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings on Wednesday, reckoned skipper Ruturaj Gaikward.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fairytale resurgent run will be up against the might of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings and the weather gods when the two sides clash in an epic do-or-die match to decide the fourth and final team for the IPL play-offs, in Bengaluru on Saturday.
'Nonchalance is a way of life for him'
The legendary Sunil Gavaskar was mighty impressed with Chennai Super Kings's new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and lauded him for the way he maneuvered his bowlers during the IPL 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in Chennai, on Friday.
Rohit was declared captain of India's yet-to-be-named T20 World Cup squad in February this year by BCCI secretary Jay Shah at an event in Ahmedabad, a good two months after he was replaced by Pandya as MI skipper.
Talking about the 'Impact Player' rule, Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni said it was a luxury.
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