Ambati Rayudu picked Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India's best ever captain ahead of the likes of Sourav Ganguly and Kapil Dev.
IMAGES from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday
Rohit has overtaken former skipper Dhoni as the most successful T20I captain with 49 wins in 62 matches.
Struggling for runs in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa, under-fire Suresh Raina has got the much-needed backing of skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who advised the middle-order batsman to give himself a bit more time before unleashing his big shots.
His brilliant form notwithstanding, Mahendra Singh Dhoni cannot be promoted in the batting order as his recovery from a knee injury has restricted his ability to wield the willow for long periods, said Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming.
Former England cricketer David Lloyd has said that Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni seems to have run out of luck and these are testing times for the World Cup-winning skipper.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was, on Wednesday, fined 10 per cent of his match fee for "inappropriate public comments" about an umpire's decision.
Talking about the 'Impact Player' rule, Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni said it was a luxury.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has a penchant for hitting the winning runs with a six, instead offered a defensive shot that appeared to baffle Virat Kohli as he gestured to his smiling skipper from the other end. He then smashed the first ball of the final over from fast bowler Dale Steyn for four to seal a six-wicket triumph for India.
The Indian team management has not yet sought a cover for skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who sustained a thumb injury before the fourth ODI against England at Mohali, increasing the possibility of his playing in the final match in Dharamsala on Sunday.
'He has talent and he will go a long way if supported properly. But he is just beginning, so don't compare him with legends like Lasith Malinga or Chaminda Vaas.'
Hardik Pandya paid rich tributes to his mentor and rival captain MS Dhoni
Ricky Ponting, head coach of Delhi Capitals, believes that his team's inability to score runs during the middle overs cost them
Rajasthan Royals face tough challenge against in-form Chennai Super Kings
Rohit Sharma will be looking to get his act together as batter and skipper when his star-studded Mumbai Indians take on an astute Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in what could be safely billed as a Saturday night IPL blockbuster.
PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.
Returning to their den at the Chepauk, Chennai Super Kings will look to bounce back from their opening day win when they take on Lucknow Super Giants.
In past IPLs, CSK have turned the tables after an ordinary start to a season. Can they do it again?
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has been ruled out of the ongoing IPL with a groin injury, dealing a massive blow to the already struggling side which has very slim chances of advancing to the play-offs.
India wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul said that playing with former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been a huge learning experience for him.
Chasing 275 for victory, India were in a spot of bother at 114/3 when Gambhir was joined by skipper Dhoni, and the two added 109 runs for the fourth wicket to help India to the famous victory.
Sakshi Dhoni, who is the managing director of the production house, said the upcoming series is a "thrilling adventure".
Playing in the Indian Premier League where he is exposed to high-pressure situations has enhanced all-rounder Sam Curran's white-ball skills, according to stand-in England head coach Graham Thorpe.
"Jos is an unbelievable player. I love watching him bat. He is the new Dhoni of world cricket," said Langer.
Chennai Super Kings batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad said captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's comforting words after he didn't start off well, helped him perform in the last few games with a free mind.
Rayudu, who has been part of CSK for four seasons now, said he would love to play for the team again and hoped to get picked by the franchise in the forthcoming auction.
Eyeing a top-two finish, Chennai Super Kings will start as the firm favourites when they take on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, in Dubai, on Thursday.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni made it amply clear that he will wear his favourite yellow jersey for at least one more season and the 'Whistle Podu' army will certainly see him playing his "farewell game" at their beloved Chepauk.
Suresh Raina is like a "son" to him but Chennai Super Kings owner Narayanswami Srinivasan on Wednesday said the all-rounder's return to the side this IPL season after an unanticipated pull out would be decided by the team management led by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
The in-form Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore takes on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in a top-of-the-table IPL showdown in Mumbai on Sunday with two points and momentum at stake.
The two sides experienced contrasting fortunes in their respective tournament opener.
Images from the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Dubai, on Sunday.
According to a report in Outlook on Sunday, Suresh Raina was unhappy with the hotel room he was given at the CSK team hotel in Dubai because it did not have 'proper balconies'.
Sudhir Gautam is the most visible supporter of the Indian team.
Jadeja hit his 15th fifty in the longest format of the game on Monday in the Boxing Day Test against Australia.
A young Indian cricket team comprising of many debutantes is being led by limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the ongoing series in Zimbabwe. With stalwarts like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin being rested, Dhoni remains the only senior figure in this young tea
Three-time champion Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals would look to build on their first wins and gain momentum when they clash in the Indian Premier League in Mumbai on Monday.
Faf du Plessis has spent considerable time with Dhoni after joining the Indian Premier league (IPL) side in 2011 and has been an integral part of its successful journey.
'We literally had no idea what was awaiting us the morning after the final'
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