With Dhoni potentially nearing the end of his IPL career, CSK's desire to retain him is understandable. However, the question remains -- will the BCCI reinstate a rule allowing franchises to retain retired players in the uncapped category?
If the 'Captain Cool' trademark goes through, it could trigger a wave of similar attempts by celebrities to trademark nicknames given to them by fans.
Lionel Messi on Thursday confirmed his participation in the much-anticipated GOAT Tour of India 2025, calling it an "honour" to revisit the "passionate football nation" where he last played 14 years ago.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the cricket icon, celebrated Diwali amidst the excitement of his IPL 2025 retention.
'If you consider Parag for captaincy, how do you expect Samson to stay?'
MS Dhoni seeks trademark for sobriquet 'Captain Cool'
Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI batters of his time.
This Asia Cup has charred the relationship between India and Pakistan players.
Images from Day 2 of the 1st Test between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad
Harbhajan Singh declared he is no longer in touch with Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Kamindu Mendis soared - quite literally - to deliver a moment that could well define Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL 2025 campaign.
The legendary wicketkeeper-batter, who last played in the Indian Premier League 2024, was spotted hanging out with friends in Michigan.
'He's actually batting the last 20 balls of an innings now, but still showing that you can make a big impact on the game by doing that.'
Rishabh Pant was considered one of the hottest captaincy prospects in the league.
'Indian cricket is on an upward curve, definitely, other teams have to catch up with us and (the Champions Trophy) final is going to be crucial.'
'He has got speed, a lot of endurance, he is mentally very tough.'
Pakistan leads India 3-2 in finals.
On the podcast, Shastri named Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli in his top five.
India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.
Dinesh Karthik came under a lot of flak from cricket fans after he didn't include Mahendra Singh Dhoni in his best all-format India XI.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the legendary captain, has officially confirmed his participation in the upcoming IPL season.
'I was standing inside the dressing room, and he was coming inside, where there was a small water bottle. MS just kicked it out of the park. I was like, 'S**t, oh my god!'
Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global Sports Founder and Chairman, believes the prospect of seeing India icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the T10 format could be a possibility.
'Half the tournament we had lost when we announced the 15-member squad, and I am saying this from day one.'
After CSK suffered a shock exit in the group stage from IPL 2024, Dhoni remained tight-lipped about his participation in the next edition of the cash-rich league.
Pant equals Sehwag's six-hitting record, surpasses Rohit Sharma in WTC Test runs
'Perhaps the character designers share my admiration for him!'
When the Indian team entered the ICC Cricket Academy Arena for their evening net session ahead of the Asia Cup, Samson was the first to start his solo keeping drills with fielding coach T Dilip, even as others were just about lumbering up.
Steely Jadeja completes 7,000 international runs, joins Ganguly, Dhoni, Pant.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turned 43 on July 7, went on a long drive with some of his buddies before they celebrated the legend's birthday with a biryani party.
Sachin Tendulkar was at his witty best as he fielded questions from fans during an 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) session on Reddit on Monday, August 25.
Dhoni's fans can now look forward to seeing him captivate the crowd at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.
'The exact reason for the inevitable separation is immediately not clear but the veteran off spinner is believed to have made up his mind.'
'We haven't discussed anything with M S Dhoni. We will speak post October 15.'
India enjoy a dominant 9-3 win loss record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, including a 7-1 margin in T20 World Cups.
Sanju Samson, one of Rajasthan Royals' longest-serving players, will remain at the helm for IPL 2026, dismissing speculation of an off-season exit.
From Mumbai to Colombo: Venues to host ICC Women's World Cup 2025
Rishabh Pant completes 3000 Test runs; surpasses MS Dhoni to become Asia's most successful wicketkeeper-batter in SENA
'Imagine Thala & Thalapathy in this field together!' -- a nod to the iconic duo's immense popularity.
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