Mahendra Singh Dhoni's astute captaincy will be Chennai Super Kings' biggest weapon against a clinical Kolkata Knight Riders, whose troika of top-notch spinners promise to hold the aces in the high-octane Indian Premier League final in Dubai on Friday.
While the move resulted in Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer losing out on their annual BCCI contract, Badrinath lauded the BCCI.
Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Tatenda Taibu feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni's mental toughness separated him from his contemporaries.
Birthday wishes pour in for captain cool Dhoni
Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev says Mahendra Singh Dhoni's form in the Indian Premier League could be crucial to his return to international cricket.
Dhoni has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate
Dhoni took to Instagram and shared a video in which Ziva can be seen signing a song with a guitar in her hand.
Dhoni is leaving 'captaincy' but not for once relinquishing 'leadership' role.
Calling Mahendra Singh Dhoni his mentor, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant says the World Cup-winning skipper has his own way of helping the younger crop as he never provides a full solution to a problem, encouraging them to look for answers.
It is understood that the Test squad will be leaving from Mumbai few days after the series and just like it happened during the last tour of South Africa, the BCCI could have a four-day game between India and India A, which people in the know of things feel will provide Rohit Sharma's men with quality match simulation.
Last year, Rahul's animated conversation with Goenka, after a heavy defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, went viral although lot of people later called it a "frank discussion between owner and skipper".
The Delhi-based franchise posted their third-highest IPL totals during their match against GT on Wednesday.
Irfan Pathan, who played under Dhoni as part of both the 2007 World Cup-winning team and the 2013 Champions Trophy-clinching side, said the years, as they went by, changed Dhoni the captain in more ways than one.
Having joined the franchise in 2019, Gaikwad has established himself in the team but leading the side will be a massive challenge.
Former BCCI chief Narayanswami Srinivasan revealed how he exercised his authority as then Board president in 2011-12 to save Mahendra Singh Dhoni from being sacked as India captain after suffering a 0-4 Test series whitewash in Australia. The national selection committee led by Mohinder Amarnath was keen on replacing Dhoni as the captain after India suffered 0-4 successive whitewashes in England and Australia in 2011-12.
Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar says while Mahendra Singh Dhoni's return to the Indian team as a mentor is a big boost for the side but if there are tactical differences between him and head coach Ravi Shastri during the T20 World Cup, it could have an adverse impact as well.
Dhoni revealed his plans after quitting cricket, fuelling fresh speculations about his retirement.
Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar says two-time World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's popularity in cricket-crazy India India exceeds that of the great Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
Former India batsman VVS Laxman reckons Dhoni would bid the game farewell at his 'home ground'.
Dhoni says no to brand endorsements amid pandemic, keeps busy with organic farming
Australia head coach Justin Langer says his team is desperately looking for a finisher in the mould of Mahendra Singh Dhoni or Michael Bevan in limited overs cricket. Dhoni has won India innumerable matches from seemingly hopeless positions, and so did the likes of Michael Bevan and Mike Hussey.
The Indian Premier League governing council revealed changes ahead of the IPL mega auction, which is likely to be scheduled for November.
Ashwin has 20 scores of fifty or more in Tests, three more than Sir Richard Hadlee, while recording the same number of five wicket hauls as the great Kiwi in the format (36 five wicket hauls), solidifying his status as one of the format's greatest all-rounders.
The bids on Rishabh Pant could well soar like his audacious no-look six in the ongoing Perth Test, as he seems poised to become the highest paid player among the 577 who will go under the hammer at the two-day IPL mega auction, starting in Jeddah on Sunday.
Virat Kohli might be the captain but his leadership is strengthened by having Mahendra Singh Dhoni close by.
Dhoni posted a video where he was seen playing with daughter Ziva Dhoni.
When Dhoni was surprisingly elevated to the top job in 2007, not many would have predicted the impact that the Jharkhand right-hander would have on Indian cricket as ended up winning two World titles, the ICC Champions Trophy and also guided the Test team to the No 1 ranking along the way.
'There is no cringe shot in the film which could give me a sleepless night.'
Dhoni sustained an injury on his right forearm while taking throwdowns from the team's support staff member Raghavendra.
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