'All great players have to call time one day but his retiring makes me sad and brings back a lot of precious memories. He deserved a grand send-off but again he is beyond that'
Images from the Indian Premier League Qualifier 1 between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, in Dubai, on Sunday.
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni made himself "unavailable" for the tour of West Indies but ruled out immediate retirement a day before the selectors meet in Mumbai to pick the squads for the upcoming away series.
Standing in the first slip and observing Mahendra Singh Dhoni's match-reading skills convinced Sachin Tendulkar that he was ready for India captaincy, something he told the BCCI when he was asked for his suggestion back in 2007.
'The film doesn't challenge our perception as much as amiably pat it into place, yet -- thanks largely to a remarkably committed performance by the leading man -- the film scores like a champ,' feels Raja Sen.
Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad made it amply clear that Rishabh Pant is the first choice wicketkeeper for India in the limited overs format.
M S Dhoni had a brief conversation with Ishan Kishan at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
India's most experienced ODI player was out of the last two games with a hamstring injury.
Ram Babu is a Mahendra Singh Dhoni fan, whose presence does not go unnoticed at the venues where Indian team competes.
We will look at alternatives if Dhoni doesn't deliver: Prasad
RCB all-rounder Swapnil Singh, who entered the IPL in the second half and made an immediate impact, opened up on his "emotional" cricketing journey that saw him experience numerous ups and downs and his relationship with star batter Virat Kohli.
Sam Curran is now looking forward to turn out for three-time winners CSK.
The IPL auction for the 2018 season is just three months away, but no consensus has been reached over the number of players that can be retained by franchises.
Lieutenant Colonel, MS Dhoni arrived in Jammu to visit forward areas to familiarise himself with the conditions in which the troops of the Indian army and the Territorial Army, operate in Jammu and Kashmir.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is making himself battle-ready for the upcoming tour of Australia and the Indian skipper was seen spending long hours selecting bats in Meerut.
It's no secret that the 37-year-old is the first choice wicketkeeper for the England World Cup but a lot will depend on how he performs in the last three ODIs against West Indies.
"He (Kohli) is a fantastic captain. I don't know what he does inside dressing room or what he does tactically, as I'm too far away (from the team). I don't know what he speaks in team meetings but the way he looks after his players is remarkable," Ganguly said during a book launch in Kolkata.
;It's a given that Dhoni won't be around when the next ICC World T20 happens in Australia in 2020.' 'So, there wasn't any point continuing with him if he will not play World T20.'
While many experts believe Dhoni is a spent force, Azharuddin felt he can still continue if he has the drive and a body that is 100 per cent fit.
Umar was slapped with a three-year ban from all forms of cricket by the PCB. Kamran said he can also benefit from observing the conduct of Tendulkar and Dhoni who have always steered clear of controversy.
On his trip to the capital city of Jharkhand, the actor added a page of memories to his personal diary -- on his visit to the city, he was hosted by former India captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Mumbai Indians have arguably the best death-overs exponents in Jaspreet Bumrah and Lasith Malinga, while boasting an explosive all-rounder in Hardik Pandya.
India's Test skipper Virat Kohli along with his limited-overs counterpart Mahendra Singh Dhoni had a special meeting with head coach Anil Kumble and U-19 coach Rahul Dravid in Bengaluru on Sunday. The meeting was also attended by chief national selector Sandeep Patil, GM (Cricket Operations) MV Sridhar, National Cricket Academy's batting coach WV Raman, spin bowling coach Narendra Hirwani, chairman of junior selection committee Venkatesh Prasad and team physio Andrew Leipus.
Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was hurt while batting in the nets at the WACA ahead of India's cricket World Cup league match against the United Arab Emirates on Saturday.
Sachin Tendulkar says the "sound" that came off skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's bat during the recent Asia Cup was a reflection of his positive mindset and it was a good news for already "favourites" India in the World Twenty20.
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Rai said that the best part about central contracts was that it ensured a decent earning for domestic players.
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Shafali Verma is by far the most decorated of the lot having already played in three World Cup finals at senior level.
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's statement that coach Duncan Fletcher continues to be the 'boss' of the team and will stay till the 2015 World Cup has prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India to take up the matter at its next Working Committee meeting.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni checked in at Eden Gardens in Jharkhand jersey, motivating his state team in his usual 'captain cool' manner.
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.
Newly appointed chief national coach Anil Kumble is planning to chalk up a roadmap for Indian cricket along with A team coach Rahul Dravid and limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. It is learnt that Kumble wants to discuss about integration of U-19, A and senior teams wherein the supply line for the main team will be strengthened.
Rinku Singh, who is enjoying a stunning season, said his hard work at the KKR academy is paying off.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Jagmohan Dalmiya clarified his stance on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's alleged conflict of interest issue, saying that a newspaper misquoted him on the Indian ODI skipper being probed by the Board.
The wives and girlfriends of the cricketers have been a regular attendance in the stands and have not missed out on opportunities of cheering for their partner's teams in the IPL.
The CoA chief refused to divulge any further details on the review meeting.
Team India coach Ravi Shastri will come out with a book this summer where he will walk down the memory lane
The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Friday rubbished reports that Chairman of selector K Srikkanth and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni were involved in a heated debate over team selection during a meeting in Chennai.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni enthralled one and all with some breathtaking sixes but a young Bengal side put up a spirited display to beat Jharkhand by 41 runs and enter the Vijay Hazare final in Ranchi, on Saturday.
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