In the two innings he has batted in IPL 2023, Dhoni has come out at No. 8 and returned with scores of 14* (7) vs Gujarat Titans and 3-ball 12 against Lucknow Super Giants.
'It was a very emotional moment for me because this fellow has made immense contributions to Indian cricket.'
Shastri also highlighted the importance of having 2 quality left-handers in the top 7 of the Indian batting line-up for the upcoming tournaments.
After Tuesday morning's triumph, movie folk rushed to congratulate the Chennai Super Kings on winning the IPL 2023 title.
Matthew Hayden wants India skipper Rohit Sharma to negotiate Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi's first three overs with "caution".
India's much-vaunted top order let them down at The Oval
Struggling KKR seek change of fortunes against RCB
SKY looked like playing gully cricket when he was toying with RCB bowlers, says Sunil Gavaskar
Shubman Gill's sizzling ton in Qualifier 2 is an innings that will be remembered for years to come, said the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.
Shastri didn't mince words in saying that Parag's slow start changed the course of the match.
Bangladesh have beaten India three times in the last four ODIs -- twice in a bilateral series in December 2022 and then in the Asia Cup.
With MI's batting finally clicking, LSG bowlers have task cut out
India look to snap five-year trophy-less streak against Theekshana-less Lanka
Rohit's men start overwhelming favourites but Shaheen, rain pose threat
England are an ageing side alright, but few will dare to bet against Jos Buttler's men successfully defending their World Cup title in a few weeks time.
Titans look to forget Rinku Singh's onslaught against Punjab Kings
'He should have had Nawaz bowl the 13th or 14th over...
Harbhajan Singh also wants IPL performers Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma to get the national call-up in the shortest format.
Rohit Sharma is suffering from a "mental block" and there is no technical problem with his batting, said former India opener Virender Sehwag.
Hardik Pandya was relaxed as he chilled in the pool in Wellington.
At Friday's mini-auction for IPL 2023, five-time champions Mumbai Indians are expected to revamp their bowling attack.
Bangar delved into the critical consideration of KL Rahul's involvement as a wicketkeeper-batsman and how this strategic decision aligns with India's quest for balance
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan was also pleased with Rinku this season.
Mithali Raj has predicted an India-New Zealand final in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
While Dhoni lead the Pune Franchise in the first season, he was replaced by Smith for the 2017 season after the wicketkeeper-batter stepped down from India captaincy in January 2017.
On paper, though, PBKS looks a tad more stronger than KKR.
India would want the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer to get into ODI mode as soon as possible.
Images from ICC Men's ODI World Cup match played between India and Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, October 8.
Gavaskar said Indian batters erred persistently around their personal landmarks, citing a pattern.
"We were used to seeing that from Dhoni but even those little touches of his where he makes a fielder, a player feel 7 feet tall, are the touches that make him stand out from the other."
'He looks in good nick. Probably needs to spend a little more time on his footwork, but should get into most teams.'
The legendary Sunil Gavaskar warned the Indian team not to forget the defeat against Australia, with the IPL set to get underway.
Gujarat Titans, under the guidance of Hardik Pandya, sailed into their second successive IPL final after blowing away five-time champions Mumbai Indians.
Is Dhoni imitating the bus conductor who became a movie super nova?
"Harry Brook has had an extraordinary time in the early parts of his career batting four and five in T20 cricket in all the different franchises that he's played in.
India's batters will have to counter a potent Pakistan bowling attack that can make an impact irrespective of the nature of the pitch.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has backed K L Rahul to seal his place as a wicketkeeper-batter for the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval in June.
World Cup winner Binny had become the 36th BCCI president in October, replacing former India captain Sourav Ganguly.
Celebrating his 28th century, Kohli dedicated the monumental feat to his wife Anushka Sharma.
Batting great Matthew Hayden is ready to help Australia solve their batting woes in the ongoing four-Test series if asked.
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