R Ashwin’s sudden retirement from international cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy draws comparisons to MS Dhoni and Anil Kumble’s similar exits. While Dhoni and Ashwin retired on their own terms in Australia, Kumble’s was injury-induced. These mid-series retirements have sparked debate, with criticism focusing on their impact on team dynamics and preparedness.
Legendary cricketer MS Dhoni shared a funny anecdote about his wife Sakshi questioning his cricket expertise during an ODI match. The incident involves a batsman being stumped on a wide delivery, leading to a hilarious exchange between the couple and a viral video on social media.
Ahead of the 2025 IPL mega auction, the IPL Governing Council has announced new retention rules that could see veteran players like MS Dhoni and Mohit Sharma retained as uncapped players. These rules, which consider players uncapped if they haven’t represented India in any format for five years, open up opportunities for experienced players to continue their IPL careers.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council has announced a new rule that will classify players as uncapped if they haven’t played for India in the last five years. This means former Indian captain MS Dhoni will be considered an uncapped player in IPL 2025, impacting team strategies and potentially leading to more opportunities for younger players.
MS Dhoni is back in India after his US vacation, fueling speculation about his IPL future. Meanwhile, Vinesh Phogat faces criticism for her Olympic disqualification, and the Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand Test match resumes, adding to the sporting excitement.
Rishabh Pant, returning to Test cricket after a serious car accident, notched up his sixth Test century against Bangladesh, equaling MS Dhoni’s record for most centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper in Tests. Pant’s achievement adds another chapter to his remarkable comeback story.
India A wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel has matched a record previously held by legendary former captain MS Dhoni, taking seven catches in a single innings of the Duleep Trophy. Jurel’s performance against India B at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday highlights his impressive skills behind the stumps.
Yograj Singh, father of World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh, has launched a scathing attack on former India captains Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, accusing them of sabotaging his son’s career. Yograj claims Kapil deliberately excluded him from the Indian team and blames Dhoni for Yuvraj’s exclusion from the 2015 World Cup and subsequent career decline.
Chennai Super Kings pacer Simarjeet Singh, the leading wicket-taker in the Delhi Premier League, attributes his growth as a T20 bowler to the guidance of former India captain MS Dhoni. Simarjeet highlights Dhoni’s ability to simplify the game and his focus on playing basic cricket. He also looks forward to learning from senior Indian players returning to domestic cricket and developing his skills ahead of the next IPL auction.
Virat Kohli has emerged as the highest tax-paying Indian cricketer for the financial year 2023-24, according to a report by Fortune India. Kohli’s tax payment of Rs 66 crore puts him ahead of other cricketing legends like MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar. This news sheds light on the massive earnings of top Indian cricketers and their significant contributions to the government through taxes.
