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Page 28 - Ms Dhoni

Mighty hit

Sushant Singh Rajput and Mahendra Singh Dhoni are the real heroes in the cricketer's biopiccricketer's biopicWhen you enter a movie hall to watch a film made on one of India's best cricketers, there are only two questions to be asked. Do you like cricket or do you not? When that cricketer is Mahendra Singh Dhoni, this binary deepens - are you his fan or not? Neeraj Pandey's M S Dhoni: The Untold Story begs that question right at the beginning -will you cheer for Dhoni? - and then, the three hours and five minutes that follow make you want to leave everything and applaud. That applause, I realise on further reflection, is both for the film and its protagonist. But it is perhaps most for Sushant Singh Rajput and his understated brilliance as Dhoni.The manner in which Rajput has replicated Dhoni's mannerisms is commendable. Right from shrugging his shoulders to adjust his jersey's sleeves to wiping the sweat off his brow, Rajput is a mirror image of Dhoni. Though Dhoni's trademark "helico

Mighty hit
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 7:01 PM IST

M S Dhoni named captain of Wisden's all-time India Test XI

The team, which was announced to mark India's 500th Test match starting on Thursday against New Zealand in Kanpur

M S Dhoni named captain of Wisden's all-time India Test XI
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 7:01 PM IST

Dhoni, PepsiCo end their decade-long association

Dhoni, who captains India's one-day and Twenty20 cricket squads, has advertised PepsiCo's soft drinks and Lay's chips

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Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 7:00 PM IST

Dhoni gives thumbs up to cricket in US, wants more matches

T2O series between India and the West Indies ended with abandonment of the second match, giving the Caribbean a 1-0 series win

Dhoni gives thumbs up to cricket in US, wants more matches
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 7:00 PM IST

Consistency will be key to retain Champions Trophy: Dhoni

India have been grouped with Asian rivals Pakistan and Sri Lanka, as well as 1998 winner South Africa

Consistency will be key to retain Champions Trophy: Dhoni
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 7:00 PM IST

Dhoni quits as Amrapali brand ambassador after Twitter furore

Earlier this week, the ace cricketer had said that he will take up the matter with the builder & it must deliver on its promises.

Dhoni quits as Amrapali brand ambassador after Twitter furore
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 7:00 PM IST

ICC World T20: MS Dhoni's last-ball sprint sets social media on fire

From being hailed as the coolest finisher to have been faster than Usain Bolt, a look at some memes constantly shared on social media

ICC World T20: MS Dhoni's last-ball sprint sets social media on fire
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 7:00 PM IST

M S Dhoni fends off retirement talk in unusual yet sarcastic way

Signalling his plans to continue playing, Dhoni answered the question regarding his retirement in a sarcastic and funny way

M S Dhoni fends off retirement talk in unusual yet sarcastic way
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 7:00 PM IST

Dhoni skips nets; arch-rivals don't interact

While Dhoni is suffering from back spasms, the injury-prone Nehra has his own specific training programme, which is different from the general team routine

Dhoni skips nets; arch-rivals don't interact
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 6:59 PM IST

Dhoni suffers injury, Parthiv called as back-up

India ODI and T20 captain MS Dhoni has suffered a muscle spasm in the back during a training session on Monday in Dhaka

Dhoni suffers injury, Parthiv called as back-up
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 6:59 PM IST

You are my only Test wicket, Dhoni pulls Kevin Pietersen's leg

Dhoni had trapped Pietersen leg before only to find being overruled by DRS

You are my only Test wicket, Dhoni pulls Kevin Pietersen's leg
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 6:57 PM IST

Dhoni will be crucial for India in Champions Trophy, says Ricky Ponting

Dhoni has been under pressure in the ongoing IPL due to his patchy form

Dhoni will be crucial for India in Champions Trophy, says Ricky Ponting
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 6:57 PM IST

SC quashes complaint against Mahendra Singh Dhoni for Lord Vishnu depiction

In a magazine cover, Dhoni -- dressed up as Lord Vishnu -- was seen holding several objects

SC quashes complaint against Mahendra Singh Dhoni for Lord Vishnu depiction
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 6:57 PM IST

Dhoni is not even half finished yet, says Ravi Shastri

Dhoni is in the scheme of things for the 2019 World Cup in England, says Ravi Shastri

Dhoni is not even half finished yet, says Ravi Shastri
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 6:57 PM IST

Demigods on the field

Dhoni goes beyond rationale, tipping into the sort of admiration that is the essence of true celebrity

Demigods on the field
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 6:57 PM IST

Is Mahendra Singh Dhoni's innings coming to an end?

MS Dhoni's diverse talents make him an invaluable asset to the Indian side. But eventually it'll be his batting that will keep him afloat

Is Mahendra Singh Dhoni's innings coming to an end?
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 6:57 PM IST

We will definitely try to get Ravichandran Ashwin back in CSK: Dhoni

He also thanked the fans for their support and praised the franchise's management for backing the team

We will definitely try to get Ravichandran Ashwin back in CSK: Dhoni
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 6:57 PM IST

7 years after 2011 WC win, Dhoni walked like Army man to get Padma Bhushan

The 37-year-old Dhoni is the second Indian cricketer after Kapil Dev to receive this honour

7 years after 2011 WC win, Dhoni walked like Army man to get Padma Bhushan
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 6:56 PM IST

IPL win: Dhoni says fitness counts, not age, of CSK's 30-plus brigade

Shane Watson's sensational knock ensured CSK chased down a challenging 179 with ease in the final match of IPL 2018

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Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 6:56 PM IST

Lord Vishnu cover row: SC quashes criminal case against Dhoni

The limited overs cricket captain has been depicted as Lord Vishnu on the cover of a business magazine

Lord Vishnu cover row: SC quashes criminal case against Dhoni
Updated On : 22 Mar 2019 | 6:52 PM IST