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WPL 2024: Harmanpreet and top 5 cricketers with jersey number 7 in cricket

Apart from Harmanpreet Kaur, other players have worn the jersey number seven and made it popular in cricket. We find out who are the top five of them

IND vs ENG 4th Test: Jurel hopes to meet Dhoni again during Ranchi game

Young wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel wants to relive his fanboy moment by meeting the talismanic Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the fourth Test against England here, starting Friday. Jurel, who made an impressive debut in the third Test at Rajkot scoring 46 in India's first innings, has met Dhoni only once during his first year in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals in 2021. But the 23-year-old stumper aspires to meet Dhoni again and pick his brains as much as possible. "It is always my dream to meet Mahi bhai. The last I met him was in IPL, but I wanted to meet him in India jersey. Whenever I spoke to him, I got to learn some things and that helped a lot in my cricket," Jurel told BCCI.TV. "I will try to meet Mahi bhai in Ranchi and talk to him." Jurel recollected his first meeting with Dhoni during IPL 2021. "I was just watching him and stood up, like 'is this MS Dhoni standing in front of me'. That was the first time I interacted with MS Dhoni, so I was just pinching myself, 'Is this a

Dhoni named skipper of IPL's all-time greatest team; Kohli chosen as opener

Iconic Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on Sunday selected as the leader of IPL's all-time greatest team which was picked to celebrate the success of world's most-popular T20 league which was launched in 2008. The selection panel consisted of former cricketers Wasim Akram, Matthew Hayden, Tom Moody and Dale Steyn. About 70 journalists were also part of the selection process. Australia's fiery David Warner and India's batting main stay Virat Kohli were chosen as openers while 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle was given the number three spot in batting order. The middle-order consisted of Suresh Raina, AB de Villiers, Suryakumar Yadav and Dhoni, while Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Kieron Pollard were the three all-rounders in the 15-member squad. Rashid Khan, wily Sunil Narine and Yuzvendra Chahal formed the spin attack while Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah were the unanimous choice for the fast bowlers' slots. The marquee tournament will complete 16 years of the first-eve

Important for leader to earn respect with deeds rather than words: MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni's captaincy and man management skills are part of cricket's urban legend, and the former India skipper on Friday said earning respect and loyalty of players with deeds formed the primary layer of leadership. Under Dhoni, India had won two World Cups and a Champions Trophy besides reaching the top of ICC Test rankings for the first time. Loyalty has a lot to do with the respect factor. When you talk about the dressing room, unless the support staff or players respect you, it is difficult to get that loyalty. "It is actually about what you are doing and not about what you are speaking. You may not actually speak anything but your conduct can earn that respect, said Dhoni in a function organised by Single.ID, a first-of-its-kind cross-reward programme identifier. Dhoni said the respect for a leader comes from his deeds rather than words. I always felt that earning respect (as a leader) is important as it does not come with the chair or rank. It comes with your conduct. Peopl

Comparisons with Dhoni hurt but there's nobody like him in my life: Pant

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been Rishabh Pant's sounding board for a while now but there was a time when comparisons with the legendary former India skipper left the young keeper-batter so stressed that he struggled "to breathe". Pant is still recovering from a life-threatening car crash in 2022 and acknowledged that at this stage, Dhoni is the only person with whom he is comfortable sharing just about everything in his life. But he also admitted that comparisons with the iconic Ranchi man were hard to take in the early days of his career. "I used to really feel very bad. I used to go back to my room and cry at 20-21 years of age. Under stress, I couldn't breathe. So much pressure, and I didn't know what to do. I missed a stumping in Mohali, and the crowd started to chant 'Dhoni Dhoni'," Pant said in a 'Star Sports' series that documents his recovery from the accident. Pant said at this point he feels emotionally overwhelmed while talking about his dynamics with the 2011 World Cup ...

IPL 2024: Captains with most matches in the Indian Premier League history

There have been four players who have captained their side in more than 100 matches and there are only two who have the privilege of captaining more than 150 matches in IPL history

IND vs AFG: Shivam Dube credits MS Dhoni for his batting transformation

I keep speaking to Mahi bhai, and learning a lot from him; he tells me about how to tackle different situations, says Shivam Dube after India vs Afghanistan 1st T20 match

Dhoni's smoking video goes viral on social media, netizens are divided

A video went viral on social media, where Dhoni could be seen smoking hookah. The social media users are divided on the issue. Here's all you need to know

MS Dhoni files cheating case against business partners for loss of Rs 15 cr

Dayanand Singh, who is representing Dhoni in the court, said that not honouring the contract by Aarka Sports caused losses of more than Rs 15 crore to Dhoni and his associates

IND vs SA 1st Test preview: Will India end 31-year wait for series win?

He endured the heartbreak of a lifetime 36 evenings back but Rohit Sharma will give his all to erase the memories of a World Cup final defeat as he trains his eyes on ending India's 31-year wait for a Test series win on South African soil. The two-match Test rubber, starting here on the Boxing Day, will be India's ninth away series in the Rainbow Nation since 1992, and captain Rohit will have an onerous task of traversing a difficult terrain in order to conquer what has always been dubbed the team's 'final frontier'. However, for the action to start at Supersport Park, the heavy rains predicted on the first two days need to subside. The Centurion track offers variable bounce and is one of the fastest in the region. And that makes up for a compelling contest between bat and ball in relatively cooler and windy conditions in an open ground where it can jag around a bit. In the last 50 over World Cup, skipper Rohit, at best would have emulated Kapil Dev and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, but if

IPL 2024 auction: Players that Chennai Super Kings would be on a hunt for

Chennai Super Kings will again be looking to hunt for players with specific roles. They have Rs 31.4 crore in their purse and want just six players which include three overseas ones

Netizens react to Google's 'Thala for a reason' tribute to MS Dhoni

A viral trend going on the internet has fans imaginatively associating the number 7 to different parts of life and nature, all to pay respect to former Indian captain MS Dhoni

Ethics off the pitch

The brand and advertising choices of affluent celebrity cricketers show their endorsements don't align with their personal brand attributes or the interest of their mainly young followers

MS Dhoni set to give fans 'A gift from Thala', to feature in IPL 2024

Good news for cricket enthusiasts, the iconic Indian cricketer and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, MS Dhoni will be playing in the Indian Premier League (2024).As teams disclosed their lists of retained and released players in anticipation of the upcoming mini-auction scheduled for the following month, the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), unveiled their roster. Notably, the revered wicketkeeper-batsman, MS Dhoni, was included in the 'retained' section of CSK's list.Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the defending champions, also released their list, which featured the iconic wicketkeeper-batter in the 'retained' section.CSK confirmed that MS will play the next season, tweeting from their X (formerly Twitter) handle, "2024 - A Gift from Thala! Start the whistles!"Dhoni's status in IPL 2024 was subjected to scrutiny by fans as he played the last season with an injured knee. He also underwent a knee surgery immediately after the season earlier this year, which was successful. ..

IPL 2024 auction: Full list of released and retained players by CSK

Apart from Ben Stokes, and Ambatai Rayduu, who were already out of IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings released six other players. Find out who they are

1983, 2003, 2011 World Cup finals: How India fared in 3 grand finales

India are set to play their World Cup final on November 19 as they lock horns with five-time champions Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. How did fare in the previous 3 World Cup finals?

World Cup 2023: When 'Dhoni' Review System' became Decision 'Rahul' System

There was an Instagram reel by a social media influencer that went viral last year, when the interviewee was asked to decipher an incomplete footage of a DRS call. Without having a look, he says "out hai sir" and then asks the interviewer to shift the focus of the photo and there stood Mahendra Singh Dhoni behind, taking another immaculate call in what has come to be known as the 'Dhoni' Review System (DRS). But in this World Cup, it won't be a misnomer if KL Rahul gets the DRS moniker in his name and we call it the 'Decision 'Rahul' System'. At least on five occasions over the course of the World Cup, the Indian wicket-keeper prevented an excited bowler or his skipper from raising a 'T' for the umpire. A lot of moving parts have come together in the tournament and one of the important cogs in the wheel is Rahul, whose 386 runs at near 99 strike-rate and 77 average has slipped under the radar because of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami's brilliance but he has been that

State Bank of India ropes in cricket icon MS Dhoni as brand ambassador

Dhoni will play a pivotal role in various marketing and promotional campaigns of SBI

MS Dhoni-backed drone startup Garuda Aerospace raises funding of Rs 25 cr

"This fresh capital infusion will play a crucial role in accelerating our growth and enhancing our capabilities to meet the escalating market demand," said Agnishwar Jayaprakash

World Cup: Rohit surpasses Gayle for most sixes in international cricket

India's Rohit Sharma overtook Chris Gayle for most sixes in international cricket as he smashed Naveen Ul-Haq for a huge six in the World Cup game against Afghanistan.