‘The real reason…’: When Sachin Tendulkar recommended MS Dhoni’s name for Team India captaincy – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: That it was India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar who had recommended MS Dhoni‘s name for captaincy is a known fact.It was in 2007 that the Indian cricket board (BCCI) had offered Tendulkar that captaincy in 2007 but he declined due to his health condition. The batting maestro had recommended MS Dhoni‘s name instead…

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‘A mixed feeling of relief, emotion…’: Dinesh Karthik reveals why he decided to retire from IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has stated that while he is in peak physical condition to continue playing professional cricket for another three years, the mental demands of the game have led him to step away. The 38-year-old, who recently announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), shared his thoughts.Speaking to Cricbuzz,…

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‘The wisdom he gives us…’: Rachin Ravindra on playing with MS Dhoni for CSK in IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rachin Ravindra played in his maiden Indian Premier League season for five-time champions Chennai Super Kings sharing the dressing room with the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.In his maiden season for CSK, Ravindra scored 222 runs from the 10 matches with a highest score of 61 at a strike rate of 160.87.Even though defending…

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Watch: Chennai Super Kings receive a rousing welcome at M Chinnaswamy ahead of the crucial RCB vs CSK IPL clash | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Chennai Super Kings arrived at M Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of their crucial clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the support from the ‘Yellow Army’ was palpable. Fans thronged the stadium, chanting “Dhoni, Dhoni” as the team bus passed by, showcasing their unwavering love and support for the five-time champions.The fervent welcome set the…

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‘Fans chahte hai aap jyada waqt bitaye pitch me…’: Pathan advocates for Dhoni’s higher batting position in crucial CSK vs RCB clash | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has voiced his support for seeing Mahendra Singh Dhoni bat higher up the order for Chennai Super Kings in their pivotal final league match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday. Pathan believes that Dhoni’s current hitting form and the high-scoring nature of the Bengaluru ground make a compelling…

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