Indian cricket fans were treated to an interesting conversation between Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Kapil Sharma on the 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'. While Rohit shared the nail-biting moments of the epic T20 World Cup final against South Africa, Shivam Dube had a tough time choosing between the two legendary captains. However, the all-rounder found a clever way to not pick any sides between his Chennai Super Kings captain Dhoni and India's high-flying opener Rohit.
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma made headlines as he smashed 23 runs off just 11 balls on the Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. In the process, he broke former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir's record of 4154 runs in Tests. With a total of 4171 runs in 61 five-day matches, Sharma stands at the 15th position in the list of batters with most runs for India in Test cricket. With eight more matches lined up in the coming months, Sharma has a good chance of surpassing the records of other Indian legends like MS Dhoni, Ajinkya Rahane, Kapil Dev, and Mohinder Amarnath.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is expected to be conducted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in November-December, according to sources. The rules and regulations for the auction will be released in a few days, with five players expected to be allowed for retention. This could prove advantageous for teams like Mumbai Indians, who have a strong core of players including Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya.
Former New Zealand cricketer Ian Smith lauded Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant for his fearless approach and versatility in batting, but stated that he still has room for improvement in his wicketkeeping skills. Comparing Pant's style to that of Aussie legend Adam Gilchrist, Smith believes that Pant's consistency behind the stumps will be a key factor in determining his success. Despite his century in the India vs Bangladesh Test match, Smith believes Pant still has a way to go before reaching the level of former Indian captain MS Dhoni.
Fans of Indian superstar Thalapathy Vijay were in for a treat when they learned that legendary cricket captain MS Dhoni would be making a cameo appearance in his latest movie 'The Greatest of All Time'. In a short scene at the iconic Chepauk Stadium, Dhoni is shown stepping out to bat for his team Chennai Super Kings, creating a moment of excitement for both cricket and film lovers. The clip of their on-screen moment has taken the internet by storm, leaving fans in awe of the two icons' unexpected collaboration.
Indian cricket team's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has given insight into the different leadership styles of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni. Having played under all three of them, Bumrah reveals how each one of them brings something unique to the table. He praises Rohit for his empathy towards bowlers and Kohli's energy levels and passion as a leader even after stepping down from captaincy. Bumrah also talks about Dhoni's instinctive approach and lack of overthinking.
After a successful career that saw him represent the Indian national team in countless tournaments and lead the side in the absence of a regular skipper, flamboyant opener Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement. In an emotional video posted on X, Dhawan expresses his gratitude to his coaches, family, and teammates as he looks back on his journey and looks forward to a new chapter in his life. The former Punjab Kings captain also reflects on his time with the Indian team, including their 2013 Champions Trophy victory under MS Dhoni's leadership.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering bringing back an old rule that would allow players who have not played international cricket for at least five years to be put in the uncapped category. This rule would benefit the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to retain former captain MS Dhoni as an uncapped player for the IPL 2025 edition. While other franchise owners did not support this suggestion, the BCCI is considering bringing back the rule. If implemented, CSK could retain most of their experienced players such as Dhoni as an uncapped player for the next season.
Athiya Shetty and her husband KL Rahul have teamed up with top cricketers to organize a one-of-a-kind cricket auction to raise funds for Vipla Foundation, a special needs school in Mumbai. The couple has enlisted the support of legendary Indian cricketers like Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, along with international stars like Jos Buttler and Quinton de Kock. The auction aims to support the foundation's special school for children with hearing and intellectual disabilities, which was started by Athiya's maternal grandmother.
In a heated discussion between Shah Rukh Khan and Ness Wadia, IPL owners are divided on the prospect of a mega auction. A consensus between the BCCI and owners will determine the number of player retentions. Meanwhile, axed Team India player Irfan Pathan slams a 33-ball fifty in England, and veteran MS Dhoni may be open to playing for CSK in IPL 2025 under one condition.