MS Dhoni
Does MSD's reputation as finisher demoralise the bowlers? Hogg convinced it does
Dhoni's blistering 13-ball unbeaten 28 on April 21 had helped CSK clinch a last-ball thriller against the five-time champions, scoring 16 runs off the last four deliveries to help Chennai win their second game in IPL 2022. It was Dwaine Pretorius (22 off 14) and Dhoni (28 not out off 13) who hit important runs and kept CSK in the chase till the last over. CSK needed 17 runs in the last over and Pretorius was trapped leg-before by Jaydev Unadkat off the first ball.
Dhoni is the ultimate finisher, says Irfan Pathan
The 40-year-old kept his cool in extremely trying conditions to score a blistering 13-ball unbeaten 28 and help CSK clinch a last-ball thriller against the five-time champions. He scored 16 runs off the last four deliveries at a time when MI looked set to notch their maiden win in IPL 2022.
WATCH | When MS Dhoni hit iconic six to lift World Cup 2011
Dhoni made unbeaten 91 against Sri Lanka in the 2011 world cup final. It was a match that will be remembered by Indian cricket fans for ever. Chasing is not an easy task in cricket, especially in the ICC events. India was chasing the target of 275 runs in the final match. MS Dhoni is one of the best cricketers of all time.
'A chapter fans will never forget': Kohli pays tribute to Dhoni as he steps down from CSK captaincy
Dhoni has decided to hand over the leadership of CSK to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the much-awaited season of IPL 2022. Kohli on Thursday shared a touching picture with Dhoni on KOO to pay tributes to the legendary skipper. "Legendary captaincy tenure in yellow skip. A chapter fans will never forget. Respect always," Kohli captioned the post on the KOO app.
IPL 2022: Jadeja can be Dhoni's successor at CSK, says Suresh Raina
The left-handed batter, who represented CSK for many years and is one of the greats in the IPL, added that these players particularly Jadeja have the ability to lead the side. "Ravindra Jadeja, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa and Dwayne Bravo can lead the side. They are capable, know the game very well and can be a successor for M S Dhoni," Raina said in a press conference organised by Star Sports, the official broadcaster of IPL 2022.
IPL 2022: Delay in Moeen Ali's arrival a worry for CSK
Ahead of the start of the IPL 2022, Chennai Super Kings are worried over the continued delay in the arrival of England cricketer Moeen Ali, who still hasn't joined the four-time champions, for the upcoming season. The 34-year old Ali, who was retained by CSK for Rs 8 crore, has been awaiting clearance of his travel documents by the Indian High Commission in the UK.
Dhoni arrives in Chennai weeks ahead of IPL 2022 mega auction
The franchisee shared a pic of Dhoni on Twitter. "Yes, he has arrived in Chennai today. He will be here for the auction discussions. He is likely to be present for the auction. But it is Mahi's call and a call will be made close to the auction," sources told InsideSport. CSK have retained four players, including their captain Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Moeen Ali.
Dhoni is one of the sharpest cricket minds I have encountered: Greg Chappell
Former India head coach Greg Chappell heaped praise on MS Dhoni, saying the ex-captain of the national side was one of the sharpest cricket brains he had ever encountered. He added that Dhoni played the game on various pitches early on, which resulted in him developing decision-making and strategic skills, setting him apart from his peers.
Harbhajan Singh believes decision to drop him from national side was out of MS Dhoni's control
Speaking to Zee News, Harbhajan said that the decision to drop him from the national side was not that of the then Indian captain M.S. Dhoni but of certain board officials. He further added that Dhoni might not have had a say in the decision (to drop him) but the final call lay with the board members which cannot be overruled by anyone, be it the captain or the coach. "Yes. MS Dhoni was the captain then but I think this thing was above Dhoni's head," he added.
IPL 2022: Kohli, Rohit, Dhoni, Pant retained; Rashid, Rahul & Hardik released ahead of mega auction
KL Rahul, Rashid Khan, Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Kagiso Rabada are among the big names that haven't been retained by their franchises. The players -- will now be in the pool from which the two new IPL teams, Ahmedabad and Lucknow, will have up to three picks each (2 Indians, 1 foreign). Among foreign players, Glenn Maxwell, Jos Buttler, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Anrich Nortje were retained.
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