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India batsman Rohit Sharma on Sunday equalled Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record of playing in the maximum number of T20 International matches for India during the third T20I game against South Africa at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. (Photo:AFP)

Rohit Sharma equals MS Dhoni's record of having most T20I caps for Team India

Sharma had played 97 T20I matches for India before stepping out on the field.

23 Sep 2019 12:05 PM

MS Dhoni’s wife, Sakshi Dhoni had recently shared a photo on her Instagram page stating that Dhoni’s ‘Redbeast’ is finally here. (Photo: Twitter)

MS Dhoni rides ‘Red Beast’ in Ranchi; see photos and video

His fleet of vehicles consists of a Ferrari 599 GTO, a Hummer H2, a Suzuki Hayabusa and a Confederate Hellcat, amongst others.

22 Sep 2019 3:05 PM

Michael Hussey has played for the Australian national side under ponting and for Chennai Super Kings under Dhoni. (Photo: AFP)

MS Dhoni or Ricky Ponting? Mike Hussey chooses his favourite captain

Dhoni’s winning percentage as ODI cptain is 59.52 while Ponting finished his career with the winning percentage of 76.14.

21 Sep 2019 4:37 PM

During an interview with India Today, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has stated Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s international cricketing career time is over. Hence, the team needs to look beyond MS Dhoni. (Photo:AFP/PTI)

Sunil Gavaskar says MS Dhoni must retire with respect than be pushed out by selectors

Sunil Gavaskar also opined on Dhoni’s international cricket at a time when MS Dhoni's international future has become a prime talking point.

20 Sep 2019 12:41 PM

Virat Kohli looks an effective captain in the international arena simply because he has got two successful captains like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in the side. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli is developing as captain due to Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni: Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir said a skipper's effectiveness is tested when you don't have the services of several talented players.

20 Sep 2019 11:13 AM

Former captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar believes that time has come for Indian cricket to 'look beyond Mahendra Singh Dhoni' and invest in youth going into next year's World T20 in Australia. However, there has been a raging debate on the options available as Rishabh Pant has not been able to grab his opportunities. But he remains Gavaskar's 'top-choice' going into the marquee event next year. (Photo:AFP/PTI/AP)

India must forget MS Dhoni, Rishabh Pant should continue batting: Sunil Gavaskar

Asked if Dhoni should be picked for the Bangladesh tour, Gavaskar replied in the negative.

20 Sep 2019 10:59 AM

While addressing a press conference, Paine said, “I’m getting it wrong. I don’t know what else to say. We’re having a mare (nightmare). We’ve got it wrong.” (Photo: Screengrab)

'Give a call to MS Dhoni': Aakash Chopra tells Tim Paine to make better use of DRS

The Australian skipper's decision to not take a review proved wrong on two occasions against Jon Denly and Jos Buttler.

17 Sep 2019 1:00 PM

The first T20I will be played tomorrow at Dharamshala. (Photo: AFP)

'Dhoni always thinks about Indian cricket', says Virat Kohli

India defeated Windies 3-0 in the T20Is whereas they outclassed the team from the Caribbean 2-0 in ODI series.

14 Sep 2019 4:18 PM

On Thursday, Kohli had tweeted a picture of him sitting on his hunches after beating Australia in a league game of the 2016 World T20 in Mohali. (Photo: PTI)

Virat Kohli finally opens up on Dhoni's retirement rumours

Social media can be a different beast for celebrities and Kohli once again got a bitter taste of it.

14 Sep 2019 4:15 PM

The rumours sky-rocketed to such an extent that some people believed the possibility of Dhoni calling a press conference on Thursday to announce his retirement. (Photo: AP)

Chennai Super Kings shut down Dhoni's retirement rumours with Game of Thrones tweet

Chief selector MSK Prasad and Dhoni's wife Sakshi also made it abundantly clear that the 38-year-old was not planning to retire.

13 Sep 2019 4:28 PM

A flurry of speculations emerged about Dhoni's retirement after India skipper Virat Kohli shared a picture with Dhoni. (Photo: Sakshi Dhoni/Instagram)

MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi puts an end to retirement rumours; see tweet

Chief Selector M S K Prasad also denied all the rumours saying that there is no update on Dhoni's retirement.

12 Sep 2019 7:43 PM

The first Test match between India and South Africa will begin on October 2. (Photo: AFP)

'MS Dhoni not retiring', confirms MSK Prasad

Prasad on Thursday announced the India squad for the Test series against South Africa at a press conference.

12 Sep 2019 7:02 PM

Dhoni, who is currently on a break in the USA, became a trending topic on social media thanks to Kohli's post before the speculation was put to rest. (Photo: File)

MS Dhoni to retire? Kohli's appreciation post triggers speculation

Dhoni's future has been a subject of intense speculation ever since he announced a sabbatical from the game after the WC in June-July.

12 Sep 2019 6:59 PM

India's semi-final exit at the ICC World Cup earlier this year has led to speculations about the veteran wicket-keeper's retirement. (Photo: AFP)

'MS Dhoni has nothing left to achieve', says chess wizard Viswanathan Anand

Dhoni has also not been included for the T20 series against South Africa.

12 Sep 2019 4:48 PM

Dhoni, who is always hailed by the cricket fraternity as the fastest runner between the wickets, made Kohli run harder and covert singles into doubles. (Photo: File)

Kohli remembers 'special night' when Dhoni made him run like in fitness test

Due to his personal unavailability, he was not picked up in the West Indies squad and also against South Africa.

12 Sep 2019 1:18 PM

Former Indian cricket team’s batting coach Sanjay Bangar, whose contract recently came to an end after the West Indies tour, has recently stated that during the whole 2019 World Cup campaign all decision were taken by the team management, including the decision to send Mahendra Singh Dhoni at number 7 during India’s high tension World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

Sanjay Bangar shares 'all decisions regarding no 4 were taken by team management’

Bangar was Ravi Shastri’s support staff for five years.

12 Sep 2019 1:03 PM

Earlier this year, Pant also made headlines due to his babysitting banter with Australian captain Tim Paine. (Photo: Twitter/Rishabh Pant)

Rishabh Pant finally responds to the criticism on him

Pant talked about filling in the shoes of MS Dhoni, the experience of playing in the World Cup and the babysitter banter with Tim Paine.

08 Sep 2019 6:36 PM

Dhoni was the big name missing from India's 15-member T20 squad to compete against the Proteas. (Photo: File)

Watch: Hardik Pandya practices MS Dhoni's helicopter shot in nets

The 25-year-old shared a video on Twitter where he can be seen hitting the ball to all parts of the ground.

07 Sep 2019 9:36 AM

30-year-old Virat Kohli now has 28 wins from 48 matches as Test skipper. Mahendra Singh Dhoni had scripted 27 Test wins from 60 matches. (Photo: ViratKohli/twitter)

Virat Kohli crosses MS Dhoni, turns to be India's most successful Test captain

Kohli had 27 wins to his credit before the Jamaica Test match, but with the win, Kohli took his tally to 28 wins.

03 Sep 2019 11:04 AM

21-year-old wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant on Sunday claimed his 50th victim in his 11th Test while Dhoni had taken 15 Tests to touch the milestone. (Photo:AFP)

Rishabh Pant surpasses MS Dhoni, becomes fastest Indian keeper to claim 50 dismissals,

Pant took an easy catch to dismiss West Indies' Kraigg Brathwaite off an Ishant Sharma Ball in the 2nd innings of the hosts in the 2nd Test.

02 Sep 2019 2:12 PM

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