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“Very Harsh For You All…”: MS Dhoni’s Ex-India And CSK Teammate Fumes Over Great’s Retirement Talks | Cricket News
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“Very Harsh For You All…”: MS Dhoni’s Ex-India And CSK Teammate Fumes Over Great’s Retirement Talks | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of CSK captain MS Dhoni© BCCI.IPLMS Dhoni continues to lead Chennai Super Kings with astuteness. The 41-year-old has been a pillar of strength for the four-time champions from the inception of the Indian Premier League. Last season, Ravindra Jadeja was initially named the CSK skipper, which many thought was the start of a transition process for the team. However, after few matches where CSK struggled, Dhoni was yet again made the skipper. This season also he has been leading CSK with perfection and contributing with the bat too. However, the talks around his retirement hasn't stopped.It has irked Dhoni's former teammate in the Indian cricket team and Chennai Super Kings - Murali Vijay. "It's an individual choice. It's high time people understand what a cricketer is goin...
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“Don’t Know Why He Is Not Playing”: Murali Vijay On Young Star’s Absence From Indian Team | Cricket News
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“Don’t Know Why He Is Not Playing”: Murali Vijay On Young Star’s Absence From Indian Team | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Murali Vijay© AFPThe Indian cricket team has a number of superstar players. The talent in the squad is such that the selection committee is picking format-specific players for different assignments. Former India opener Murali Vijay, who recently announced his retirement, was asked to name a few superstars in the Indian team during an interaction. While Vijay admitted that there remain many superstars in the Indian team team, skill-wise the likes of Shubman Gill and Prithvi Shaw have impressed him quite a bit. However, Vijay couldn't get his head across the fact that Shaw isn't in the Indian team at the moment.Not long after breaking into the Indian Test team, Shaw saw himself being frozen out of the squad. Both form and fitness have played their part in keeping the y...
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“Greatest Opener For India Outside Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag”: Ravichandran Ashwin On Star Who Said He’s “Done With BCCI” | Cricket News
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“Greatest Opener For India Outside Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag”: Ravichandran Ashwin On Star Who Said He’s “Done With BCCI” | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cheteshwar Pujara will be playing his 100th Test when Team India gets down to action in the second match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia that starts in Delhi on Friday. For the veteran India batter it's a momentous occasion. While describing Pujara's game in a column for a cricket website, veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin payed rich compliments to former India opener Murali Vijay. The veteran opener recently retired, after playing 61 Tests (3982 runs), 17 ODIs (339 runs), nine T20Is (169 runs).Ashwin said that Vijay, according to him is the greatest Indian opener outside Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag."During all these years of knowing him (Pujara), I have learnt that his game is just an extension of his personality. And his personality is stubborn. Yo...
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“We Tend To Forget…”: Sanjay Manjrekar Makes Amends After Murali Vijay’s Fiery Tweet | Cricket News
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“We Tend To Forget…”: Sanjay Manjrekar Makes Amends After Murali Vijay’s Fiery Tweet | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sanjay Manjrekar© TwitterSanjay Manjrekar showered praises on Murali Vijay after the two former India cricketers were embroiled in a online spat following the former's comments during the first Test match between India and Australia in Nagpur. During the match, a stat was shown on the TV screen which said that Murali Vijay currently has the best conversion rate for any Indian opener at home. Manjrekar read the list on air and sounded surprised to see Vijay's name in the list featuring the likes of Polly Umrigar and Rohit Sharma. In the aftermath of the comment, Vijay took to social media in order to express his anger at Manjrekar's comments and he tweeted twice with the first one reading: "@sanjaymanjrekar Surprised wow". In the second tweet, he said: "Some Mumbai ex-players can n...
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“Can Never Be Appreciative Of South”: Murali Vijay Fires Salvo At Sanjay Manjrekar | Cricket News
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“Can Never Be Appreciative Of South”: Murali Vijay Fires Salvo At Sanjay Manjrekar | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India opener Murali Vijay, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, has taken a dig at a certain 'ex-Mumbai' player Sanjay Manjrekar following the latter's comments during the first Test between India and Australia in Nagpur. Manjrekar, who is one of the commentators for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, admitted being surprised after a stat was put up regarding conversion rates of Indian openers in Tests at home. Vijay, upon hearing what Manjrekar had to say, was understandably not pleased.The list showed Vjay on the top of the list while the likes of Mohammad Azharuddin, Poly Umrigar, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli followed.Best conversion rate in Tests in India. pic.twitter.com/fXFYJIGIB3— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 10, 2023Taking a dig at Manjrek...
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Rohit Sharma Leads Tributes As Veteran Indian Batter Murali Vijay Calls Time On International Career | Cricket News
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Rohit Sharma Leads Tributes As Veteran Indian Batter Murali Vijay Calls Time On International Career | Cricket News

[ad_1] India skipper Rohit Sharma congratulated veteran batter Murali Vijay, who announced his retirement all forms of international cricket on Monday. Vijay played 87 matches for India, scoring 4490 runs. The bulk of appearances for the opening batter came in the Test format, representing the national team in 61 matches, scoring 3982 runs at an average of 38.29. He also featured in 17 ODIs and 9 T20Is for the Indian team. Taking to Twitter, Rohit extended his good wishes to the 38-year-old batter for his life ahead."Monka well done on your career bro, had a great time watching you play some of your masterpieces, specially in Australia. Good luck ahead bro @mvj888," tweeted Rohit.Monka well done on your career bro, had a great time watching you play some of your masterpieces, specially i...
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Veteran Indian Batter Murali Vijay Announces Retirement From All Forms of International Cricket | Cricket News
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Veteran Indian Batter Murali Vijay Announces Retirement From All Forms of International Cricket | Cricket News

[ad_1] Veteran cricketer Murali Vijay announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. Vijay represented India in a total of 87 matches, scoring 4490 runs. The bulk of appearances for the opening batter came in the Test format, representing the national team in 61 matches, scoring 3982 runs at an average of 38.29. He also featured in 17 ODIs and 9 T20Is for the Indian team. In a heartwarming post on Twitter, Vijay confirmed that he is open to exploring new opportunities.In an emotional post on social media, Vijay remembered his career from 2002 to 2018 and thanked all those who were a part of his journey. He wrote:"Today, with immense gratitude & humility, | announce my retirement from all forms of International cricket.My journey from 2002-2018 has been the most won...
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“I Didn’t Get The Freedom Of Virender Sehwag”: Murali Vijay | Cricket News
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“I Didn’t Get The Freedom Of Virender Sehwag”: Murali Vijay | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Murali Vijay© TwitterFormer India opener Murali Vijay has made some honest admissions about his career in the national team. Having last played for India in 2018, Vijay found his opportunities frozen. Having opened with Virender Sehwag in India's Test team for a fair amount of time, Vijay has now opened up about the indifferent treatment he received, especially in terms of backing from the team management. Vijay claimed that he could've also tried a few things had the team management backed him the way they supported Sehwag.In a chat with WV Raman on Sportstar, Vijay said: "Consciously, I didn't get the freedom of Virender Sehwag to be honest. Whatever Sehwag got in his life, I didn't. If I could have got that kind of backing and open-spreaded talks, I could have als...
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“Done With BCCI, Want To Find My Way Abroad…”: India Opener’s Startling Admission | Cricket News
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“Done With BCCI, Want To Find My Way Abroad…”: India Opener’s Startling Admission | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Murali Vijay© AFPNot all stories in Indian cricket have a happy ending. Same is the case with Murali Vijay it seems. The veteran opener who has played 61 Tests (3982 runs), 17 ODIs (339 runs), nine T20Is (169 runs) has said that he is "almost done" with cricket in India and wants to go abroad to pursue the game. The 38-year-old till recently played in Tamil Nadu Premier League. He last played for India in December 2018 in a Test match against Australia in Perth.Murali Vijay said that his age is becoming a hindrance in getting opportunities in Indian cricket."I am almost done with BCCI (smiles) and I want to find my ways abroad. Play little bit of competitive cricket," Vijay told WV Raman on Wednesdays with WV, a weekly show on Sportstar."After 30 in India, it's a tab...
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