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Cricket World Cup – “MS Dhoni Would Never Say He Made Rohit Sharma’s Career”: Former India Star On Ex-Captain’s Greatness | Cricket News
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Cricket World Cup – “MS Dhoni Would Never Say He Made Rohit Sharma’s Career”: Former India Star On Ex-Captain’s Greatness | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni is among the few cricketers who are praised both on and off the field. While he is one the best captains India ever had, fans also laud Dhoni's down-to-earth nature. Not only the fans, in fact, Dhoni's former and current teammates also keep sharing the unheard tales of his kindness. Of late, former India pacer S Sreesath lavished praise on the character of Dhoni and said that the player is among those who never take credit of the good work they do."MS Dhoni would never say he made Rohit Sharma's career. I know him really well. We can say that because Dhoni gave him an opportunity. Why did he give him an opportunity? Because he knew that at that number he will do well. Be it Raina, Virat or Ashwin for that matter," Sresanth told Sportskeeda."Mahi bhai has played a big role...
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“I’ve Not Shared This Story…”: S Sreesanth Narrates Unheard MS Dhoni Tale | Cricket News
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“I’ve Not Shared This Story…”: S Sreesanth Narrates Unheard MS Dhoni Tale | Cricket News

[ad_1] One of the greats of the game, MS Dhoni is a man that the entire cricketing universe respects. Though Dhoni got his India not a little late, he went on to create a legacy that remains unparalleled event today. While many intriguing tales of the Ranchi-born wicket-keeper batter, a new one unfolded as former pacer S Sreesanth shared anecdotes from an India vs Pakistan match in Kerala. While the fans were chanting Sachin, Sachin, Dhoni knew that it was his time to deliver and cement his place in the team."Before the India vs Pakistan match in Kerala, John Wright (India's head coach) called me to bowl in the nets. Kochi hosted the match. India vs Pakistan, it was housefull. Everyone was chanting 'India, India, Sachin, Sachin'," Sreesanth said in a chat on Sportskeeda."Dhoni bhai came ...
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“If Virat Kohli Is Made Aware Of What You Said…”: S Sreesanth Rips Into NZ Great | Cricket News
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“If Virat Kohli Is Made Aware Of What You Said…”: S Sreesanth Rips Into NZ Great | Cricket News

[ad_1] Just a few days to go before the ODI World Cup 2023 gets underway in India. Being the hosts, the Indian team is one of the top favourites to go the distance in the tournament. However, New Zealand great Simon Doull doesn't think the Indian team plays 'fearless cricket', which will be a hurdle for them in the showpiece event. However, S Sreesanth isn't in agreement with Doull, suggesting if Indian players, especially Virat Kohli, come to know of what he said, it would be fun to watch how the team plays against the Kiwis when they come across each other in the World Cup.New Zealand, who are yet to win the ODI World Cup, eliminated the Indian team in the 2019 edition of the tournament but went on to lose the final to England. Sreesanth, mocking the New Zealand team, said that their f...
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“Waqt Kisi Ke Liye Nahi Rukta”: S Sreesanth Rips Into Sanju Samson
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“Waqt Kisi Ke Liye Nahi Rukta”: S Sreesanth Rips Into Sanju Samson

[ad_1] Since the Indian squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 was announced, the chatter in the Indian cricketing fraternity has been around Sanju Samson's absence. The wicket-keeper batter found no place in the 15-man squad for the World Cup and wasn't picked for the Australia ODI series too. As fans contemplate whether Samson deserved to be picked in India's ODI team, at least for the Australia series, former India pacer S Sreesanth expressed his disappointment at the 'sympathy' the player is getting."I think it's the right decision because it's very important for a player to understand himself," Sreesanth said in a chat on Sportskeeda. "From Gavaskar sir to Harsha Bhogle sir and Ravi Shastri sir, everyone rates him highly. There's no doubt about his ability. But the approach... he doesn't ...
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“MS Dhoni Didn’t Sacrifice His Batting Position”: Ex-India Star Counters Gautam Gambhir’s Claim | Cricket News
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“MS Dhoni Didn’t Sacrifice His Batting Position”: Ex-India Star Counters Gautam Gambhir’s Claim | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of former India skipper MS Dhoni© X (formerly Twitter)Former Indian cricket team fast bowler S Sreesanth believes that MS Dhoni did not sacrifice his batting position for the sake of the team and it was a decision taken consciously by the former skipper in order to completely utilise his talents as a finisher. Sreesanth's comments came in connection to claims made by former teammate Gautam Gambhir who said that Dhoni would have scored more runs if he batted at No. 3. The former pacer added that Dhoni was well aware about the positions that suited all the batters and it was his finishing ability that helped India in winning two World Cup titles.“Gautam Bhai said recently that Dhoni would have scored more runs had he batted at No.3. But for Dhoni it was always about more ...
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“Had My Differences With MS Dhoni. But…”: India Great’s World Cup-winning Teammate Opens Up On Their Relationship | Cricket News
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“Had My Differences With MS Dhoni. But…”: India Great’s World Cup-winning Teammate Opens Up On Their Relationship | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni is an enigma in Indian cricket. His rise from a non-traditional cricket centre to becoming one of the most successful captains in world cricket is a stuff of legends. As the Indian cricket team skipper, Dhoni won two Cricket World Cups - the 2007 T20 Cricket World Cup and the 2011 ODI Cricket World Cup. As another Cricket World Cup is round the corner, the Indian cricket fans would be hoping of the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team to emulate the success of MS Dhoni's side. Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Sreesanth was a member of both the side which won the 2007 T20 Cricket World Cup and the 2011 ODI Cricket World Cup.Recently, on Sportskeeda, Sreesanth opened up on MS Dhoni's role and his way of working. "I also had my differences with Dhoni bhai. But now when...
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Height Of Superstition! Ex-India Star Ate 2-Day Old Banana For Wickets, Wasim Jaffer Reveals | Cricket News
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Height Of Superstition! Ex-India Star Ate 2-Day Old Banana For Wickets, Wasim Jaffer Reveals | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Team India in action© AFPFormer India cricketers Wasim Jaffer and Zaheer Khan recently spoke about the superstitious practices, which some players do before going for a match. India is country with a diverse culture and a variety of languages and practices. As competition in every sport, especially cricket, is increasing day-by-day, players give their sweat and blood on the field to stay ahead in the game. Speaking on Jio Cinema, Jaffer narrated a story of S Sreesanth eating a two-day-old banana for good luck before a Test match in 2006 in Jamaica.“Mane kaka (Ramesh Mane, the masseur) used to be with the team at the time and he used to hold prayer rituals. Sreesanth was very superstitious. I haven't seen a fast bowler this superstitious. Mane kaka had a ritual where ...
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When MS Dhoni Drove Through The Streets With S Sreesanth On His Bike. Watch | Cricket News
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When MS Dhoni Drove Through The Streets With S Sreesanth On His Bike. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni with S Sreesanth on bike© YouTubeMS Dhoni's love for bikes isn't hidden from anyone. The former India captain has a collection of some of the finest motorbikes at his Ranchi farmhouse. As the Indian cricketing spectrum enters the phase of 'rest' after the conclusion of the World Test Championship final, an old video of Dhoni has resurfaced where he could be seen riding through the streets with former India pacer S Sreesanth sitting right behind him. The rarely-seen video got fans buzzing on social media.Fans' love for Dhoni is unparalleled. After the Chennai Super Kings lifted the IPL trophy for the 5th time in the history of the competitions, fans were ecstatic to see skipper Dhoni equalling Rohit Sharma's record. Such is the craze for the wicket-keeper batter that all o...
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“Sunil Gavaskar Sir Told Him…, Sanju Samson Said No”: S Sreesanth Reveals Startling Tale | Cricket News
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“Sunil Gavaskar Sir Told Him…, Sanju Samson Said No”: S Sreesanth Reveals Startling Tale | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson remains one of the most popular Indian players of his generation. Though Samson hasn't been able to cement his spot in the Indian team in any of the three formats, he remains a player who has struggled to hit his full potential. Seeing the wicket-keeper batter struggle for consistentency in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, even Sunil Gavaskar got in touch with Samson, lending him important advice. As per S Sreesanth, however, Samson refused to do what Gavaskar had told him."Gavaskar sir told him, 'give yourself at least 10 balls. Read the wicket. We know you have a lot of talent, even if you have 0 runs in 12 balls, you can score 50 in 25'. When RR lost in one of their last matches in the league phase, Sanju said, 'no, my style is to play...
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“Emotional Homecoming For Hardik Pandya But Beating Mumbai Indians Won’t Be Easy”: Ravi Shastri | Cricket News
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“Emotional Homecoming For Hardik Pandya But Beating Mumbai Indians Won’t Be Easy”: Ravi Shastri | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri reckons it will be an emotional homecoming for Gujarat Titans' skipper Hardik Pandya who achieved stardom playing at Wankhede but defeating Mumbai Indians here is always tough for visiting teams. Speaking on Star Sports' Cricket Live, Ravi Shastri said, "Hardik's homecoming will be emotional. He will play a crucial match against the team at the ground where he rose to stardom. Hardik would like to prove a lot by leading his team to victory.This match will be really interesting as it will not be easy for GT to beat MI at their home and then MI would like to equalize the defeat in Ahmedabad and take a strong step towards the playoffs."Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh cautioned Mumbai Indians to bring their A-Game in the match on Friday again...
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