Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Irfan Pathan Picks Up Retired XI To Take On Current Team India
2117 days ago
Cricket

Irfan Pathan Picks Up Retired XI To Take On Current Team India

Amid the talk about a farewell match for the recently retired Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has come up with an interesting idea. After the retirement of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, many Indian players have retired from the international cricket who didn't receive a proper farewell. ## Irfan Pathan has suggested a 'charity-cum-farewell game' between a team comprising retired Indian cricketers who didn't receive a proper send-off against the current Indian team led by Virat Kohli.## Pathan, who announced his retirement from the cricket earlier this year, has picked up some of India's biggest match-winners who never received a proper send-off. The 35-year old has picked up the following names along with picking himself – Gautam Gambhir (retired in 2018), Virender Sehwag (retired in 2014), Rahul Dravid (retired in 2012), VVS Laxman (retired in 2012), Yuvraj Singh (retired in 2019), MS Dhoni & Suresh Raina (2020), Ajit Agarkar (retired in 2007), Zaheer Khan (retired in 2015), and Pragyan Ojha (retired in 2020). ## He tweeted, "Many people are talking about a farewell game for retired players who didn't get a proper send-off from the game. How about a charity cum farewell game from a team consisting of retired players vs the current Indian team?". ## Many people are talking about a farewell game for retired players who didn't get a proper send-off from the game. How about a charity cum farewell game from a team consisting of retired players vs the current Indian team? pic.twitter.com/diUiLXr9XQ— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 22, 2020 ## The hero of the 2011 World Cup and former India all-rounder Yuvraj recently had said that the BCCI did not manage his former teammates such as Harbhajan, Sehwag, and Zaheer well towards the end of their careers and hoped the board will recognize the efforts of match-winners in the future and honor them for their contribution towards Indian cricket. ## The uproar of a farewell match started making the noise when Dhoni and Raina announced their retirement from international cricket on August 15. However, a senior BCCI official has said that the board is willing to host a farewell match for the former India captain and the two-time world cup winner MS Dhoni. He said that the board will have a word with Dhoni during the IPL regarding his desire to play a farewell game.## Stay tuned...

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Khel Ratna for Rohit Sharma; Ishant Sharma And Deepti Sharma To Receive Arjuna Awards
2118 days ago
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Khel Ratna for Rohit Sharma; Ishant Sharma And Deepti Sharma To Receive Arjuna Awards

Team India's leading pacer in Test cricket, Ishant Sharma, and a flamboyant all-rounder, Deepti Sharma have been named among the 27 athletes to receive Arjun Awards announced by the Sports Ministry on Friday (August 21). ## On the other hand, India vice-captain Rohit Sharma was named as one of five Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardees by the Sports Ministry. He becomes the fourth Indian cricketer to be conferred with this award after Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli.## Congratulations to the pacer @ImIshant and our all-rounder @Deepti_Sharma06 on being conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Awards for 2020.#IshantSharma | #DeeptiSharma | #ArjunaAward pic.twitter.com/7Vd8RQaZ63— Sacnilk Sports (@SacnilkSports) August 21, 2020 ## Arjuna Awardee Ishant has played 97 Tests and 80 ODIs for India, grabbing over 400 international wickets. He has been one of India's leading pacers in the longest format of the game. In the women's category, all-rounder Deepti Sharma was BCCI's pick for the Arjuna for her consistent show in both ODIs and T20Is in the past three years.## Earlier in the year, Deepti had played an all-round role in the 2020 Women's T20 World Cup and was instrumental in India beating ultimate champions Australia in the opening game of the competition with her knock of unbeaten 49 in the lower half of the innings. She finished with 116 runs in the tournament. ## This year's National Sports Awards ceremony is likely to be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all the winners logging in from their respective places to hear their names being announced on August 29.## Stay tuned...

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PM Narendra Modi Greets Suresh Raina With An Appreciation Letter
2119 days ago
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PM Narendra Modi Greets Suresh Raina With An Appreciation Letter

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has acknowledged Suresh Raina's contribution to cricket and greeted him with an appreciation letter. Raina who played for India for almost 15 years, hanged his boots from the international cricket along with former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on the evening of Independence Day of India (August 15). ## Yesterday (August 20), Mahendra Singh Dhoni had shared the letter sent to him by the PM on his Twitter handle and thanked the Prime Minister for his nice gesture. "An Artist, Soldier and Sportsperson what they crave for is appreciation, that their hard work and sacrifice is getting noticed and appreciated by everyone. thanks PM @narendramodi for your appreciation and good wishes", Dhoni wrote on Twitter. ## To begin with, the PM wrote about the toughest decision of 'retirement' taken by Raina at such a young age and wished him for his second innings after a 'fruitful innings on the cricket field'. The PM further recalled Raina's cricket journey from began early in life in Muradnagar to representing India in all three formats. ## Apart from being a fine batsman, Suresh also came handy with the ball and had often provided breakthroughs when the situation 'demanded'. The PM remembered all this especially his fielding which was fierce and cool at the same time. Through his alertness in the field, he used to save crucial runs for the team and taking some breathtaking catches. ## Suresh Raina who started his international career with ODIs, modified himself as a T20 specialist. Raina is the first Indian to score a century in the shortest format of the game and also the first Indian to score a century in all three formats. PM admired Raina's promptness and speed which he termed as 'assets' for the T20 format. ## Talking about the 2011 World Cup, the PM wrote to Raina, "India can never forget your inspiring role during the 2011 World Cup, especially during the later matches. I saw you live in action at the Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad, during the Quarter Final against Australia. Your anchoring innings had a big role to play in our team's victory. I can confidently say that most fans will miss seeing your elegant cover drives, one which I was lucky to witness live that day".## One of the most admirable aspects of Suresh Raina has been his game spirit. He was one who celebrated his teammates' success more than of himself. Writing about the same, the PM said, "You played not for personal glory but for the glory of your team and the glory of India. ## The PM also admired Raina for the social work he is doing for the 'women empowerment', 'Swachh Bharat' and helping the needy and wrote that "I am glad you are attached to India's cultural roots and proud of deepening youth's connect with our glorious ethos as well as value systems". ## He concluded wishing a fruitful and successful second inning and wrote "I do hope you will use this opportunity to spend even more quality time with Priyanka (wife), Gracia (daughter), and Rio (son)". ## In response to the letter, Raina thanked PM for his gesture via Twitter and shared the letter PM sent to him "When we play, we give our blood & sweat for the nation. No better appreciation than being loved by the people of this country and even more by the country’s PM. Thank you @narendramodi ji for your words of appreciation & best wishes. I accept them with gratitude. Jai Hind!". ## When we play, we give our blood & sweat for the nation. No better appreciation than being loved by the people of this country and even more by the country’s PM. Thank you @narendramodi ji for your words of appreciation & best wishes. I accept them with gratitude. Jai Hind!🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/l0DIeQSFh5— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) August 21, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

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PM Narendra Modi Writes To MS Dhoni Acknowledging His Contribution To The Cricket And Nation
2119 days ago
Cricket

PM Narendra Modi Writes To MS Dhoni Acknowledging His Contribution To The Cricket And Nation

The entire nation pouring tribute to the legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni who announced his retirement from the international cricket on Independence Day of India (August) and put an end to his 16-years of the glorious career. ## The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi wrote a two-page official letter to MS Dhoni acknowledging his contribution to cricket and the nation. To begin with, the PM wrote that Dhoni's style of announcing retirement has become "a topic of discussion for the entire nation". He further added that because of his sudden retirement "130 crore Indians were disappointed" but at the same time are "eternally grateful" for all that he has done for "Indian cricket in the last decade and a half".## MS Dhoni has been one of the most successful captains of all-time while he is the only captain who won all three ICC trophies - ICC T20 World Cup (2007), ICC ODI World Cup (2011), ICC Champions Trophy (2013). Remembring the same, the PM wrote "you have been one of the most successful captains, instrumental in taking India to the top of the world charts". He went on to add that Dhoni's name will go down as one of the batting greats, captains, wicket-keepers the game has seen. ## The PM further wrote "Your dependability in tough situations and your style of finishing matches, particularly the 2011 World Cup Final, will forever be etched in the public memory for generations". While recounting Dhoni's achievements, career statistics, match-winning roles, the PM wrote that the cricketer won't be remembered only for this but the correct way to assess his impact is as a "phenomenon". ## Coming from a small town city, Ranchi MS Dhoni has made a name for himself and made India proud at every platform he appeared. He has inspired the young India in many ways and make them believe that everything can be achieved through determination and the right spirit. PM Modi wrote everything from the beginning of Dhoni's career to the end of his career. ## The PM also appreciated Dhoni for his special association towards India's "armed forces" and wrote that "You were the most happy being among our army personnal. Your concern towards their walefare has always been remarkable". ## "I hope Sakshi (Dhoni's wife) and Ziva (daughter) get to spend more time with you. I convey my good wishes to them as well, because without their sacrifices and support noting would have been possible. Our youth could also learn from you how to balance professional and personal priorities; I remember seeing a picture of you playing with your cute daughter even as everyone around you was celebrating a victory in a particular tournament! That was vintage MS Dhoni. Wishing you the very best for your future endeavors", the PM concluded. ## MS Dhoni also acknowledges PM's great gesture and thanked him via Twitter and wrote along with sharing the appriciation letter send by PM Narendra Modi "An Artist,Soldier and Sportsperson what they crave for is appreciation, that their hard work and sacrifice is getting noticed and appreciated by everyone.thanks PM @narendramodi for your appreciation and good wishes.## An Artist,Soldier and Sportsperson what they crave for is appreciation, that their hard work and sacrifice is getting noticed and appreciated by everyone.thanks PM @narendramodi for your appreciation and good wishes. pic.twitter.com/T0naCT7mO7— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) August 20, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

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Rohit Sharma Along With 4 Others To Be Conferred With The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
2120 days ago
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Rohit Sharma Along With 4 Others To Be Conferred With The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

Team India's star opening batsman and the vice-captain in the limited-overs cricket, Rohit Sharma to be honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award — India's highest sporting honour along with 4 other athletes. ## Rohit Sharma will only be the 4th cricketer to receive this prestigious award after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, recently retired Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and the current India captain Virat Kohli. Tendulkar was awarded the Khel Ratna in 1998, Dhoni got it in 2007 and Kohli received in 2018. ## Rohit Sharma earned the nomination after the remarkable year of 2019 with the bat. He had his best year in terms of statistics across formats especially in ODIs. He finished the year as the highest run-scorer in the 50-overs cricket, scoring a staggering 1,490 runs in ODIs including seven hundred – the most by any player in the calendar year. ## In the World Cup 2019 which was played in England and Wales, Rohit was the highest run-getter with 648 runs in 9 innings. He also registered 5 hundred in the tournament which is a record in the single edition of the World Cup. He was also named the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year (2019) ## Apart from Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, table tennis player Manika Batra and Hockey player Rani Rampal, and Paralympian M Thangavelu are the other four names who will be conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Rampal was a late addition to the initial list of four.## This is the first time that the names of 5 athletes have been recommended for the award. In 2016, 4 athletes including shuttler P V Sindhu, gymnast Dipa Karmakar, shooter Jitu Rai, and wrestler Sakshi Malik had received the Khel Ratna award. ## The names were decided after the National Sports Awards selection committee met on Tuesday for deciding the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna and other national sports awards.## This year's National Sports Awards ceremony is likely to be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with all the winners logging in from their respective places to hear their names being announced on August 29.## Stay tuned...

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BCCI Willing To Host A Farewell Match For MS Dhoni, Says Senior Board official
2120 days ago
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BCCI Willing To Host A Farewell Match For MS Dhoni, Says Senior Board official

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is very much willing to host a farewell match for the former India captain and two-time world cup winner Mahendra Singh Dhoni, according to a senior board official.## MS Dhoni has announced his retirement on the evening of Independence Day of India (August) and put an end to his glorious 16-years of an international career. Dhoni who has a habit of keeping himself away from the limelight announced his retirement via an Instagram post and video. ## Over the 16-years of career, Dhoni has achieved a lot as a captain and as a player. He is the only captain in the history of cricket to win all three ICC trophies - the ICC T20 World Cup (2007), the ICC ODI World Cup (2011), and the ICC Champions Trophy (2013). ## And now, looking at his achievements, BCCI believes that MS Dhoni has done a lot for India and deserves a proper farewell. And therefore, the board will reportedly have a word with Dhoni during the IPL regarding his desire to play a farewell game. ## "There is no international series right now, maybe after IPL, we will see what can be done because Dhoni has done a lot for the nation and he deserves all the respect. We always wanted to have a farewell match for him but Dhoni is a different player. He announced his retirement when nobody was thinking of it", the official told IANS. ## "Surely we will speak to him during the IPL and that would be the right place to get his opinion about a match or series. Well, there will be a proper felicitation ceremony for him no matter if he agrees on it or not. That will be our honor to felicitate him", he added. ## Former Indian all-rounder Madan Lal also said that Dhoni deserves a farewell match and BCCI can host a series in India after the IPL so that fans can see Dhoni in action in the blue jersey for the last and final time. ## "I would be really happy if the BCCI hosts a match for Dhoni. He is a legendary player and you can't let him go just like that. His fans would want to see him again in action". ## Although MS Dhoni has said goodbye to the Indian jersey, he will be in the action leading Chennai Super Kings in the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League starting on Septemeber 19 in the UAE. ## Stay tuned...

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Dream 11 Bags Title Sponsorship For The IPL 2020
2121 days ago
Cricket

Dream 11 Bags Title Sponsorship For The IPL 2020

Fantasy cricket platform Dream 11 has bagged the title sponsorship for the Indian Premier League 2020 with a winning bid of INR 222 crore.## Dream 11 beat Unacademy (INR 171 crore) and Byju's (INR 201 crore) to clinch the deal which will run from 18 August to 31 December 2020, IPL chairman Brijesh Patel confirmed to Cricbuzz. ## Earlier, BCCI had suspended the VIVO's title sponsorship for the year 2020. VIVO had signed a five-year deal in 2018 worth INR 2199 crore, which earned BCCI about INR 440 crore a season.## According to the revenue sharing agreement between BCCI and IPL franchise owners in 2018, the teams earned 50 percent of the income from the central rights - including broadcast, title, and other sponsorship deals struck by the board.## This means approximately INR 111 crore will be split between the franchises for this season, which is about half of the amount (INR 220 crore) received from the VIVO's sponsorship .## This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise in the coronavirus cases in India, IPL will be played in the UAE from 19 Septemeber to 10 November.## Stay tuned...

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We Want Dhoni To Play For CSK As Long As He Wants: CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan
2122 days ago
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We Want Dhoni To Play For CSK As Long As He Wants: CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan

Mahendra Singh Dhoni surprised the entire cricket fraternity along with his fans by announcing his retirement from the international cricket on Saturday, August 15. MS Dhoni who has a habit of keeping himself away from the limelight announced his retirement with a formal Instagram post along with a video. ## "Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired", read his Instagram post.## However, he might have stunned everyone with a surprise retirement, Chennai Super Kings isn't looking overly concerned with the future of their captain with the side. One of the most loved franchises of the Indian Premier League, CSK wants MS Dhoni to play for them as long as he can. ## "He has quit international cricket only. He is going to play for CSK. We want to play for us as long as he wants. In fact, we plan to retain him as a player after the 2021 IPL too", CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan told TOI on Sunday (August 16). ## Also Read - 'The World Has Seen Achievements, I've Seen The Person', Virat Kohli Paid An Emotional Tribute To MS Dhoni ## MS Dhoni who hasn't played competitive cricket since the world cup 2019 semi-final, is all set to return in the action with the IPL starting on Septemeber 19 in the UAE. However, there are speculations that Dhoni might quit all forms of cricket if CSK who started their training camp on Saturday win the IPL this year. ## "The decision to retire from international cricket was typical of Dhoni. But we don't interfere with him when it comes to cricketing decisions. However, we certainly hope that he doesn't take a decision like that a quit CSK", Viswanathan added. ## Along with Dhoni, Suresh Raina also announced his retirement from the international cricket minutes after the former India captain took the decision. Like Dhoni, Raina has also been a key player for CSK in the IPL and will be in action in the 13th edition of the tournament. ## Stay tuned...

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'The World Has Seen Achievements, I've Seen The Person', Virat Kohli Paid An Emotional Tribute To MS Dhoni
2124 days ago
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'The World Has Seen Achievements, I've Seen The Person', Virat Kohli Paid An Emotional Tribute To MS Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni who proudly wore the Indian jersey number 7 for almost 16 years, took a silent way to bid adieu to the international cricket. On the evening of the Independence Day of India (August 15), one of the greatest limited-overs captains and two-time world cup winner hanged his boots and decided not to wear Indian jersey again on the cricket ground. ## As soon as the news of Dhoni's retirement broke out, his teammates and the former players around the world took to social media and paid tribute remembering all the great memories they shared with MS Dhoni and his contribution to the world cricket.## Team India's current captain, Virat Kohli who played a lot of cricket under the leadership of MS Dhoni and learned the nuances of captaincy from Dhoni, paid an emotional tribute to the legendary cricketer. Kohli who shared a great camaraderie with the former captain shared how much he was close to MS and the respect he received from Dhoni will stay forever with him. ## "Every cricketer has to end his journey one day, but still when someone you've gotten to know so closely announces that decision, you feel the emotion much more. What you've done for the country will always remain in everyone's heart......", Virat Kohli wrote on Twitter. ## but the mutual respect and warmth I've received from you will always stay in mine. The world has seen achievements, I've seen the person. Thanks for everything skip. I tip my hat to you 👏🇮🇳 @msdhoni— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2020 ## "but the mutual respect and warmth I've received from you will always stay in mine. The world has seen achievements, I've seen the person. Thanks for everything skip. I tip my hat to you @msdhoni", he added. ## Stay tuned...

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'End Of An Era', Tribute Pours As MS Dhoni Retires From International Cricket
2124 days ago
Cricket

'End Of An Era', Tribute Pours As MS Dhoni Retires From International Cricket

Former India captain and two-time world cup winner, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has retired from international cricket on the Independence of India (August 15). After the news of his retirement broke out, social media filled up with tribute to the legendary cricketer. ## Here are some of the reactions:## Your contribution to Indian cricket has been immense, @msdhoni. Winning the 2011 World Cup together has been the best moment of my life. Wishing you and your family all the very best for your 2nd innings. pic.twitter.com/5lRYyPFXcp— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 15, 2020 ## Every cricketer has to end his journey one day, but still when someone you've gotten to know so closely announces that decision, you feel the emotion much more. What you've done for the country will always remain in everyone's heart...... pic.twitter.com/0CuwjwGiiS— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 15, 2020 ## One of the most influential man in the history of Indian cricket👏His impact in & around cricket was massive. He was a man with vision and a master in knowing how to build a team. Will surely miss him in blue but we have him in yellow.See you on 19th at the toss @msdhoni 👍😁 pic.twitter.com/kR0Lt1QdhG— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 16, 2020 ## To have a player like him,Mission Impossible. Na Koi Hai,Na Koi Tha, Na Koi Hoga MS ke jaisa. Players will come & go but there won’t be a calmer man like him. Dhoni with his connect with people having aspirations was like a family member to many cricket lovers. Om Finishaya Namah pic.twitter.com/glemkBUwWT— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 15, 2020 ## Thank you #MSDhoni for all the entertainment and wonderful memories. Good luck on your next innings 👏🏼 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/K7ytjCi7vF— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) August 15, 2020 ## Greatest wicket Keepar batsman,captain @msdhoni I wish you lots of happiness going forward..Thank you for all the great contributions and memories on the field..Congratulation on great 🏏 career.. see you soon in yellow jersey #WhistlePodu @ChennaiIPL #Dhonifinishesoffinstyle— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 15, 2020 ## Always a pleasure to play against you @msdhoni You did it with style, flamboyance and above all else, calmness. Your own way. The Dhoni way. Congrats on all you achieved. https://t.co/K9zfx2VLmF— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) August 15, 2020 ## From “India A” to “The India” our journey has been full of question marks, commas, blanks & exclamations. Now as you put a full stop to your chapter, I can tell u from experience that the new phase is as exciting and there’s no limit to DRS here!!! Well played @msdhoni @BCCI— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 15, 2020 ## Great Leader great finisher and more importantly great human being @msdhoni Bhai . Thank you for all the memories ♥️♥️ pic.twitter.com/s9ePl4M275— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) August 15, 2020 ## The legend retires in his own style as always, @msdhoni bhai you have given it all for the country. The champions trophy triumph, 2011 World Cup and the glorious @ChennaiIPL triumphs will always be etched in my memory. Good luck for all your future endeavours. #MSDhoni— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 15, 2020 ## Congrats @msdhoni on a fantastic career, he is one of the coolest guys I’ve played against on the park. #greatknock #calm #finisher https://t.co/b2zEmaXYxI— David Warner (@davidwarner31) August 15, 2020 ## Cool. Calm. Collected.MS Dhoni 🙌#DhoniRetires pic.twitter.com/qNxmRwWYP5— ICC (@ICC) August 16, 2020 ## You’ve been a friend and a guide on the field and off it. I’ve learnt so many valuable lessons by simply watching you be & I am glad I got to be a part of your professional journey. Congratulations on an illustrious career, Mahi Bhai, thank you for the memories. @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/UaycpTq8LV— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) August 15, 2020 ## Congratulations @msdhoni on a great International career. It was an honour to play alongside. Your calm demeanour and the laurels you brought as skipper will forever be remembered and cherished. Wishing you the very best.— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 15, 2020 ## Thanks for everything Mahi Bhai...you will always be special for me, have learnt so much from you! Always wishing you the best! pic.twitter.com/4MFQvHbAzN— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 15, 2020 ## Massive boots to fill. It’s been a privilege and honour to be part of the dressing room and seeing you as a thoroughbred professional at work. Salute one of India’s greatest cricketers. Second to none. Enjoy. God Bless MS DHONI 🙏🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/n6CfDTvE9q— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) August 15, 2020 ## A little tribute. In his style.....#MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/SNFQVtc2kK— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 15, 2020 ## A little boy had a dream of batting on the other end of the pitch with you. That little boy’s dream came true 🤩 Learning from you and being close to you has been the highest privilege. India will always be proud of @msdhoni 🇮🇳 Enjoy the journey ahead Mahi bhai 🤗 Legend 🙌🏻 #7 pic.twitter.com/iGlrQEQJTG— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) August 15, 2020 ## Congrats @msdhoni on a superb career.👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿All the best for the next chapter, Champ!— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) August 15, 2020 ## The 2011 World Cup win was @sachin_rt farewell but masterminded by MS Dhoni ... What an incredible international career ... You could argue the greatest ever white ball captain & finisher ... Cheers for all the memories MS 👍👍— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 15, 2020 ## Two amazing players for their country. Congratulations on a sensational career @msdhoni & @ImRaina. You two made sure the fans have a visual treat. I wish you both all the very best for the future. 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/21J1LaEVWf— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) August 15, 2020 ## A big thank you to both of you for your contribution to cricket, I am and will always be a fan. Huge respect @msdhoni sir & @ImRaina sir!#MSDhoni #Raina— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) August 15, 2020 ## Welcome to the retirement club, MSD! What a magical career! 🤝— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) August 15, 2020 ## 2020 continues! 😔Watching @msdhoni was one of my reasons to watch cricket You shall always be our Captain Cool!Wish you a very happy 2nd innings of life!#MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/Ouyg4VkpuH— Kidambi Srikanth (@srikidambi) August 15, 2020 ## A prized possession this! @msdhoni signed this the last international game of his career and will savour this World Cup accred with Mahi’s autograph forever #MSDhoni #DhoniRetirement #IndianCricket #MSD #Legend @… https://t.co/B7oaEeklyn— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) August 15, 2020 ## The legend retires ! @mahi7781 Dhoni bhai, you're an inspiration to millions both on & off the field. I feel honoured to have played with you. I cherish so many memories.I wish you all best for all your future endeavours @BCCI @msdhoni@DelhiCapitals#mahendrasinghdhoni #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/bhqvMGApjE— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) August 15, 2020 ## Congratulations @msdhoni on an incredible career. T20, ODI WC 🏆 winning captain and took India to No 1 Test team in the world. A man who grafted hard to get to the top and proceeded to keep us on the edge of our seats. #MSDhoni— Isa Guha (@isaguha) August 15, 2020 ## Mahendra Singh Dhoni retires from international cricket. The story of cricket will never be complete without him. Video tribute coming up shortly. What a legend! #DhoniRetires #mahendrasinghdhoni pic.twitter.com/iFdFdHulRX— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 15, 2020 ## Stay tuned...

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Suresh Raina Joins MS Dhoni To Retire From International Cricket
2124 days ago
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Suresh Raina Joins MS Dhoni To Retire From International Cricket

A minutes after former India captain and two-time world cup winner, MS Dhoni retired from International cricket, Suresh Raina has joined him to bid goodbye to the International cricket. The CSK allrounder, like his captain, made it official in an Instagram post.## "It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781. With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind!", he wrote, shortly after the former India skipper hung up his boots.## View this post on Instagram It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 A post shared by Suresh Raina (@sureshraina3) on Aug 15, 2020 at 7:36am PDT ## Suresh Raina whose last appearance in ODI cricket came against England in 2018 has played most of his international cricket under the leadership of MS Dhoni and had represented India in 226 ODIs and scored 5615 runs at an average of 35.31 with 5 hundred and 36 half-centuries.## In T20Is, Raina played 78 matches and scored 1604 runs with the strike rate of 134.79. He was the first Indian to score a century in T20Is. In this format, he scored 5 half-centuries along with a lone hundred. ## Raina also represented India in the longest format as well in which he played 18 matches and scored 768 runs. He scored a century that came against Sri Lanka in his debut test. He also scored 7 half-centuries. His last Test appearance came against Australia in 2015.## Stay tuned...

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MS Dhoni Retires From International Cricket
2124 days ago
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MS Dhoni Retires From International Cricket

Former India captain and two-time World Cup winner, Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday (August 15) via an Instagram post.## "Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout. from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired (sic)", read his post of the formal announcement.## View this post on Instagram Thanks a lot for ur love and support throughout.from 1929 hrs consider me as Retired A post shared by M S Dhoni (@mahi7781) on Aug 15, 2020 at 7:01am PDT ## Dhoni had earlier already quit Test cricket in 2014 after the Melbourne Test on the tour of Australia and had handed over ODI and T20I captaincy to Virat Kohli in January 2017.## In nearly 16 years at the highest level, Dhoni led India through its most successful era and has the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy in his cabinet.## Dhoni's last ODI came against New Zealand in the semi-final of the world cup 2019 in which he finished with a fighting 72-ball 50 but his innings proved insufficient in the end. It was Dhoni's 350th ODI and he finished with 10,773 runs at an average of 50.57 in ODI career which lasts long almost 15-years. He is the fifth Indian to surpass the 10k-run mark in the 50-over format. The wicketkeeper-batsman also has 229 ODI sixes - the most for an Indian batsman.## Dhoni had captained India in 200 ODIs in which India won 110 matches while 74 defeats, 5 tied, 11 NR were also to his name. His 200th ODI captaincy assignment came in the Asia Cup 2018 encounter against Afghanistan after Rohit Sharma which ended in a tie. ## In T20Is, Dhoni played 98 games, scoring 1617 runs at a strike rate of 126.13. In the shortest format of the game, he led India in 72 matches of which 42 matches India ended as a winner. More importantly, he led India to glory in the inaugural World T20 in 2007. ## Stay tuned...

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