Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has identified Ashish Nehra, head coach of Gujarat Titans, as the sharpest cricketing mind he has worked with, surpassing figures like MS Dhoni. Ali cited Nehra's deep understanding of the game and his successful coaching tenure with Gujarat Titans, including an IPL title win.
Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni in Ranchi as he prepares for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, while Dhoni's future in competitive cricket remains uncertain amid rumors of a mentorship role with Chennai Super Kings.
Shreyas Iyer, captaining India in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare, won his eighth consecutive toss, surpassing MS Dhoni's record for most successive toss wins by an Indian captain in T20 Internationals. India elected to bowl first on a pitch expected to have pace and bounce.
Shreyas Iyer won his sixth consecutive toss as India captain, equaling Virat Kohli's record and nearing MS Dhoni's streak. Despite this luck, India faces challenges with recent losses and injuries to key bowlers Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy.
MS Dhoni attended the third T20I between India and England at Trent Bridge, drawing significant fan attention. England defeated India by 125 runs, marking India's heaviest T20I loss.
Despite recent poor IPL performances and fan calls for his dismissal, Chennai Super Kings are expected to retain head coach Stephen Fleming. The franchise maintains faith in the former New Zealand captain, who has been with CSK since 2008.
Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson drew parallels between cricketers like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli and tennis stars Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz, respectively. He also reflected on India's World Cup successes and the team's respect for Australia.
India's Sanju Samson compares cricket icons MS Dhoni (to Roger Federer) and Virat Kohli (to Carlos Alcaraz), reflects on India's recent World Cup wins, and acknowledges Australia's legacy ahead of their T20 World Cup match.
Shubman Gill achieved his 1,000th ODI run in 954 balls, surpassing MS Dhoni's record of 955 balls. He scored 154 runs off 110 balls in the second ODI against Afghanistan, forming a 224-run partnership with Ishan Kishan.
MS Dhoni made a return to the cricket field at the Jharkhand T20 League opening ceremony in Ranchi after missing IPL 2026 due to injury. His presence lent credibility to the new tournament.
Virat Kohli has been ranked as India's most valuable celebrity by Fortune India, with a brand value of Rs 3,542 crore. The list, compiled with Interbrand, considers factors like engagement and trust. Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas follow in the top three.
IIM Indore will conduct a comprehensive study on 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi's IPL 2026 success, analyzing talent development, discipline, and factors sustaining his achievement, including family, coaches, and institutional roles.
Virat Kohli's intense passion and unbeaten 75 guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets. RCB's bowlers restricted GT to 155/8 before Kohli led the chase, securing the win with 20 balls remaining.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a prodigy from Bihar, has taken the IPL by storm with his exceptional batting, amassing 583 runs in 14 games at a strike rate of 232.27, outperforming veteran stars like MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.
Krishnamachari Srikkanth slammed Chennai Super Kings management for misleading fans about MS Dhoni's fitness during IPL 2026. He accused the franchise of creating false hope with constant uncertainty about his availability due to injuries.
Krishnamachari Srikkanth has criticized Chennai Super Kings management for misleading fans about MS Dhoni's fitness during IPL 2026. Srikkanth stated that the constant uncertainty and false hope surrounding Dhoni's availability created disappointment.
Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons stated that MS Dhoni will be the sole decider of his return to IPL next season. Despite a leg injury, Dhoni is reportedly hitting the ball exceptionally well in nets, but will only play if he feels fully capable of contributing to the team's success.
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq, 30, joins the Bears for the T20 Blast and Birmingham Phoenix for the Hundred. Tariq, who has a unique bowling action due to a split elbow joint, welcomes scrutiny and has passed two official tests. He aims to prove himself in England after a successful rise from working in a car-parts company.
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad confirmed uncertainty about MS Dhoni's return for IPL 2027, even within the team. Dhoni missed IPL 2026 due to injury, and CSK's playoff hopes ended with a loss to Gujarat Titans.
MS Dhoni has not played in any IPL 2026 matches for Chennai Super Kings due to a thumb injury, a first in his career. CSK batting coach Michael Hussey indicated a potential return if the team reaches the playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings' coach Stephen Fleming's future is uncertain as playoff hopes dwindle. The team's performance, player transitions, and injuries have impacted their season, with Fleming acknowledging management will decide his fate.
Manoj Tiwary has questioned Ruturaj Gaikwad's captaincy for Chennai Super Kings, citing his batting struggles and suggesting Sanju Samson as a potential replacement. Tiwary believes Gaikwad needs to focus on his own legacy rather than filling MS Dhoni's shoes.
Suresh Raina believes MS Dhoni should play in IPL 2027, urging him to ignore retirement speculation. Dhoni's future remains uncertain after CSK's loss, with fans emotional about a potential final appearance.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings, pushing CSK towards elimination. The match's focus shifted to MS Dhoni, with fans emotional about the possibility of it being his last game at Chepauk.
