Dhoni one of the best leaders I have come across: Kirtsen
New Delhi, Aug 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gary Kirsten, who was the coach of the 2011 World Cup-winning Indian team, on Monday hailed MS Dhoni, saying it was a privilege for him to work with one of…
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India playing Pakistan would give Test cricket a massive boost, says Atherton
Southampton, Aug 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former England captain Michael Atherton believes the chances of India and Pakistan contesting in a bilateral cricket series are minimal at the moment, which according to him is a “great shame”….
England owe Pakistan a reciprocal tour in 2022, says Akram
Southampton, Aug 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Wasim Akram has said that England owe Pakistan a reciprocal tour after Azhar Ali’s men travelled for three-Test series to the United Kingdom amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan are currently…
Still remember the way Dhoni walked out to bat in 2011 WC final: Mandhana
New Delhi, Aug 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Star Indian batswoman Smriti Mandhana on Monday heaped praise on “inspirational” MS Dhoni, who recently bid adieu to international cricket. “I still remember the way Dhoni sir walked out to…
Chetan Chauhan had tremendous attachment to Indian cricket: Ganguly
New Delhi, Aug 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has expressed grief on the passing away of Chetan Chauhan, saying the former player was not only a tough opening batsman but was a person with…
Raina one of key performers for India in limited-overs cricket: Ganguly
New Delhi, Aug 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has paid a rich tribute to Suresh Raina, saying the attacking left-handed batsman has been one of the key performers for India in limited-overs cricket. Raina…
Two CAB scorers selected for IPL
Kolkata, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) scorers Tanay Panti, Surya kanta Panda have been selected for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which is to be played in…
Eng vs Pak 2nd Test: England reach 7/1 as rain washes out day’s play
Southampton, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) England reached 7/1 against Pakistan at Lunch on Day 4 of the rain-affected second Test at the Ageas Bowl here on Sunday which saw no further play being possible due to…
PM, Tendulkar condole Chetan Chauhan’s demise
New Delhi, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi led condolence messages for former India cricketer and UP Minister Chetan Chauhan who passed away on Sunday due to kidney failure after he tested positive for…
Chetan Chauhan: The man who chose resilience over flamboyance
By Rohit Mundayur New Delhi, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mercurial, majestic, dominant and even magical are often the adjectives used to describe great batsmen and their exploits. But, Chetan Chauhan, however, was never associated with these…
CAB wants to host India-England tie to make up for axed SA ODI
Kolkata, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) will write to the BCCI to allow them to host a match during England’s tour next year in compensation for the cancelled South Africa ODI…
Incredible ride: Raina posts heartfelt message after international retirement
New Delhi, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India batsman Suresh Raina on Sunday posted a heartfelt message on his Instagram handle, thanking all those who helped build his international career. Raina retired from international cricket on…
Will always be grateful to Dhoni for reposing faith in me, says Kohli
Mumbai, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India skipper Virat Kohli fell short of words to pay his tribute to MS Dhoni, saying he will always consider the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman his captain. Dhoni quit international cricket on Saturday,…
Eng vs Pak 2nd Test: England reach 7/1 as rain plays havoc
Southampton, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) England reached 7/1 against Pakistan at Lunch on Day 4 of the rain-affected second Test at the Ageas Bowl here on Sunday. At the break, Dom Sibley was batting on 2…
‘Dhoni did it with style, flamboyance and above all else, calmness’
New Delhi, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Australian wicketkeeping great Adam Gilchrist paid tribute to former India captain MS Dhoni after the latter called time on his illustrious international career. Dhoni in an Instagram post on Saturday…
Dhoni was so good with the ball at his feet, says Jeje
New Delhi, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian football team striker Jeje Lalpekhlua, who has been an integral part of Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League remembers former cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as being quite…
ICC congratulates Dhoni for marvellous career
Dubai, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for a wonderful international career that saw him lead his team to victory in all three major ICC…
IPL 13: CSK shares video of Dhoni, Raina during camp
Chennai, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday shared a video of captain MS Dhoni and his deputy Suresh Raina meeting their club teammates after the Indian contingent…
Dhoni starts, and ends, his career with run-outs
New Delhi, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Spanning over 15 years, the international career of the dashing cricketer and former India skipper M.S. Dhoni has a unique twist to it — both his debut and last matches…
Dhoni was a perfect follow-up to Ganguly’s captaincy, says Anjum
By Rohit Mundayur New Delhi, Aug 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) MS Dhoni led the Indian team from the ashes of their worst-ever performance in a World Cup campaign to a victory just months later in the 2007…