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MS Dhoni led India to the World Cup triumph in 2011. © AFP MS Dhoni might hang up his boots after the ICC World Cup 2019, starting on May 30 in the UK, feel a majority of fans and cricket experts across the globe. Legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne on Friday opined that Virat Kohli needs MS Dhoni's "leadership experience" in the World Cup, adding that it will be a smooth transition whenever the 37-year-old decides to bid adieu to international cricket. "MS Dhoni has to play in the World Cup. MS Dhoni is a class act and Virat Kohli needs his leadership experience as well to help him when the times are tough," Warne said."You have a successor and the name is Rishabh Pant. He takes over when Dhoni decides to retire," Warne put it in a matter of fact manner. The world's second highest wicket-taker in Test cricket feels that it doesn't need to be Dhoni versus Rishabh Pant."I believe that Rishabh can play in the World Cup. They (Dhoni and Pant) can both play together in the XI. … [Read more...] about MS Dhoni A “Class Act”, Virat Kohli Needs His Guidance In World Cup: Shane Warne

MS Dhoni is CSK's leading run-scorer with 314 runs in 10 matches of the IPL 2019. © AFP MS Dhoni, who led India to the T20 World Cup triumph in its inaugural edition in 2007, might make his seventh appearance in the shortest format cricket extravaganza in 2020, feels International Cricket Council and some of the fans. On Sunday, the ICC shared a tweet by ICC T20 World Cup's official handle, asking fans: "Do you wish to see fireworks from @msdhoni's willow at the 2020 T20 World Cup?" A majority of the fans replied "yes", while some went on to post memorable photos and videos of MS Dhoni in action. Do you wish to see fireworks from @msdhoni's willow at the 2020 T20 World Cup? https://t.co/scukR5WLtK — ICC (@ICC) April 28, 2019 The 37-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman appeared to be struggling with the bat in India's international  engagements last year. However, Dhoni displayed a promising show when India toured Australia and New Zealand. He scored a fifty-plus knocks … [Read more...] about MS Dhoni “Fireworks” At 2020 T20 World Cup?: ICC Asks, Fans React

Stephen Fleming admitted that MS Dhoni's absence creates a void that is difficult to fill. © BCCI/IPL MS Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper, who missed the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Mumbai Indians due to fever on Friday, was sorely missed by the hosts as they were handed a 46-run defeat at Chepauk. Chasing 156, CSK were bundled out for 109 runs in 17.4 overs and head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that Dhoni's absence creates a void that is difficult to fill. "Dhoni is a great leader and a great player, so whenever you take him out of your side and he has been a constant for us for so many years, you just get into the rhythm of having him there. When you take a leader like that out, there are going to be some holes to fill and it's not that we are not trying to fill it, just that the hole is quite big," Fleming said at the post-match press conference.In a previous encounter of IPL 2019 when Dhoni did not play due to a back spasm, CSK had suffered a … [Read more...] about MS Dhoni’s Absence Creates A Difficult Void To Fill, Says Stephen Fleming

Mumbai Indians outplayed Chennai Super Kings for the second time in IPL 2019. © BCCI/IPL MS Dhoni, who is running a fever, missed Chennai Super Kings' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Mumbai Indians at Chepauk on Friday. It proved to be a massive blow for the hosts as they lost the match by 46 runs as Mumbai Indians outplayed Chennai Super Kings for the second time in IPL 2019. Mumbai Indians skipper credited his team for the win that took them to the second spot on IPL 2019 points table and added that Dhoni's absence was a major boost for the visitors. "It's a massive boost to any opposition if he's (Dhoni) not around. His presence does a lot for their team. When you don't have him when you're chasing, it becomes slightly difficult. They must have felt his absence. He was sick, uncontrollable," said Rohit Sharma at the post-match presentation.Moreover, Rohit Sharma, who won the man of the match award for his 67 off 48 deliveries, said that it was a good toss to … [Read more...] about CSK vs MI: MS Dhoni’s Absence A Massive Boost For Mumbai Indians, Says Rohit Sharma

India play Pakistan on June 16 at the World Cup in Manchester. © AFP Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar feels that India would stand to lose if they did not play Pakistan in the World Cup. Gavaskar felt that India can continue to "hurt them (Pakistan)" by shunning bilateral ties. Some senior players, including Harbhajan Singh, have called for a complete cricketing boycott of Pakistan after the terror attack in Pulwama last week killed more than 40 CRPF personnel. India are scheduled to play Pakistan in the World Cup on June 16."Who wins if India decide against playing Pakistan in the World Cup? And I am not even talking about the semis and the finals. Who wins? Pakistan win because they get two points," Gavaskar told ''India Today''."India have so far beaten Pakistan every time in a World Cup, so we are actually conceding two points when by beating Pakistan, we could make sure that they don't advance in the competition."(But) I am with the country, whatever the government … [Read more...] about India Would Lose By Not Playing Pakistan In World Cup, Feels Sunil Gavaskar