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  • Virat Kohli Leads ODI Singles Record: A Deep Dive Into His Unstoppable Streak Since 2008

    Virat Kohli Leads ODI Singles Record: A Deep Dive Into His Unstoppable Streak Since 2008

    “Run! Forrest Run!” is a famous line from the Oscar-winning movie Forrest Gump. Jenny would say this to Forrest whenever he was teased by his peers or older siblings. Forrest was her childhood friend, and she later became very fond of him. In cricket, where is the bowler who can tease Kohli? So, Anushka Sharma doesn’t have to shout from the gallery like Jenny, “Run! Kohli Run!” But it is also impossible to say that she never had to think it. If there was ever a fear of run-outs, Anushka must have chanted something like that in her mind.

    Kohli did not disappoint her much. In his international career of 616 innings, he has been run out only 22 times out of 527 dismissals. The 36-year-old Kohli is still in great shape. His body is strong, and his running between the wickets is outstanding. Take the Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai. He played a match-winning inning of 84 runs off 98 balls in India’s 6-wicket win against Australia. Only 20 runs came from boundaries—5 fours. The rest were singles and doubles—56 singles and 4 doubles. Even at this age, his fitness and hunger for runs are clear from these numbers. However, Kohli himself may not have realized how far he has come just by running.

    Kohli’s Running Legacy in Cricket

    In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest ran so far that he left his home state, Alabama, behind. After running for two years and becoming famous, he suddenly stopped one day, looked back, and saw many followers behind him. Kohli may experience something similar at the end of his career, realizing that many young cricketers have followed his style of running and scoring runs. Why? At least in ODIs, no one matches Kohli in running between the wickets, and the statistics prove it.

    Kohli Tops the Singles Chart

    During the India-Australia match yesterday, TV graphics showed that Kohli is the leading run-scorer in singles (1 run) since January 1, 2000. There is no complete ball-by-ball data for matches before 2000.

    Kohli (Virat Kohli) has taken 5,868 singles in his 17-year ODI career, batting in 289 innings across 301 matches. Only two other players have reached the “5,000 Singles” club—Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene.

    Other Legends in the “5,000 Singles” Club

    Kumar Sangakkara: The Sri Lankan legend made his ODI debut on July 5, 2000. Since the singles count began in 2000, all his ODI matches are included in this record. Sangakkara took 5,688 singles in 404 matches and 380 innings.

    Mahela Jayawardene: He debuted in ODIs on January 24, 1998, and batted in 418 innings during his career. From January 1, 2000, until his retirement, he took 5,046 singles in 409 matches and 381 innings.

    Other Cricketers in the Top Five

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni: The former Indian captain and wicketkeeper-batsman made his ODI debut on December 23, 2004. He ranks fourth on this list with 4,474 singles in 350 ODIs, batting in 297 innings.

    Jacques Kallis: One of the greatest all-rounders in history, Kallis made his ODI debut on January 9, 1996. He played 328 ODIs and batted in 314 innings. From January 1, 2000, until his retirement, he took 4,057 singles in 239 innings across 251 ODIs.

  • IPL 2025: MS Dhoni to be Retained for Just Rs 4 Crore by CSK

    IPL 2025: MS Dhoni to be Retained for Just Rs 4 Crore by CSK

    MS Dhoni, fondly known as ‘Thala’, has remained silent regarding his future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as a player. While Chennai Super Kings (CSK) confirmed that discussions with Dhoni about his potential retention are yet to take place, reports suggest a meeting is scheduled for mid-October. The IPL Governing Council recently reintroduced a rule allowing retired Indian players (those not involved in international cricket for five years) to be considered as uncapped players.

    This rule enables CSK to retain Dhoni as an uncapped player in the INR 4 crore category, providing the franchise with additional funds to strengthen their squad ahead of the auction. According to a Cricbuzz report, Dhoni has returned from his US trip and is expected to meet with CSK officials in the coming weeks to discuss his future.

    Also Read- “IPL Rule Changed for MS Dhoni, and Will Keep Changing as Long as He Wants to Play”: Mohammad Kaif

    Ahead of the mega auction, IPL teams are allowed to retain up to six players from their 2024 squad, including a maximum of five capped players (Indian or overseas) and two uncapped players.

    Former cricketer Ajay Jadeja believes Dhoni will undoubtedly be among CSK’s retained players. “MS Dhoni, for sure. There’s no question about his value, especially since he’s now an uncapped player. He’s contributed immensely to the team and doesn’t seek to be the top player anymore.”

    Jadeja also mentioned the likelihood of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja being retained. “Ruturaj had a great year as captain, and Jadeja is indispensable. These three, I think, are crucial for CSK,” he said during an appearance on JioCinema.

    Ex-India batter Aakash Chopra believes the Right to Match (RTM) card will be beneficial for CSK. “I don’t think they’ll retain five players—probably 3 or 4. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja are worth 18 CR each, so CSK will have to match that. Apart from them, MS Dhoni, Shivam Dube, and Matheesha Pathirana could also be considered.

    “I expect CSK to retain Dube and use the RTM card for Deepak Chahar, depending on his fitness. Dube could fetch over 10-11 crores in the auction, so using the RTM card could help CSK secure him for less.”

  • “Sell Virat Kohli, Play MS Dhoni, Bench Rohit Sharma” Michael Vaughan Makes

    “Sell Virat Kohli, Play MS Dhoni, Bench Rohit Sharma” Michael Vaughan Makes

    Former Australia star Adam Gilchrist and ex-England captain Michael Vaughan tackled a challenging question during their appearance on the Club Prairie Fire podcast. They were asked to choose between Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni for their hypothetical franchise, specifying whom to start, bench, and sell. Vaughan, in a surprising twist, shared his thoughts on the matter.

    “I’d start with MS Dhoni. I don’t think anyone’s been better,” Vaughan stated, emphasizing Dhoni’s leadership skills over Kohli’s. “MS is a captain,” he added, explaining his choice.

    Vaughan expressed his decision to let go of Virat Kohli, citing his lack of IPL titles. “He’s never won the IPL, while Rohit Sharma has six titles, and MS Dhoni has five,” he explained. Vaughan chose to bench Rohit Sharma as a substitute for Dhoni.

    Gilchrist chimed in, noting that selling Kohli could bring in substantial revenue for their franchise. “You’ll get a good price for Virat,” he remarked, to which Vaughan agreed, saying, “It’s good business.”

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    Gilchrist acknowledged the reasoning behind their decisions, saying, “I think that’s well thought through. You’re splitting hairs; it’s a tough call on all, but that’s the job of a manager.”

    With the IPL mega auction for the 2025 season approaching, discussions about retention rules are heating up. The future of MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli with their current franchises remains uncertain. Reports indicate that the Chennai Super Kings’ decision regarding Dhoni will depend on the number of retentions allowed.

  • Harbhajan Singh Explains the Difference between MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma as Captain

    Harbhajan Singh Explains the Difference between MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma as Captain

    Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma have distinctly different approaches to captaincy. Speaking on the podcast “Find a Way with Taruwar Kohli,” Harbhajan said, “Dhoni and Rohit are completely different leaders.”

    Harbhajan recounted an experience from his time playing under Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). “I remember a game where I was fielding at short fine leg, and MS Dhoni was keeping. Shardul Thakur was bowling, and Kane Williamson hit the first ball down the ground for a boundary. The next ball, same length, and Williamson played the same shot. I suggested to MS that Shardul should try a different length. MS replied, ‘Paji, if I tell him now, he’ll never learn. Let him learn by himself.’ Dhoni believed that Shardul would learn quickly from his mistakes, and that was his way of leading,” Harbhajan recalled.

    In contrast, Harbhajan noted that Rohit Sharma takes a more direct and supportive approach. “Rohit is very different. He’ll go and talk to each player, put his arm around your shoulder, and tell you what he wants from you. He gives you that confidence that you can do it,” said the former spinner.

    Harbhajan also highlighted how Rohit’s experience as a Test captain has improved his leadership skills. “The biggest change in Rohit came when he started captaining in Test cricket. As a Test captain, you learn a lot. In T20s, there are many moments you might overlook, but in Test cricket, the captain’s tactics and executions are crucial to winning. That makes you an excellent leader. Steve Waugh comes to mind because he was so good. If you do well as a captain in Test cricket, leading in T20Is and ODIs becomes easier,” Harbhajan said.

    Taruwar Kohli, who played for Rajasthan Royals, compared Rohit Sharma’s leadership to the late Shane Warne. “Shane Warne was like Rohit bhai. During warm-ups, he would approach every individual and explain their role,” said Taruwar.

    Also read: Gautam Gambhir’s All-Time India XI: No Rohit Sharma in the Team

    Harbhajan also reflected on his early days playing under Sourav Ganguly, who he described as an excellent leader. “As a player, you want strong support from your captain. It’s all about man management. Sourav Ganguly was probably the best at that. He gave us the freedom to be ourselves and got the best out of us. MS Dhoni carried forward that legacy from Sourav, and then Rohit took it forward. I hope that in the future, whoever becomes Team India’s captain will continue that tradition,” he concluded.

  • IPL 2025: CSK and MS Dhoni Set to Gain as BCCI Considers Bringing Back Old Retention Rule

    IPL 2025: CSK and MS Dhoni Set to Gain as BCCI Considers Bringing Back Old Retention Rule

    The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering reintroducing a rule that would classify players who have been retired from international cricket for at least five years as uncapped when they announce player retention regulations for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). This rule, originally in place since the IPL’s inception in 2008, was removed in 2021 due to lack of use. However, during a recent meeting between IPL team owners and the BCCI, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) management reportedly pushed for its reinstatement.

    While CSK’s proposal didn’t gain much support from other franchises during the July 31 meeting, the BCCI is said to be seriously contemplating its return. If the rule is reinstated, it would enable CSK to retain their former captain MS Dhoni as an uncapped player, allowing them to secure most of their capped core players without significantly impacting their salary cap.

    “There is a strong possibility of the rule being reintroduced,” a well-placed source told News18. “It was thoroughly discussed in the meeting last month and could be reintroduced when the player regulations are announced.”

    Also Read: MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2025! BCCI is Going to Make This Big Change Before the Mega Auction- Reports

    Under the previous retention rule, retaining an uncapped player would only cost a franchise INR 4 crore, potentially allowing Dhoni to continue playing for CSK without taking a substantial hit to their salary cap. Prior to the 2022 mega auction, CSK had retained Dhoni for INR 12 crore.

    Ahead of IPL 2024, Dhoni stepped down from captaincy, passing the baton to the talented Ruturaj Gaikwad. The Men in Yellow narrowly missed out on a playoff spot, finishing fifth on the points table. During the season, Dhoni batted lower in the order, delivering several impressive cameos and scoring 161 runs from just 73 balls at a remarkable strike rate of 220.55.

    As one of the most beloved cricketers in Indian history, Dhoni’s fans would undoubtedly be thrilled to see him return to the IPL in 2025, showcasing his skills once more in the league.

  • MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2025! BCCI is Going to Make This Big Change Before the Mega Auction- Reports

    MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2025! BCCI is Going to Make This Big Change Before the Mega Auction- Reports

    Mega auction will be organized before IPL 2025. Recently there was a meeting between the Board of Control for Cricket in India i.e. BCCI and IPL teams for the next season. Since then, the question in everyone’s mind is how many players will be retained before the mega auction of IPL 2025 and whether there will be an option of Right to Match or not, now a big update has come out regarding this.

    MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2025! BCCI is Going to Make This Big Change Before the Mega Auction- Reports

    How many players will be retained before the mega auction?

    In the meeting between BCCI and IPL teams, it was also reported that some teams want to remove the mega auction. But news is coming out that BCCI is unlikely to remove the mega auction. At the same time, according to the reports, BCCI may allow teams to retain a maximum of six players before the mega auction. However, it is not yet clear whether all these players will be directly retained or some players will be retained in the team fixed by the Right to Match card rule. There was no rule of RTM card in the 2022 mega auction, but this time, it may return.

    MS Dhoni can be seen playing

    Recently, news came out that Dhoni will play the next season of IPL only if the rule of retaining five to six players by BCCI is implemented before the next season. Let us tell you, at present, there is a rule of retaining only 4 players before the mega auction. But according to the latest report, the number of retained players can increase. The chances of MS Dhoni playing will also increase. Dhoni can become a part of the team as the fifth or sixth retention. Apart from Chennai Super Kings, many other teams want to increase the number of players retained in IPL.

    Also Read: Major Update on IPL 2025 Mega Auction: BCCI to Introduce Significant Changes to Retention Policy

    Dhoni played with injury in the last season and later also underwent surgery. But he did not announce retirement. Since then, it is expected that Dhoni can play another season of IPL. Dhoni has played 264 matches in IPL so far. During this time he has scored 5243 runs. He has also won the IPL title 5 times for Chennai Super Kings under his captaincy. He is one of the most successful captains of IPL.

  • Then Considered as the Replacement of Sachin and Dhoni; Now These 2 Players are Not Even the Part of Indian Team

    Then Considered as the Replacement of Sachin and Dhoni; Now These 2 Players are Not Even the Part of Indian Team

    When any player is in the early stages of his career, people start comparing him with former great players after being impressed by his game. In such a situation, we have seen that some players have proved it right, while some are not able to do so.

    Then Considered as the Replacement of Sachin and Dhoni; Now These 2 Players are Not Even the Part of Indian Team

    In this article, we will see two young players of India, who were compared to former great batsman Sachin Tendulkar and former Indian captain MS Dhoni. However, now they are out of Team India and are not getting a chance to play.

    Prithvi Shaw was compared to Sachin Tendulkar

    Shaw had made a lot of name in the early days of his career and he also made India win the Under-19 World Cup under his captaincy. Seeing his batting, everyone used to remember Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag because the image of both of them was visible in this player.

    Prithvi had scored a century on his Test debut but he has been out of Team India for the last three years. Shaw last played a match for the Indian team in the year 2021 against Sri Lanka and since then he has been out of the team due to poor performance.

    Also Read: ‘ODI series harney ka gift Gautam Gambhir’: Ex-PAK Cricketer Trolls Team India after Loss in the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka

    Shaw is working hard for his comeback

    Apart from his cricket career, Prithvi was also in the news for his personal life and due to which his performance was affected. A police case was filed against him and a girl also accused him of assault. However, leaving all these matters behind, he has moved on and is looking for a way back to Team India. In this episode, Shaw is currently playing in the England Domestic ODI Cup 2024 and is also performing well there. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see whether this player, who is compared to Sachin Tendulkar, is able to make a comeback or not.

    Ishan Kishan was considered as Next Dhoni

    Then Considered as the Replacement of Sachin and Dhoni; Now These 2 Players are Not Even the Part of Indian Team

    Team India’s star wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan was considered the next Dhoni and he also proved his talent by scoring a double century in ODI cricket. However, due to a dispute with BCCI, he was out of Team India and now he is not getting a chance to play. Both Kishan and Dhoni have ties with Jharkhand and in such a situation, they were being linked more with Dhoni but they are currently out of the team.

  • MS Dhoni to Retire- IPL Franchises Do Not Agree With CSK’s Demand for Rule Change

    MS Dhoni to Retire- IPL Franchises Do Not Agree With CSK’s Demand for Rule Change

    A recent meeting between the IPL and the owners of the ten franchises discussed the retention rules ahead of the 2025 auction, specifically whether cricketers retired for five years should be considered at par with uncapped players. This rule, which existed from 2008 but was scrapped in 2021, had never been used.

    MS Dhoni to Retire- IPL Franchises Do Not Agree With CSK's Demand for Rule Change

    When reintroduced, several franchises, including Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) owner Kavya Maran, objected. Maran argued that retaining retired players as uncapped would disrespect their value, suggesting instead that these players be part of the auction to let the market decide their price.

    At least one other franchise also expressed reservations. ESPNcricinfo had reported that the suggestion came from CSK, speculating it could be used to retain MS Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020. Ahead of the 2022 mega auction, Dhoni was retained by CSK for INR 12 crore, while uncapped players cost INR 4 crore.

    Dhoni’s future in the IPL remains uncertain, with decisions pending the finalization of retention rules. After knee surgery in 2023, Dhoni handed over CSK captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad and played a limited role.

    Also read: IPL 2025: Franchises Push for 2-Year Ban on Overseas Players Amid Mega Auction Uncertainty

    Franchises unanimously agreed that Indian players who had not played international cricket for five years should be allowed to lower their base prices at the auction. Currently, the lowest base price for capped Indian players is INR 50 lakh. IPL COO Hemang Amin suggested that a lower base price would increase these players’ chances of being bought at the auction, as many have gone unsold despite multiple entries.

  • 4 Records That Rohit Sharma Could Achieve in ODI Series Against Sri Lanka; Opportunity to Surpass Dravid & Dhoni

    4 Records That Rohit Sharma Could Achieve in ODI Series Against Sri Lanka; Opportunity to Surpass Dravid & Dhoni

    The first match of the 3-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and India (SL vs IND) will be played on August 2. In this series, Rohit Sharma will be seen leading Team India, who has been away from action since the T20 World Cup 2024. All Indian fans will be eyeing the performance of Hitman. At the same time, in this series, Rohit Sharma will have a chance to make some big records, which we will take a look at this article.

    4 Records That Rohit Sharma Could Achieve in ODI Series Against Sri Lanka; Opportunity to Surpass Dravid & Dhoni

    1. Can leave behind Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni in terms of most runs in ODIs. Rohit Sharma has scored 10709 runs in 262 matches in his ODI career at an average of 49.12. He can leave behind former veteran batsmen Rahul Dravid (10889) and MS Dhoni (10773) in terms of most runs.

    2. Rohit Sharma can complete 2000 runs in ODI against Sri Lanka Rohit Sharma playing a shot Rohit Sharma playing a shot Rohit Sharma’s record against Sri Lanka in ODI format has been very good. Rohit is close to completing 2000 runs against this team. He has scored 1864 runs in 52 matches played so far at an average of 45.46.

    Also Read: Virat Kohli Can Create Another Milestone in Sri Lanka, will come close to Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara

    3. Rohit Sharma is close to completing 15K runs as an opening batter in international cricket, He is counted among the most dangerous opening batter in the world and has played 332 matches so far as an opening batter in all three formats, in which he has scored 14,981 runs with an average of 46.52. Rohit needs 19 runs to complete 15 thousand runs as an opening batter.

    4. This is a great opportunity for Rohit Kohli to complete 1000 fours in ODI. He has hit 994 fours in 262 matches played so far in his ODI career. He needs 6 more fours to complete 1000 fours in this format. In this way, he will become the 13th batsman to hit 1000 fours in ODI format.

  • BCCI Must Change This Rule to Allow Dhoni to Play in IPL 2025! Chennai Super Kings Make Big Demand

    BCCI Must Change This Rule to Allow Dhoni to Play in IPL 2025! Chennai Super Kings Make Big Demand

    Former India captain MS Dhoni turned 43 this month, raising questions about whether he will play in the next IPL season. While the previous season was considered his last, Dhoni made no official announcement, leading many to believe he might play in the next IPL season. A significant update has emerged regarding Dhoni’s participation in IPL 2025.

    BCCI Must Change This Rule to Allow Dhoni to Play in IPL 2025! Chennai Super Kings Make Big Demand

    Big Update on Dhoni Playing in IPL 2025

    Dhoni will play in the next IPL season only if a specific rule is implemented before the auction. According to a report by Cricbuzz, if the BCCI allows teams to retain five to six players before the next season, then Dhoni will play. Currently, teams can retain only four players before the mega auction. If the BCCI changes this rule, Dhoni could be seen playing in the IPL again.

    Chennai Super Kings might retain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, and Shivam Dube if the current rule of four retentions remains. If the rule changes to allow more retentions, Dhoni could be retained as the fifth or sixth player. The BCCI’s decision on this matter will be made soon, with a meeting scheduled for July 31 that will include BCCI officials and team owners. Several other teams, in addition to CSK, are also pushing for an increase in the number of retained players.

    Also read: Will MS Dhoni be CSK’s Mentor or a Player in IPL 2025?

    Played IPL 2024 Despite Injury

    There has been much speculation about Dhoni’s retirement over the past few seasons, with fans often believing each season to be his last. However, Dhoni has continued to play for his fans. In the last season, he played despite an injury and later underwent surgery. Dhoni has played 264 matches in the IPL, scoring 5,243 runs and leading Chennai Super Kings to five IPL titles. He remains one of the most successful captains in IPL history.