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Ahead Of IPL 2024, MS Dhoni Talks About 'Loyalty' For Captain, 'Players Respect'

MS Dhoni's captaincy and man management skills are part of cricket's urban legend, and the former India skipper on Friday said earning respect and loyalty of players with deeds formed the primary layer of leadership. Under Dhoni, India had won two World Cups and a Champions Trophy besides reaching the top of ICC Test rankings for the first time. "Loyalty has a lot to do with the respect factor. When you talk about the dressing room, unless the support staff or players respect you, it is difficult to get that loyalty," said Dhoni in a function organised by Single.ID, a first-of-its-kind cross-reward programme identifier.

"Virat Khali": Fans React To WWE Hall Of Famer's One-Handed Shot For Six. Watch

WWE Hall Of Famer The Great Khali was seen boasting his cricket skills in a video. In the clip that is going viral on social media, Khali gets a back-of-a-length delivery and plays a one-handed shot on it for a biggie. The ball goes a long way over extra cover fence for a six. "The ball would have reached to mars if he hit with both hands," wrote a fan. "Wow, who knew that The Great Khali could be a cricket star too?" read another comment in the video. "Virat Khali," wrote a user.

"Getting Too Caught Up...": Ex-India Star Fires Big Warning To Rohit Sharma, Namedrops MS Dhoni

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has urged star batter Rohit Sharma to focus on his game instead of captaincy. India captain Rohit Sharma is going through to rough patch in the ongoing five-match Test series against England. He has managed scores of 24, 39, 14 and 13 in the first two Tests. Speaking on Rohit's form, Manjrekar feels that the star batter has overburdened himself with the weight of captaincy, and it is causing a negative impact on his batting.

"India Have Not Been...": England Great's Criticism Of 'Virat Kohli-Less' Hosts

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said that India has not been as ruthless with the bat in the absence of star Indian batter Virat Kohli during the first two Tests against England at home. India has drawn level the five-match series 1-1 and Virat missed the first two Tests due to personal reasons. The batter is set to miss the third and fourth Test matches against England in Rajkot and Ranchi as well, according to a report from ESPNcricinfo. The former India skipper also is doubtful for the final match of the series against England in Dharamshala, the report said.

SCORECARD | India v England, 2nd Test - Day 1

Jaiswal ton steers India to 336-6 in England Test

"Shubman Gill Has Got Cushion That Even Cheteshwar Pujara Didn't": Anil Kumble Minces No Words

Former India captain Anil Kumble feels that the embattled Shubman Gill has been given the kind of "cushion" that veteran Cheteshwar Pujara never got and the young batter needs to make it count in the second Test against England or risk being under tremendous pressure. The 24-year-old Gill has not scored a half century in his last 11 Test innings. He scored a 128 in India's first innings against visiting Australian in Ahmedabad in March last year, but after that his highest score has been 36.

'Rohit Sharma Past His Best, India Badly Miss...": England Great's Bombastic Verdict

Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott feels India skipper Rohit Sharma is "past his prime" and the hosts badly missed the peerless Virat Kohli in the series opener against England in Hyderabad Despite enjoying a strong position after the first innings, India lost by 28 runs against England in the first Test to trail 0-1 in the five-match series. In the absence of Kohli, the onus was on Rohit to shoulder the responsibility in the batting department but he could only manage 24 and 39 in two innings as the Indian batting crumbled big time while chasing 231 on a fourth day pitch. And Boycott believes it is a golden chance for England to beat India in their own backyard after 12 years.

"Fear Of Failure": India Star's Verdict On Rohit Sharma And Co After Loss Against England

Veteran Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik said that Rohit Sharma and Co lacked body language and pointed out 'fear of failure' as one of the main reasons behind the loss against England in the first Test match in Hyderabad on Sunday. India dominated major parts of the Test match but a brilliant knock from Ollie Pope and a seven-wicket haul from Tom Hartley clinched the game for the visitors. During the analysis of the match, Karthik said that there is a massive difference in culture between the two teams and it seemed like the Indian batters were not free in their minds to play shots.

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Ahead Of IPL 2024, MS Dhoni Talks About 'Loyalty' For Captain, 'Players Respect'

"Virat Khali": Fans React To WWE Hall Of Famer's One-Handed Shot For Six. Watch

"Getting Too Caught Up...": Ex-India Star Fires Big Warning To Rohit Sharma, Namedrops MS Dhoni

"India Have Not Been...": England Great's Criticism Of 'Virat Kohli-Less' Hosts

SCORECARD | India v England, 2nd Test - Day 1

"Shubman Gill Has Got Cushion That Even Cheteshwar Pujara Didn't": Anil Kumble Minces No Words

'Rohit Sharma Past His Best, India Badly Miss...": England Great's Bombastic Verdict

"Fear Of Failure": India Star's Verdict On Rohit Sharma And Co After Loss Against England