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Watch: MS Dhoni Accepts Fan's Request For Special Gesture. Internet Impressed

MS Dhoni can make the world smile. Such is the World Cup-winning captain's charisma that his mere presence floors the fans. Though he has long retired from international cricket, he continues to play in the IPL. In May, he led Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title. Currently, Dhoni is in Chennai for promoting the film 'LGM'. He has been meeting celebrities and fans on the sidelines of the event. In one such meeting, Dhoni can be seen standing with two young fans, when one of them asks Dhoni to make a special gesture. The ex-India captain accepted the request and it brought a wide smile on the fan's face. The video has been widely shared on social media.

"Going To See Some...": India Star's Huge Prediction For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal after he ended the first day of his debut Test with 40* against West Indies on Wednesday at Windsor Park. Jaiswal looked a little nervous during the initial phase of his innings, but he soon started to showcase his potential with the bat. After witnessing Jaiswal in action Ashwin believes that the left-handed batter will produce some 'special' performance in the future.

MCC Members, Suspended Over Long Room Incident, Might Face Lifetime Ban: Report

The Lord's Long Room altercation will go down as one of the most disappointing incidents in the history of cricket. The story which began with the controversial dismissal of England's Jonny Bairstow by Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey during the second Ashes Test, had even bitter ending after the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members, who were present in the long room, hurled abuses towards the Australian players while they were heading to the dressing room for Lunch. Things got more ugly when Australia opener Usman Khawaja claimed that he was racially abused by the members of MCC.

Short and sweet, T10 jostles for foothold with new events

NEW DELHI : A franchise-based cricket tournament gets underway in Zimbabwe next week continuing an ambitious expansion of the sport's 10-overs format, with its promoter asserting that the 90-minute game could one day rival the popularity of soccer.

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Antics On Test Debut Has Internet ROFL

Team India completely dominated West Indies on Day 1 of the first Test at Windsor Park in Dominica on Wednesday. Opting to bowl first, the hosts were bundled out for just 150 after Ravichandran Ashwin took a five-wicket haul. Later, India ended the day with 80 runs on the board without losing any wicket and trailing by only 70 runs. The match also turned out to be an interesting one as the Rohit Sharma-led side made some changes to their line-up and handed the debut caps to Yashasvi Jaiswal and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan.

How Rahul Dravid's "Brainwashing" Changed Ravichandran Ashwin, Star Reveals

After missing the World Test Championship (WTC) final last month, India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a successful return to the playing XI for the first Test against West Indies, which got underway on Wednesday. He announced his return in style, picking 5/60 in 24.3 overs as the Windies were bundled out for 150. While Ashwin has had his equal share of highs and lows, the 36-year-old is very much at peace with how things have worked out for him in his career so far.

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal Gets Off The Mark In International Cricket With Exquisite Upper-Cut Boundary

The Day 1 of the ongoing first Test between India and West Indies ended in the favour of the visitors. Opting to bat first, West Indies kept on losing wickets at regular intervals, courtesy of the five-wicket haul by ace all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin. India scored 80 runs without losing any wicket at stumps after West Indies were bundled out for just 150. However, the match will be fondly remembered for the heroics of the debutant batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who started his international career with a stunning boundary.

After Record 33rd 5-wicket Haul, Ravichandran Ashwin Opens Up On Pain Of Missing WTC Final

India veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was left out of the playing XI for the World Test Championship (WTC) final last month, which the Rohit Sharma-side lost to Australia. Considering the overcast conditions at The Oval last month, India made the tough call of leaving out Ashwin from the playing eleven for an extra pacer. The decision was widely debated before India came up short in their second successive WTC final. After bagging his 33rd five-wicket haul on Day 1 of the first Test against West Indies, Ashwin said it was tough not to play in the final.

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Watch: MS Dhoni Accepts Fan's Request For Special Gesture. Internet Impressed

"Going To See Some...": India Star's Huge Prediction For Yashasvi Jaiswal

MCC Members, Suspended Over Long Room Incident, Might Face Lifetime Ban: Report

Short and sweet, T10 jostles for foothold with new events

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Antics On Test Debut Has Internet ROFL

How Rahul Dravid's "Brainwashing" Changed Ravichandran Ashwin, Star Reveals

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal Gets Off The Mark In International Cricket With Exquisite Upper-Cut Boundary

After Record 33rd 5-wicket Haul, Ravichandran Ashwin Opens Up On Pain Of Missing WTC Final