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"Could Have Been Valuable Addition For India In WTC Final": Ricky Ponting On GT Star

Batting legend Ricky Ponting feels that India should have picked Hardik Pandya in their squad for the World Test Championships final against Australia in London, saying his all-round abilities could have turned out to be the deciding factor in the one-off game. Pandya has not played a Test since 2018 and he has opted sit out of the five-day format due to ongoing fitness concerns. But Ponting felt Pandya could have played in the winner-takes all clash at The Oval from June 7-11. Primarily because he has bowled in more or less every game in the just-concluded IPL for Gujarat Titans which he captains.

Watch: MS Dhoni Goes For A Solo Walk In Stadium, Thanking Fans For Their Support

A true legend of the game, MS Dhoni had fans following him no matter which venue he played at during the Indian Premier League (IPL). After the final on Sunday was washed out, some fans even went to the extreme of sleeping at the railway station in order to be available for the rescheduled final on Monday. As Chennai Super Kings won the title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the decider, Dhoni decided to hold on the retirement decision, as a gift for his fans. After the game, he even went on a solo walk to thank people for their support.

"Might Have Got Out First Ball But...": India Great On MS Dhoni's Duck In IPL Final

Chennai Super Kings engraved their name in the history of IPL after they defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to lift their fifth title on Sunday. Chasing a revised target of 171 in 15 overs due to the DLS method, CSK clinched the victory on the very last ball as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja smashed a boundary to take his side across the line. However, one thing during the summit clash which left the fans utterly disappointed was the golden duck dismissal of MS Dhoni. Almost every cricket fan wanted to witness Dhoni's iconic helicopter shot but their hopes were crushed by Mohit Sharma, who removed the CSK skipper on the very first delivery.

What Makes MS Dhoni's "0.1 Second" Stumping 'Most Brilliant Of Them All', Sanjay Manjrekar Explains

Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar was in awe of MS Dhoni after the Chennai Super Kings pulled off a brilliant stumping to dismiss Gujarat Titans star Shubman Gill during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Gill missed a straight delivery from Ravindra Jadeja and Dhoni finished the dismissal with a reaction time of around 0.1 seconds. Manjrekar was all praise as he hailed it as Dhoni's best ever stumping.

"With Him, I Will Never Win Fair Play Award": MS Dhoni Trolls CSK Star

As soon as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 ended in a win for Chennai Super Kings, fans' heartbeat increased with the prospect of MS Dhoni making the big announcement over his future. The 'Thala' decided that he will not bid goodbye to the game yet and will train hard to play another season. In a fun yet emotional chat with Harsha Bhogle after the win over Gujarat Titans in the final, Dhoni also trolled veteran batter Ambati Rayudu, saying he will never win the 'Fairplay award' with him in the same team.

Ireland's Curtis Campher ready to realise Lord's dream

Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher will see his dream become a reality when he steps out to play in this week's Test at Lord's.

'First One To Come For Training And Leaves Last': RCB Pacer Praises Virat Kohli Ahead Of WTC Final

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has spoken highly of Royal Challengers Bangalore teammates Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj ahead of the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval starting June 7. Hazlewood, who has been battling with multiple injuries over the last six months, had to cut short his IPL stint with a side issue. However, he feels he is not far from bowling full tilt as Australia gear up for the big final. Talking about Kohli, whose wicket he will be targeting at The Oval, Hazlewood said the Indian superstar's work ethic makes him the player that he is.

"Longer Format": Sunil Gavaskar On India's Biggest Challenge In WTC Final

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar feels emerging from the IPL T20 mode will be the biggest challenge for the Indian players when they take on Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia next week. Rohit Sharma's India will play the WTC final at The Oval from June 7 to June 11 with a majority of the players having come through the rigorous IPL, which concluded on Monday with Chennai Super Kings lifting the trophy for a record-equalling fifth time.

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"Could Have Been Valuable Addition For India In WTC Final": Ricky Ponting On GT Star

Watch: MS Dhoni Goes For A Solo Walk In Stadium, Thanking Fans For Their Support

"Might Have Got Out First Ball But...": India Great On MS Dhoni's Duck In IPL Final

What Makes MS Dhoni's "0.1 Second" Stumping 'Most Brilliant Of Them All', Sanjay Manjrekar Explains

"With Him, I Will Never Win Fair Play Award": MS Dhoni Trolls CSK Star

Ireland's Curtis Campher ready to realise Lord's dream

'First One To Come For Training And Leaves Last': RCB Pacer Praises Virat Kohli Ahead Of WTC Final

"Longer Format": Sunil Gavaskar On India's Biggest Challenge In WTC Final