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After MS Dhoni Steps Down As CSK Captain, Virat Kohli's Message For Him

As MS Dhoni stepped down as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, his former India teammate Virat Kohli shared an emotional message for him. Kohli and Dhoni are known to share a close bond and the former congratulated the iconic wicketkeeper-batter for a great stint as captain, during which he led CSK to four Indian Premier League (IPL) titles. "Legendary captaincy tenure in yellow skip. A chapter fans will never forget," Kohli wrote in his tweet. "Respect always," he added, with red and yellow heart emojis.

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IPL 2022: From Virat Kohli to David Warner, List Of All Who Have Won Orange Cap

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season is upon us and all eyes would be on the batters who would look to set the stage on fire and win that Orange Cap. This particular accolade is given to the batter who manages to score the most number of runs in the entire IPL edition. From Shaun Marsh in the inaugural season to Ruturaj Gaikwad in the last edition, let us have a look on who all have won the Orange Cap in the past seasons of the tournament.

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Sets Huge Record In 3rd Test vs Pakistan

Australia batter Steve Smith on Thursday set the record for the fastest to reach 8000 Test runs, getting there one innings quicker than Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara. Smith got to the milestone during Australia's second innings of the ongoing third Test against Pakistan in Lahore. Sangakkara took 152 innings to get to the landmark, while Smith got there in his 151st. In terms of matches, the Australian batter got there much quicker, taking 85 games in comparison to Sangakkara's 91.

South Africa face struggle to qualify for Cricket World Cup

There have been agonising near-misses and numerous disappointments - but actually qualifying for the tournament has never previously been an issue. Now, though, South Africa need to find some dramatically improved form or face taking the long road if they want to play in the main event in India in October and November 2023. A home series defeat to Bangladesh has put the Proteas in a precarious position.

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni - Gets his timing right one last time

Chennai Super Kings is a film, then MS Dhoni is its screenplay writer, director, main protagonist with a fine producer in N Srinivasan, who believed in his man's vision implicitly. But after 14 years, for the first time, the word captain won't be associated with Dhoni as he relinquished leadership duties with a sporting entity which had become a part of his identity. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has told everyone in the media that it was Dhoni's own decision and one should respect it.

UK govt backs calls to cut funding unless ECB tackles racism

The British government has supported a parliamentary committee's recommendation to limit public funding for cricket unless the sport can demonstrate continuous progress in getting rid of racism, it said on Thursday.

Tunbridge Wells CC reach European Super League final making, 'amazing memories along the way'

“An incredible journey with amazing memories along the way” was how Tunbridge Wells CC skipper Chris Williams described the club’s first European adventure.

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After MS Dhoni Steps Down As CSK Captain, Virat Kohli's Message For Him

Dan Lawrence: Legside Larry is an England star in the making

IPL 2022: From Virat Kohli to David Warner, List Of All Who Have Won Orange Cap

Pakistan vs Australia: Steve Smith Sets Huge Record In 3rd Test vs Pakistan

South Africa face struggle to qualify for Cricket World Cup

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni - Gets his timing right one last time

UK govt backs calls to cut funding unless ECB tackles racism

Tunbridge Wells CC reach European Super League final making, 'amazing memories along the way'