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MS Dhoni Gives Epic Response As Tamil Actor Yogi Babu Asks To Hire Him For CSK

Former India skipper MS Dhoni and wife Sakshi are currently in Chennai for the audio and trailer launch of their production's first film- LGM. After having a marvelous cricketing career with Team India, the former skipper is now trying his hands at showbiz. Dhoni enjoys a massive fan following all over the world but his major fandom lies in Chennai, due to his association with Chennai Super Kings. During the trailer launch, famous actor Yogi Babu, who is also playing a character in 'Let's Get Married (LGM)', asked Dhoni to hire him as a player in CSK. To which, the CSK skipper gave an epic reply.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Goes ROFL As Ajinkya Rahane Tells Reporter "I Am Still Young"

Ajinkya Rahane truly made a dramatic comeback to the Indian team, forcing his way into the Test side courtesy of prolific performances in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League. After leaving a big impression in the World Test Championship final against Australia, albeit in a losing case, Rahane is ready to show what he has got in the Test assignment against West Indies. Though the right-handed batter is 35 years old, he still sees himself as a youngster who is hungry for runs and success.

"I Was Vice-Captain For...": Ajinkya Rahane On Return As India's Test Deputy Against West Indies

Ahead of the first Test against West Indies, Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said that his side is not going to take the Windies lightly despite their recent struggles, which also include not being able to secure a spot for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, and missing out on the global cricketing extravaganza for the first time ever. India will kick off its ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 campaign with a two-Test series against West Indies, with the first Test from Wednesday in Dominica.

R Ashwin's "Just Colleagues" Comment On India Teammates Makes Sunil Gavaskar 'Sad'

The camaraderie between the current crop of Indian players has evolved and taken a new form in current times. While some of the players from the previous generation also became best friends, according to Ravichandran Ashwin, that isn't the case anymore. After Ashwin revealed that his India teammates 'aren't friends but colleagues', legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar expressed his disappointment. Gavaskar admitted that it's a sad thing as players should be able to talk to each other about the off-field stuff when the cricketing duties are over.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Ace Team India's Special Fielding Drill Ahead Of First Test

Team India is all set to take on the West Indies in the first Test, starting July 12 in Dominica. It will be the first game for the side since the World Test Championship final against Australia that ended on June 11. After the game, the Indian players got some good personal time and they will now be back playing at the highest level after a one-month break. The Indian team has already reached Dominica and started the training at the venue.

"They've That Sort Of Attitude...": Brian Lara On Two Uncapped Batters Named For India Tests

West Indies' performance mentor Brian Lara believes his players are moving in the "right direction" and hoped some of them will grab the opportunity and produce the goods against a formidable India in the upcoming two-Test series. India will begin their Test campaign on July 12 in Dominica, followed by three ODIs and five T20Is in a multi-format series. "We have two very important Test matches which start the two-year cycle (World Test Championships) for us, it is against India. At home and away from home, they are one of the top teams in the world," said Lara.

Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Autographs, Gets Clicked With Budding Cricketers In West Indies

The Indian cricket team is currently in the West Indies for its series in the Caribbean. They are set to play two Test matches, a three-match ODI series and five T20Is. The tour will kick off with a Test match at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica. This will be the first game for the Indian cricket team since the World Test Championship final against Australia that concluded on June 11. The Rohit Sharma-led side is currently in Dominica preparing for the first Test against West Indies that will kick off on July 12.

Mohammad Kaif Has Unflinching Take On 'Best Captain' Question

The India cricket team has had some of the finest leaders over the years. Be it Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli or others, many captians have led a lasting impact on the team. While it was Kapil and Dhoni who succeeded in getting India the biggest accolades in the form of World Cups, the likes of Ganguly and Kohli transformed the way India played cricket, especially against big teams. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif, who led the team's chase in that epic NatWest series triumph against England in 2002, was asked to pick the best captain he played under and he had no hesitation in picking Ganguly's name.

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MS Dhoni Gives Epic Response As Tamil Actor Yogi Babu Asks To Hire Him For CSK

Watch: Rohit Sharma Goes ROFL As Ajinkya Rahane Tells Reporter "I Am Still Young"

"I Was Vice-Captain For...": Ajinkya Rahane On Return As India's Test Deputy Against West Indies

R Ashwin's "Just Colleagues" Comment On India Teammates Makes Sunil Gavaskar 'Sad'

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Ace Team India's Special Fielding Drill Ahead Of First Test

"They've That Sort Of Attitude...": Brian Lara On Two Uncapped Batters Named For India Tests

Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Autographs, Gets Clicked With Budding Cricketers In West Indies

Mohammad Kaif Has Unflinching Take On 'Best Captain' Question