Rizwan inflicted a superb stumping and grabbed a stunner in the abandoned T20I opener after Tom Banton's rampaging half-century knock. 

The franchise however did not clarify the reason behind their decision not did they release any official statement regarding this. 

Rohit said it's wonderful to be part of the group which consists of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, who have won the prestigious award earlier.

Clearly mightily impressed by Dhoni's game, Chappell, who was India coach during the first two years of Dhoni's international career (2005-2007), also revealed that the wicket-keeper-batsman "exceeded" all his expectations and was "best Indian captain that I have seen".  

Dwayne Bravo, who is currently playing for the Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL, will join MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings next month. 

Saqlain Mushtaq had praised MS Dhoni following his retirement from international cricket, adding that the former Indian captain deserved a farewell match.

Earlier, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Apex Council member Ajinkya Naik, in a letter to MCA, had proposed a similar idea.

On August 15, Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket, thus bringing an end to an illustrious career spanning 16 years.

Robin Uthappa has said that he will cherish the memories of the 2007 World T20, where India lifted the title under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.

Sammy became only the second player T20 cricket history to win 100 matches as a captain. Dhoni stands top of the list with 160 wins as captain

While the pandemic has been tough for most sportspersons across the globe, it has been a blessing in disguise for Rahul and Pant. Owing to the disruption it has caused to the cricket calendar, it has in someways urged Dhoni to take the big call.

Ponting, who is now the head coach of the Delhi Capitals in Indian Premier League, is looking forward to coach against Dhoni hoping to make sure that the CSK captain does not get to win against Delhi. 

Ganguly decided to promote Dhoni to No.3 in an ODI against Pakistan in Visakhapatnam in 2005. Dhoni repaid the faith shown on him with interest by slamming a blistering 148 to lead India to victory.

Dhoni had earlier this month announced his retirement from international cricket, thus making the World Cup semi-final in July 2019 his last match for India.

Holding highlighted that Dhoni had nearly 5000 runs in Test cricket despite being a wicketkeeper.

The playing XI comprises of Indian players who did not get a proper send-off from the cricketing world.

Former Indian bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji has heaped praise on MS Dhoni, saying that the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman had a massive influence not just on Indian cricket but world cricket.

In a heartwarming gesture, MS Dhoni gave up his business class seat for CSK's director, while himself sitting on an economy class seat.

CSK had the six-day long conditioning camp between August 15 and 20 in Chennai. Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh did not depart for Dubai with the rest of the squad due to personal reasons.

MS Dhoni is 'striking the ball really well', according to Chennai Super Kings CEO KS Viswanathan.