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India Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Ishan Kishan's iconic 200: The moment Shikhar Dhawan knew his India career was over
Shikhar Dhawan's international career came to an abrupt end. Once a vital part of India's limited-overs setup, the flamboyant left-hander did not receive the fitting farewell that his contributions arguably played a significant role in India's white-ball success, most notably during the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, where he finished as the top run-scorer with 363 runs in five matches at an average of 90.75. He also maintained a strong record in ICC tournaments, averaging 53.70 in ODI World Cups. His consistent performances were crucial in keeping India amongst the title contenders in global events after their 2011 World Cup triumph, even though they were unable to add another trophy to the time eventually caught up with him, as it does with all athletes. The Indian team began shifting its focus towards the future, giving opportunities to younger players who had delivered standout performances in the Indian Premier League. The game itself was also evolving, with greater emphasis on power-hitting and clearing the ropes with ease. Dhawan, known more for his timing and fluency, did not quite fit into the new approach. Instead, Ishan Kishan, a fearless young batter from Jharkhand, entered the frame and made headlines with his record-breaking double century against Bangladesh, becoming the youngest to achieve the feat in ODIs. That record was later surpassed by Shubman Gill, who scored 208 against New Zealand in that point, Dhawan realised that his time in the Indian jersey was likely was scoring lots of 50s, I didn't score a 100, but I scored lots of 70s. When Ishan Kishan scored that 200, my instinct told me, alright boy, this can be the end of your career. An inner voice came to me. And that's what happened. Then I remember my friends came over to, you know, give me that emotional support. They thought that I would be very down. But I was chilling, I was enjoying," Dhawan said in an interview with Hindustan made the moment even tougher was that, apart from head coach Rahul Dravid, no one from the team reached out to him. Dhawan, however, said he did not take it personally and that such things were normal in professional sport."No, it doesn't happen that way," he said."Maybe I spoke to Rahul (Dravid) Bhai. He messaged me. Everyone has their own journey, and they are doing work or they are on tours, that's something very normal. We are used to it from the age of under 14, this is not the first time I am getting dropped or getting in," he the quiet exit, Dhawan continues to be fondly remembered for his iconic performances. His energy, flair and ability to rise to the occasion made him a fan favourite and a key figure in one of the most formidable white-ball batting units India has produced. - EndsTrending Reel
News18
01-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
MS Dhoni Moves To Trademark His Famous ‘Captain Cool' Nickname IPL 2025 Team India
MS Dhoni has filed to trademark his famous nickname 'Captain Cool,' reflecting his calm leadership style that led India to historic wins like the 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cups. The move follows global stars like Ronaldo and Jordan, who turned personal brands into business empires. Although retired internationally, Dhoni remains central to Chennai Super Kings' IPL success and is weighing his future while his iconic legacy grows. Like and subscribe to our channel and never miss a to CricketNext YouTube channel to never miss a video: CricketNext on Facebook: CricketNext on Twitter: CricketNext on Instagram: :
New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Wannabe Captain Cool? Just move on, it's Dhoni's property
CHENNAI: Very soon, 'Captain Cool' T-shirts will replace 'Captain America'. There might be cricket bats and balls with the same name. Captain Cool has become more than just a moniker for former India skipper M S Dhoni. He redefined captaincy with his unique way. The words reflected his on-field leadership and over a period of time transcended into a philosophy of calmness, a unique space only Dhoni ruled. So much has Captain Cool been part of Dhoni that even after years of retirement, the sobriquet remained as a trademark, literally and legally now. 'Delighted to share a recent development from the field of trademark law that underscores the evolving role of personality rights and acquired distinctiveness in overcoming relative grounds for refusal,' said Mansi Aggarwal, who was representing Dhoni. 'Our trademark application for the mark 'CAPTAIN COOL', filed on behalf of Mr. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has been accepted and advertised, notwithstanding the existence of a prior registration.' The Trade Mark Registry portal said that the application has been accepted and advertised. The trademark was published on its journal on June 16 and the date of application was June 5. However, going by Dhoni's lawyers' post on social media, the journey was not easy. The registry said that the trademark was in existence and might confuse people but the legal team argued that this sobriquet is closely linked with Dhoni. Mansi's post said that 'The Registry acknowledged that the sobriquet is not just a nickname but a part of the applicant's commercial identity and public image, reinforced by media, consumer perception, and global recognition and hence is unlikely to cause confusion.' The trademark is expected to be used in sports and related field. Dhoni is the only India captain to win both T20 (2007) and ODI World Cups (2011).
United News of India
24-06-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Healy keen to lift back to back World Cup titles
Canberra, Jun 24 (UNI) Australia skipper Alyssa Healy is keen to lead her side to back-to-back ICC Women's Cricket World Cup titles. Having faced fitness issues over the last few months, Australia captain Alyssa Healy is aiming to go the full stretch in the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India later this year. 'According to science, the ODI World Cups is one of the heaviest loads that we go through as cricketers,' Healy told AAP. 'My aim is to play every game of that World Cup. So to make sure I can do that is important.' Healy's injury troubles began when she suffered a foot injury towards the end of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, followed soon after by a knee injury in the Women's Big Bash League. This restricted the player's participation in Australia's upcoming contests, and while she featured sporadically in a successful Women's Ashes triumph Down Under, she missed out on engagements against New Zealand, and the Women's Premier League in India. With recovery on the right track, the next step in Healy's quest for World Cup appearance is expected to be Australia A's face-off against India in Queensland in August. A win in the World Cup would make Australia the first side to have won back-to-back titles in the tournament since 1988. For Healy, since taking over the side after Meg Lanning's departure in 2023, her goal has been to place them in the best possible position to repeat their 2022 World Cup glory. 'That was one of my goals, putting a timeline on it and saying this is where I could take this group, even not knowing what I was going to do personally," Healy said. 'It definitely was a big focus of mine, to get the group to a place to compete at this World Cup, and win the trophy 'It's not so much about the captaincy, or ticking one more box [at a personal level]. It's just that I want to win a World Cup for Australia, and no one has gone back-to-back, which is a real motivator.' With her focus directed on the global tournament in India, any talks of retirement were secondary for Healy. While mindful of her age and the demands of the game, Healy wanted to make up for lost time in the coming months. 'It's [retirement date] probably shifted a little bit,' Healy said. 'It's [injuries have] made me realise that I still want to do a little bit more than maybe what I thought. At the same time, sometimes there's stuff in life that are a little bit more important than pulling on the green and gold. So it's just a constant reassess. 'But at the moment I definitely want to play a home summer. I want to bring the World Cup home, but also to play against India [in 2026 at home].' UNI RKM
Int'l Cricket Council
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Recovered Healy focused on World Cup glory in India
Having faced fitness issues over the last few months, Australia captain Alyssa Healy is aiming to go the full stretch in the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India later this year. 'According to science, the ODI World Cups is one of the heaviest loads that we go through as cricketers,' Healy told AAP . 'My aim is to play every game of that World Cup. So to make sure I can do that is important.' Healy's injury troubles began when she suffered a foot injury towards the end of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, followed soon after by a knee injury in the Women's Big Bash League. The best of Alyssa Healy | CWC22 This restricted the player's participation in Australia's upcoming contests, and while she featured sporadically in a successful Women's Ashes triumph Down Under, she missed out on engagements against New Zealand, and the Women's Premier League in India. With recovery on the right track, the next step in Healy's quest for World Cup appearance is expected to be Australia A's face-off against India in Queensland in August. A win in the World Cup would make Australia the first side to have won back-to-back titles in the tournament since 1988. For Healy, since taking over the side after Meg Lanning's departure in 2023, her goal has been to place them in the best possible position to repeat their 2022 World Cup glory. Australia's CWC22 triumph | The Day After 'That was one of my goals, putting a timeline on it and saying this is where I could take this group, even not knowing what I was going to do personally," Healy said. 'It definitely was a big focus of mine, to get the group to a place to compete at this World Cup, and win the trophy 'It's not so much about the captaincy, or ticking one more box [at a personal level]. It's just that I want to win a World Cup for Australia, and no one has gone back-to-back, which is a real motivator.' With her focus directed on the global tournament in India, any talks of retirement were secondary for Healy. While mindful of her age and the demands of the game, Healy wanted to make up for lost time in the coming months. 'It's [retirement date] probably shifted a little bit,' Healy said. 'It's [injuries have] made me realise that I still want to do a little bit more than maybe what I thought. At the same time, sometimes there's stuff in life that are a little bit more important than pulling on the green and gold. So it's just a constant reassess. 'But at the moment I definitely want to play a home summer. I want to bring the World Cup home, but also to play against India [in 2026 at home].'
