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Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel pulled off an MS Dhoni-like masterplan to dismiss Ollie Pope during Day 1 of the fifth Test match against England in Dharamsala on Thursday. Dhoni is well known for his impeccable reading of the game and Jurel showed a similar talent as he perfectly predicted how Kuldeep Yadav can dismiss Pope. In the 26th over of the innings, Jurel shouted from behind the stumps that he believed that Pope would step out of his crease to counter the spin. "Yeh badhega aage (he will step out)," he told Kuldeep. It was exactly what happened as Kuldeep tricked Pope with a flighted delivery and Jurel made no mistake in completing the stumping. Jurel's Dhoni-esque Move: Pope Out! Kuldeep bamboozled England batters in the first session of Day 1 of the 5th Test in Dharamsala on Thursday. Kuldeep didn't have to wait for a long time to get the hosts their first breakthrough after coming on. England looked to have won the first session before Kuldee...

On December 15, Mumbai Indians reshaped their leadership structure, appointing Hardik Pandya as the captain, marking a significant shift from Rohit Sharma's decade-long captaincy. Despite heartfelt congratulations from Chennai Super Kings, highlighting Sharma's impactful tenure, the decision reflects Mumbai Indians' commitment to legacy building and future readiness. IPL Rivalry Ends: CSK Tribute. The iconic IPL franchises, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, share a dominant history, securing 10 trophies collectively. All these triumphs were achieved under the captaincy of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. Pandya's captaincy announcement comes as part of Mumbai Indians' philosophy to build a lasting legacy and prepare for the future. Hardik Pandya, currently recovering from an ankle injury, was traded to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans, where he achieved victory in 2022 and finished as a runner-up in 2023. Mahela Jayawardene, Global Head of Performance for Mumbai I...