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Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Kabaddi meet underway
1 2 3 4 Ranchi: The State Under-18 boys and girls kabaddi competition was inaugurated at RPF Barracks Sports Ground, Bokaro, by ARM Vineet Kumar, who emphasised vast career potential in sports. A total of 639 players from 22 districts are competing. Dignitaries including Santosh Kumar and Gopal Thakur encouraged the participants. A two-minute silence honoured recent tragedies of plain crash in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) celebrated MS Dhoni's induction into the ICC Hall of Fame 2025 with a special ceremony. Held on the eve of the WTC final, the event honoured Dhoni's legendary 14-year career and global impact. JSCA president Ajay Nath Shahdeo, vice-president Sanjay Pandey, and others attended, applauding Dhoni's historic achievements and his role in elevating Indian cricket to new heights.
News18
10-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
MS Dhoni Honoured By JSCA For ICC Hall of Fame Induction In Ranchi But...
Last Updated: Mahindra Singh Dhoni was honored by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association for his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame. Mahindra Singh Dhoni was honoured by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) in a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, on being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. JSCA president Ajay Nath Shahdeo, Vice President Sanjay Pandey, Secretary Saurabh Tiwari, Treasurer Amitava Ghosh were in attendance at the event. 'Heartiest congratulations to #Mahi @mahi7781 on his #ICCHallOfFame induction! Had the pleasure of meeting him and celebrating this remarkable achievement. Wishing #Mahi continued success and admiration from fans worldwide!" JSCA president Ajay Nath Shahdeo posted on Instagram, along with a photograph of him presenting Dhoni with a flower bouquet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajay Nath Shah Deo (@ajaynathshahdeo) Dhoni became the 11th Indian cricketer to be inducted. Dhoni was joined by Australian batting great Matthew Hayden, South African duo Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla, and former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori as five men's cricketers were added to the list. Also inducted into the elite group were former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor and ex-Pakistan captain Sana Mir. The ICC praised Dhoni as a player who excelled not just in numbers but also in 'extraordinary consistency, fitness, and longevity". Dhoni, who led India to the T20 World Cup win in 2007, the ODI World Cup victory in 2011, and the Champions Trophy in 2013, said in a statement shared by ICC: 'It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever." tags : Dhoni hall of fame icc ICC Hall of Fame Jharkhand State Cricket Association Mahindra Singh Dhoni MS Dhoni msd Location : Ranchi, India, India First Published: June 10, 2025, 23:25 IST News cricket MS Dhoni Honoured By JSCA For ICC Hall of Fame Induction In Ranchi But...
India Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
MS Dhoni, new ICC Hall of Famer, felicitated by Jharkhand cricket body in Ranchi
The Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) hosted a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 10, to celebrate the prestigious induction of MS Dhoni into the ICC Hall of Fame. Dhoni has become the 11th Indian cricketer to receive this honour, joining a distinguished group recognised for their extraordinary contributions to the event at the JSCA was attended by President Ajay Nath Shahdeo, Vice President Sanjay Pandey, Secretary Saurabh Tiwari, Treasurer Amitava Ghosh, along with other esteemed committee members and association affiliates, all of whom came together to pay tribute to Dhoni's enduring legacy in both Indian and world Shahdeo met Dhoni in person and presented him with a bouquet, acknowledging his monumental impact on the game. 'Heartiest congratulations to #Mahi @mahi7781 on his #ICCHallOfFame induction! Had the pleasure of meeting him and celebrating this remarkable achievement. Wishing #Mahi continued success and admiration from fans worldwide!' Shahdeo wrote in an Instagram post, sharing a photograph from the meeting. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajay Nath Shah Deo (@ajaynathshahdeo)Dhoni, reflecting on his latest accolade, expressed gratitude for the recognition.'It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever,' Dhoni was quoted as saying in an ICC press a career spanning over 14 years, Dhoni scored 10,773 runs in 350 One Day Internationals, 4,876 runs in 90 Tests, and 1,617 runs in 98 T20 Internationals. The Ranchi-born cricketer famously led India to their first World Cup title in 28 years in 2011, four years after guiding the team to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. He also captained India to a Champions Trophy triumph in is widely regarded as one of the most successful captains in white-ball cricket history. Renowned for his calm leadership and unorthodox style, he redefined the role of wicketkeeper-batsman in Indian retired from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni has continued to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). At 43, he recently concluded his commitments with CSK for the 2025 season and has been spending time in his hometown of surrounding his IPL future remains high. During the 2025 season, Dhoni addressed the questions, saying he was in no rush to make a decision and would consider his next steps after taking some time off — including a few motorbike rides around is the joint-most successful captain in IPL history, having led CSK to five titles — a record he shares with Rohit Sharma. You May Also Like
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Saurabh Tiwary, once tipped to be the next MS Dhoni, and Shahbaz Nadeem win Jharkhand State Cricket Association polls
Two former India cricketers Saurabh Tiwary and Shahbaz Nadeem have been elected as secretary and joint secretary of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA). Tiwary, who was team mate of Virat Kohli, during India Under 19 playing days represented India in three ODIs when MS Dhoni was captain, whereas Nadeem played two Test matches in 2019 and 2021. Both the players retired in 2024. 'There was a group here who approached me and Saurabh asking us to stand for the elections. They wanted us to guide Jharkhand cricket. Initially, I was in two minds but after giving it a thought we decided to contest the elections. This state has made us cricketers and we have played here for the last 25 years. Now it has given us a chance to be cricket administrators. We feel we can contribute,' Nadeem told The Indian Express. Nadeem, a former left-arm spinner, said being active cricketers till recently ensured they were in touch with the game. 'Development of cricket is key. We have a good talent pool and they can do well. We will try to implement our plans,' Nadeem added. Tiwary, a hard-hitting batsmen with Dhoni-like locks, played for Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers of Bangalore. However, despite being tipped for big things his international career didn't take off. Nadeem has 542 first class wickets. He has played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Daredevils and Lucknow SuperGiants.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Shahdeo's team with 2 former int'l players sweeps JSCA polls
Ranchi: The team led by Congress leader on Sunday swept the polls of the Tired of too many ads? go ad free now (JSCA) held to elect office bearers and managing committee members of the apex cricketing body in the state. The voting was held amid elaborate security arrangements at the JSCA stadium. Shahdeo won the president's post, beating Jamshedpur-based businessman S K Behara. Sanjay Pandey, a team member of Shahdeo, was elected as vice-president along with as honorary secretary, Amitava Ghosh as treasurer and as joint secretary. Notably, Saurabh and Nadeem are former international cricket players. The winners for the managing committee are Parvez Khan, Ramesh Kumar, Sanjay Jain, Mihir Pritesh Topno and Ratnesh Kumar Singh. Further, D Uma Maheshwar Rao was elected as representative of the affiliated members, while Birendra Kumar Pathak, Shreeram Puri, Raghwendra Narayan Singh and Uttam Kumar Biswas were elected as representatives from the affiliated districts. Speaking to media persons after the results, Shahdeo thanked all voters who supported his team, which he said comprised players, umpires, scorers and people who love cricket. "The blessings of the former JSCA chairman, late Amitabh Choudhary, were also with our team. We will improve cricket facilities all over the state with the help of the govt. The state's premier cricket league would also be started so that talented players get the platform to show their skills. We will also aim to improve the state's performance in domestic tournaments," he added.
