NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Sports News / BCCI retires MS Dhoni's number seven jersey: Report
    Next Article
    BCCI retires MS Dhoni's number seven jersey: Report
    Dhoni announced retirement from international cricket in August 2020 (Source: X/@ICC)

    BCCI retires MS Dhoni's number seven jersey: Report

    By Gaurav Tripathi
    Dec 15, 2023
    11:44 am

    What's the story

    As per the latest developments, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in India has retired MS Dhoni's iconic number seven jersey.

    The former Indian skipper sported number seven on his back throughout his illustrious international career.

    The retirement of his jersey means no other Indian player will be able to don the number seven jersey in international cricket.

    Report

    Here is what the report says

    "The young players and current Indian team players have been told not to pick MS Dhoni's Number 7 jersey. The BCCI has decided to retire Dhoni's T-shirt for his contribution to the game," a senior BCCI official told Indian Express.

    "A new player can't get No. 7, and No. 10, which belonged to Sachin Tendulkar, was already off the list of available numbers."

    Stats 

    Dhoni's career stats speak for himself

    Dhoni, who changed the face of international cricket, would be remembered as the greatest finisher of all time.

    Having played 350 ODIs for India, he amassed 10,773 runs at an average of 50.6. He slammed 10 centuries and 73 half-centuries.

    Dhoni featured in 98 T20Is, scoring 1,617 runs at 37.6, including two half-centuries.

    He retired from Tests in 2014, after playing 90 matches.

    Stats 

    Dhoni helped India win three ICC titles

    It was under Dhoni's captaincy, India managed to win the first-ever ICC World T20 in 2007.

    He then guided India to their second ODI World Cup title in 2011 at home, as he finished off with a six.

    He also helped India win the ICC Champions Trophy (2013). In 2009, under his leadership, India became the number one Test team for the first time.

    Stats 

    Dhoni's journey between two run-outs

    In 2004, a long-haired Ranchi boy had his international debut marred with an untimely run-out.

    However, the failure couldn't stop him from becoming a household name as his career progressed.

    Life came full circle for him when in 2019 (WC semi-final), yet another painful run-out marked the end of his journey.

    He officially announced his retirement from international cricket in August 2020.

    IPL 

    Dhoni continues to play IPL

    Meanwhile, Dhoni continues to lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

    Dhoni, arguably the greatest captain in the IPL, led CSK to 128 wins in 212 matches (lost 82).

    He remains the only captain to have won over 100 matches for a franchise in the cash-rich league. The 42-year-old has guided CSK to five IPL titles.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Mahendra Singh Dhoni
    Indian Cricket Team
    BCCI
    Cricket News

    Latest

    TV side roles to film darling: Mrunal's journey to stardom  Bollywood
    Roston Chase named West Indies Test captain: Decoding his stats Kraigg Brathwaite
    FA Cup final, Crystal Palace vs Manchester City: Decoding stats Crystal Palace
    Shubman Gill should lead India in Tests, says Ravi Shastri Jasprit Bumrah

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni

    CSK crowned champions of IPL 2023, win record-equaling fifth title Indian Premier League (IPL)
    MS Dhoni shrugs off retirement, promises to return next season  Indian Premier League (IPL)
    Faf du Plessis smashed the most sixes in IPL 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL)
    Interesting numbers from CSK's title-winning IPL 2023 campaign Indian Premier League (IPL)

    Indian Cricket Team

    Ruturaj Gaikwad scripts history against Australia in T20I bilateral series Ruturaj Gaikwad
    Shreyas Iyer hammers his maiden T20I fifty against Australia: Stats Shreyas Iyer
    India beat Australia in the 5th T20I, seal series 4-1 India vs Australia Cricket
    Ravi Bishnoi shines in the powerplay overs versus Australia: Stats Ravi Bishnoi

    BCCI

    WPL likely to begin on March 4: Details here  Indian Women's Cricket Team
    WPL; Mumbai, Ahmedabad to play the opener: Details here  Indian Premier League (IPL)
    Asia Cup 2023 likely to take place in UAE: Report  Asia Cup
    Chetan Sharma's future as BCCI chief selector in jeopardy: Report  Indian Cricket Team

    Cricket News

    2nd T20I: India smash 180/7; SA require 152 (DLS) India vs South Africa Cricket
    Rinku Singh hammers South Africa, slams his maiden T20I half-century Rinku Singh
    Gerald Coetzee takes his maiden three-fer in T20Is: Stats South Africa Cricket Team
    SA beat India in 2nd T20I, ace rain-curtailed run-chase: Stats India vs South Africa Cricket
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025