It had been well around eight months since MS Dhoni had been away from international cricket sports league. Even so, he continues to be one of the most popular cricketers around the world boosting cricket odds with every game he plays in. 

The Indian skipper does not only enjoy a massive fan-following from India but also in different parts of the world. Nobody ever thought that he would become one of the most successful cricketers to have played the game when he started his international career in December 2004. 

Dhoni had only minimum ambitions when he entered, like many players who came from small cities. Wasim Jaffer, a former India opener who got to share a dressing room with Dhoni in his early days, shared something about the cricketer when he replied to a fan’s question. 

Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) went on his Twitter account and opened a #AskWasim session. Jaffer retired from all forms of interaction with the world of cricket earlier this month and took to the micro-blogging site to interact with his fans. Fans have sent in various questions about things that they are curious about and have been itching to ask. 

One of Jaffer’s fan that goes by the username @being_Abhi18 asked him what is his ‘Favourite memory with Ms Dhoni?’. Wasim Jaffer happily tweeted back with his answer stating that in Dhoni’s ‘1st or 2nd year in India team’ he remembers that Dhoni said ‘he wants to make 30 lakhs from playing cricket so he can live peacefully [for the] rest of his life in Ranchi’. He also added two smiley faces that have an open mouth with one having cold sweat.

Dhoni was supposed to return in action for the 13th Edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on March 29. He last played for the India team in July 2019. 

Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic along with the increasing number of active cases in their country, the league is postponed until April 15. India is currently under a 21-day complete lockdown in order to contain the spread of the virus. 

The pandemic has put a large question mark on the future of IPL 2020. This also extends the wait of Dhoni fans who are eagerly waiting to see him back in action.

Due to each of the various sports league cancelling and postponing of games and matches, fans and enthusiasts cannot wager on their favourite teams like putting bets on cricket odds. Even so, your favourite players and leagues are trying their best to come up with content to help you alleviate your separation anxiety, like what Wasim Jaffer did on Twitter.

It is no surprise that the Indian cricket team is one of the most popular and successful cricket teams in the world. India’s first encounter with cricket began when the British colonized the land. In 1845, the Indian sepoys played cricket with the British and that event began establishing the first cricket team in India called the Parsi Team. 

India’s journey to attain their success in the sport was a long journey of ups and downs. It is said that the 80s was India's best year in cricket, where they catapulted their long career of impressive feats in the cricket field. India’s first world cup was in 1983. Under the lead of Kapil Dev, India defeated the West Indies with a blistering score of 72 off 38 balls from Dev and a 90 from Sunil Gavaskar. 

The World Cup against West Indies wasn’t the only highlight of Indian cricket team during the 80s. In 1985, the team faced one of their most formidable enemies in the field. During this time, India and Pakistan already had political tension that made the match more thrilling for the fans. This event was all over cricket news. India dismissed Pakistan for 87 and won by 38 runs. 

The 80s also witnessed the rise of India’s best cricketer in history. Sachin Tendulkar began his cricket career as a substitute for the Ranji Trophy. His actual debut came in 1988 when he scored a century during his first match. Since then, Tendulkar has been regarded as India’s best cricketer. He was given the title of “cricket god” for the astounding feats he achieved in cricket. 

Another player made noise in the cricket scene. In 2004, Mahendra Singh Dhoni made his debut in ODI cricket. Since then, India cricket team has seen one of its best years under his captaincy. Often nicknamed as Captain Cool, he trained cricketers and led the Indian cricket team which paved their way to success during the 2011 World Cup. Under his guidance, MS Dhoni led India to win the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. He also led the Chennai Super Kings to win the IPL twice.

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Cricket is a big deal in South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Since it’s introduction during the British occupation, cricket prospered and became a sport that people of all ages love and worship. During major cricket matches, many cricket fans gather and show their support to their beloved teams through cricket betting. 

Cricket betting has been around for a long time. When the Internet flourished and sports betting sites were introduced, many people became interested and active in cricket betting.

Other than the rewards people can gain from betting, the excitement it brings during cricket matches can really make cricket games more interesting for fans. 

Make the most of your wagers and try cricket betting. Want to know more about why you should try wagering on cricket? Read this article, hop on the bandwagon and support your favourite cricket team by placing wagers. 

The markets to bet on are endless 

If you think cricket means wagering on just one market, then you’re wrong. There are various cricket markets you can bet on. One of the top markets you can try out during major events is Total Match Fours, Man of the Match, Top Batsman, Total Match Sixes, Top Bowler, and First Wicket Methods. Take a leap and try out these markets because you can score pretty good deals if you guess correctly. 

• There are a lot of cricket events to wager on

Cricket is a sport that has many fans. India alone makes up 90% of cricket fans in the world. That’s why during cricket events, you can see a lot of fans going crazy for a boundary and a wicket grab from their team. Cricket is a sport that features a lot of events. Whether it’s international or domestic, you can bet on various cricket events with good markets. 

Here are some of the cricket events you can wager on:

• -World Cup
• -Ashes
• -Indian Premier League
• -Asia Cup

• It will help your social life 

You can always expect fans to discuss match highlights after a game. Join cricket circles in your office or classroom by sharing your thoughts on cricket match odds and cricket scores. Moreover, discussing how your cricket betting turned out is a good way to bond with your fellow fans. You’d be surprised to know that they wager on cricket too. 

• Adds excitement to matches

Cricket is exciting on its own, but cricket betting adds another flavour and extra spice to your betting that can make game nights more interesting. Moreover, you can do cricket betting with your friends and family.

It’s rewarding and relaxing

You can’t deny that cricket is a good way to earn some money. It’s easy, fun, and you can do it whenever you want. Moreover, if you wagered on different markets, you can get more rewarding payouts. 

Additionally, cricket betting gives you a chance to relax and enjoy your cricket matches without pressure. However, we still encourage you to be a responsible punter by keeping track of the money you shell out. Remember, only wager an amount you’re ready to lose, so you don’t end up spending recklessly in cricket betting. 

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An issue as hot as live cricket odds is how HCA officials plan to make a profit even during a pandemic the world is currently enduring. 

The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) defied logic when they paid nearly 160 private clubs and district associations Rs 50,000 each this week. The HCA deposited it into their account, although some members had stated that they were not interested in the money.

Notes that were sent by the HCA to all the club secretaries says that ‘as the world is going through [a] tough time due to COVID-19, the Apex council had decided to fund the clubs with an amount of Rs 50,000’.

However, the note was modified when some of the members objected to it. It says ‘the fund was being given for cricket activities in this crisis time to pay their coaches and supporting staff’.

The move did not go down well with some of the senior members of HCA. They are questioning the motive behind handing out the dole. Even manipulated live cricket odds are not as openly done.

‘The office-bearers have messed up and this money was given so that members keep their mouths shut. How many clubs have coaches, managers and support staff? In fact, a lot of the teams have been leased out to academies and individuals. If the fund was to pay coaches and support staff, why weren’t the institution teams left out?’ asked S Venkateswaran, former in-charge secretary, on an interview.

‘This move benefits multiple club owners. Some Apex council members own several clubs. A person who has a dozen clubs will pocket Rs 6 lakh. At a time when IPL is almost cancelled, the need of the hour is financial prudence. Money should be spent on genuine needs like [the] development of grounds, infrastructure, paying coaches and other personnel,’ he added.

The Apex council members had paid themselves in defiance of the Lodha Committee recommendations as divulged by a former office-bearer. He also expressed that it is nothing but daylight robbery. 

‘The club secretaries are not dependent on the HCA for their living. As per data available, none of the club secretaries is in dire straits. Assuming nobody is in need, that donation should have been made to that member even though that is not correct as per the by-laws,’ expressed Prakash Chand Jain, former vice-president. 

He also voiced that cash or kind should have been given to the clerical and ground staff, umpires, scorers, etc. who earn on a daily basis. Jain disclosed that the grounds staff did not get their bonus, as is the custom after every international match.

R Vijayanand, however, defended the move saying that it was a unanimous decision of the Apex council. He asserted that the fund is not for the secretaries but for the club. ‘I received calls from around 60 club secretaries. If any secretary doesn’t want the money, he can return it to the HCA,’ declared Vijayanand.

Indian cricket Prithvi Shaw shared that he has become more determined to return to cricket amidst his doping ban for 4 months. 

At an early age of 20, the young cricketer has already become the captain of India national under-19 cricket team. He showcased his stellar abilities by scoring a century during his Test debut, that turned the cricket match odds into his team’s favour. 

He also plays as the batsman of the team with a right-handed batting and right-arm off break bowling style. 

Unfortunately, in 2019, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Shaw’s suspension due to confirmed ingestion of terbutaline, a prohibited drug. BCCI mentioned that the ban took effect from July until November 2019.

Due to this setback on the young cricketer’s career, he stated, “It was a mistake. And the period away from cricket was a torture.”

“Doubts and questions arise, but I kept the faith and belief. I spent some time in London where I was working on my fitness, as I wasn’t allowed to bat anywhere. When the ban got over, and I returned to domestic cricket, I was hungrier than before,” he added in his Instagram live.

He also mentioned that when he tried to play cricket, he knew his skills were never rusty; that’s why he anticipated more for a comeback. “If anything, that time off made me a more determined person.” he declared.

Since many cricket matches have been cancelled due to the coronavirus circulating across the globe, Prithvi also shared that the lockdown will allow people to prioritize their mental health.

“A lot of us don't have the patience for things in life, so now is a great time to work on it. Everyone should find something to do that they like, and work towards perfecting that. That process in itself will help one grow calmer and become more patient,” he stated. 

He then mentioned that he has been helping his father at home during this lockdown, “I've also been helping my father in the kitchen. I can cook eggs quite well, and I'm trying to learn a few new things. I've been playing some PUBG too."

The cricketer has also shown perseverance in maintaining his endurance regardless of the situation, “I've been working out a bit indoors and shadow-practising to maintain my fitness levels.” 

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