Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Do you know which is the most expensive cricket bat in the history of cricket?

The most expensive cricket bat was Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s, which was sold at auction for £ 100,000. The bat was used by him in the 2011 world cup.

The world’s most expensive cricket bat costs a cool INR 83 lakh, and it’s the one Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni used in the 2011 World Cup final.

The money raised was reportedly used for the development of MS Dhoni’s wife’s charitable organization – Sakshi Foundation.

On a fateful day, exactly ten years ago, Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit probably the most famous six to help India win their second Cricket World Cup in Mumbai. Needing four runs from 11 balls against Sri Lanka, Dhoni lofted a Nuwan Kulasekara delivery.

While Ravi Shastri immortalized the iconic moment from the com box, “Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd! India lifts the World Cup after 28 years,” Dhoni savoured the moment, standing there in the centre for a fleeting moment, with his bat raised. At that moment, he owned the world.

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Suresh Raina also signs off int’l cricket after MS Dhoni

Suresh Raina retired

Just minutes after Mahindra Sindh Dhoni, India’s left-handed batsman Suresh Raina has also announced his retirement.

Raina took to Instagram and confirmed his decision. “It was nothing but lovely playing with you, MS Dhoni. With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India.”

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The batsman made his debut at the age of 18 against Sri Lanka in 2005. He last played for India in July 2018 and had failed to make it to the squad for the 2019 ICC World Cup.

He played 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20 internationals, scoring 7,988 runs. Sureshwas part of the team that won the 2011 ICC World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy.

However, the International Cricket Council (ICC) posted a tweet, paying tribute to the retired pair that share a close bond both on and off the pitch.

Noting down a list of their joint achievements in the 50-over format, ICC tweeted “What a duo!”

However, tributes and thank-you messages have poured in on social media by fans and netizens for both Dhoni and Raina announced their retirements.

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‘Dhoni is a big name in Indian cricket with a bundle of qualities’, says Misbah-ul-Haq

MS Dhoni announces retirement from International Cricket

Pakistan’s head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has said MS Dhoni ‘changed the whole culture and face of Indian cricket’ after the former captain announced his international retirement.

MS Dhoni is India’s most successful skipper, having played a starring role in their 2011 World Cup final win on home and also guided them to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup final and the Champions Trophy.

“He’s a big name in Indian cricket, he’s served Indian cricket very well,” Misbah told media officials after the third day’s play in the second Test between England and Pakistan was delayed due to rain.

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