From Virat Kohli-AB De Villiers to MS Dhoni-Suresh Raina: A look at the 'Jai-Veeru jodis' in cricket
Today as we celebrate Friendship Day, we take a look at some of the on-field partnerships between cricketers, who are also renowned for sharing a great bond off the pitch.
Be it Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers, or MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina, cricket has given fans a rich folklore of some partnerships turning into great friendship. The Indian skipper's tweet for his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate, where he goes on to describe the former Proteas cricketer as 'reliable', is a proof of it. Today as we celebrate Friendship Day, we take a look at some of the on-field partnerships between cricketers, who are also renowned for sharing a great bond off the pitch.
Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya
Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers
Putting their rivalry aside, Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers over the years have developed a strong bond, something which is evident when the duo are seen together in IPL. The pair also shares a great chemistry when it comes to running between the wickets. Although RCB are yet to lift the IPL, the duo can prove to be a key factor for the South India franchise to make a mark in this edition, where they currently stand at the top of the table. (IPL/File Photo)
Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh
The duo from Punjab - Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh - were part of India's World Cup-winning squads in both 2007 (T20 World Cup) and the 2011 (ICC World Cup) editions. Both have often been seen together sharing screentime on popular TV shows, sharing numerous tales of them and their teammates from their playing days. (PTI/File Photo)
MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina
From the Indian cricket dressing room to Chennai Super Kings, both Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni share a great bond, which has been acknowledged by the cricketers themselves on several occasions. The cricketers who hung their boots from international cricket on the same will soon be seen in action in the Indian Premier League, which will resume in September after it was suspended midway due to COVID-19. (IPL/File Photo)