Dhoni's record, blow to Australia and more - Cricket News Today, 27th February 2019

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There's a lot of cricketing action going around the world. India and Australia are involved in what has already turned out to be an exciting T20I series which will be followed by the five-match ODI series. Windies and England are also batting it out in an exhilarating ODI series where the series is evenly poised at 1-1 with two games to go. New Zealand and Bangladesh will lock horns in a three-match Test series, starting tomorrow.

But there's a lot more going around. A former Sri Lanka star has been banned while an upcoming star from South Africa has decided to quit international cricket very early in his career.

Here are all the top news that made headlines in the cricketing world today.

Dhoni first Indian to 350 international sixes

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is arguably one of the best limited-overs players India have ever produced. He has been one of the best finisher’s in the modern era and has broken multiple records in the last 15 years.

Dhoni might not be at his prime anymore but in the second T20I against Australia in Bengaluru, he rolled back the clock somewhat as he scored a quick-fire 40, sharing a century partnership with skipper Virat Kohli.

He struck three fours and three sixes in his 23-ball knock. His knock and the partnership with Virat Kohli helped India recover from a middle-order wobble and post a strong total of 190 after being put into bat.

When he struck his first six of the night, he created another big record. The former skipper became the first Indian to hit 350 international sixes. He has hit 78 sixes in Test cricket while 222 in ODIs and 52 in T20Is.