IN PHOTOS | Top cricket duos who redefined frienship on and off the field

Updated On: 03 August, 2025 10:46 PM IST | Super Admin

Cricket, often seen as a sport of fierce rivalries and high-pressure moments, also offers some of the most heartwarming stories of friendship. This Friendship Day, we celebrate the enduring friendships between players who have shown that cricket is not just a game, it’s a shared journey of mutual respect, trust, and unforgettable camaraderie (Photos: AFP)

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers’ friendship blossomed at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where their chemistry lit up the IPL. Their partnerships were marked by mutual admiration and fierce competitive spirit, both as teammates and opponents</span></p>

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Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers’ friendship blossomed at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where their chemistry lit up the IPL. Their partnerships were marked by mutual admiration and fierce competitive spirit, both as teammates and opponents

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Few friendships in modern cricket have resonated with fans the way MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina’s has. Forged through years of playing together for India and Chennai Super Kings, their coordination on the field and brotherhood off it have been a joy to witness. Their decision to retire from international cricket on the same day in 2020 remains one of the most emotional moments in Indian cricket</span></p>

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Few friendships in modern cricket have resonated with fans the way MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina’s has. Forged through years of playing together for India and Chennai Super Kings, their coordination on the field and brotherhood off it have been a joy to witness. Their decision to retire from international cricket on the same day in 2020 remains one of the most emotional moments in Indian cricket

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan’s partnership at the top of the order was built on rhythm and understanding. Their coordination yielded some of India’s most memorable white-ball performances</span></p>

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Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan’s partnership at the top of the order was built on rhythm and understanding. Their coordination yielded some of India’s most memorable white-ball performances

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From their early days in India’s U-19 setup to their rise in the IPL, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma have grown side by side. Their friendship, rooted in shared ambition and early experiences, continues to thrive as they carve their respective paths in senior cricket</span></p>

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From their early days in India’s U-19 setup to their rise in the IPL, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma have grown side by side. Their friendship, rooted in shared ambition and early experiences, continues to thrive as they carve their respective paths in senior cricket

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Australia’s Adam Zampa and Marcus Stoinis share one of the most entertaining friendships in world cricket. Known for their quirky chemistry and playful antics, the pair have been inseparable since their time together at the Melbourne Stars</span></p>

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Australia’s Adam Zampa and Marcus Stoinis share one of the most entertaining friendships in world cricket. Known for their quirky chemistry and playful antics, the pair have been inseparable since their time together at the Melbourne Stars

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