There are always two sides to a story, like two sides to a coin. Indian cricket in 2023 has a similar narrative. You can look it as another year in which India failed to win an ICC trophy or laud the processes that were put in place to achieve the ultimate glory. And none of you are going to disagree that 2023 was a landmark year for women's cricket with the inaugural edition of the WPL and the Test victories. Isn't it?

Rohit Sharma's heroic World Cup show and his subsequent removal from Mumbai Indians captaincy dominated the headlines in 2023. Hardik Pandya was seen as Rohit's successor in white-ball cricket, but he has had some difficult injury concerns.

Wasn't it the year of comebacks for the Rahuls? (Dravid and KL).

The Indian women's cricket team also shone brightly in 2023, registering remarkable Test match wins against formidable opponents like England and Australia. These victories were significant, as they highlighted the growing prowess and potential of women's cricket in India.

Adding to the jubilation of Indian cricket in 2023 was the triumph of MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Under Dhoni's experienced and cool-headed leadership, CSK clinched the title, further cementing Dhoni's legacy as one of the most successful captains in the history of the IPL.

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