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MS Dhoni was the captain of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2010 (IPL 3) and led the team in the majority of matches that season. While Suresh Raina captained a few matches in Dhoni's absence, Dhoni was the primary skipper. Muralitharan was a key bowler, not captain. 'Douggie' appears to refer to Doug Bollinger, who was a player, not captain.

The Guinness World Record for longest time controlling a football (male) is 24 hours, set by Dan Magness in 2010. This endurance freestyle football record involves continuously keeping the ball in the air without it touching the ground. Records like these are verified by Guinness World Record officials.

Sourav Ganguly holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian in a Cricket World Cup match - 183 runs against Sri Lanka in 1999. While Sachin Tendulkar has more World Cup runs overall, Ganguly's 183 remains the highest single-match score. Kapil Dev's famous 175* was not in a World Cup, and Dravid never scored a World Cup century.

Leander Paes won the 1999 Wimbledon men's doubles title with Mahesh Bhupathi, then also won the mixed doubles title with Lisa Raymond. This made him one of the few players to win both doubles titles in the same Wimbledon Championship. Bhupathi only won the men's doubles that year, not the mixed doubles.

Sachin Tendulkar's highest individual score in ICC Cricket World Cup matches is 152* (not out) against Namibia in 2003. He scored this off just 151 balls. The scores 183 and 186 were also scored by Sachin but in ODI matches outside the World Cup tournament.

According to Guinness World Records, the longest time controlling a football by heading is 8 hours 32 minutes and 3 seconds. This endurance record demonstrates exceptional balance, neck strength, and concentration. The record requires keeping the ball airborne continuously using only the head.

According to Guinness World Records, the most touches of a football in one minute by a female without dropping it is 339. This freestyle football record requires incredible ball control, quick footwork, and rhythm. The sport involves keeping the ball in the air using any part of the body except hands and arms.

According to Guinness World Records, the most football touches in 30 seconds by a male without dropping the ball is 164. This freestyle football record tests speed, coordination, and ball control. The performer must alternate feet rapidly while keeping the ball airborne.

This represents a Guinness World Record for the most football touches in one minute using only the head without dropping the ball. Head juggling at extreme speeds requires exceptional ball control and neck strength.

Anil Kumble captained Royal Challengers Bangalore in the majority of IPL 2009 (Season 3) matches. He took over captaincy mid-season and led the team through most games before stepping down due to injury. Kumble was the primary skipper for RCB that season.