NEW DELHI: Australian great Shane Watson recounted a memorable incident involving the then Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The incident took place during CSK’s match against the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2019 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.With just three runs required off the final three deliveries, tensions rose when Rajasthan Royals’…
CHENNAI: The high-flying Kolkata Knight Riders could not have asked for a better time to make the trip to MA Chidambaram Stadium, the ‘fortress’ of reigning champions Chennai Super Kings.While the Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata – one of the two unbeaten teams in the competition – have made a rollicking start to the IPL season with…
What is a good strike-rate for a batter to go at in T20 cricket? Does the answer change to that question change if you bat first, or are chasing? Is it necessary to have only one opener going hell for leather in the powerplay, as if by choice so that the other opener digs deep,…
NEW DELHI: Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders are currently leading the points table with three wins in as many matches. With an aim to extend their winning streak, KKR eagerly anticipates an enticing showdown against the reigning champions Chennai Super Kings, scheduled to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.Prior to…
NEW DELHI: As the T20 World Cup draws closer, India’s batting depth receives a significant boost with the emergence of Shivam Dube as a strong contender for a spot in the squad. The Chennai Super Kings‘ player’s standout performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League have thrust him into contention for a place in India’s…
NEW DELHI: After the riveting clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024, players from the SRH camp took a moment to pay homage to the legendary MS Dhoni, acknowledging his enduring impact on the sport.In a post-match clip shared on social media by the IPL, SRH players…
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins withdrew an appeal for obstructing the field against Chennai Super Kings‘ Ravindra Jadeja in a dramatic turn of events during the Indian Premier League match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday, sparking a debate among cricket pundits.The incident happened in the 19th over of the…
NEW DELHI: Following some misplay during their batting innings, the Chennai Super Kings were hit by Abhishek Sharma, who hit 37 off 12 balls to set Sunrisers Hyderabad on a six-wicket victory path against the reigning champions in an IPL match held in Hyderabad on Friday.Only 37 runs were scored in the final five overs…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad highlighted the deceptive nature of the slow pitch in Hyderabad as a contributing factor in the team’s defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday.The sluggish surface hindered CSK’s batting momentum, preventing them from posting a challenging total. Gaikwad’s assessment underscored the challenges posed by pitch conditions in T20…
NEW DELHI: Since Yuvraj Singh‘s retirement, Team India has been on a quest for a left-arm all-rounder capable of turning matches around, reminiscent of the legendary player’s impact in his prime. The search appears to have ended with Shivam Dube, who is striving to step into those formidable shoes.Playing for the Chennai Super Kings, Dube…
