MS Dhoni is still the crowd’s favourite. Here’s why | Cricket News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal…

Read More

‘Hopefully we will see him in action…’: Justin Langer on injured Mayank Yadav’s availability | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants‘ head coach, Justin Langer, is optimistic about young pace sensation Mayank Yadav‘s return to cricketing action for their upcoming match against Chennai Super Kings on April 19 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.Mayank, a star bowler for the team, had to sit out due to soreness in the lower abdominal area…

Read More

‘MS Dhoni is still there…’: Michael Vaughan on challenges for Ruturaj Gaikwad as Chennai Super Kings captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ruturaj Gaikwad finds himself in the daunting position of leading the illustrious Chennai Super Kings franchise in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League, following in the footsteps of the legendary MS Dhoni. Gaikwad, who once played under the iconic Dhoni, now shoulders the responsibility of guiding CSK to success in the…

Read More

‘Unless you are Shahid Afridi…’: Dinesh Karthik’s witty dig at former Pakistan skipper | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Dinesh Karthik stands out as one of the very few cricketers who have been part of each IPL season since its inception in 2008 and the veteran Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter now dropped a significant hint indicating that the IPL 2024 will be his final season.Karthik has set the IPL on fire with…

Read More

MS Dhoni’s special gift and words of wisdom for KKR’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming and delightful gesture, legendary MS Dhoni on Monday gifted an autographed bat to Kolkata Knight Riders opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz.Gurbaz had the fanboy moment after Chennai Super Kings‘ seven-wicket win over KKR at the Chepauk.The Afghanistan batter shared the pic of the moment with Dhoni in the dressing room alongside the…

Read More

Tushar Deshpande reveals who was the mastermind behind Ravindra Jadeja-MS Dhoni prank – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja showcased not only his prowess on the field but also his playful side, leaving thousands of CSK fans amused with a well-executed prank during the IPL encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at Chepauk on Monday.As Jadeja mesmerized KKR batsmen with a match-winning performance, later in the game,…

Read More

Ravindra Jadeja makes IPL history, becomes the first cricketer to achieve this massive milestone | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings‘ dynamic all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja etched his name in Indian Premier League history books by becoming the first player to achieve a unique triple milestone during their convincing seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday.In the match, Jadeja not only contributed with the ball by claiming three crucial wickets in…

Read More

‘Probably not next year, but after that…’: How MS Dhoni, CSK groomed Ruturaj Gaikwad for captaincy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, the young opener for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has seamlessly transitioned from Mahendra Singh Dhoni‘s mentee to the captain of one of the most successful IPL units. Despite the lack of extensive discussions on leadership tactics between the two, Gaikwad had been subtly prepared by Dhoni for the role, a revelation…

Read More

‘Verified’: Ravindra Jadeja christened the ‘Cricket Thalapathy’ of Chennai Super Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

Ravindra Jadeja came into his own in Chennai Super Kings‘ (CSK) comprehensive win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday with a three-wicket haul that laid the foundation of CSK‘s big win. Interestingly, the spell not just ended Jadeja’s return to bowling form but also got him the…

Read More