‘Not my friend, not my elder brother…’: Khaleel Ahmed on his relationship with MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Khaleel Ahmed opened up about his admiration for legendary cricketer MS Dhoni, referring to him as his ‘guru’ and sharing anecdotes that highlight their special bond between the compatriots.In a conversation with Aakash Chopra on his YouTube channel, Khaleel, who made his ODI debut in the 2018 Asia Cup, recounted a…

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IPL: Are Chennai Super Kings eyeing Rishabh Pant as potential replacement for MS Dhoni? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League prepares for a mega-auction before the 2025 season, a report suggested that Chennai Super Kings are planning for a future without their iconic captain, MS Dhoni. With Dhoni likely to play his final season next year, CSK have already appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as his successor in the captaincy…

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‘Group league scores of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma won’t matter if…’: Former cricketer’s big statement on India openers’ form in T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Because of their ability to deliver clutch blows when it counts most, Sanjay Manjrekar would not mind a few lackluster group league performances from the two megastars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma if they could influence the outcome of the current T20 World Cup semi-final or final.While skipper Rohit was in fine form…

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IPL valuation rises to $16.4 billion in 2024, Chennai Super Kings remain most valued franchise: Report | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) increased by 6.5 per cent, reaching USD 16.4 billion (approximately Rs 1,34,858 crore) in 2024, as reported by American investment bank Houlihan Lokey.The brand value of the lucrative T20 league saw a 6.3 per cent rise, climbing to USD 3.4 billion (around Rs 28,000 crore)…

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Watch: After delivering just six balls in IPL 2024, Shivam Dube the bowler gets guidance from Rohit Sharma for T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

He may have bowled just six deliveries for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the just-concluded season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but India captain Rohit Sharma is probably looking to utilize all-rounder Shivam Dube‘s seam-up skills more often in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Team India had its first training session in the US…

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‘Our next mission is…’: ‘Happy’ Gautam Gambhir sets ambitious goals for Kolkata Knight Riders | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has revealed that the franchise’s next mission is to become the most successful team in the Indian Premier League. Speaking on Sportskeeda, Gambhir expressed satisfaction with KKR’s recent win but emphasized that the journey toward greater success has just begun.“We are still two trophies away from MI…

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EXCLUSIVE | Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals MS Dhoni’s leadership lessons: ‘Being neutral and not getting too excited’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Young skipper with big responsibilities—that’s how Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s maiden captaincy stint with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can be defined. Ahead of IPL 2024, the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni passed the baton to Gaikwad, who has been one of CSK‘s most consistent batters.The task was daunting, but a calm Ruturaj grabbed the opportunity…

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‘Different feeling…’: Bhuvneshwar Kumar confident of winning IPL trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) prepare for their Sunday matchup against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar expressed confidence that his team would win the Indian Premier League (IPL).SRH defeated Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Qualifier 2 on Friday to reach the final. However, they…

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