NEW DELHI: According to Eric Simmons, bowling consultant for the Chennai Super Kings, techniques that work against Mahendra Singh Dhoni in training sessions also tend to function effectively in real-world scenarios. Dhoni is the “batting template” for the team’s death bowling.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEDhoni came out for the…
NEW DELHI: It was time for handshakes and hugs after a high-octane clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEBoth the teams, both five-time champions, have plenty of star power and the match lived up to its…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma‘s valiant unbeaten 105 wasn’t enough to steer Mumbai Indians to victory as they fell short by 20 runs against Chennai Super Kings. Following the victory, CSK’s captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, lauded the impact of “young wicket-keeper” MS Dhoni, whose explosive cameo at the death turned the tide in their favour. Gaikwad acknowledged…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians faced a heartbreak at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night as Rohit Sharma‘s spectacular century failed to secure victory against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024 clash. Despite Rohit’s unbeaten 105 off 63 balls, his second IPL ton, Mumbai Indians couldn’t chase down Chennai’s total, resulting in a 20-run…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians‘ batting coach and former all-rounder Kieron Pollard has come out in staunch defense of Hardik Pandya. Following Mumbai Indians’ IPL match against Chennai Super Kings where Pandya faced significant scrutiny for his performance, Pollard rallied behind his teammate, asserting that cricket is a team game and calling for support rather than…
“Don’t bowl length in the death overs” was a maxim often used by commentators, coaches, and experts when they saw bowlers disappear into the stands in the closing stages of ODIs and T20s.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEWith bats getting bigger and the batters getting stronger, length balls were often…
NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana delivered his standout IPL performance, claiming four wickets as the Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 20 runs in an electrifying match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.Put into bat first, CSK’s star allrounder Shivam Dube and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad showcased brilliant stroke play,…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad hailed the young wicketkeeper MS Dhoni for his exceptional performance, particularly his feat of hitting three successive sixes off Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.Gaikwad recognised Dhoni’s pivotal contribution, acknowledging that it ultimately made the decisive difference in…
NEW DELHI: Matheesha Pathirana and the timeless MS Dhoni dealt decisive blows as Chennai Super Kings triumphed over Mumbai Indians by a margin of 20 runs, despite Rohit Sharma‘s resilient, unbeaten 105 in their clash in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.Dhoni’s onslaught of three consecutive sixes in the final over, bowled by Hardik Pandya,…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma‘s ability to hit sixes consistently makes him one of the most prolific hitters in the modern game. And the Indian skipper on Sunday owned the record of becoming the first batter from the country to hit 500 sixes in T20 cricket.Mumbai Indians‘ batter Rohit got to the milestone during the IPL…
