NEW DELHI: The legend is back at the helm. MS Dhoni, at 43 years and 278 days, has officially become the oldest captain in Indian Premier League history, returning to lead Chennai Super Kings after a mid-season injury to Ruturaj Gaikwad.The announcement, made just before CSK’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders at a roaring MA…
MS Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The roar was deafening, the decibel levels off the charts, and Chepauk bathed in a sea of yellow as their beloved ‘Thala’ Mahendra Singh Dhoni strode out for the toss. With the crowd in full voice, Dhoni flipped the coin, and Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings were dealt a major blow on Thursday as regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the IPL due to an elbow injury. The setback has paved the way for Mahendra Singh Dhoni to return as captain for the remainder of the season, CSK…
KL Rahul (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: KL Rahul played a match-winning knock of 93 not out to steer Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing a challenging target of 164 on a sluggish surface, Rahul held the innings together amidst early setbacks, crafting a magnificent unbeaten…
Washington Sundar has played just one game for Gujarat Titans this season and made instant impact with the bat (PTI) New Delhi:Washington Sundar‘s ability to bat anywhere and bowl in different stages of the game make him a valuable asset for any captain. The 25-year-old, a left-handed batter and off-spinner, is the kind of player…
MS Dhoni (left) speaks to CSK head coach Stephen Fleming during the practice session. (PTI) Stand-in captain MS Dhoni will lead Chennai Super Kings against Ajinkya Rahane’s Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match no 25 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK are currently placed at the ninth…
Delhi Capitals KL Rahul celebrates after hitting the winning run against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Screengrabs) After hitting the winning run against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul dug his bat into the ground like a sword, marked his territory, pointed to his badge and said “Ye mera ground hai (This is my…
Gujarat Titans COO Colonel Arvinder Singh. In football, home advantage counts for a lot. The hosts are aware of the pitch, the stadium, and enjoy local support which plays a big part in swaying the referees and creating hostile environments for the visitors.In cricket, especially franchise cricket such as the Indian Premier League (IPL), that…
Captains of the PSL teams strike a pose with the trophy. (PSL | X) Rashid Latif has stated that there is no comparison between the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL), as the former is considered the top league in cricket, while the latter is not even among the top five….
KL Rahul (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The crowd at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium kept roaring and cheering, even as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced defeat against Delhi Capitals. The reason? Their hometown hero KL Rahul was putting on a show at his home ground. Rahul lit up the evening with his elegant strokeplay, thrilling the fans…
