MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings have confirmed the retention of five key players ahead of the IPL 2025 auction scheduled for later this year, with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and the iconic MS Dhoni leading the list.The five-time champions, who missed the playoffs in IPL 2024, have also…
Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: As the IPL 2025 retention deadline nears, excitement builds around team decisions, with the spotlight especially on five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and their top retention picks.CSK recently stirred up fan speculation with a cryptic post on social media. CSK’s post read: “The Ones…
NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohsin Khan recently revealed that former Indian captain MS Dhoni has been his lifelong idol. Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, Mohsin opened up about his admiration for Dhoni and the impact the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman has had on his career.“Dhoni bhai is my idol. Woh jo chakke maarte hai end mein jaake…
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The BCCI has recently announced the 18-member squad for the upcoming five-Test series against Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as well as the squad for the four-match T20I series against South Africa. However, the exclusion of Ruturaj Gaikwad from both squads has sparked outrage on social media.Former Indian…
Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 18-member squad for the upcoming five-Test series against Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Friday. The Indian cricket board also picked the squad for the four-match T20I series against South Africa.The five-match Test series is set to commence…
Sitanshu Kotak. (File Photo – TOI) NEW DELHI: Sitanshu Kotak is likely to be India A coach for their upcoming tour of Australia where they are scheduled to play two First Class fixtures and one “match simulation”. National Cricket Academy (NCA) coach Kotak has travelled with A and even India sides in the past when…
HE’S BACK: India’s T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav is watched by coach Gautam Gambhir. (TOI Photo) GWALIOR: The last time this city, known for its palaces and royal Scindia lineage, hosted an international cricket match, history was made.On February 24, 2010, at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar became the first cricketer to…
Ajinkya Rahane (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane narrowly missed out on a well-deserved century in the ongoing Irani Cup match against Rest of India on Wednesday. Playing at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow , Rahane got out on 97. The right-handed batter fell to a bouncer from RoI pacer Yash Dayal in…
NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni’s ability to blend leadership with humour was on full display during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 season, as recalled by former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Mohit Sharma on the “2 Sloggers” podcast. Mohit recounted a moment involving fellow CSK bowler Deepak Chahar. During an IPL encounter in Chennai, Chahar…
NEW DELHI: In an unexpected turn of events, a pitch invader on Friday rushed onto the field and touched Ruturaj Gaikwad’s feet during the Duleep Trophy 2024 clash between India C and India D at the RDT Stadium in Anantapur. Gaikwad, leading India C, was caught off guard but remained composed as the fan expressed…
