NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, known for his calm demeanour both on and off the field, surprised many when ex-IAS officer Vivek Atray shared a heartwarming anecdote about him. Atray revealed on Raj Shamani‘s Figuring Out podcast that during a casual meeting in Chandigarh, he found Dhoni engrossed in watching the…
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: 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: MS Dhoni achieved a huge milestone by becoming only the second player in the history of T20 cricket to play 250 matches for a single team. The Sunday match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians marked Dhoni’s 250th appearance for the team.Dhoni’s total of 250 matches for CSK comprises 24 appearances he…
MUMBAI: When you see top corporate bigwigs, cricket officials and even players struggle to get tickets, you know that it’s here-the El Clasico of the IPL.On Sunday night, two of the most decorated clubs of the IPL, with five titles each, will resume their famed rivalry when the Mumbai Indians face off against the Chennai…
NEW DELHI: As the excitement builds ahead of the marquee clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on former CSK captain MS Dhoni and explains how ‘Thala‘ is the reason behind the success of the five-time IPL winning team.IPL…
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NEW DELHI: Cricket’s ardent fans got a pleasant surprise when a viral picture of three Indian greats — MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma — together in one frame broke the internet on Friday.The moment this iconic picture surfaced on social media, the internet was abuzz with speculation. However, based on its appearance, the…
