NEW DELHI: Ruturaj Gaikwad finds himself in the daunting position of leading the illustrious Chennai Super Kings franchise in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League, following in the footsteps of the legendary MS Dhoni. Gaikwad, who once played under the iconic Dhoni, now shoulders the responsibility of guiding CSK to success in the…
NEW DELHI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, the young opener for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has seamlessly transitioned from Mahendra Singh Dhoni‘s mentee to the captain of one of the most successful IPL units. Despite the lack of extensive discussions on leadership tactics between the two, Gaikwad had been subtly prepared by Dhoni for the role, a revelation…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings clinched a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League encounter on Monday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.The match witnessed a scintillating display of cricketing prowess, with CSK bouncing back from two consecutive losses to secure a convincing win over KKR. Led by…
NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja‘s playful antics momentarily delayed the eagerly anticipated appearance of MS Dhoni during the Chennai Super Kings match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in a comical turn of events at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday.As the wicket of Shivam Dube tumbled in the 17th over against KKR, Jadeja unexpectedly strode out…
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NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja displayed his expertise on the demanding Chepauk pitch as the Chennai Super Kings reclaimed their winning form, securing a comfortable seven-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders in Monday’s IPL clash.This triumph marked CSK’s third win in five matches, all achieved at Chepauk, following two consecutive losses away from home.Jadeja, whose…
CHENNAI: The high-flying Kolkata Knight Riders could not have asked for a better time to make the trip to MA Chidambaram Stadium, the ‘fortress’ of reigning champions Chennai Super Kings.While the Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata – one of the two unbeaten teams in the competition – have made a rollicking start to the IPL season with…
What is a good strike-rate for a batter to go at in T20 cricket? Does the answer change to that question change if you bat first, or are chasing? Is it necessary to have only one opener going hell for leather in the powerplay, as if by choice so that the other opener digs deep,…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad highlighted the deceptive nature of the slow pitch in Hyderabad as a contributing factor in the team’s defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday.The sluggish surface hindered CSK’s batting momentum, preventing them from posting a challenging total. Gaikwad’s assessment underscored the challenges posed by pitch conditions in T20…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings‘ batting coach, Michael Hussey, has offered a tantalising prediction ahead of their anticipated clash with the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).In a video released via the IPL’s official social media channels, Hussey confidently asserts that the crowd at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium will…
