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“There’s A New Captain”, MS Dhoni’s Response To Anchor’s Query Goes Viral. Watch | Cricket News

Rachin Ravindra has been a brilliant addition to the Chennai Super Kings squad in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The New Zealand all-rounder was bought for Rs 1.8 crore by the defending champions ahead of the new season and with Devon Conway missing out on the initial part of the tournament due to injury, Ravindra was given the responsibility to open the batting. The left-hander played two brilliant knocks in their first two matches and the only blemish in his otherwise perfect run was a missed catch against Gujarat Titans. In a recent event, he was asked about his missed opportunity and whether he looked at MS Dhoni to check his reaction just after he dropped the catch."When you missed the catch, did you look at MS? How did he react, what did he tell you?" the anchor ask...
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“No Hardik Pandya To Tell What To Bowl”: Ex India Star On Why His Absence Is Good For Gujarat Titans | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans' new era under the captaincy of young opener Shubman Gill had a bittersweet beginning in IPL 2024. The 2022 champions began this season by defeating their old skipper Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians by six runs. However, their IPL 2023 final rivals Chennai Super Kings edged past them by 63 runs on Tuesday at Chepauk. Chasing a whopping target of 207 against Ruturaj Gaikwad and co, GT managed to score only 143 runs and faced their biggest defeat in terms of runs.Ever-since Hardik switched to MI, there have been talks regarding Gill's role as a captain of GT. Recently, former India pacer S Sreesanth opened up about Gill and stated that the absence of Hardik is a blessing in disguise for GT."There is no Hardik in Gujarat Titans to tell the bowlers what to bowl. Sometimes you ...
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“We Were Expecting MS Dhoni To Come Out But…”: CSK Coach Michael Hussey Confirms Thala’s Role | Cricket News

Following his side's win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey lauded newly-appointed skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying that he is a very "smart, cricket-savy" guy who is doing a great job, especially in rotating the bowlers and placing fields. The fortress at Chepauk stood untouched as the Chennai Super Kings registered a comprehensive 63-run win over the Gujarat Titans on Monday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.Speaking after the match, Hussey was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo, "I think he (Ruturaj) been fantastic. He is very well prepared. Him, Flem (head coach Stephen Fleming), MSD - they get together and talk tactics before the game. But I think the way Rutu changes the bowlers aro...
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“MS Is Getting Old”: Virender Sehwag’s Massive Remark On ‘Buzurg’ MS Dhoni | Cricket News

Former Indian cricket team batter Virender Sehwag was all praise for Chennai Super Kings' fielding effort during their IPL 2024 victory over Gujarat Titans. The match saw several good catches from the CSK fielders including a full-length diving effort from MS Dhoni which earned him plaudits from both fans and experts. During the post-match analysis, Sehwag said that Ajinkya Rahane and Rachin Ravindra took very good catches and added that 'buzurg' (old) Dhoni also contributed with an impressive effort - a comment that led to a hilarious exchange with fellow expert Rohan Gavaskar."Catches win matches. Ajinkya Rahane picked a good catch so did Rachin Ravindra. Buzurg (old) MS Dhoni also picked one," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz."You didn't refer to Rahane as buzurg," Gavaskar replied.However, S...
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CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 Opener Registers Record-Breaking Viewership | Cricket News

IPL 2024 also witnessed the highest-ever peak TV concurrency for an opening day.© BCCIThe 17th edition of the Indian Premier League opened to blockbuster viewership numbers with 16.8 crore viewers tuning in to watch the season's first game between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, the tournament's official broadcaster said on Thursday. Disney Star said the opening day also registered a watch-time of 1276 crore minutes -- the highest-ever for the first day of any season. The watch-time minutes are a compilation of the time spent by each viewer in watching the game.The 17th season of IPL also witnessed the highest-ever peak TV concurrency for an opening day, with 6.1 crore viewers watching the broadcast simultaneously on the Disney Star network."Disney Star ...
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“He Never Really Broke Free In RCB”: Former South Africa Star’s Shocking Revelation About Shivam Dube | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings registered their second victory of IPL 2024 on Tuesday after they defeated Gujarat Titans at Chepauk. Asked to bat first, CSK posted a whopping total of 206/6 in 20 overs with batter Shivam Dube scoring 51 off 23 balls. Later, GT stumbled in the chase as the hosts restricted them at 143/8, claiming a victory by 63 runs. It was a dominating show by the Ruturaj Gaikwad and co as they comfortably edged past GT.Dube, who bagged the Player of the Match award for his quick knock, left everyone utterly impressed with his performance. Recently, former South Africa batter AB de Villiers stated that the atmosphere at CSK camp has helped Dube show his true mettle."It's fantastic to see Shivam like this. He never really broke free in the RCB changing room. He was quite a shy guy...
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“This Franchise Is Different”: Shivam Dube Sums Up What Makes CSK Unique | Cricket News

Following his side's win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shivam Dube expressed that the Yellow franchise is different from all others and has given him freedom in his gameplay. The fortress at Chepauk stood untouched as the Chennai Super Kings registered a comprehensive 63-run win over the Gujarat Titans on Monday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.Following the match, Dube said in the post-match presentation, "This franchise is something different from all others. They are giving me freedom. They want me to do better and I also want to win some matches. I have worked that way (hitting short balls). It is helping me. I know they will bowl me some short balls and I am ready for that. They want me to d...
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CSK Star Touches MS Dhoni’s Feet Before Starting IPL 2024 Campaign, Thala Does This. Watch | Cricket News

MS Dhoni has been an inspirational figure for CSK since the time IPL started in 2008. It would not be wrong to say that the two are synonymous. Under MS Dhoni, CSK has been the most consistent side in the history of the IPL. Not for thing is he called the favourite son of Chennai. Under him, CSK won a record-equalling fifth IPL in 2023. He relinquished his captaincy ahead of the 2024 season and now Ruturaj Gaikwad is leading the side. MS Dhoni still gets the loudest cheer whenever his face appears on the TV screen.He is an inspirational figure for the CSK players too. The same was visible during CSK's IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday as Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana touched MS Dhoni's feet before starting bowling. he was playing this season's first match. Dhoni then bl...
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“We Were Expecting To Chase Anything Between 190 To 200”: GT Skipper Shubman Gill After Loss To CSK | Cricket News

Shubman Gill during IPL 2024 match vs CSK.© BCCIGujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill hailed the performance from the Chennai Super Kings and acknowledged that they got "outplayed" at Chepauk and let themselves down with their batting following their 63-run defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Ruturaj Gaiwkad's captaincy reign saw CSK win their second consecutive game as they pulled off a near flawless performance against GT on a surface that is known to be a bit unpredictable. The young opening batter Rachin Ravindra got CSK to a robust start, while Shivam Dube provided the much-needed firepower through the middle overs and in the final four to power CSK to a massive total.While defending the total, each bowler chipped in with their precise line and length to fend off ...
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Shivam Dube No Longer Ducks And Defends Against Short Ball, Thanks To MS Dhoni | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey is in awe of Shivam Dube for transforming into a batter who no longer ducks or defends when faced with the short ball, an improvement that has been monitored personally by former captain and team talisman Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The 30-year-old Dube was the top-scorer for CSK on Tuesday, striking a 23-ball 51 that included two fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 221.74. The side won by 63 runs against Gujarat Titans."Got to give a lot of credit to Dube for working tirelessly against the short ball, an area he needed to improve on. Hats off to him, and he is playing with confidence now. He is also dangerous against the spin."As the teams bowled short balls at him a few years ago, he would only duck and defend. Now, not only he can play the...