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MS Dhoni’s Reaction Goes Viral As Sameer Rizvi Plays Blinder On IPL Debut – Watch | Cricket News
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MS Dhoni’s Reaction Goes Viral As Sameer Rizvi Plays Blinder On IPL Debut – Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni reacted to Sameer Rizvi's explosive batting in IPL 2024© X (formerly Twitter)A combined effort from the batters powered the Chennai Super Kings to a massive total of 206/6 against the Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. GT would need to pull off a record chase at Chepauk following Shivam Dube and Rachin Ravindra's demolition. Put to bat, CSK got off to a flying start, despite losing Rachin Ravindra's wicket in the final over of the powerplay. The young New Zealand opener once again spread his wings in the powerplay and amassed 46 off just 20 deliveries. He took the onus of scoring runs, while skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad provided the ideal support on the other end. Rachin's fiery knock brought up the third succes...
IPL-Winning Coach Shows ‘Predictable RCB’ The Mirror For Flawed Plan vs CSK | Cricket News
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IPL-Winning Coach Shows ‘Predictable RCB’ The Mirror For Flawed Plan vs CSK | Cricket News

[ad_1] Tom Moody was critical of the RCB bowlers for bowling too many short balls vs CSK.© BCCIFormer SunRisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has lashed out at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after their defeat to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the opening match of IPL 2024 on Friday. Moody was critical of the RCB bowlers for bowling too many short balls, saying that the Faf du Plessis-led side became "predictable" with their planning. The likes of Alzarri Joseph and Cameron Green targetted Shivam Dube with short deliveries throughout their spells. Despite struggling initially, Dube smashed an unbeaten 34 to take CSK across the finishing line.Moody suggested that RCB became "predictable" with their short-ball tactics, adding that they can't use it all the time."The art of bowling short balls...
“I Was Shocked”: CSK Star On Captaincy Change From MS Dhoni, Says This About Ruturaj Gaikwad | Cricket News
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“I Was Shocked”: CSK Star On Captaincy Change From MS Dhoni, Says This About Ruturaj Gaikwad | Cricket News

[ad_1] The sudden captaincy change of Chennai Super Kings from MS Dhoni to Ruturaj Gaikwad has been grabbing the headline. From the time IPL started, MS Dhoni has been a constant for CSK as captain. Ravindra Jadeja was made the skipper but he relinquished the captaincy after eight games. Now, it seems Ruturaj Gaikwad's appointment as CSK skipper is for the long term. Last season, after CSK  won their fifth IPL, MS Dhoni hinted he might shift to a more mentorship role.Talking about the change, CSK star Shivam Dube said he was taken by surprise."I found out two days ago and I was shocked. I think he's handed it to the perfect person. Ruturaj is quite like Dhoni, very cool and calm," Dube said on Jio Cinema."It's really fun because I have played under him before. I know what kind of a capta...
Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube Set To Miss Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy Quarter-Final Clash | Cricket News
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Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube Set To Miss Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy Quarter-Final Clash | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mumbai will be without their star batters Shreyas Iyer and Shivam Dube during their Ranji Trophy quarter-final clash against Baroda, according to ESPNcricinfo. According to ESPNcricinfo, Iyer has been ruled out of the quarterfinal clash which will be held on February 23 due to back spasms. While Dube has been ruled out of the game due to a side strain. Iyer featured in one round of the Ranji Trophy this year to gear up for India's five-match Test series against England as he was a part of the squad for the first two games. He was sidelined from the next three games after he registe...
Fan Asks For Autograph, But MS Dhoni Refuses. Gives This Reason | Cricket News
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Fan Asks For Autograph, But MS Dhoni Refuses. Gives This Reason | Cricket News

[ad_1] Social media has been getting flooded with viral pictures and videos of former India skipper MS Dhoni, for quite some time now. Be it someone's wedding or a fan's birthday, the wicketkeeper-batter is leaving everyone awestruck with his memorable presence. Despite not being active on social media himself, pictures of Dhoni always go viral like a fire. Recently, another picture of the Chennai Super Kings skipper went viral on Twitter, where he was spotted with some Indian army soldiers. "Lucky fans and Indian Army officers clicked picture with MS Dhoni," the caption of the viral pos...
“Batting At No. 4 Was Pressure….”: Shivam Dube After India’s Win Over Afghanistan | Cricket News
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“Batting At No. 4 Was Pressure….”: Shivam Dube After India’s Win Over Afghanistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Following his side's six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I, Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube said that batting at number four was pressurising for him but still stuck to his style of cricket. Dube celebrated his comeback to Indian team in style as an unbeaten half-century and a wicket helped India secure a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I in Mohali on Thursday."I think it was really cold but I enjoyed playing on this ground. Playing after a long time and batting at No. 4 was a bit of pressure for me but I had one thing on my mind that I had to play my style of cricket. From my style, I feel a bit of pressure first 2-3 balls but after that I think about the ball and do not think too much. I know I can hit big sixes in T20s, so I know I can get runs anyway...
All-Round Shivam Dube Helps India Freeze Out Afghanistan In Chilly T20I Opener | Cricket News
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All-Round Shivam Dube Helps India Freeze Out Afghanistan In Chilly T20I Opener | Cricket News

[ad_1] All-rounder Shivam Dube defied bitterly cold weather to hit an unbeaten half-century and take one wicket as India eased to a comfortable win over Afghanistan in the first Twenty20 international on Thursday. Dube, a left-handed batsman, made 60 off 40 balls for his second T20 fifty as India chased down their victory target of 159 with 15 balls and six wickets to spare at Mohali. India lead the three-match series 1-0 as they prepare for the T20 World Cup in June. India's bowlers led by spinner Axar Patel restricted Afghanistan to 158-5 despite an attacking 42 by Mohammad Nabi on a chilly winter evening.Temperatures plummeted to just nine degrees (48 Fahrenheit) in the northern city where summer heat can soar to a scorching 40-plus degrees.Some players were seen using hand warmers to...
“Where Is Ishan Kishan?”: Ex India Star Raises Serious Questions On T20I Squad vs Afghanistan | Cricket News
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“Where Is Ishan Kishan?”: Ex India Star Raises Serious Questions On T20I Squad vs Afghanistan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Team India's squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan marked the return of veteran Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma while Sanju Samson also found a spot in the team for the 3-match series. While fans and pundits welcomed the return of the trio, a few other players' absence did turn out to be a head-scratcher to many. The likes of KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan, etc. found no place in the team, leaving the world of social media baffled.Aakash Chopra, former India cricketer-turned-pundit, asked some direct questions on social media with reagards to the absence of Iyer and Kishan, as well as the return of all-rounder Shivam Dube."Iyer was nominated as the Vice-Captain for the 5-match T20i series vs Australia. Was a part of the squad against SA too. Now, finds ...