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“MS Dhoni Never Takes Pain Killer”: CSK Captain’s Ex-India Teammate Explains Reason | Cricket News
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“MS Dhoni Never Takes Pain Killer”: CSK Captain’s Ex-India Teammate Explains Reason | Cricket News

[ad_1] It was a memorable day for all the MS Dhoni fans as Chennai Super Kings registered a victory by 27 runs over Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. Playing at their fortress Chepauk, CSK posted a total of 167/8, which included a blistering cameo from MS Dhoni, who smashed 20 off just 9 balls. Later, CSK restricted DC to 140/8 after Matheesha Pathirana scalped three wickets. For Dhoni, who will be turning 42 later this year, age is just a number as he has been setting an example for all the fans. However, the former India skipper was seen struggling and hobbling while running between the wickets during the match against DC.Speaking about Dhoni, former India pacer S Sreesanth praised him for his fitness and revealed that the CSK skipper never takes any painkillers."Why did Dhoni retire from i...
“‘Chacha Chowdhary’ MS Dhoni Closes Door..”: Irfan Pathan On Secret Behind CSK’s Home Dominance | Cricket News
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“‘Chacha Chowdhary’ MS Dhoni Closes Door..”: Irfan Pathan On Secret Behind CSK’s Home Dominance | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni's CSK are flying high in IPL 2023 season© BCCI/SportzpicsOne of the most consistent teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, Chennai Super Kings only remain a couple of wins away from cementing their progression to the playoffs. One of the reasons behind CSK's consistent show this season has been their home form. With dominant performances at home, Chennai franchise has made Chepauk their fortress. The reason behind such performances at home, according to former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, is none other than 'Chcha Chowdhary' MS Dhoni.Irfan, in a chat on Star Sports, said that CSK are sure to qualify for the playoffs. But, what MS Dhoni would be aiming for, is a top two finish. The retired cricketer hilariously summed up the Super Kings' home dominance by...
Ex India Star Wants Virat Kohli To Score Ton As “Great Tribute To” Sourav Ganguly As RCB Meet DC Again After “No-Handshake” Episode | Cricket News
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Ex India Star Wants Virat Kohli To Score Ton As “Great Tribute To” Sourav Ganguly As RCB Meet DC Again After “No-Handshake” Episode | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of DC Director Cricket Sourav Ganguly and RCB star Virat Kohli together.© AFPIn Delhi Capitals' IPL 2023 first leg meeting against Royal Challengers Bangalore, the most talked about subject was one incident that actually happened after the game ended. After that game between Delhi Capitals, where ex-India captain Ganguly is working as 'Director of Cricket', and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore, several videos of them went viral, which led to social media users saying that the duo might be avoiding each other. In one of the videos, with players and staff of both the teams lined up for doing customary post-match handshakes, Ganguly could be seen jumping the queue as DC coach Ricky Ponting was talking to Virat Kohli. Several Twitter users thought that the duo was ...
For ‘Mathematician’ Surya, Even Sky Is Not The Limit: S Sreesanth | Cricket News
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For ‘Mathematician’ Surya, Even Sky Is Not The Limit: S Sreesanth | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians became the first team in the history of IPL to successfully chase down 200-plus targets in consecutive games. The Rohit Sharma-led side defeated Rajasthan Royals at home by chasing down 213 and made the run chase of 215 against Punjab Kings in Mohali look ridiculously easy. Riding upon blistering half-centuries from their Indian batting mainstays, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, the five-time champions crushed Punjab Kings. MI sent a warning of danger to the opposition teams i.e. take us lightly at your own peril.Star MI batter Suryakumar Yadav continued doing Surya things against Punjab Kings and entertained the audience with his 360-degree hittings.Hailing the No. 1 T20I batter in the world, former India cricketer S Sreesanth termed SKY as a mathematician for h...
Ex-India Star Bats For Ajinkya Rahane’s ODI Return. Sunil Gavaskar Disagrees | Cricket News
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Ex-India Star Bats For Ajinkya Rahane’s ODI Return. Sunil Gavaskar Disagrees | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India pacer S Sreesanth has backed veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane's return to the white-ball squads in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup, which will be held in India later this year. Rahane, who last played an ODI in 2018, recently earned a recall to the Test squad for the upcoming World Test Championship final. The 34-year-old has been in blistering form for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). So far, Rahane has scored 224 runs in seven matches at an average of 44.8."I would love to see him in the squad. The way he is performing, especially with the World Cup happening in India. That will be one of the boldest moves the selectors can make. I am very confident he will do well in the World Test Championship final," India Today quoted Sreesanth as sayi...
“Bhul Jao Yaar”: Harbhajan Singh Intervenes As Sehwag Mocks Sreesanth Over IPL ‘Slapgate’ | Cricket News
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“Bhul Jao Yaar”: Harbhajan Singh Intervenes As Sehwag Mocks Sreesanth Over IPL ‘Slapgate’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Harbhajan Singh had slapped S Sreesanth in IPL 2008 season© TwitterThe Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some a handful of controversies over the years. One of those that really shook the cricketing world across the world was the 'slapgate' incident were Harbhajan Singh had slapped S Sreesanth. As Harbhajan, Sreesanth, as well as Virender Sehwag, got together as pundits for the IPL 2023 season, the incident was discussed again. On the panel, Sehwag poked fun at Sreesanth over the incident, prompting Harbahajan to intervene and change the topic.In a panel for Star Sports, the trio got into an interesting conversation as Sreesanth revealed that he used to hug Harbhajan before the start of the match, as a ritual that helped his performances. Sehwag that asked if that ritual starte...
S Sreesanth Opens Up On IPL ‘Slapgate’ Row Involving Harbhajan Singh | Cricket News
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S Sreesanth Opens Up On IPL ‘Slapgate’ Row Involving Harbhajan Singh | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Harbhajan Singh (left) and S Sreesanth.© AFPIn the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, an infamous incident hogged liemight all over the world. Then India teammates Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth, playing for opposing teams in the IPL, were involved in one of the biggest controversies to hit the tournament. Certain media reports claimed that Sreesanth -- playing for Kings XI Punjab -- was allegedly slapped by Mumbai Indians star Harbhajan Singh. Subsequently, the off-spinner received a lengthy ban. Though a lot has been listened and discussed about it till date, Sreesanth has cleared more air after 14 years of the incident."We have always been friends. That was just a misunderstanding and the media made a big noise out of it. I will just sa...
“Don’t Think” CSK Can Win IPL 2023: Ex-India Star’s Bold Prediction | Cricket News
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“Don’t Think” CSK Can Win IPL 2023: Ex-India Star’s Bold Prediction | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Chennai Super Kings team.© TwitterFormer India pacer S Sreesanth feels that Chennai Super Kings could not win the Indian Premier League trophy this year. CSK are four-time IPL champions with their latest title coming in the year 2021. The team is only behind Mumbai Indians -- who have won five editions of IPL -- despite being banned from the league for two consecutive seasons. MS Dhoni has been the architect of CSK's glory as all the titles have come under his reign. He will once again be seen leading the side in IPL 2023, however, Sreesanth feels that the side would not be able to bag the trophy this year."I don't think so (that CSK will win IPL 2023). There is only one Mallu captain - Sanju Samson - I am supporting them (Rajasthan Royals). But it would be fun if a ...
India Capitals vs Bhilwara Kings, Legends League Cricket 2022 Final Live Score Updates: Ross Taylor Strong As India Capitals Lose Mitchell Johnson, Eye Strong Finish | Cricket News
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India Capitals vs Bhilwara Kings, Legends League Cricket 2022 Final Live Score Updates: Ross Taylor Strong As India Capitals Lose Mitchell Johnson, Eye Strong Finish | Cricket News

[ad_1] India Capitals vs Bhilwara Kings, Legends League Cricket Final Live Updates: Ross Taylor is on the charge for the India Capitals, following a top-order collapse. Taylor smashed a 31-ball fifty to put Capitals in control of the proceedings. India Capitals Gautam Gambhir failed to gave his team a strong start as he was dismissed in the first over by Monty Panesar. Rahul Sharma then struck twice in the second over to put the Capitals three down early. Panesar then bagged his second, dismissing the explosive Dwayne Smith. Earlier, Bhilwara Kings won the toss and opted to bowl against India Capitals in the final of the Legends League Cricket 2022 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Capitals had earlied defeated the Kings in the Qualifier, and will look to do the same in the summit...
Sreesanth Explains Why Dhoni Gave Joginder Last Over In 2007 T20 World Cup Final | Cricket News
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Sreesanth Explains Why Dhoni Gave Joginder Last Over In 2007 T20 World Cup Final | Cricket News

[ad_1] India celebrate after winning the 2007 T20 World Cup.© TwitterSaturday marks the 15th anniversary of India lifting the 2007 T20 World Cup title. The MS Dhoni-led team beat Pakistan in a thrilling final in Johannesburg to win the maiden T20 World Cup. The match went down to the final over and MS Dhoni turned to the relatively unknown Joginder Sharma. The pacer went on to dismiss Misbah-ul-Haq to win the match for India, and Sreesanth, who took the all-important catch of Misbah, revealed why Dhoni opted for Joginder to bowl the final over."Dhoni bhai takes decisions like that and Dhoni bhai knows Jogi bhai very well," Sreesanth told Star Sports."Lot of people don't know that we used to play for Indian Airlines. Dhoni bhai, me, Yuvi paa, Bhajju paa, we all used to play for Indian Air...