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IPL 2024: How MS Dhoni is using the ‘Impact Player’ rule | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The 'Impact Player' rule, according to Michael Hussey, the batting coach for the Chennai Super Kings, has extended their batting order, enabling former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to bat as late as number eight in this IPL.With the implementation of the 'Impact Player' rule in the 2023 edition, each franchise is now allowed to designate five substitutes, one of whom may enter the game as a substitute.On Tuesday, CSK defeated Gujarat Titans in Chennai by scoring 206 for six, which was enough to win the game.Even though his admirers were growing a little impatient, Dhoni did not appear to be coming in with seven hitters out to bat."It's definitely been a directive from head coach (Stephen) Fleming to keep pushing the game forward. The 'Impact Player' has lengthened the batting...
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‘Tiger abhi zinda hai’: How cricketers reacted to *that* MS Dhoni catch in CSK vs GT IPL 2024 game

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni made jaws drop with an incredible catch in the Chennai Super Kings’ victory over Gujarat Titans in their second IPL 2024 game on Tuesday night. The CSK faithful were initially left disappointed that MSD didn’t not face a single ball in the first innings at Chepauk, with Shivam Dube (51), Ruturaj Gaikwad (46) and Rachin Ravindra (46) propelling CSK to a competitive target of 206/6. But Dhoni still managed to bring the roof down at the MA Chidambaram Stadium when he dove to his right to take an acrobatic catch and send Vijay Shankar back to the hut off the bowling of Daryl Mitchell. The broadcasters later revealed that the 42-year-old Dhoni’s dive was measured at 2.27m. While fans in Chepauk and on social media were left amazed, even those who hav...
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Why the bouncer is no longer a threat to CSK’s Shivam Dube

IT was the 14th delivery that Shivam Dube faced on Tuesday night. Seconds after Spencer Johnson ran in and delivered a well-directed, shoulder-high bouncer, the 33,400-odd spectators at Chepauk cleared the throat for the umpteenth time on the night. There was something about the roar as Dube got inside the line of the ball and deposited Johnson well into the stands beyond deep fine-leg. For a batsman, who has been at unease when facing chin music, Dube did well. The reward for all the hard work he had been putting behind the scenes in domestic cricket, to confront the short-ball challenge. In the middle, Johnson had a quizzical face. The rest of his Gujarat Titans teammates looked shell shocked. At the Chennai Super Kings dug-out, there were high-fives among the support-staff. “I know t...
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WATCH: MS Dhoni brings the roof off Chepauk with sensational diving catch, stretches 2.27m

The Chennai Super Kings loyalists, who craved for their former skipper to walk in to bat, were left disappointed for a second time when CSK innings ended on Tuesday without MS Dhoni coming in to bat. However, the 42-year-old amped up the decibels at the MA Chidambaram Stadium when he took a quick-reflex diving catch to his left to get rid of Vijay Shankar. Here’s the video: 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗦𝗗 😎 An excellent diving grab behind the stumps and the home crowd erupts in joy💛 Head to @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia to watch the match LIVE#TATAIPL | #CSKvGT pic.twitter.com/n5AlXAw9Zg — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 26, 2024 A graphic from the host broadcasters later revealed that Dhoni had stretched as much as 2.27m to complete the catch off Daryl Mitchell’s bowling. Dhoni had relinquished the ca...
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Watch: MS Dhoni’s age-defying catch sends Chepauk into a frenzy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: How old is MS Dhoni? He's 42. Well, that's just another number for the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman. Dhoni, affectionately known as 'Thala' among his fans, showcased his brilliance during the match against Gujarat Titans.Bowling his first over, CSK's Daryl Mitchell delivered a full delivery around the off-stump to Vijay Shankar. Shankar attempted a straight drive but only managed to edge the ball.A vintage Dhoni dived to his right and pulled off a spectacular catch, sending Shankar back to the pavilion.Witnessing the veteran's remarkable effort behind the stumps, the Chepauk crowd erupted in joy.WATCH:Rachin Ravindra started with a bang and Shivam Dube finished with a flourish as Chennai Super Kings posted a commendable 206 for 6 against Gujarat Titans. CSK are defending ch...
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IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans’ TN factor can make it tough for Chennai Super Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

Three Chennai-based players in Titans' XI will look to prove themselves at 'home'CHENNAI: If there is one IPL venue which Gujarat Titans can call home away from home, it is the MA Chidambaram Stadium, given the strong Tamil Nadu influence in their squad.The Titans playing pack comprises five TN members, who know the Chepauk pitches like the back of their palms. The TN group's 'local' knowledge will be worth its weight in gold when GT cross swords with reigning champions Chennai Super Kings in a repeat of last year's final, on Tuesday.The beauty of franchise cricket is such that the visiting Titans side will consist of five 'locals', while Super Kings, the only IPL team from the state, have none from the region. After featuring in the thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad on...
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‘He might not…’: Chris Gayle’s predictions for MS Dhoni in IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former West Indies opener Chris Gayle shared his insights into the strategy behind Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) decision to appoint Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain for the IPL 2024 season, hinting at potential breaks for the legendary MS Dhoni during the tournament.Gayle emphasized the likelihood of Dhoni not featuring in every match, suggesting a possible hiatus midway through the season. "He (MS Dhoni) might not play all games. There may be a little break in between for him. That's why the decision. But MSD will go well, don't worry about that," Gayle remarked during an interview on Jio Cinema.Gayle's remarks were made prior to the CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 opener in Chennai, shedding light on the strategic move to transfer captaincy to Gaikwad to manage Dhoni's workload effectively.Des...
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First-day first-show: CSK’s new era gets off to winning note at IPL 2024, RCB’s Chennai woes continue

CSK vs RCB Synopsis: At a venue where they have historically struggled, Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered another defeat despite a lower-order rally from their batting unit. Chennai Super Kings held their nerves to start off a new era on a victorious note. Chepauk remains bogey venue for RCB Since beating CSK at Chepauk in the inaugural edition of the IPL, RCB has yet to win a game here. Their record now stands 1-8 at the venue. RCB’s wait extended as the batting unit once again struggled to get used to the slowness of the surface. In conditions that are far different to the ones they find back home, RCB’s struggles here are not surprising. Apart from lacking the batsmen who can ace spinners, their formula largely has been to go aggressive with the bat. Despite dew being a factor, F...
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IPL 2024: Meet MS Dhoni lookalike Rishabh Malakar, a software engineer from Indore

The IPL 2024 opener between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru had not even begun, but Rishabh Malakar’s jaws were already aching. “I have posed for a thousand selfies,” the software engineer from Indore says, sweat dripping from his forehead, his yellow jersey blazing. The reason for his fame hits you without saying. He bears an uncanny resemblance with MS Dhoni. He spots long hair like Dhoni does these says. He has nurtured a stubble, “with much care,” he emphasises. He was not a Dhoni superfan to begin with. But when he was in class nine, someone in the neighbourhood called him MS Dhoni and told him he resembles him. He would he first of the many and his fanfare just swelled. “Just a random guy in the street called me Dhoni and it just stuck. Then a lot of people th...
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IPL 2024: Gaikwad to replace M.S. Dhoni as CSK captain

File picture of Chennai Super Kings batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad, who takes over as captain of the side | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Chennai Super Kings has named Ruturaj Gaikwad as the new captain of the franchise ahead of the start of the 2024 IPL season. He takes over from M.S. Dhoni, who has captained the team since the start of the IPL in 2008, save for a brief period when Ravindra Jadeja was made captain.Also read | The lure of lucre: On the 17th edition of the IPL and beyond A brief statement by the team confirmed the shift in captaincy, stating that 27-year-old Gaikwad has been an integral part of the team since 2019, playing 52 matches.Speculation is rife that this season will be Dhoni’s final one as a player. In the 2023 season, the 42-year-old mostly came out to bat towards the f...
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja joins Chennai Super Kings camp | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the new season, star all-arounder Ravindra Jadeja of India arrived at the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) training camp on Friday. The team has won the Indian Premier League (IPL) five times and are the defending champions.A picture of the 35-year-old joining the club was posted on the Chennai-based team's official X handle."RaJa here to conquer," CSK wrote on X.In IPL, Jadeja has played 226 matches and 173 innings, in which he scored 2692 runs at a strike rate of 128.62.Jadeja is the seventh-highest wicket-taker in the IPL with 152 scalps.CSK's preparatory camp began on March 2, with the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Mukesh Choudhary and Prashant Solanki joining the camp at Chepauk.CSK will kick off their campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore in...
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‘Could keep…’: CSK’s post shows why age is just a number for MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Maintaining top-level performance over an extended period is an extraordinary feat for any player. However, MS Dhoni, who is also known as 'Thala' among his fans, has consistently achieved this for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.Dhoni is set to lead the defending champions for an unprecedented 15th season during IPL 2024, following his captaincy that led the team to a record-equalling fifth title last year.As CSK prepares to commence their IPL 2024 journey against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai on March 22, a video shared by the Yellow Brigade highlights Dhoni's enduring prowess, demonstrating that age is merely a number for the cricketing legend.Dhoni returned to Chepauk to begin preparations for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league.CSK won their five tit...
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‘Bandanas just got a lot cooler!’ CSK share MS Dhoni’s new look | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni's hairstyles and new looks have always been in the news right from the days when he made in India debut in 2004.That India debut was way back 20 years ago. And the former Indian captain had long hair back then.Cut to 2024, with the Dhoni aura enjoying a legendary status, the Chennai Super Kings captain is set to lead the defending champions in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).Last Thursday, CSK had shared a photo of Dhoni as he started practice for the upcoming season that starts on March 22.And on Monday, CSK shared another photo of 'Thala' jogging during practice sporting a bandana.'Bandanas just got a lot cooler!' CSK captioned the photo with the vintage Dhoni look.Dhoni has led CSK to five titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.!(function(f,...
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Ever since I saw Dhoni playing, I have been his fan: Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed his deep admiration for former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, recounting a cherished moment of receiving an autographed shirt from the iconic cricketer during last year's IPL.During the Star Sports #IPLonStar event ahead of IPL 2024, Gavaskar reflected on his enduring fandom for Dhoni, citing the skipper's remarkable style of play, attitude, and demeanor both on and off the field. "Ever since I saw MSD playing for the first time, I have been his fan," Gavaskar enthused, highlighting Dhoni's immense impact on the cricketing world.Recalling the memorable encounter with Dhoni, Gavaskar shared his excitement at meeting his 'hero' and obtaining his autograph. "The whole team was taking a round around the stadium (Chepauk), so I t...
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MS Dhoni in ‘new role’: Chennai Super Kings skipper sets social media ablaze with cryptic post | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni dropped a big surprise on Monday with a rare social media post about his 'new role'. This enigmatic revelation has sparked speculation among his fans, leaving them curious about the capacity in which he will be seen in the upcoming IPL."Can't wait for the new season and the new 'role'. Stay tuned!," Dhoni posted on Facebook.The post did not specify whether the reference to the 'new season' pertained to the IPL 2024 edition.However, Dhoni's mention of a 'new role' quickly went viral within minutes, creating widespread anticipation and curiosity among fans.CSK will open their campaign in IPL 2024 as the defending champions in a high-stakes clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in ChennaiDhoni, wh...
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New chasemasters: Why Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel are a throwback to MS Dhoni-Yuvraj Singh

Only 32 times in 158 instances have India completed a successful chases in their Test history. Chennai 1999, Pune 2017, Chennai 2021, Bangalore 2004, 2005, 1987, or most recently Hyderabad 2024; there have been many instances of India failing to handle the fourth-inning pressure at home.On Monday, on a flaking pitch where the ball turned and occasionally kept low, India was struggling. Chasing 192, they were 120/5. Ranchi 2024 seemed like a repeat of the same old story. However, in Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel India would discover a pair of potential chase-masters. Gill likes fourth innings — in 10 knocks, he averages 44. To contextualise, Rohit Sharma averages only 32 and has scored a half-century fewer than Gill, having featured in eight more innings. Steve Smith, arguably the best ba...
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Important for a leader to earn respect with deeds rather than words: MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni's leadership and adept man-management abilities have become legendary in cricket circles. The former India skipper emphasised on Friday that garnering respect and loyalty from players through actions constituted the foundational aspect of leadership. During Dhoni's captaincy, India achieved notable success, winning two World Cups and a Champions Trophy, along with attaining the top position in the ICC Test rankings for the first time."Loyalty has a lot to do with the respect factor. When you talk about the dressing room, unless the support staff or players respect you, it is difficult to get that loyalty."It is actually about what you are doing and not about what you are speaking. You may not actually speak anything but your conduct can earn that respect," said Dhoni...
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WATCH: MS Dhoni’s new CSK jersey for IPL 2024 unveiled | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of their beloved 'Thala' Mahendra Singh Dhoni as he gears up to grace the field in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League.The speculation surrounding whether IPL 2023 marked Dhoni's final appearance for the Chennai Super Kings took a backseat when the legendary captain, who led India to victory in the 2011 World Cup, confirmed his availability for the upcoming season.As the IPL 2024 prepares to commence on March 22, CSK took to their social media platforms to share a momentous event - the unveiling of the iconic No. 7 jersey, adorned with Dhoni's name, in a grand ceremony.WATCH:CSK made it to the playoffs twelve times in fourteen seasons, which solidifies their status as a consistent challenger for the IPL trophy.With five title...
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IPL 2024: MS Dhoni uses special sticker on cricket bat as he hits nets ahead of new season

After visuals of Mahendra Singh Dhoni hitting the nets emerged ahead of the start of the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League, eagled-eyed fans of the cricketer noticed that the former India captain had pasted a special sticker on the bat’s face. Fans noted that Dhoni has been training recently with a bat that bears the sticker of the name of his childhood friend’s sports shop. His bat had a ‘Prime Sports’ sticker on it. Prime Sports is a company owned by the former India captain’s childhood friend Paramjit Singh. This is Dhoni’s unique way of promoting his childhood friend’s sports goods shop. Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings are the defending champions coming into the IPL 2024 season. CSK had defeated Gujarat Titans, led by Hardik Pandya, in the IPL 2023 final. In the past, Dhoni h...
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MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings have brought out the best in me: Shivam Dube | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube showcased his explosive six-hitting prowess, describing it as a "God's gift," as he played pivotal innings in India's triumph over Afghanistan in the second T20 International. Dube's unbeaten 63 off 32 balls guided India to a comprehensive victory, chasing down a target of 173 with 26 balls to spare.In an interview with JioCinema, Dube expressed his pleasure in continually improving his performance, attributing his expansive stroke range to natural talent and dedicated work. "It's a pleasure to keep improving my performance as I am going along. The range I have is God's gift, and I have also worked a lot on it," said Dube.Known for his proficiency against spinners, Dube acknowledged the challenges posed by express pace and bounce. "I have worked...