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Jadeja won it like Dhoni would have: adulation pour in from all around as Chennai Super Kings lift 5th IPL trophy

The Chennai Super Kings clinched their 5th Indian Premier League title after beating the Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting last over thriller of a rain curtailed match which saw Ravindra Jadeja channel his inner MS Dhoni and finishing with a flourish as CSK chased down 171 runs in 15 overs after GT had posted 214. With 13 runs needed off the last over and the economical Mohit Sharma set to bowl it, CSK had a mountain to climb. After the first four balls yielded just 3, everyone’s hearts were in the collective mouths as Jadeja took strike with just 10 remaining. He gave CSK a glimmer of hope as he struck a six off the fifth ball to leave 4 runs more. The last ball was then hit for a four as Jadeja wheeled away in celebration as CSK were crowned champions once again. It was a match worthy o...

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Touched by love of fans, MS Dhoni signals return to IPL next year

Will this be MS Dhoni’s last IPL? It was the question on everyone’s lips even before the first ball was bowled this season. And just as it ended with a Chennai Super Kings win, a fifth for the franchise, the skipper said, “This is the best time to announce my retirement. But the amount of love I have received all over. The easy thing would be to walk away from here, but the harder thing would be working hard for 9 months and try to play another IPL. It would be a gift from me, won’t be easy on the body.” The former India captain led Chennai Super Kings to a fifth IPL triumph against Gujarat Titans in what was a nail biting final with Ravindra Jadeja wrapping up a 171 chase off the last ball. When asked on what his emotions were throughout the tournament, with the fans giving him a warm ...

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IPL 2023: Ravindra Jadeja’s six and four off last two balls gives CSK fifth IPL title

A final that dragged on for three days, that was supposed to begin on Sunday evening but finished in the early hours of Tuesday, ended with Ravindra Jadeja smacking 10 runs off the last two balls of the game to claim CSK’s fifth IPL title. The rain-lag seemed endless but in the end it turned out to be a horribly gripping match on an uproarious night—or dawn?—that ended in crushing heartbreak for the Titans and pure and spontaneous joy for CSK. How CSK managed it in the end is astonishing and is hard to believe. But let us pick the game from the last over. MS Dhoni’s men required 14 off the last over to hunt down the revised target of 171 in 15 overs, not an insurmountable task. But Mohit Sharma began with an inch-perfect over and took the game to the last two balls. Nerves clanged aro...

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IPL Final, CSK vs GT Highlights: Ravindra Jadeja pulls off a heist to hand Chennai Super Kings fifth title | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja flexed his batting prowess as the swashbuckling all-rounder stole victory from the jaws of defeat to help Chennai Super Kings clinch a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League title. With 10 needed off the last two balls, Jadeja slammed a six and a four off Mohit Sharma as MS Dhoni and co. pipped defending champions in a rain-marred last-ball thriller in Ahmedabad.AS IT HAPPENEDIn what could turn out to be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's final outing in the biggest T20 cricket league, CSK batters provided the perfect 'farewell' gift to the legend.With the thrilling 5-wicket victory at the world's biggest cricket stadium, Chennai have now equalled Mumbai Indians' record of five IPL titles.Chasing a revised target of 171 in 15 overs after a frustrating rain delay, Ch...

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Ravindra Jadeja: WATCH: How Ravindra Jadeja guided Chennai Super Kings to fifth IPL title | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The phrase 'cometh the hour cometh the man' perfectly fits for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final in Ahmedabad to guide CSK to a record-equalling fifth IPL title in the wee hours of Tuesday.10 runs off the last two balls was the equation and Jadeja, who was at the crease, did the unthinkable as he smacked veteran GT pacer Mohit Sharma first for a six followed up with a boundary to seal the last-ball thrilling victory.With this victory, CSK have now matched the record held by the Mumbai Indians for the most IPL titles won. The Chennai side emerged victorious by securing a five-wicket win over the defending champions GT."It feels amazing winning a fifth title in front of my...

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Kohli joins Team India training ahead of WTC final, Rohit to hit nets from Tuesday

Cricketer Virat Kohli at a practice session ahead of the World Test Championship final cricket match between India and Australia, in UK, Monday, May 29, 2023. Batting mainstay Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club along with left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkat, who seemed to have recovered from left shoulder injury.India will play Australia at the Oval in the one-off Test from June 7 to 11.The BCCI on Monday shared pictures of the members of the team, including Kohli, pace duo of Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Siraj on their official twitter handle."Team India members begin their preparations for the WTC23 at Arundel Castle Cricket Club," BCCI said in a tweet.While Kohli, Umesh and Siraj were seen jogging in their new tra...

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B Sai Sudharsan: From being retired out in last game to being a Titan in IPL final

Let us keep aside the 96 runs that B Sai Sudharsan ended up with on Monday for the time being. There is another significant context one has to factor in other than this innings in the Indian Premier League final. The tournament in its 16 years has seen superstars hog the limelight, and unheard-of players become household names overnight. It has seen several breathtaking knocks that have left millions awestruck. Even then, the 96 runs that the 21-year-old from Chennai scored against the team he supported growing up – Chennai Super Kings – would hold a special place. Now to the other significant context. In Gujarat Titans’ Eliminator against Mumbai Indians, despite Sudharshan being on 43 off 31 deliveries, he was forced to retire hurt with an over to go, even though the team already had e...

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French Open: Carlos Alcaraz blasts past qualifier Flavio Cobolli in first round | Tennis News – Times of India

World number one Carlos Alcaraz started his campaign for a second Grand Slam title with an emphatic victory over Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli in the first round of the French Open. The Spaniard showcased his formidable skills and dispatched Cobolli 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 in a commanding fashion.At just 20 years old, Alcaraz has already established himself as a force to be reckoned with on the tennis circuit. He is considered one of the frontrunners to inherit the legacy of his compatriot, the 14-time Roland Garros champion Rafa Nadal, who is absent from this year's tournament due to a hip injury.Alcaraz, who had to skip the Australian Open earlier this year due to a leg injury, made a strong statement in his return to Grand Slam action since his victory at the US Open last year. He demonstra...

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Wrestlers hold secret meetings to plan for future | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Not ready to give up on their demand to arrest Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is facing charges of sexual harassment by seven female wrestlers, including a minor, the protesting group of Olympian grapplers, led by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, spent Monday criss-crossing Haryana villages to plan their future course of action in consultations with khap leaders, kisan unions and society elders.Unfazed by the high-handedness of the Delhi police on Sunday, Bajrang and Vinesh held a series of meetings with khap leaders and their village elders at a farm house in Gurugram. The meeting was attended by the wrestlers’ team of lawyers as well to discuss the legal recourse in the wake of an FIR being registered against the ‘organisers’ of the proposed women’s mahapanchay...

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Shubman Gill: CSK vs GT: ‘Sensational’ Shubman Gill creates batting records in IPL 2023 final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill, the star batter of Gujarat Titans, etched his name in the record books during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Gill's exceptional batting performance added another feather to his cap as he achieved a unique record in the tournament.During the final, Gill scored 39 off just 20 balls, which included seven fours. His blistering knock had a staggering strike rate of 195.00. However, his innings was cut short by Ravindra Jadeja, aided by the lightning-fast hands of wicketkeeper MS Dhoni behind the stumps.Gill's love affair with the Narendra Modi Stadium continued as he became the second-highest run-scorer in a single IPL season at a single venue. In IPL 2023, playing at his team's home ground, ...

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IPL 2023 Final: Sai Sudharsan helps Gujarat Titans post highest-ever total in IPL final

Sai Sudharsan narrowly missed out on a century for Gujarat Titans against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Monday. The Chennai lad scored 96 off 47 balls, courtesy of 8 fours and 6 sixes as Gujarat posted a formidable 214/4, the highest-ever total in an IPL final. Sudharsan was aptly supported by Wriddhiman Saha who scored a fifty off his own before getting dismissed by Deepak Chahar. Earlier, after getting a couple of early reprieves, Gujarat Titans lost their talismanic opener Shubman Gill early in the final, thanks to some magic from Chennai Super Kings’ MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja. Shubman, who took the Orange Cap for the highest run-scorer of the season in Qualifier 2 last week, was looking in fine form in the final, having sco...

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MS Dhoni: WATCH: MS Dhoni’s lightning glovework gets rid of rampaging Shubman Gill | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni's lightning glovework behind the stumps has been widely acclaimed and admired in the world of cricket. And he did the same on Monday when he got rid of in-form Gujarat Titans (GT) opener Shubman Gill with a sharp stumping in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.The former Indian captain is known for his exceptional agility, reflexes and accuracy which make him one of the best wicket-keepers in the history of the game.The incident happened in the 7th over of the innings when left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja's flat delivery landed around off stump, enticed Gill, who played a fine 20-ball 39 runs knock with the help of seven fours, to stretch forward for a drive.However, the ball turned sharply...

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Novak Djokovic breezes into French Open second round | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic began his quest for a record-breaking 23rd men's Grand Slam singles title at the French Open in Paris with a commanding first-round victory over debutant Aleksandar Kovacevic.The Serbian player, a two-time champion at Roland Garros, defeated Kovacevic 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) on Monday.Djokovic comfortably sailed through the first two sets, but encountered some resistance from the 24-year-old American in the third set.Despite Kovacevic's effort, his lack of experience became evident during the tie-break on the renowned clay court.The match concluded with Djokovic clinching victory on his first match point, thanks to a scintillating service return.Djokovic will next face Hungarian Marton Fucsovics as he vies for a place in the third round of the tournament."It's alwa...

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Watch: MS Dhoni comes out to rapturous ovation before GT vs CSK IPL final

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni came out to rapturous ovation as he prepared to warm up before the final between Gujarat Titans and CSK at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Monday. The crowd which did not get to witness a match on Sunday due to rain turned up in droves on Monday as the cheers reached fever pitch at the first sight of Dhoni. Meanwhile, Dhoni won the toss and opted to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in the final. Both teams are unchanged. “We’ll bowl first with the rain forecast being around. Yesterday we were in the dressing room. As a cricketer you always want to play. It was the crowd that suffered the most. Hopefully we can entertain them. Pitch has been under cover for a long time, but throughout the tournament the pitch has behaved well over here. Q...

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Dhoni: MS Dhoni becomes first cricketer to play 250 matches in IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The IPL 2023 final in Ahmedabad has become an extraordinary occasion for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni as he steps onto the field for his remarkable 250th IPL match. Dhoni's milestone achievement makes him the first player in the league's history to reach this significant feat, solidifying his legendary status in the world of cricket.Surpassing his contemporaries, Dhoni's illustrious journey in the IPL has seen him leave an indelible mark. The second-highest appearance holder is Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, with 243 matches to his credit. Dinesh Karthik follows closely behind with 242 matches, while Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja complete the top five with 237 and 226 matches, respectively.Dhoni has scored 5082 runs at an average of 39.09 so far in IPL a...

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Virat Kohli joins Team India’s training session ahead of WTC final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's batting sensation and former captain, Virat Kohli, joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club. Kohli's return to the squad has bolstered hopes for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at the Oval, scheduled from June 7 to 11.Accompanying Kohli in the training session was left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkat, who seemed to have made a full recovery from a left shoulder injury that had kept him on the sidelines. The duo's active participation in the practice session was a welcome sight for the team management and fans alike.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared pictures of the team members, including Kohli, as they began their preparations for the highly anticipated WTC F...

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WTC Final: Ricky Ponting picks both Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin in India’s playing XI | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, has expressed his belief that India will field both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, starting on June 7 at The Oval in London.Ponting, a three-time ODI World Cup winner, also suggested that India should consider including left-handed batter-wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan for the high-profile match at The Oval. Kishan's inclusion would provide the team with a left-handed batting option and add depth to the batting lineup.Ponting's insights and recommendations highlight the strategic considerations that he believes could benefit the Indian team in their pursuit of the World Test Championship title."I think they will pick Jadeja and Ashwin because Jadeja can hold that No...

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IPL 2023 Final | Chennai Super Kings beats Gujarat Titans by five wickets to win fifth title

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pulled off a stunning heist to beat Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets and win its fifth Indian Premier League title, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the wee hours of May 30.Chasing a revised 171-run target in 15 overs after rain affected play, CSK needed 10 to win off the last two balls, only for Ravindra Jadeja to hoist Mohit Sharma straight down the ground for a six and follow it up with a glanced four to the fine-leg boundary.Mohit, until then, had seemed set to defend 13 runs from the last over. He conceded just three off the first four deliveries, but missed his length trying to bowl yorkers off the last two as CSK matched Mumbai Indians’ record of five IPL trophies.Sai Sudharsan’s terrific 96 (47b, 8x4, 6x6) had propelled defending champion GT to a mam...

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IPL 2023 Final GT vs CSK updates | Dhoni wins toss, opts to bowl against Gujarat Titans

MS Dhoni fans cheering before the start of the IPL 2023 final cricket between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on May 29, 2023. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first in the Indian Premier League 2023 final in Ahmedabad on May 29.CSK vs GT live score, IPL final live updatesBoth teams are playing their unchanged XI.IPL 2023 finals was to be played on May 28 but due to persistent rains at Ahmedabad it was postponed to the reserve day on May 29. If it wins, it will be the fifth title for Chennai Super Kings while it will be the second for the Gujarat Titans.Two months since the two will meet on an equal footing in the grand finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 29. They sparred in Qualifie...

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Chelsea appoint Mauricio Pochettino as new manager | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chelsea appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager on Monday as the former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St Germain coach signed a two-year deal with the option of a one-year extension. The Argentine faces daunting task of reviving the troubled club, who finished 12th last season. Pochettino will be returning Premier League four years after being sacked by Tottenham.Pochettino, 51, will take over from interim boss Frank Lampard on July 1. "Mauricio is a world-class coach with an outstanding track record. We are all looking forward to having him on board," Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said in a statement.Pochettino, who favours a high-pressing and attacking style of play, garnered a reputation for fostering young talent and led Southampton to an eight...