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‘MS Dhoni would be an asset to Ruturaj Gaikwad’: Former World Cup-winning all-rounder on CSK’s captaincy change | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday revealed MS Dhoni's decision to step down as the captain of the team, passing the torch to young opener Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 22.In an exclusive chat with TimesofIndia.com, Kirti Azad, a member of India's historic ICC ODI World Cup-winning squad in 1983, shared his insights on Dhoni's decision.Azad speculated that Dhoni's move could be driven by a desire to play without the added responsibilities of captaincy."It's his personal decision. Maybe he wants to play freely now, not being a captain, if he has agreed to keep playing in the IPL. Would it be his last IPL? It completely depends on his fitness and his frame of mind. If he...
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‘We weren’t aware that MS Dhoni would step down but…’: Stephen Fleming | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite appointing Ravindra Jadeja as their skipper in IPL 2022, Chennai Super Kings were reluctant to move on from MS Dhoni, admitted head coach Stephen Fleming after the five-time winners decided to make a leadership change with Ruturaj Gaikwad assuming charge on Thursday.Ahead of the IPL 2024 season-opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Chennai, CSK announced that opening batter Gaikwad would assume the captaincy reins from Dhoni.In 2022, CSK entered the IPL with Jadeja as their skipper, but the move backfired, leading to Dhoni reclaiming the captaincy role."We weren't ready to move away from MS (Dhoni) in 2022. Dhoni has a good sense of the game, but we want to develop the young players for the role. We are well prepared this time," Fleming told the media ahead of...
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‘But remember…he’ll still be the Leader’: Former Indian opener’s big statement after MS Dhoni steps down as CSK skipper | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday once again created a storm, despite doing it in a hush-hush manner, as the legendary wicket-keeper batter stepped down from the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), handing over reins to young Ruturaj Gaikwad a day before the IPL 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Gaikwad, with six ODIs and 19 T20s under his belt for India, marked his debut for CSK in 2020, eventually becoming a stalwart in their lineup, featuring in 52 matches.The elegant opener showcased his prowess notably last season, amassing 590 runs across 16 matches, exhibiting a commendable strike rate of 147.50.ALSO READ: Watch IPL in QatarReacting to this shocking development, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra took to social media platfor...
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Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces MS Dhoni as Chennai Super Kings skipper | Cricket News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories...
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IPL 2024 squad analysis: Which team has the best spin attack and is there a hidden gem of an all-rounder?

Strengths: Carrying flavours from their successful past, CSK have retained a solid core and maintained the style of players that have worked best for them. CSK have released Ben Stokes, but have acquired upcoming star opener Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell, a batsman capable of clearing the fence and with the knack of knowing when to move up a gear. Ravindra is set to replace an injured Devon Conway at the top.Weaknesses: A mercurial pace attack comprising Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur and Tushar Deshpande. Left-armer Mukesh Choudhary is untested having last played in 2022 and death-overs specialist Matheesha Pathirana will be missed partially due to injury. Opportunities: Shivam Dube could become the middle-overs differentiator with the bat in an order comprising several accumulator...
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‘It’s an exciting time for fans…’: Irfan Pathan predicts MS Dhoni’s role in IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has shared his insights on MS Dhoni's role in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squad, foreseeing continuity in the veteran's approach. Additionally, Pathan confirmed Dhoni's fitness after meeting him recently, indicating an exciting season ahead for fans.According to Pathan, Dhoni's role in the CSK squad is expected to remain consistent with recent years. "His role has changed in the past two years. He comes in lower-order, plays lesser deliveries but hits the big shots, the strike rate is high. It’s a small innings but a memorable one. I think there won’t be much of a change in that this year," Pathan stated during an appearance on Star Sports.Providing an update on Dhoni's fitness, Pathan revealed, "I met with him a few days ago, he was pl...
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No MS Dhoni’s ‘Thala darshan’ for CSK fans before IPL

On Tuesday evening, as Chennai Super Kings trooped in for a practice session, around 500-800 fans waited outside the MA Chidambaram Stadium after rumours spread that the gates will be opened for the public. Wednesday was no different. On multiple gates of the stadium, one could spot at least 100-odd fans, waiting patiently. On Wallajah road there were even a few trying their luck by peeping through the holes in the facade… All of this for a glimpse of MS Dhoni, or Thala in these parts. It has been 16 days since Dhoni landed in the city and the fans are yet to get the ‘Thala darshan’ that has become a ritual every season. Since the 2018 season, Chennai Super Kings have used one of their pre-season days to open the stadium for the fans. It either happens for a centre-wicket net session or...
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Watch: Chennai Super Kings reveal what MS Dhoni craves for on the breakfast table | Cricket News – Times of India

The anticipation around Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face-off to start the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is going through the roof, and legends on the two sides -- CSK skipper Dhoni and RCB icon Virat Kohli -- are ready to entertain the crowd that will take every seat available at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. In build-up to the mouth-watering clash on the field, CSK released a video on Thursday, showcasing the foodie in 'Thala' Dhoni.WATCH VIDEOThe video, presumably having voice-over from the culinary staff of the CSK team hotel in Chennai, reveals the dish Dhoni loves to devour on the breakfast table. "Thala loves to have egg dosa in the morning," said the background voice in the video. "There have been times when ...
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MS Dhoni understood a long time ago, cricket is important but it’s not everything: Zaheer Khan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan has shared his perspective on Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's interests beyond cricket, emphasizing that the World Cup-winning captain recognized long ago that "cricket is important but it's not everything."Dhoni is poised to lead CSK in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League, commencing on March 22.The 42-year-old has been at the helm of the team since the league's inception in 2008."When you're playing, switching off (from the game) is very important. Cricket is not everything. Every cricketer has to face this eventually. When you step away from the game, you may not have a lot of options. We've seen many athletes struggle after retiring because they gave everything to the game, and when they left it, they didn...
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WATCH – ‘He stopped me and…’: Ravindra Jadeja recalls iconic CSK moment with MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja fondly recalled the moment when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni embraced and lifted him after his stellar performance guided CSK to their record fifth title by defeating the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final.In the crucial 15th and final over of the match, CSK found themselves in a precarious situation, requiring 10 runs off the last two balls.It was then that the seasoned Jadeja turned the tide in his team's favor, smashing medium-pacer Mohit Sharma for a six and a four.Also See: How to watch IPL 2024 live in USACSK shared a video on their social media platform, showcasing Jadeja holding a portrait of Dhoni lifting him on the memorable night of the IPL 2023 final. "The moment from The Man himself," ...
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‘Kya baat hai yaar’: Virat Kohli happy to be back at RCB den ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli expressed his delight on joining the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) camp in preparation for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), scheduled to commence on March 22.Kohli acknowledged his happiness, stating, "It is really good to be back," as he gears up to represent his franchise once again in the highly anticipated tournament.Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set to clash with RCB in a South Indian derby in IPL opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.ALSO READ: How to watch IPL in USAKohli has been absent from competitive cricket since the conclusion of the two T20I matches against Afghanistan in January. His absence was extended to the five-match Test series against England at home due to the birth of his son Akaay i...
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Watch: Virat Kohli joins RCB camp ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India run machine and former captain Virat Kohli arrived in Bengaluru ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League and RCB's Unbox event.India and RCB stalwart Kohli has been with the franchise since the inception of the IPL and has led the team from the front for nine years.RCB took to X to announce the arrival of Kohli and captioned it: "Too much happening too quickly and we're not slowing down.Is he here?"Kohli was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Sunday night to catch a flight to Bengaluru to join his team for IPL 2024. Kohli was seen donning a cool white T-shirt, which featured a huge illustration of a cute cartoon character and had the word 'Dad' written on it.Kohli missed India's 4-1 Test series triumph over England for personal reasons.IPL 2024 will get u...
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R Ashwin says perception of him as an ‘overthinker’ led to him missing out on leadership roles

Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the most calculating and shrewd cricketers to have played the sport for India, but the spinner believes that the tag of being an ‘overthinker’ has consistently worked to his detriment, to the point that it has cost him leadership opportunities in teams. In the recent five-match Test series against England at home, Ashwin crossed the 100th Test mark and also took his 500th Test wicket, both milestones that put him in exclusive clubs. However, despite all of his achievements with the ball and his ability to outthink opponents, Ashwin has not led teams too often in his career. On being asked at a recent Idea Exchange with The Indian Express if the ‘overthinker’ label has worked against him, Ashwin said: “Everybody has unique methods. A method that’s worked ...
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IPL 2024: Matheesha Pathirana injured, Mustafizur Rahman may have to step up for Chennai Super Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Dwayne Bravo said on Thursday that they are looking to be the best bowling team in death overs. But just like last season, there’s a bit of a worry for the defending champions at the beginning of the season due to unavailability of Sri Lankan slinger Matheesha Pathirana.According to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the paceman has suffered a hamstring injury during the team’s T20 series in Bangladesh recently.He will be out for at least four to five weeks and it will mean that Pathirana will definitely miss CSK’s first few matches. “We have to talk to SLC to know when he will be available. He is one of our premier bowlers, but these things happen,” a senior CSK official told TOI.The T20 World Cup, too, is round the corner and SLC will definitely take a...
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Impressed with his yorker, MS Dhoni invites teenage pacer to CSK nets | Cricket News – Times of India

When Kugadas Mathulan bowled a lethal in-swinging yorker that swept the batsman off his feet, he wouldn't have thought that the viral clip from the match between St. John’s College and Jaffna Central College will catch the attention of Chennai Super Kings' iconic skipper MS Dhoni.The 17-year-old right-arm Jaffna pacer's dream delivery not only did that but also reportedly earned him an invitation to bowl in the CSK nets in IPL 2024, which is allowing Dhoni to have a closer look at the young bowler.Interestingly, Muthulan's bowling action bears close resemblance to current Mumbai Indians' bowling coach Lasith Malinga. Like the Sri Lankan great, Muthulan too delivers with an unusual round-arm action that can put the batsmen off. Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana is also part of the CSK...
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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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IPL 2024: Shardul Thakur excited to play for Chennai Super Kings under MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After winning the Ranji Trophy with Mumbai, India allrounder Shardul Thakur is excited about his return to the IPL with the Chennai Super Kings, where he hopes to "grow" under captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni following a disappointing season.Thakur played for the CSK team from 2018 to 2021. He then went on to play for the Delhi Capitals in 2022 and the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. After being acquired for Rs 4 crore, he will make a comeback to CSK this season."Honestly, I did not have a great IPL last year," Thakur told PTI Videos in an interview.Throughout the 11 IPL games he played in last year, Thakur averaged 14.13 at bat and claimed seven wickets."I am very excited to play under Mahi Bhai. There is something or the other that you take away from the game when you are playin...
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IPL 2024: CSK pace attack has more depth, says Dwayne Bravo | Cricket News – Times of India

Bowling coach wants team to remain best in death oversCHENNAI: The acquisition of pacers Shardul Thakur and Mustafizur Rahman has added sting to the Chennai Super Kings bowling attack ahead of the Indian Premier League. The reigning champions' bowling coach Dwayne Bravo feels the current bowling roster has got stronger when compared to last season."We have our baby Lasith Malinga in (Matheesha) Pathirana.Mukesh (Choudhary) is back, and so is Deepak (Chahar). Also, it's good to have Shardul back in the team. And Fizz (Mustafizur) is also there. So, this squad is very good. We have a lot of depth. These guys add to what we had last year, and we have a better attack now. I'm excited to work with them along with Eric (Simons), the other bowling coach," said Bravo at the inauguration ceremon...
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MS Dhoni’s final IPL season? AB de Villiers gives a major update on the legend | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As MS Dhoni gears up for another IPL season with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), speculation looms over whether this might be his final campaign in the league. Having led CSK to their fifth title triumph in the previous season, Dhoni's leadership and experience remain invaluable assets for the team.As the Yellow Brigade prepares to step onto the field once again, all eyes are on Dhoni as he aims to steer CSK towards yet another shot at IPL glory.While questions persist about his future beyond this season, Dhoni's focus is undoubtedly fixed on the task at hand: guiding his team to success, starting with the highly anticipated clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season opener on March 22 at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.South Africa legend AB de Villiers said Dho...
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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...