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‘Looked like we were watching a 22-year-old…’: Former India wicket-keeper on MS Dhoni’s stunning catch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In Chennai Super Kings' impressive 63-run victory over the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2024, Mahendra Singh Dhoni left spectators awestruck with an extraordinary diving catch of Vijay Shankar. The catch was so remarkable that former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel likened Dhoni's agility to his younger self, suggesting that the 22-year-old version of Dhoni was back on the field.The electrifying moment occurred at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where the home crowd erupted in jubilation as Dhoni exhibited his lightning-quick reflexes to pouch Shankar's wicket off all-rounder Daryl Mitchell's delivery. According to the host broadcasters, Dhoni stretched an impressive distance of 2.27 meters to complete the sensational catch, further cementing his reputation as one of the fin...
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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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CSK vs GT, IPL 2024 Preview: Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans lock horns with new captains at helm | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: When defending champions Chennai Super Kings face Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League match on Tuesday, it will be a battle of the wits between two new captains, Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad.Both openers, famed for their smooth and beautiful shot-making, will face off in a fight of tactical superiority as CSK and GT aim to build on their recent victories.While Gaikwad took over as captain after the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down on the eve of CSK's opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gill had a little more time to prepare for his new role after Hardik Pandya left the Titans in November of last year.Gill, 24, is the IPL's youngest captain, but he demonstrated his leadership abilities against MI. Gill's position is made slightly simpler by the pr...
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IPL 2024 | Shivam Dube says he learnt finishing games from Dhoni

CSK’s Shivam Dube during the Tata IPL Cricket match against RCB at the MAC Stadium in Chennai on March 22, 2024. | Photo Credit: The Hindu India all-rounder Shivam Dube says he relishes finishing the crunch games — an art he learnt by following his legendary CSK colleague MS Dhoni.Dhoni is one of the best finishers the world cricket has seen.Dube played a crucial 34-run cameo and also shared an unbeaten 66-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja (25 not out) to lead defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a six-wicket win over against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday."It was amazing. Finishing the game for Chennai is always something that amazes me. That's what I have learnt from Mahi bhai, and I try to do it every game," Dube told IPLT20.com. “It ...
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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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6th trophy loading!: MS Dhoni’s colossal sixes during CSK net session are ‘pure goosebumps’. Watch | 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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‘There is only one MS Dhoni’: Dhruv Jurel’s reply to Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: While some may draw parallels between him and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel asserted on Friday that nobody can truly emulate the former India captain. Instead, he emphasized his focus on carving out his unique identity in international cricket.Jurel, who recently made his Test debut in the series against England, showcased excellence behind the stumps, displayed solidity with the bat, and exhibited instinctive decision-making while assisting captain Rohit Sharma with DRS calls.Despite earning comparisons from the likes of legendary Sunil Gavaskar to Dhoni, the 23-year-old, who is the son of a Kargil war veteran, respectfully disagreed with such comparisons. "Thank you so much Gavaskar sir for comparing me with Dhoni sir. But I want to say personally th...
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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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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...
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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 lands in Chennai ahead of IPL 2024 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrived in Chennai on Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.The defending champions posted a picture of Dhoni, who led them to their fifth title last season, exiting a vehicle on social media, captioning it "#THA7A Dharisanam!"There's widespread speculation that this season might mark Dhoni's final stint as a player.In the previous season, the 42-year-old predominantly entered the crease towards the latter stages of CSK's innings.CSK commenced their pre-season training camp on Saturday, with the first group of players arriving a day earlier.The players who have currently joined include Deepak Chahar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Mukesh Choudhary, Prashant Solanki, Ajay...
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MS Dhoni links up with Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni finally joined up with his Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings, a social media post by the franchise revealed on Tuesday. “#THA7A Dharisanam! 🦁💛 #DenComing,” the X post was captioned. It’s been a whirlwind last couple of days for the former Indian captain with the 42-year-old attending the gala Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant pre-wedding celebrations at Gujarat’s Jamnagar before making his way to Chennai. On Monday, the 42-year-old had sent the rumour mills abuzz by claiming that a “new role” awaits him in the “new season” in a viral social media post. #THA7A Dharisanam! 🦁💛#DenComing pic.twitter.com/dJbdsDd6wf — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 5, 2024 The former India captain, who led the Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title last seaso...
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Ravindra Jadeja pays tribute to ‘legend’ MS Dhoni with Ranchi visit | 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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Rohit Sharma is the next MS Dhoni, says Suresh Raina | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: No Mohammed Shami? No problem. No Virat Kohli? No problem either. India captain Rohit Sharma led a young Team India to a series-clinching win in Ranchi. India defeated England by 5 wickets in a thrilling contest in the fourth Test to take an unassailable 3-1 lead. The fifth and the last Test match will be played in Dharamsala from March 7.In the absence of premier pacer Shami, star batsman Virat, and middle order star Shreyas Iyer, Rohit showed confidence in the newcomers by handing Test debuts to Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, and pacer Akash Deep. India pulled off a tricky chase of 192 on day four in Ranchi, with wicketkeeper-batsman Jurel (39) and Shubman Gill (52) sharing an unbeaten stand of 72.Man-of-the-match Jurel, who debuted in the Rajkot Test, made a significant impac...
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‘MS Dhoni refused contract worth crores’: Bat manufacturer recalls legend’s big-hearted gesture | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gearing up for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni's recent images, practicing in the nets spread like a wildfire on social media.The buzz around the Dhoni images was his newest bat sticker -- the Prime Sports logo -- which turned out to be a gesture for a dear friend as the legend promoted the latter's shop, earning him plaudits all around.However it is not the first time, Dhoni has helped someone in such a manner as owner of BAS, a bat manufacturing company, Somi Kohli recently revealed he did something similar for him during the 2019 World Cup.Sharing a stunning tale of Dhoni's big-hearted act, Kohli revealed that the ‘keeper-batter let go of a contract worth Crores of rupees and instead used his logo on the bat during th...
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‘A local sports store of…’: Adam Gilchrist reacts to MS Dhoni’s viral bat sticker | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With Chennai Super Kings' skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni gearing up for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, pictures of him practicing with a new bat sticker went viral on social media recently.With a 'Prime Sports' sticker on his bat, Dhoni was seen sweating it out in the nets.As it turned out, the bat sticker is a tribute from Dhoni to his childhood friend Paramjit Singh, who owns a sports company with the same name. The images, from Dhoni's net session, set the social media into a frenzy.Former Australian keeper-batter Adam Gilchrist also reacted on Dhoni's new bat sticker during the Australia-West Indies game, speculating that upcoming IPL season might begin mid March this year. "Got to reach India 10 days before the tournament starts. March, maybe 11th of Ma...
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Unless support staff or players respect you, it’s difficult to get loyalty: MS Dhoni on leadership

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has always been known for his leadership skills as well as his calm demeanor during his time as captain in the Indian national team as well as the skipper of Chennai Super Kings, a role he still holds with the franchise. “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,” Dhoni said at an event on Friday. “I always felt that earning respect is important as it does not come with the chair or rank. It comes with your conduct. People are insecure at times. Sometimes, even if the team believes in ...
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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...