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CSK vs GT Live Score, IPL 2024: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Chennai Super Kings face Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans in Chepauk

Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2024 Live Score: In a repeat of the 2023 IPL final, defending champions CSK host Gujarat Titans in match 7 of the Indian Premier League season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.Both teams, led by new young captains in Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill, enter the clash with wins of contrasting characters. While CSK comfortably trumped Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in the opening game in Chennai, Gujarat began on a high after pipping Mumbai Indians for a six-run win at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The Indian Express has learnt that Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana who picked up a hamstring injury is available for their next fixture. In his stead, it was the Bangladeshi left-armer Mustafizur R...
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Chennai Super Kings’s new method: All-out attack with the bat

These are still early days into the IPL 2024, but there is new found intent and purpose in Chennai Super Kings’ batting might. Blessed with batting depth all the way till No 9 — which can extend even further – CSK are looking to break the glass ceiling where the strike-rate has taken total precedence over other batting metrics.Sample this. On Friday, in pursuit of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s target of 174, Chennai’s batting line-up drifted away from their usual conventional approach where one among the top three bats the distance. Instead, their line-up came with the sole intention of keeping the pressure on the RCB’s bowlers at all times. Barring their skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad who fell early, their other five batsmen marched on at a strike-rate of: 246.66, 142.10, 122.22, 121.42, 147....
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CSK vs GT Live Streaming, IPL 2024: When and where to watch Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans live?

Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans Live Streaming, IPL 2024: Both Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have new captains at the helm with Ruturaj Gaikwad replacing Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Shubman Gill replacing Hardik Pandya. Another thing these two young guns have in common is that both began their Indian Premier League campaigns with wins with GT defeating MI and CSK taking out RCB. This will also be the re-run of last year’s IPL final where Chennai had defeated Gujarat to win the title for the 5th time. Both teams have had contrasting bowling efforts with CSK guilty of leaking runs against RCB in the first match after Mustafizur Rahman had initially rattled Bengaluru with 4 wickets. On the other hand, despite losing Mohammed Shami to injury, the Gujarat Titans bowlers put on a ...
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Watch: Jos Buttler attempts MS Dhoni’s iconic helicopter shot in Rajasthan Royals net session | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Jos Buttler showcased his flair by attempting to emulate MS Dhoni's iconic helicopter shot in a captivating pre-match net session at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday.With the anticipation building ahead of RR's opening fixture against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday, Buttler's playful attempt at the signature shot added an element of excitement and nostalgia for fans and teammates alike.The gesture not only highlighted Buttler's versatility as a batsman but also served as a testament to the enduring legacy of Dhoni's iconic stroke in the cricketing world.RR franchise took to their official social media handle, X (formally Twitter) and shared a video of Buttler with a caption, "Buttler has 7...
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‘That’s what I have learnt…’: Shivam Dube credits MS Dhoni for his finishing skills | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Shivam Dube attributes his knack for finishing crunch games to the guidance of his legendary Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate, MS Dhoni, renowned for his exceptional finishing skills in cricket.Dhoni, widely regarded as one of the finest finishers in the history of world cricket, has been a mentor figure for Dube, who played a pivotal role in CSK's thrilling six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL opener on Friday.Also See: IPL 2024 ScheduleReflecting on his match-winning performance, Dube expressed his delight at contributing to CSK's victory, stating, "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's crucial 34-run cameo, coupled...
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‘The way he used Mustafizur…’: Sunil Gavaskar impressed with Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy debut for Chennai Super Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed admiration for Chennai Super Kings' new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, praising his strategic acumen in maneuvering the team's bowlers during the IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Gaikwad, entrusted with the leadership role just before the IPL, began his captaincy stint on a high note under the guidance of veteran MS Dhoni, steering CSK to a convincing six-wicket victory over RCB on Friday.Also See: PBKS vs DC Live ScoreGavaskar highlighted Gaikwad's astute bowling changes as a standout feature of his captaincy debut. "What was impressive was his bowling changes. The way he kept on changing Mustafizur; the way he used Mustafizur was absolutely terrific," remarked the former India skipper in an interview with Star Sports....
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‘I was shocked..’: Shivam Dube on MS Dhoni giving captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh speedster Mustafizur Rahman claimed four wickets as the reigning champions Chennai Super Kings kicked off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign on a high note. The five-time titleholders secured a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.This triumph marked the maiden win for CSK's newly appointed captain Ruturaj Gaikwad who was entrusted with the significant role by the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni just a day prior to the opening match of the season.Following the game, Shivam Dube, who contributed an unbeaten 34 off 28 balls to CSK's victory, shared his thoughts on playing under the leadership of the new CSK captain, Gaikwad.“I found out two days ago and I was shocked. I think he’s handed it to the per...
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Sachin Tendulkar shares why MS Dhoni never used to sit next to him in his early days

Sachin Tendulkar has reminisced a few incidents about Mahendra Singh Dhoni, when the former India captain was new in the Indian team. Sachin recollected the first time he saw Dhoni and also shared why he recommended his name for the captaincy in 2007. The first impression Sachin recalled the first time, he saw Dhoni was during the Bangladesh tour in 2003-04. “First time I saw him was in Bangaldesh. In one of the match he played one or two shots at the end. The kind of sound I heard from his bat, I immediately turned towards Sourav (Ganguly), sitting next to me and said: “Dada iske balle se awwaz kuch alag aa raha hai “There is something different when he hits the ball),” Sachin Tendulkar said on Jio Insider. “The big hitters have this specialty and when they connect it you will think i...
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Ruturaj Gaikwad’s bowling changes on captaincy debut were impressive, says Sunil Gavaskar

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Chennai Super Kings captaincy debut on Friday turned out to be a breezy affair for his team, beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in the IPL 2024 opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Riding on their supreme home record against RCB, CSK made a quick turnaround after being asked to field and put under early pressure in the PowerPlay by Faf du Plessis’ onslaught. However, Gaikwad’s bowling changes helped CSK bag a heap of wickets in succession and claw back into the contest. Ruturaj, who officially replaced the legendary MS Dhoni as CSK’s captain on the eve of the match, was lauded by India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar for his temperamant and tactics. ‘Terrific’ “Your debut as a captain becomes very important. You want to begin your captaincy ...
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‘Ruturaj ka bhi chehra dikha do…’: Virender Sehwag’s humorous remark during IPL 2024 opener | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kicked off their IPL 2024 campaign on a high note under the leadership of new skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, securing a convincing six-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).Gaikwad's captaincy drew praise from spectators and analysts alike for steering the team to a successful start in the tournament. However, during the match, attention was diverted towards former captain MS Dhoni, who was seen actively setting the field, with the camera frequently focusing on him.In a light-hearted moment during the commentary, former cricketer Virender Sehwag, providing Haryanvi commentary for Jio Cinema, humorously remarked, "Bhai Ruturaj ka bhi chehra dikha do ek do baar, vo bhi captain hai. Sirf Dhoni ka hi chehra dikha raha hai (Brother, please show R...
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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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IPL 2024: All-round Chennai Super Kings ease past Royal Challengers Bengaluru in season opener | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman produced a magical spell in his debut game for Chennai Super Kings while batters put up a collective show as the defending champions thrashed Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in Indian Premier League 2024 season opener in Chennai on Friday.With Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the side for the first time, CSK produced an all-round effort much to the delight of a packed Chepauk stadium as the hosts handed RCB their 8th defeat at the venue.Experienced Mustafizur brought back memories of his rookie days with his cerebral variations, claiming superb figures of four for 28 but a terrific 95-run stand between Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik lifted the visitors to 173 for six after they were found reeling at 78 for five at one stage.As It HappenedIn...
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‘I declined captaincy and recommended MS Dhoni to BCCI in 2007’: Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared insights into his pivotal role in shaping the leadership of Indian cricket in a revealing conversation on JioCinema's Match Centre. Tendulkar disclosed how he influenced the decision to appoint Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the captain of India's white-ball cricket team in 2007.Recalling the historic moment, Tendulkar recounted, "Actually, it was the President of BCCI in 2007, Mr Sharad Pawar, he asked me to lead India. I said, 'My body is in terrible shape, I don't think a captain who will every now and then go to the dressing room and have his ankle strapped or some treatment on his shoulder and all that, it's not the right thing to happen to our team.'Also Read: How to watch IPL 2024 live in USA, Canada and MENA region"My observation of MS ...
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AB de Villiers points out MS Dhoni’s ‘huge mistake’ in leaving CSK captaincy – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated season-opener of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 witnessed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locking horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Chennai on Friday. Amid the fervour surrounding the mega clash, former RCB stalwart AB de Villiers didn't mince words when commenting on MS Dhoni's decision to relinquish his captaincy in favour of Ruturaj Gaikwad before the opening game.LIVE UPDATES: CSK vs RCB"I think it's a huge mistake. To me, MS Dhoni is five guys in the team as captain. Will that work together? I am not sure. We will have to wait and see. I do think it's a mistake. What happened last time is similar. I feel CSK's all about MS Dhoni's leadership. And his captaincy will be a mistake," remarked de Villiers during his stint as a cricket anal...
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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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MS Dhoni stepping down as CSK captain was ‘inevitable’, says Ravichandran Ashwin | – Times of India

India's ace veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin asserts that Ruturaj Gaikwad's ascent to leadership in the IPL with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) hasn't been hasty. According to Ashwin, given Mahendra Singh Dhoni's seasoned approach, it's likely that the cricketing legend had discussed the prospect of captaincy with Gaikwad long before.The announcement of Gaikwad taking over the helm of CSK a day before the commencement of the 2024 season marks a significant shift.This transition had been attempted previously during the 2022 edition, albeit unsuccessfully, when Ravindra Jadeja relinquished the captaincy after eight games and Dhoni led again.Ashwin finds the decision unsurprising, considering the team's past attempts at leadership transitions."This decision was inevitable and it was ...
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CSK vs RCB: Match prediction and likely playing XIs for IPL 2024 opener | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening clash of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram stadium on Friday. Ahead of the mouth-watering clash, legendary MS Dhoni "handed" over the Chennai Super Kings captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad.Gaikwad made his CSK debut in 2020 and has gone on to represent the team in 52 games. Gaikwad, a stylish opener, had a memorable run last year, aggregating 590 runs in 16 games at an impressive strike rate of 147.50. His breakout year was 2021 when he amassed 635 runs in 16 games.The 27-year-old from Maharashtra is not new to captaincy, having led the Indian team to the gold medal in the Asian Games last year. He has also led his domestic side Maharashtra.As CSK are set to f...
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IPL’s old jungle rule: Six-hitting teams make it to the finals

The 17th edition of the IPL is bringing along a trimester of big-hitting. The tournament is expected to gain extensive interest this year with the marquee T20 World Cup commencing shortly after the tournament in June.Six hitting is paramount and one of the most fool proof methods to make the IPL final, exemplified by the finalists over the years. Barring the inaugural season in 2008, at least one of the two teams in every final has invariably finished in the top-two of most sixes hit in that particular edition. 1548 – The Mumbai Indians lead the six-hitting charts in the history of the IPL, striking a maximum of every 18.48 balls they have faced in the tournament. 357 – Chris Gayle remains the leading six-hitter in the tournament, with the second-best Rohit Sharma still 100 sixes away. ...
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IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB: Head-to-head and weather forecast | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday officially passed on the captaincy baton to Ruturaj Gaikwad on the eve of the IPL 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.Gaikwad, who has played six ODIs and 19 T20Is for India, debuted for CSK in 2020 and has since played 52 matches for the franchise.The stylish opener had a stellar performance last year, amassing 590 runs in 16 games at an impressive strike rate of 147.50.His breakthrough year came in 2021 when he scored 635 runs in 16 matches.Hailing from Maharashtra, the 27-year-old is no stranger to leadership, having led the Indian team to a gold medal in the Asian Games last year.While Dhoni officially retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020, he continues to g...
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‘Two of India’s greatest ever…’: Faf du Plessis hails MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli ahead of IPL 2024’s Southern derby | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis has set the stage for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season opener by praising two of India's cricketing icons, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, labeling them as the "greatest" players to grace the game.In a recent episode of RCB's Bold Diaries, Du Plessis expressed his anticipation for the season's opening clash, describing the Southern derby between RCB and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a "perfect box-office" spectacle."I think it's a great start to the IPL, two iconic teams. Two of India's greatest ever to play the game, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, it's going to be a proper box-office start to IPL 2024," Du Plessis remarked, emphasizing the significance of the encounter between these cricketing stalwarts.Du Plessis himse...