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22Mar By source belowNo Comments

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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...

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‘It’s been a while…’: Virat Kohli eager to reconnect with MS Dhoni in IPL 2024 opener – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart Virat Kohli has voiced his excitement about the forthcoming showdown against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season opener, expressing eagerness to reconnect with cricketing legend MS Dhoni.Kohli, renowned as the highest run-getter in IPL history, shared his sentiments in a recent episode of RCB's Bold Diaries, highlighting the significance of the impending encounter against CSK. With a staggering record of 7263 runs in 237 matches and 229 innings, including seven centuries and 50 fifties, Kohli's stature as a formidable force in the tournament is unparalleled."Playing against Chennai is obviously always a special occasion, a big game. You know, the Southern Derby as they call it. Yeah, it's nic...

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CSK vs RCB IPL 2024: When and where to watch Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the opening of Indian Premier League 2024 with a highly anticipated match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The defending champions, CSK, are witnessing a significant change as the legendary MS Dhoni passes on the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad. This unexpected decision, just a day before the new season kicks off, is seen as a strategic move for a smooth transition as Dhoni is expected to retire at the end of this season.Beyond the emotional shift of leadership from Dhoni to Gaikwad, both teams face critical questions as they aim for new heights in the tournament.CSK, with five IPL titles under their belt, have the opportunity to create history by clinching a sixth title, a feat no team has achieved yet, not even the f...

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‘Jadeja went into…’: CSK coach Stephen Fleming after Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces MS Dhoni as captain | Cricket News – Times of India

CHENNAI: Two years ago, when MS Dhoni handed over the captaincy reins to Ravindra Jadeja, things didn’t go too well for CSK. But coach Stephen Fleming feels this time, things will be handled better as Ruturaj Gaikwad takes charge of the hugely successful IPL franchise. “To be honest, the leadership group was not ready for Dhoni to step aside last time around. This year, we will be working very hard to have a leadership plan in place,” Fleming said ahead of CSK’s practice session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday evening.Also See: CSK vs RCB Live ScoreThe coach said Ruturaj was being groomed for the job, but it was Dhoni’s call at the end of the day. “MS took the call after much consideration. After last year, when we won the title, he felt that this was the best time (to hand th...

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IPL 2024: MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli will still hold centerstage but Ruturaj Gaikwad’s elevation adds a twist to opening night

The stage was set. One player who hasn’t played a game since the last Indian Premier League season, and is the darling of the masses. Another, who the whole of India is waiting to return to action, with questions still lingering in the air as to how he would use the IPL to confirm his spot in the T20 World Cup squad.MS Dhoni vs Virat Kohli. Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru. It seemed to be the ideal curtain-raiser for a party that would go on for two months. But courtesy of a last-minute decision, the spotlight will now be trained on Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK’s new captain. Mehekegi fizaChamkega samaaChadhega paaraJab maidaan mein utregaCricket ka har ek sitaara ✨#CSKvRCB in #IPLonJioCinema, sirf ek din door pic.twitter.com/WRGHhCvRcz — JioCinema (@JioCinema) March 21, 202...

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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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21Mar By source belowNo Comments

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How MS Dhoni broke the captaincy news? An early morning phone, later a breakfast table talk

It was sometime on Thursday morning that MS Dhoni, in his typical style, broke the news to the Chennai Super Kings management after shocking his teammates and support staff over the breakfast table. Post that meeting, Dhoni is understood to have dialled the franchise management, informing of his decision to hand over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad, a player CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said was being groomed for the role for the last two years.Though the decision came out of the blue, the franchise seems to be far better placed to handle the transition, unlike in 2022 when Ravindra Jadeja took over the reins before stepping aside midway through the IPL. Back then, the franchise seemed to have been taken aback by Dhoni’s decision, but this time head coach Stephen Fleming said they were far...

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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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IPL 2024 in Canada: How To Watch RCB vs CSK IPL Match Live Streaming in Canada | Cricket News – Times of India

As the clock ticks towards March 22, cricket enthusiasts worldwide await with bated breath for the commencement of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The spotlight falls on the opening clash between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the defending champions and five-time winners, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who are still in their hunt for their first IPL title.For Canadian cricket aficionados, the Cricbuzz app emerges as the ultimate destination for uninterrupted IPL action.Seamlessly blending the finesse of cricket with sheer entertainment, Cricbuzz offers live streaming of the IPL matches at an unbeatable price of just 8.99 CAD.WATCH IPL FOR 8.99 CAD IN CANADAThe inaugural match sets the stage for a riveting battle between two cricketing legends, as MS Dho...

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‘The first feeling is I am happy that I am alive’: Rishabh Pant on returning to lead Delhi Capitals | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant, returning to action after a 14-month recovery journey from multiple injuries sustained in a near-fatal car crash, has expressed his sentiments on his highly anticipated comeback, emphasizing his gratitude for simply being alive and expressing his desire to savour the moment.Reinstated as the captain of Delhi Capitals, Pant underwent extensive rehabilitation and recovery at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru following the road accident in December 2022.Reflecting on his journey back to the game after the car accident, Pant recalled the challenging days when he relied on crutches for mobility. He expressed the indescribable feeling he experienced when he first held a bat after the accident.Also Read: How to watch IPL 2024 live in USA, Canada and MENA region...

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21Mar By source belowNo Comments

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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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‘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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21Mar By source belowNo Comments

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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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21Mar By source belowNo Comments

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CSK vs RCB Playing 11, IPL 2024: Matheesha Pathirana misses out, Rachin Ravindra to debut, Rajat Patidar returns

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11, IPL 2024: In the inaugural match of Indian Premier League 2024 Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. While MS Dhoni’s side has an opening slot to fix in the absence of Devon Conway Faf du Plessis-led RCB needs to sort out their spin combination. Apart from that both teams have powerful batting line-ups which would blow any opposition on a given day. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, and a rejuvenated Ajinkya Rahane form the core of the batting line-up for CSK. As per RCB Virat Kohli, skipper Faf and Glenn Maxwell have done the heavy lifting in last season but the additions of Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green would give a bi...

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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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IPL 2024 in USA: How To Watch RCB vs CSK IPL Match Live Streaming in USA | Cricket News – Times of India

On March 22, brace yourselves as the cricketing world gears up for the electrifying commencement of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The inaugural showdown between the reigning champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and the formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are set to ignite Chennai with pulsating cricketing fervor.WATCH IPL FOR FREE IN USA (OFFER VALID ONLY WITH ABOUND)To catch every moment of this epic clash live in the USA, look no further than the Cricbuzz app.Offering seamless live streaming, Cricbuzz promises an immersive experience that blends the artistry of cricket with sheer entertainment. And here's the cherry on top – you can watch it for free, exclusively with ABOUND!The opening fixture promises a battle royale between two cricketing icons, as ...

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‘Someone I can take bullet for’: Gautam Gambhir names Dutch cricketer as greatest team man he has ever played with

Over the course of his illustrious career that has seen him be part of the heady 2011 Cricket World Cup-winning Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir has shared the dressing room with many legends and stalwarts of the game. Just look at the Cricket World Cup winning side of 2011, which had the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan and Ravichandran Ashwin to name a few. But Gambhir had a surprising name as his choice for the ‘greatest team man’ he has ever played with: Dutch cricketer Ryan ten Doeschate. “When I talk about selflessness, the greatest team man I have ever played with, the most selfless human being, someone I can take a bullet for, someone I can trust for life… In 2011, my first game as a KKR captain, we only had four overseas players...

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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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