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MS Dhoni to Miss CSK’s IPL 2026 Opener, First Match Without Him and Raina

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will begin their IPL 2026 campaign without two of their most iconic players, MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina, for the first time in the franchise’s history. Dhoni is set to miss the opening match against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Monday due to injury, while Raina…

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MS Dhoni Backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Says Performance and Fitness Matter More Than Age

As India begin shaping their roadmap towards the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, former captain MS Dhoni has firmly backed senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, stressing that performance and fitness—not age—should decide a player’s future in ODI cricket.

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'Thoda aur bhaiya' - Sanju Samson's cute reaction to MS Dhoni's IPL career

Uncertainty looms over whether the coming Indian Premier League (IPL) season with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be Dhoni's final appearance, but the fan in Sanju Samson wants "thoda aur" (a little more) from the legend.

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'Not Dhoni, not quick enough like Dhoni': When Matthew Wade 'sledged himself' to leave Shikhar Dhawan smiling

NEW DELHI: Australian World Cup winner Matthew Wade, who announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, was not only a prolific batsman but also a good wicket-keeper to boot.

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What MS Dhoni said to Yuvraj Singh after he hit Stuart Broad for 6 sixes in 2007 T20 World Cup

On September 19, 2007, former India allrounder Yuvraj Singh lit up the skies over Durban with a blitzkrieg in the inaugural T20 World Cup, which became part of the cricket folklore.

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When MS Dhoni defied 'back pain' to guide India to 2011 World Cup title win - WATCH

NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri's fervent commentary from the 2011 World Cup final - "Dhoni finishes it off in style, India lifts the World Cup after 28 years" - continues to echo in the minds of Indian cricket enthusiasts. Dhoni's iconic six over mid-on against Sri Lanka's Nuwan Kulasekara, which clinched…

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Watch: Humble MS Dhoni visits friend's home for birthday celebrations

MS Dhoni's unpretentious and humble nature once again warmed the hearts of his fans when the legendary former Indian captain visited a friend's home for his birthday celebrations and the video from a homely party went viral on social media.

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T20 World Cup: Can Hardik Pandya still be a game-changer?

The mercurial allrounder, who suffered a torrid controversial IPL as the new Mumbai Indians captain, needs to put his recent travails behind him rise to the occasion in the T20 World Cup...

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IPL Qualifier 2: Stands full in Chennai but buzz missing without MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings

NEW DELHI: Wallajah Road, a long stretch that leads to the MA Chidambaram Stadium, presented an unusual sight at around 6 pm, especially on an IPL match day.

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'What is happening to everyone whose name has come in the Indian team?'

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and cricket analyst Aakash Chopra has raised concerns over the inconsistent performances of Indian players selected for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Chennai Super Kings' Shivam Dube being the latest to face scrutiny after a disappointing outing against Punjab Kings.

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'MS Dhoni shouldn’t play if...' - Harbhajan Singh reacts sharply to Chennai Super Kings' decision

MS Dhoni was dismissed first ball in Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) match against Punjab Kings in the IPL on Sunday. However, it was not his golden duck that surprised experts but the decision to come out to bat at No. 9, and former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh reacted sharply to…

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Watch: MS Dhoni signs jersey, writes a message for 103-year-old Chennai Super Kings' fan S Ramdas

MS Dhoni's 103-year-old superfan S Ramdas has been gifted a Chennai Super Kings' jersey autographed by Dhoni, and the moment was captured in a video, which CSK shared on social media.

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'Guys like Dhoni and Kohli...': Jos Buttler reveals Sangakkara's advice after win over KKR

NEW DELHI: In a breathtaking display of batting mastery, Jos Buttler spearheaded Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a historic victory, trumping Sunil Narine's blazing century as they pulled off a joint-record chase in the IPL against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday.

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Matheesha Pathirana could miss MI clash, close to match fitness: Fleming

NEW DELHI: As Chennai Super Kings (CSK) gear up for their highly-anticipated clash against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), head coach Stephen Fleming has hinted at a potential absence for pacer Matheesha Pathirana, although his injury is not deemed severe.

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Watch: 'Special reunion' between MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir after CSK-KKR IPL clash

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings clinched a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League encounter on Monday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

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'Was it to keep Dhoni indoors?': Former India batter after Cummins withdrew 'obstructing the field' appeal against Jadeja

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins withdrew an appeal for obstructing the field against Chennai Super Kings' Ravindra Jadeja in a dramatic turn of events during the Indian Premier League match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday, sparking a debate among cricket pundits.

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IPL 2024: CSK register comfortable six-wicket win over RCB

CHENNAI: It’s an unwritten rule that if there’s a player of some pedigree whose IPL career is fledgling, there’s no better team to go to than Chennai Super Kings. After the likes of Shane Watson, Harbhajan Singh, Shivam Dube, Ambati Rayudu and Ajinkya Rahane in recent years, it’s the turn…

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IPL reigns supreme in India with World Cup and election in the shade

After last year’s 50-over tournament was met with indifference, the main attraction will have a nation on the edge of their seats

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Ind vs Eng 4th Test | India’s task cut out with Bumrah rested and a series win at stake

Excitement builds as India faces England in the fourth Test at JSCA Stadium with tickets starting at ₹400.

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'I'd call him a left-handed Dhoni': Ravichandran Ashwin hails Team India's latest batting sensation

NEW DELHI: After a thrilling victory, involving two super overs, in the third and final T20I against Afghanistan, Indian captain Rohit Sharma lavished praise on young devastating batsman Rinku Singh.

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World Cup: Why Team India needs Rohit Sharma as captain for at least 2 more years

NEW DELHI: On that terrible Sunday night in Ahmedabad, Rohit Sharma must have felt incredibly alone as he made his way up the Narendra Modi Stadium's lengthy staircase, shaking hands with everyone who stood in his way.

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World Cup: Pakistan may bank on finger spin to counter South Africa

CHENNAI: When the World Cup fixtures came out, South Africa on a Chennai turner should have been marked by Pakistan as a likely 'win'. Things haven't quite gone to script since then and now the two teams are on two ends of the spectrum.

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'Koi bhi aaye, dekh lenge': Suresh Raina confident of India's chances at World Cup

NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri’s fervent commentary from 2011 - "Dhoni, finishes it off in style, India lift the World Cup after 28 years - still reverberates. Twelve years after that, India once again are hosting the mega tournament this year and the 2011 World Cup-winning all-rounder Suresh Raina on Friday…

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Asia Cup: Team India in search of clarity and consistency

As selectors pick Asia Cup team, it will set tone for India's bid to find a core for World Cup

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‘People of Chennai are very special’

Oliver Ballhatchet , British Deputy High Commissioner to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, speaks about his love for the people of the city, the amazing food, and how the city will always be in his heart.

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