EXPLAINED: 17 | Vintage Vibes

Virat Kohli shatters IPL records to go past Chris Gayle and MS Dhoni

NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli is in ominous touch, after coming from a long break, as he surpassed Chris Gayle to record most sixes for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

The Times of India · Mar 29, 2024

'Block it out, it's all...': Steve Smith on Hardik Pandya facing boos

NEW DELHI: Australian star batter Steve Smith has offered some advice to Hardik Pandya amid the relentless jeers and boos the new Mumbai Indians skipper is facing from spectators during the IPL. Smith urged Pandya to simply "block out" the negative noise, emphasising that such reactions are "all irrelevant."

The Times of India · Mar 29, 2024

'Dhoni bhai told me not to...' - Chennai Super Kings' pacer Sameer Rizvi

CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) Sameer Rizvi announced his arrival in IPL in spectacular fashion. Facing Gujarat Titans’ Rashid Khan in the first ball of his IPL journey, Rizvi showed nerves of steel and swept the Afghan ace for a six over square-leg. And two deliveries later, he once again…

The Times of India · Mar 29, 2024

'Looked like we were watching a 22-year-old...': Former India wicket-keeper on MS Dhoni's stunning catch

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…

The Times of India · Mar 27, 2024

'He never really broke free in RCB...': AB de Villiers credits Chennai Super Kings for Shivam Dube's resurgence

NEW DELHI: Legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers has attributed Shivam Dube's resurgence in cricket to his stint with the Chennai Super Kings, highlighting the franchise's nurturing environment under the leadership of MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming.

The Times of India · Mar 27, 2024

'Is there any Indian who hits sixes better than him?': Former cricketer advocates for this CSK batter's inclusion in T20 World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has showered praise on Chennai Super Kings batter Shivam Dube, asserting that the left-hander should be a part of the Indian squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, following his outstanding performance against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024…

The Times of India · Mar 27, 2024

'Playing under Hardik Pandya does not make Rohit Sharma smaller'

The debate around change in Mumbai Indians' (MI) captaincy for IPL 2024 refuses to die, and on Tuesday it was the turn of former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu to share his two cents on the issue.

The Times of India · Mar 27, 2024

Deepak Chahar 'confused' who to look at for instructions on the field - MS Dhoni or CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) registered their second consecutive win of IPL 2024 in as many matches with a comprehensive 63-run victory over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. And while Shivam Dube stole the show with his breezy half-century, Deepak Chahar's light-hearted comment on CSK captaincy after the match didn't go unnoticed.

The Times of India · Mar 27, 2024

Watch: MS Dhoni's age-defying catch sends Chepauk into a frenzy

NEW DELHI: How old is MS Dhoni? He's 42. Well, that's just another number for the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman. Dhoni, affectionately known as 'Thala' among his fans, showcased his brilliance during the match against Gujarat Titans.

The Times of India · Mar 26, 2024

'Mera hukum hai...' - Mrs & Mr Ravindra Jadeja's Instagram banter delights fans

When Ravindra Jadeja's wife, Rivaba, posted an image in front of her husband's picture at the Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) team hotel in Chennai, the CSK allrounder's response to the post delighted his fans.

The Times of India · Mar 26, 2024