And when in Gujarat, the CSK players were ready to feast on the state's delicacies -- dhokla and fafda, which no doubt the nation's premier Gujarati likes very much too!
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to begin on March 22 with a clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This venue will also host the final match of the season on May 25. Dharamsala and Guwahati will host a couple of IPL matches this year, with Dharamsala serving as the second home venue for Punjab Kings and Guwahati hosting Rajasthan Royals matches in addition to their regular home venue, Jaipur.
Dhoni continues to perform the role of finisher for Chennai, but over the years, his capacity has significantly diminished.
'You will definitely see me in the yellow jersey. Whether it is this yellow jersey or some other, you will have to wait and watch.'
'There has been no change in match timings and the game will begin at 3:30 PM IST'
SRH's ultra-aggressive approach with the bat has backfired spectacularly as they have suffered four defeats in a row -- leaving them languishing at the bottom of the points table.
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane admitted that his batters lacked 'game awareness' in their defeat to Punjab Kings.
Chennai Super Kings' pacer Tushar Deshpande said bowling during the death overs is not an easy skill and he is still learning the tricks of the trade.
The last five overs saw the CSK batters score only 25 runs while losing 3 wickets and no boundaries to show.
Images from the IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.
Defending champions Gujarat Titans opened their title-defence with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2023 opener.
Chahar became the most expensive Indian fast bowler at an IPL auction when CSK paid Rs 14 crore to secure his services
Rishabh Pant was considered one of the hottest captaincy prospects in the league.
Kolkata Knight Riders will be desperate to press the reset button and snap their three-match losing streak when they face Chennai Super Kings in the IPL match in Kolkata on Sunday.
Dinesh Karthik downplayed surpassing MS Dhoni's T20 runs record for an Indian wicketkeeper, emphasising that playing for India, not personal records, has always been his priority.
Yashasvi Jaiswal once again displayed his talent as he conjured up a brilliant half-century before Rajasthan Royals spinners choked Chennai Super Kings to register a comfortable 32-run win .
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings kicked off their preparations for the upcoming IPL as the team started training in Surat.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik conceded that his side has received a 'challenging' pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium this season despite asking for a batting friendly surface.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the legendary captain, has officially confirmed his participation in the upcoming IPL season.
Kishan emphasised on the need to have a positive mindset.
Devdutt Padikkal, the young Indian batter, spoke about the challenges of constantly shifting teams in the IPL, saying it delayed his growth as a cricketer.
'One day I told him, if you want to be a cricketer with a long career, you cannot be a fast bowler.' 'I felt more than pace, unorthodox left arm spin would suit him better.' 'Please don't give me credit for what he is doing now. I only made a suggestion.'
Players who were bought at unexpected price tags...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling unit will face a different challenge when they take on Gujarat Titans in an IPL match on Wednesday.
A spirited Punjab Kings edged Chennai Super Kings by four wickets in a thrilling finish off the last ball in a high-scoring IPL 2023 match.
The CSK and New Zealand opener married Kim Watson in his native South Africa.
Chennai Super Kings hosted a pre-wedding party for their New Zealand opener Devon Conway and his partner Kim Watson at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai where the team is staying for IPL 2022.
His knock -- 67 off 45 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes -- was a cocktail of composure and controlled aggression. It was also his 10th IPL half-century, a milestone that arrived just when the spotlight had begun to shift off him.
Prasidh Krishna has emerged as a key weapon for Gujarat Titans -- especially in the middle overs, where his extra pace and bounce have rattled batters.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru on Monday.
Perhaps, that brave attitude keeps his India dream still burning bright without getting disheartened by the domestic grind.
After a miserable IPL 2020 season, which saw Chennai Super Kings in 7th place on the IPL points table, CSK achieved a magical turnaround in IPL 2021 to be crowned champions after the final against the Kolkata Knight Riders on October 15, 2021.
Ahead of Mumbai Indians' IPL 2023 clash against Chennai Super Kings, Harbhajan Singh compared the contest to an India-Pakistan match.
Ben Stokes said his IPL stint won't come in the way of national duty, adding that he would prefer to fly back and lead England against Ireland in the build-up Test ahead of the high-stakes Ashes.
IMAGES from the match played between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Mumbai on Monday.
Dwayne Bravo, the new mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders, has stated that he will incorporate elements from former KKR strategist Gautam Gambhir's successful blueprint with his own distinct approach for the upcoming IPL season. Bravo, who replaced Gambhir after his departure to become the head coach of the Indian team, acknowledges the importance of building on KKR's previous success while also bringing his own style to the role.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Chennai on Wednesday.
CSK coach Stephen Fleming said the former champs are better prepared for this final.
