Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that the biggest positive to draw from the team's unbeaten league campaign in the ongoing World Cup was that the entire side has withstood pressure in some way or the other, preparing it perfectly for the knockouts.
Gaikwad, a India 'A' regular, who tested positive a few days after Chahar, was being touted as the one to replace Suresh Raina, who pulled out of the IPL due to personal reasons.
Chennai Super Kings' practice sessions was suspended in view of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the IPL franchise announced on Friday. The three-time IPL champions had commenced training from March 2 at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu getting down to work.
Images from Tuesday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai.
Former and current players wished Sachin Tendulkar on his 48th birthday.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's well-calculated half-century in challenging conditions turned out to be game-changer as Chennai Super Kings won their third match of the season with a eight-run defeat of Rajasthan Royals, in Chennai, on Sunday.
India women team captain Mithali Raj quit international cricket on Wednesday after a stellar 23-year career.
The Chennai Super Kings squad wore a relieved look as the players got together for breakfast at the Taj hotel in Dubai on Friday morning.
It will be a big statement if Virat Kohli's young side could start off with a bang at Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 'spritual home', a task which will be easier said than done.
After a dominant batting display, India Blue dished out a lethal bowling effort to bundle out India Green for just 237 runs and virtually secure its place in the final of the four-day Duleep Trophy cricket tournament, in Greater Noida on Tuesday. In reply to India Blue's mammoth first innings total of 707, India Green's fightback lasted for just 61 overs.
Monday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Abu Dhabi marked the 200th appearance of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the cash-rich Twenty20 extravaganza.
Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says the execution of the bowlers was poor against Delhi Capitals in their IPL opener, in Mumbai, on Saturday.
On a roll after back-to-back wins, the vintage Chennai Super Kings would look to extend their winning run when they clash with struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their next IPL match in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Mohammad Kaif was retained as the skipper of Uttar Pradesh Ranji team for 2007-08.
Shane Watson was the most valuable player of IPL 2008. Who will it be this time? Any of the top five ranked players has a chance, with Suresh Raina being the current favourite.
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham said bowlers love playing under captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni because he knows their strength and how to get the best out of them.
While his CSK team-mates celebrated, Captain Cool was on the sidelines, playing with his adorable daughter.
Dinesh Karthik scored a fighting fifty (58 off 44) but it went as vain as the Lions kept losing wickets at crucial junctures to make a hash of the chase.
The CSK duo put on 112 runs, which powered their team to 182/3.
Warner posted a picture upon completion in his new stubble-bald look, challenging fellow Australian teammates Steve Smith and Pat Cummins, along with Indian skipper Virat Kohli to do the same.
The likes of Suresh Raina, Brendon McCullum, and Aaron Finch will be aiming to match the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Hashim Amla, and Marcus Stoinis stroke for stroke on what promises to be another belter of a track.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni heaved a sigh of relief after his team turned its fortunes around with a 133-run win in the second ODI against England in Cardiff and the Indian captain said it's a "good format to come back into form" following the Test series debacle.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and N Srinivasan were seen having an interaction at the Chepauk during the second day of Chennai Super Kings' training session.
Dhoni's men will be slight favourites as it will be Bairstow's last game
Former India batsman Robin Uthappa highlighted the significance of an India-Pakistan clash during a World Cup.
Following in the footsteps of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina has become the second cricketer to be associated with the Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) after he was named today as the co-owner of the Uttar Pradesh Wizards franchise.
IPL Player draft: How the bidding went
India's limited-overs specialist Suresh Raina is likely to lead the new Intex-owned Rajkot IPL team. Picked first by the franchise in Tuesday's Player draft for a hefty sum of Rs 12.5 crore, he looks set to be entrusted the top job.
With me, Yuvraj and Dhoni in the middle-order, we have the required experience, says Indian batsman Suresh Raina
Dropped from the ODI squad, Suresh Raina is all set to join the Indian team for the upcoming T20 series in Australia and determined show what the 'Men in blue' are missing.
Suresh Raina helped India claim first blood in the one-day international series against England, hitting an impressive century in the tourists' rain-affected 133-run victory in Cardiff.
Rohit Sharma said he is glad that MS Dhoni will continue to play the IPL for at least a couple of years.
Kohli, along with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, opener Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul were photographed enjoying a meal with a guest on Sunday.
Cricketers have an extended break at home but they are not sitting still. They have taken to social media to urge everyone to practice social distancing to fight the spread of coronavirus.
Tahir, at 40, also became the oldest player to win the cap.
'All great players have to call time one day but his retiring makes me sad and brings back a lot of precious memories. He deserved a grand send-off but again he is beyond that'
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings will renew their intense rivalry after two years when they face-off in the Indian Premier League, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.
Shane Watson overcame a slow start on his way to an unbeaten 117 to guide the Chennai Super Kings to their third Indian Premier League title with a eight-wicket win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between CSK and Rajasthan Royals in Pune on Friday.
7 batsmen have scored more than 500 runs in IPL-11 so far. 6 bowlers have taken 18 or more wickets. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji reveal who they are.
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