Mahendra Singh Dhoni's brilliance behind the stumps that stole the show once again.
While CSK dropped as many as five catches, a couple of them sitters, Punjab were not too far behind as they floored four chances.
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His brilliant form notwithstanding, Mahendra Singh Dhoni cannot be promoted in the batting order as his recovery from a knee injury has restricted his ability to wield the willow for long periods, said Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming.
'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'
Dhoni caught up with former team-mates Zaheer Khan, Parthiv Patel and Ashish Nehra.
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On Monday, Dhoni teased fans with a cryptic Facebook post, stating, 'Can't wait for the new season and the new 'role'. Stay tuned!'
Chennai Super Kings batter Sameer Rizvi credited Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his small but quick and impactful knock in his first IPL match, saying the talismanic former India skipper advised him to play his natural game when he went out to bat against Gujarat Giants.
The 23 Watts survey also stated that an overwhelming 73 per cent of fans want Chennai Super Kings' talisman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni to continue playing, highlighting the strong support Thala still receives from fans all over the country.
KL Rahul, in a heartwarming gesture, folded his hands and bowed towards Pant in admiration, a clip that has since gone viral on social media.
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Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.
Dhoni delighted the crowd with two Dhonieseque strokes, a six over long on, and a boundary that sped to the fence.
The Argentina captain's Kolkata schedule on December 13 will begin at 9am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road.
With the fourth Test against England set to be played in Ranchi on Friday, February 23, Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel recalled his first interaction with his idol, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated Christmas with his family and friends, and notably, Rishabh Pant joined in the festivities.
M S Dhoni's stoic gaze at the national flag resonates with the spirit of the occasion.
Sharma, known for delivering the match-winning final over against Pakistan in the 2007 T20 World Cup, expressed his joy at meeting Dhoni again on social media.
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'ARRIVE AS A KING LIVE AS A LEGEND, BE REMEMBERED AS A GENTLEMAN,' he captioned his Instagram post with Dhoni.
'Over the years, I have played under different captains. I know the mindset of every single captain whom I have played under and I also understand what players need and their mindset.'
38-year-old off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was bought back to Chepauk for a whopping sum of Rs 9.75 crore, is at the receiving end of criticism from fans and former cricketers after underwhelming performances in the 18th edition of the cash-rich T20 league.
Steve Smith, who has also captained Australia, said Dhoni at higher than number eight could benefit CSK.
Dhoni, who has played over 250 IPL matches, has never bowled in the T20 league.
While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.
'I feel very happy that we are under democracy. The important thing is to pick the right people for your constituency. What we can do is more important than what the govt can do.'
As CSK gears up for the IPL 2024 season opener, attention remains focused on Dhoni's successor.
With Mahendra Singh Dhoni being the same player and no one to "bell the cat", CSK are in unusual mess with a mis-firing top-order where the skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has had to give up his opening slot.
Sakshi and her husband were at the Dhonis's ancestral home in Almora.
India marked one of the greatest days in cricket history as they lifted the ICC ODI World Cup for the first time in England on June 25, 1983.
A clinical Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) thrashed a completely disoriented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by eight wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Chennai on Friday.
After undergoing knee surgery after IPL 2023, Dhoni has displayed his trademark resilience, showcasing a remarkable recovery in recent viral images capturing his intense training sessions in Ranchi.
A distraught Mahendra Singh Dhoni expressed helplessness over Chennai Super Kings's extended poor run in the ongoing Indian Premier League, saying it's difficult for a team to get the desired result when four-five players lose form at the same time.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was handed the invite by the RSS's Dhananjay Singh and Karmveer Singh.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) might be revisiting their squad composition for the 2026 IPL, with at least six of their players attracting trade-off interest from various franchises.
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The contest between laggards Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals holds no significance in the context of the IPL 2025 play-offs.
Anant and Radhika will tie the knot in a grand wedding on Friday, July 12.
The talent is in plenty in this squad and if this machine runs smoothly, a sixth IPL trophy will be at touching distance for Thala and Co.
