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Dube no longer ducks and defends against short ball, thanks to Dhoni

Dube no longer ducks and defends against short ball, thanks to Dhoni

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey is in awe of Shivam Dube for transforming into a batter who no longer ducks or defends when faced with the short ball, an improvement that has been monitored personally by former captain and team talisman Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

'Gill Can Be A Great Captain'

'Gill Can Be A Great Captain'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'Shubman Gill is a great thinker and player, but man management will be key to his leadership success.'

Shardul raring to return to perform under Dhoni sahab at CSK

Shardul raring to return to perform under Dhoni sahab at CSK

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'I will play under him again and I have played under him before, so I will try to learn a lot of things and how he gets performance out of players.'

Sadhguru Cheers, Anirudh Rocks

Sadhguru Cheers, Anirudh Rocks

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Sitting alongside daughter Radhe Jaggi, Sadhguru looked thoroughly immersed in the electrifying atmosphere, cheering for CSK.

From TC to Legend: The Incredible Rise of MS Dhoni

From TC to Legend: The Incredible Rise of MS Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Dhoni's journey from a humble ticket collector to a trophy-laden wicketkeeper-batter is an inspiration for aspiring athletes worldwide

'How To Keep Pressure On When Bumrah Isn't Bowling'

'How To Keep Pressure On When Bumrah Isn't Bowling'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'When Bumrah is not bowling, we should go on the defensive and keep them all tied up.' 'Just stop the flow of runs and wickets will fall.'

The Indian Premier League In Numbers

The Indian Premier League In Numbers

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Ahead of the 18th season of Indian Premier League, here all the stats and numbers from the annual cricket extravaganza.

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

From 1983 to 2025: India's Legacy Of ICC Titles

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

India won their seventh ICC trophy, while registering their third Champions Trophy triumph.

Devald Brevis And The Art Of T20 Cricket

Devald Brevis And The Art Of T20 Cricket

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The South African's blistering 52 off 25 balls not only augurs well for him personally but for the franchise who are aiming to build a team from scratch for the next season.

Pathirana's lack of form has affected CSK, reckons Aaron

Pathirana's lack of form has affected CSK, reckons Aaron

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The former India seamer also criticized CSK's lack of aggression during the middle overs with the bat, saying the team appeared to lack direction before the inclusion of Dewald Brevis brought some much-needed spark.

'I'm blessed to have gotten the time to spend with him'

'I'm blessed to have gotten the time to spend with him'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Apart from his hard work and patience, Rahul credited his success to Abhishek Nayar, the former Indian cricketer and the Indian team's batting coach.

Dhoni blames dew for CSK's defeat vs KKR

Dhoni blames dew for CSK's defeat vs KKR

Rediff.com15 May 2023

MS Dhoni blamed the dewy conditions for their loss and expressed satisfaction with Shivam Dube's performance

When Samson Caught Up With 'Vathi' Dhoni

When Samson Caught Up With 'Vathi' Dhoni

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Sanju Samson showed utmost respect to the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni when the two wicket-keepers caught up during their teams's practice sessions.

'Never seen Dhoni as bulked up as this'

'Never seen Dhoni as bulked up as this'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is gearing up for IPL 2023 and we were zapped by his bulging biceps at one of the net sessions in Chennai.

Pant, Dhoni Have An 'EPIC' Night

Pant, Dhoni Have An 'EPIC' Night

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Pant ignored the selectorial snub to celebrate the year-end holiday season with Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Depleted MI face stiff task against spin-heavy CSK

Depleted MI face stiff task against spin-heavy CSK

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Chennai Super Kings will lean on their formidable spin strength under favourable conditions at the Chepauk as well as recent record against Mumbai Indians sans Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, when the two sides face each other in their Indian Premier League campaign opener in Chennai on Sunday.

How Dhoni gifted Kohli a world-class bowling lineup

How Dhoni gifted Kohli a world-class bowling lineup

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Dhoni groomed bowlers and left complete package with Kohli: Ishant Sharma

Another ODI landmark for King Kohli

Another ODI landmark for King Kohli

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli is the seventh Indian player to achieve the feat after Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh.

How Hardik can win back T20I captaincy

How Hardik can win back T20I captaincy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar, on the other hand, feels that Pandya has the ability to replicate Mahendra Singh Dhoni's role as a finisher in the Indian ODI set-up.

'MS Dhoni can play IPL 2024 as well'

'MS Dhoni can play IPL 2024 as well'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

'I heard that this is the last IPL of MS Dhoni but I don't think'

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni would be hoping for a memorable farewell but he faces a major roadblock in the form of Gujarat Titans' run machine Shubman Gill.

IPL PIX: Dominant RCB hand CSK a thrashing!

IPL PIX: Dominant RCB hand CSK a thrashing!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

RCB handed CSK a 50-run thrashing -- their biggest defeat at home in the IPL.

Rachin Ravindra spills how CSK destroyed MI

Rachin Ravindra spills how CSK destroyed MI

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Chennai Super Kings batsman Rachin Ravindra attributed their comprehensive victory over Mumbai Indians to the team's spinners, particularly the leadership of Ravichandran Ashwin. Ravindra highlighted the depth and balance provided by the spin attack, which ensured they could handle any off-days from individual bowlers.

Narine, Varun, Rana Expose CSK's Aging Core

Narine, Varun, Rana Expose CSK's Aging Core

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Together, Harshit Rana's early strikes, Sunil Narine's clinical dismantling, and Varun Chakravarthy's suffocating spell reduced CSK to just 103 for 9-their lowest-ever total at home.

'Too many dot balls': Dhoni slams CSK batters

'Too many dot balls': Dhoni slams CSK batters

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni termed the lull period in the middle overs as the reason for his team's three-run defeat against Rajasthan Royals.

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Between 2014 and 2019, he scored 21 centuries in just 55 Tests. Among these were seven double centuries, the most by an Indian in Test cricket. Remarkably, six of those double tons came within a span of just 22 Tests.

Rishabh Pant - The Biggest Flop in IPL 2025?

Rishabh Pant - The Biggest Flop in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Rishabh Pant's IPL 2025 campaign hit a new low -both statistically and symbolically - on Sunday, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.

CSK Face Ball Tampering Allegations

CSK Face Ball Tampering Allegations

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

A video clip that has gone viral on social media shows CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and pacer Khaleel Ahmed in a curious mid-match exchange.

Can CSK break their losing streak against KKR?

Can CSK break their losing streak against KKR?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

A struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be aiming to break their losing streak when they face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. CSK are currently ninth in the standings with one win and four losses, while KKR are in sixth position with two wins and three defeats. The home team will be hoping to turn around their fortunes at Chepauk, which has not been as advantageous this season as it has been in the past. CSK will need to adapt to the changed conditions and rely on their spinners to perform well at a venue where they have traditionally dominated. Meanwhile, KKR will be looking to bounce back from a narrow loss to the Lucknow Super Giants and secure a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.

Top Performer: Vintage Dhoni

Top Performer: Vintage Dhoni

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The legend was greeted by thunderous shouts of 'Dhoni! Dhoni!' that echoed all around the Wankhede stadium when he walked in to bat at No 7 with CSK reeling on 61/5 in the 11th over.

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

In 16 matches (15 innings) against CSK, he has amassed 630 runs at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 142.85, including six fifties.

What's Dhoni Doing In The Snow?

What's Dhoni Doing In The Snow?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Sakshi Dhoni dropped an adorable photograph of her husband on Instagram on Thursday.

Riyan Parag unveils the game-changer behind RR's victory

Riyan Parag unveils the game-changer behind RR's victory

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Stand-in skipper Riyan Parag, leading RR in his hometown, was visibly relieved to end their Guwahati leg on a high.

Dhoni's hint at IPL exit; fuels retirement rumours

Dhoni's hint at IPL exit; fuels retirement rumours

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Kolkata's favourite son-in-law has a manic fan base as one saw Eden Gardens filled with yellow jersey

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Virat Kohli may have stepped away from Test cricket, but he leaves behind a faster, leaner, hungrier Indian team.

IPL 2025: Will Kohli return as RCB captain?

IPL 2025: Will Kohli return as RCB captain?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar have emerged as the leading candidates for the role of RCB captain for IPL 2025.

Impact Player: Dhoni's CSK creates history!

Impact Player: Dhoni's CSK creates history!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Chennai Super Kings created history as they became the first player to use the Impact Player card as Tushar Deshpande replaced Ambati Rayudu in the playing XI.

Dhoni's big advice for 'Baby Malinga' Pathirana

Dhoni's big advice for 'Baby Malinga' Pathirana

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had a word of advice for young Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana.

Rohit trails Kohli as he attains new landmark in IPL

Rohit trails Kohli as he attains new landmark in IPL

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

This season, Rohit has scored 158 runs in seven innings at an average of 26.33, with a strike rate of 154.90, with a fifty to his name.