Ponting said he had Stokes' match-winning innings at Headingley in his mind during the thrilling final day at Lord's.
Moeen Ali said he has no issues with his spin being used sparingly by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni after the Chennai Super Kings all-rounder helped his team to victory over Lucknow Super Giants.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad in Chennai, on Friday.
Hardik acknowledged that Gujarat Titans (GT) were effective with their bowling, but simple mistakes ended up being costly.
'Great to catch up with the maestro who looks in fine fettle - @msdhoni,' Ravi tweeted.
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Manoj Tiwary, who made a century against the West Indies in Chennai in 2011, was dropped for the next 14 matches under Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
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Former India opener Virender Sehwag said Rohit Sharma is a more successful IPL captain than Mahendra Singh Dhoni because of the number of trophies Mumbai Indians has won in the last 15 years.
Jadeja was keen to reconnect with longtime teammate and bowling partner, Ravichandran Ashwin.
Rayudu later revealed that Dhoni called them both before the ceremony, emphasising the significance of the moment.
Vijay said the TVK respected all languages but would not give up its self respect for another language.
Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is nursing a knee injury, which is hindering his movement somewhat, said head coach Stephen Fleming.
The defeat mirrored Chennai's previous two matches, where they also scored less than eight runs per over in the powerplay.
In what could be the final chapter of a glittering career, the batting stalwart is now fully focused on the 50-over format and bringing glory to the country in the 2027 ODI World Cup, his childhood coach Dinesh Lad said.
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Once again CSK skipper MS Dhoni was asked at the toss whether it was his last IPL and his response was welcomed with a loud roar by fans at the Ekana Sports City.
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'I figured out pretty early, hitting the lengths and keeping it at the sticks was important.'
Matthew Hayden believes this season will be very special as MS Dhoni will potentially be playing his last IPL season.
All the fans greeted him by flashing their mobile phone cameras as he remained unbeaten on two from three balls.
MS Dhoni said that his job this IPL season is to come down the order and provide the final flourish with the bat.
'He had a massive impact on me in those early years. I was very realistic about my abilities'
LSG's bowlers have struggled in the Powerplay, conceding 50-plus runs in all the seven games they have played so far in IPL 2025.
From the lad with spiked hair lifting the U19 World Cup to the statesman in whites scoring one final ton -- Virat Kohli's journey is one of relentless ambition, transformation, and enduring legacy.
He also spooke about the routine he does between moves -- closing his eyes between moves .
An attacking Dhoni set the net session on fire as he carted the CSK bowlers to all parts of the Lalabhai Contractor stadium in Surat.
This is only the second time that Punjab Kings reached the IPL final, while it is the fourth time that RCB have made it to the title clash.
Shivam Dube has worked on his weakness against short-ball quite well and it has a lot to do with Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
There is no secret recipe for leading a team into 12 play-offs in 14 seasons apart from choosing players who believe in "team first philosophy" and an obliging management that stands through thick and thin, says Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Bharat explained how Dhoni sharing his valuable tips could help him if he gets the team management's nod for the big game at The Oval from Wednesday.
Dhoni is participating in the ongoing JSCA Tennis Tournament in Ranchi.
Laughter echoed off the walls, and as is tradition with every big win, the customary cake-cutting took centre stage.
Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel has been fined 25 percent of his match fee and accumulated one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the team's match against Rajasthan Royals.
