News for 'MA Chidambaram Stadium'

Ashwin opens up about retirement

Ashwin opens up about retirement

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Ashwin is focused on taking it one day at a time.

'This 17-YO will play for CSK for at least 10 years'

'This 17-YO will play for CSK for at least 10 years'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Ayush Mhatre's dazzling start to his IPL journey continued in his first home game for Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

Stats: Sachin completes 7000 Test runs in India

Stats: Sachin completes 7000 Test runs in India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

# Sachin Tendulkar (71 not out) has registered his 16th fifty against Australia -- his 67th in Tests, extending his record.

Australia to play first Test vs India in Chennai

Australia to play first Test vs India in Chennai

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The venues for the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia have been revised with the opening Test of the four-match series scheduled to be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from February 22 to 26, BCCI said on Monday.

Punjab Kings equal Mumbai Indians' record against Chennai Super Kings

Punjab Kings equal Mumbai Indians' record against Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Punjab Kings equalled Mumbai Indians' record of five straight victories over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League.

About a 14-year unbeaten run...and 44 years of agony

About a 14-year unbeaten run...and 44 years of agony

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The MA Chidambaram stadium has traditionally been a happy hunting ground for Team India but that not the case for Australia, who have struggled at this ground, writes Bikash Mohapatra.

PICS: CSK's Dhoni felicitated for completing milestone

PICS: CSK's Dhoni felicitated for completing milestone

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The legendary skipper plays his 200th match for CSK on Wednesday, and to mark the milestone, Dhoni was presented with a memento by frannchise owner N Srinivasan.

Another feather in the hat for double centurion Root

Another feather in the hat for double centurion Root

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Becomes 1st batsman to score a double ton in 100th Test.

Ponting reveals what makes Shreyas a good captain

Ponting reveals what makes Shreyas a good captain

Rediff.com1 May 2025

"He's hungry for success, it's a good thing for a captain," PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting lauds Shreyas Iyer after win over CSK

IPL playoffs, final schedule revealed

IPL playoffs, final schedule revealed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'Qualifier 1 will be held on 23rd May at the MA Chidambaram Stadium followed by the Eliminator on 24th May.'

'He's like Benjamin Button!'

'He's like Benjamin Button!'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Defending champions CSK face off against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, in the season opener on March 22.

Gambhir's bold claim: 'We don't fear anyone'

Gambhir's bold claim: 'We don't fear anyone'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Gambhir congratulated Bangladesh on their two-match Test series win against Pakistan. He praised Najmul Hossain Shanto's side, calling them a quality team.

Can Mumbai Indians Bounce Back After Horror 2024?

Can Mumbai Indians Bounce Back After Horror 2024?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

At the mega auction, Mumbai Indians made some strategic buys, in a bid to build a strong team around their solid Indian core consisting of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma.

'Target the best bowler': Tilak on Archer assault

'Target the best bowler': Tilak on Archer assault

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Tilak, who made an unbeaten 72 off 55 balls, creamed Archer for four sixes, including a scarcely believable pick-up flick over deep fine leg, as the Sussex man leaked 60 runs in his four overs at Chepauk on Saturday.

IPL PHOTOS: The many moods of stylish Mrs Dhoni

IPL PHOTOS: The many moods of stylish Mrs Dhoni

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Sakshi Dhoni has been making fashion statements at the IPL 6 matches.

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL despite featuring top talent over the years. Under Axar Patel's leadership, they will hope IPL 2025 finally ends their title drought.

Kohli's revelation on why IPL is everyone's favourite cricket carnival

Kohli's revelation on why IPL is everyone's favourite cricket carnival

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Virat Kohli has credited the T20 tournament's success to the strong 'connect' between players and fans.

No Plan B at home: Awful season a wake-up call for CSK

No Plan B at home: Awful season a wake-up call for CSK

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Fallen Fortress: CSK look to learn from Chepauk failures

The story behind Suryakumar's trademark flick

The story behind Suryakumar's trademark flick

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Suryakumar Yadav has revealed the story behind his trademark flick shot that he plays so effortlessly against the best bowlers of the world.

Is Rishabh Pant the New Sehwag?

Is Rishabh Pant the New Sehwag?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali compared the dynamic wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant to India's iconic opener, Virender Sehwag.

Ganguly says Gambhir will be 'good' as India coach

Ganguly says Gambhir will be 'good' as India coach

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says Gautam Gambhir will be a "good coach" for the national cricket team if he has applied for the job, and favours the appointment of a home-grown talent to the high-profile position.

Kohli will have to master Chepauk challenge: Harbhajan

Kohli will have to master Chepauk challenge: Harbhajan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

For the unrelenting run-machine that Virat Kohli has been in the IPL, the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai remains a peak that the Royal Challengers Bangalore batter is yet to scale.

Injury concerns grow for CSK: Pathirana suffers hamstring strain

Injury concerns grow for CSK: Pathirana suffers hamstring strain

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Two weeks ahead of the upcoming IPL, defending champions Chennai Super Kings were left to fret over another injury concern as pacer Matheesha Pathirana has suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain on his left leg.

2nd Test: Chepauk stadium sets protocols for crowds

2nd Test: Chepauk stadium sets protocols for crowds

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The authorities have also asked fans to refrain from indulging in racist behaviour, adding that strict action will be taken against anyone flouting the rules. During the recent tour of Australia, some of the India players were racially abused, which has also been confirmed by Cricket Australia.

World Cup: 1750 school kids attend Kiwis' clash against Bangladesh

World Cup: 1750 school kids attend Kiwis' clash against Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

As a part of the TNCA's effort to promote the sport for kids and wider audiences, the viewing experience for 1,750 school kids from multiple schools across the Chennai city was facilitated during the ongoing clash between New Zealand and Bangladesh on Friday.

India-England Tests in Chennai to be played behind closed doors

India-England Tests in Chennai to be played behind closed doors

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

First two Tests would be played without spectators as per a BCCI directive, considering the prevailing COVID-19 situation.

BCCI has not ruled out Chennai as World T20 venue: Thakur

BCCI has not ruled out Chennai as World T20 venue: Thakur

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai faces certain problems ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 next year, but the BCCI has not yet ruled out the ground as one of the venues for the biennial event.

Shane Watson urges Delhi Capitals to keep striving

Shane Watson urges Delhi Capitals to keep striving

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Delhi Capitals fell to Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs in IPL clash

Tilak Varma gets India A call-up, Priyank Panchal to lead

Tilak Varma gets India A call-up, Priyank Panchal to lead

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Pace sensation Umran Malik, 22, has also been named in the squad.

Rishabh Pant's IPL comeback strategy unveiled

Rishabh Pant's IPL comeback strategy unveiled

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

'Rishabh Pant is batting... running,' confirms Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal

When cricket caught PM Modi's attention!

When cricket caught PM Modi's attention!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

He also laid the foundation stone for the Discovery Campus of IIT Madras.

'Yaad hai maine chetawani di thi': KP tells India fans after 1st Test

'Yaad hai maine chetawani di thi': KP tells India fans after 1st Test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Here's how pundits and big names, including England footballer Gary Lineker reacted to the win...

Best Sports Photos of the week

Best Sports Photos of the week

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Rediff.com brings some of best sports images of the week from across the world.

Rohit fined Rs 12 lakh for MI's slow over-rate

Rohit fined Rs 12 lakh for MI's slow over-rate

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'As it was his team's first offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, Mr Sharma was fined Rs 12 lakh.'

To perform like that was really encouraging: Fleming

To perform like that was really encouraging: Fleming

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Ahead of the fixture against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming praised Rachin Ravindra for a "performance that was really encouraging" on debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Captaincy would not have been a surprise for Rutu: Ashwin

Captaincy would not have been a surprise for Rutu: Ashwin

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Following his official announcement as CSK's skipper, Gaikwad admitted that Dhoni had given him a subtle hint about a change in the team's leadership last season.

What happened in India's Nets in Chennai

What happened in India's Nets in Chennai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli spent about 45 minutes in the nets and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bowled full tilt as the Indian cricket team on Friday began its preparations

Chepauk no longer a fortress for CSK: Abhinav Mukund

Chepauk no longer a fortress for CSK: Abhinav Mukund

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

With defending champions Chennai Super Kings slated to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL season-opener this year, former batter Abhinav Mukund feels Chepauk is 'no longer a fortress' for the five-time winners.

KL Rahul joins Punjab Kings squad in Mumbai

KL Rahul joins Punjab Kings squad in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Punjab Kings skipper KL Rahul arrived in Mumbai

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.'