News for 'MA Chidambaram'

'He's the most valuable cricketer right now'

'He's the most valuable cricketer right now'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Since making his Test debut in 2018, Bumrah has made 36 Test appearances and has 159 wickets to his name.

Cloudy skies cast shadow on IPL 2024 final

Cloudy skies cast shadow on IPL 2024 final

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Forecasts show only a 4 per cent chance of precipitation

'The wait is over....' Gujarat Titans declare!

'The wait is over....' Gujarat Titans declare!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Gujarat Titans fans were treated to a glimpse of the team's latest gear.

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.

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

'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.

SEE! Dhoni signs everlasting bond

SEE! Dhoni signs everlasting bond

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

It's IPL season again and that means Thala's back in action! Fans wait all year to see Mahendra Singh Dhoni back doing what he does best.

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.

PICS: How Afghanistan celebrated after trouncing Pakistan

PICS: How Afghanistan celebrated after trouncing Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

A lap of honour, Rashid Khan's victory dance with Irfan Pathan, joyful jumps in the dug out and hugs all around...

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Can CSK Defy Odds and Still Make the Playoffs?

Can CSK Defy Odds and Still Make the Playoffs?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2025 campaign looks set for a bitter and heartbreaking end.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.'

SEE: Dhoni fan breaches security to touch his feet

SEE: Dhoni fan breaches security to touch his feet

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

A fan decided to climb up the barricades and run on to the field to meet MS Dhoni. Soon after, security officials escort the fan off the field.

Can Bangladesh pull off a miraculous chase?

Can Bangladesh pull off a miraculous chase?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The third day saw fine batting conditions, with less heat and the pitch still looking good.

Chepauk's new avatar: A pacer's paradise

Chepauk's new avatar: A pacer's paradise

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The new red-soil pitch at Chepauk perfectly aligned with Indian team's vision to give more practice to their pacers ahead of the all-important tour to 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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

IPL Opener: Kohli targets historic feats vs CSK

IPL Opener: Kohli targets historic feats vs CSK

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

If Kohli scores six runs, he will become the first Indian in history to score 12,000 runs in T20s.

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.

Pant to make Test return after 632 days!

Pant to make Test return after 632 days!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'Obviously, he brings a lot of good things to the Test side. Not only from the batting point of view, but from the keeping point of view as well.'

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.'

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.

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

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.

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.

IPL 2025: Defending champs KKR to face RCB in season opener

IPL 2025: Defending champs KKR to face RCB in season opener

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The 18th edition of the prestigious tournament will commence on March 22, 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and the Final will be played on May 25, 2025 at the same iconic venue.