'I'd love to see the strategy of 11 on 11, not changed or impacted because of an impact player who might only bat for two balls and doesn't field.'
Sarfaraz Khan has expanded his horizon as he now aims to play white-ball cricket for India.
Former chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth said Sanju Samson is the 'right replacement' for the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings.
Dhoni and Sangakkara, two contemporaries who relentlessly stayed in contention for the number one spot during their era, went head-to-head in the 2011 World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
History shows New Zealand are yet to lose to India in the T20 World Cup.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni had said earlier this month he will decide on his IPL future after working hard for 6-8 months.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone took time off to enjoy a musical evening in Gujarat.
'I don't know whether I'll play or not. I have time to decide. I have until December, so I'll take another couple of months before making my decision.'
The 43-year-old Chennai Super Kings star was seen doing some batting drills in an undisclosed neighbourhood.
There have been rare moments when CSK icon MS Dhoni lost his temper on the field.
Rohit Sharma, who captained India to the T20 World Cup title last year, says winning the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2007 was a massive confidence booster for Team India.
Batters launched balls so high into the sky that they looked like rockets taking off from the centre square.
Chennai was buzzing with excitement as Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrived on Wednesday to join Chennai Super Kings' pre-season camp.
Irfan Pathan says Sanju Samson could give Chennai Super Kings a key advantage against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 opener thanks to his deep knowledge of the franchise.
Virat Kohli and Shivam Dubes shared a lighthearted moment, breaking into laughter over a joke during the practice session.
Here's wishing the OG 'Captain Fantastic' a very Happy Birthday.
Cricket legends Harbhajan Singh, Venkatesh Prasad, Zaheer Khan, and Sourav Ganguly reminisced about India's historic 2001 Test victory against Australia at Eden Gardens.
It is said that in Chennai, fans do not watch cricket -- they analyse and debate it and even outthink the experts. Cricket here is savoured like their favourite dish -- a hot bowl of rasam.
Spending more than US$3 million (Rs 28.40 crore) and nearly 60 percent of their purse on players, who can proverbially be termed as wet behind the ears, does display a change in mindset.
Izhaan Mirza had the chance to meet Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his daughter Ziva.
"True icon, legend of the game": Raina congratulates Dhoni for "well-deserved" induction into ICC Hall of Fame
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the centre of attention as Chennai Super Kings hits the nets in Chennai on Monday.
Rajasthan Royals likely to trade Sanju Samson for CSK all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran
A preview of the 2026 IPL season, highlighting the challenges faced by defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the redemption quests of legacy teams, the relevance of veteran players, and the emergence of future stars.
Accompanied by wife, Sakshi, and father Pan Singh Dhoni and mother Devki Devi, Thala made his way to the polling booth amid tight security.
Michael Hussey shared a heart-warming insight into Mahendra Singh Dhoni's mindset on how the Chennai Super Kings legend calms young Indian players in the high-pressure Indian Premier League.
Irfan Pathan posted a cryptic message on social media after an old interview resurfaced online, where he was seen taking an alleged indirect dig at former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
"With 17,266 international runs, 829 dismissals and 538 matches across formats for India, Dhoni's numbers reflect not just excellence but extraordinary consistency, fitness and longevity," it said.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first player in IPL history to complete 200 dismissals.
M S Dhoni had filed the defamation suit in 2014 against Zee Media Corporation, Sudhir Chaudhary- Editor & Business Head of Zee News, IPS Officer G Sampath Kumar, and News Nation Network Pvt Ltd.
Rohit Sharma holds the record for leading India to the most victories in T20 Internationals.
Speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan, Mukund, who represented India in seven Tests from 2011-17, said: "I think Shubman has it in him to become an all-format captain, but I do not think India should have an all-format captain anymore."
Earlier, Suryavanshi ended his season in style with a stroke-filled half-century in their game against CSK in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Dhoni, a popular figure in Chennai, especially among IPL fans, has been given the moniker 'Thala' having led Chennai Super Kings to 5 India Premier League titles.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has finally put an end to one of the biggest rumours about himself.
Speaking on popular web series, Breakfast with Champions, the 34-year-old spinner recalled how how he once followed the CSK team bus, only to later find himself facing the legendary Dhoni in the nets.
Recently, Dhoni took his love for four-wheelers to the next level by modifying the Hummer H2, one of the most famous cars in his fleet, with a "military look."
Ruturaj Gaikwad set to lead Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026
This will also mark Dhoni's first match as skipper since leading CSK to their record-equalling fifth title in 2023.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances