Mahendra Singh Dhoni reunited with former CSK team-mate Suresh Raina.
India has not sent its cricket team to Pakistan since 2008 when they last came for the Asia Cup under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni got a rousing reception from spectators at the Arun Jaitley stadium.
The players were presented with special gold medals engraved with the number '50' and the CSK logo, a token of appreciation for their outstanding record at Chepauk.
Clips from CSK's first two matches show Dhoni actively involved in setting the field, leading to questions about Gaikwad's authority as the new leader.
Rohit Sharma notched up another milestone in his career as he became only the second opener to go past the landmark of 300 sixes in One-Day Internationals.
M S Dhoni's stoic gaze at the national flag resonates with the spirit of the occasion.
'There is no comparison. We are just trying to copy a great pose by a great man, nothing beyond that!'
Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh is preparing for the upcoming IPL season with a focus on countering the 'familiarity factor' and improving his game.
'It was very an emotional moment for him. And then I realised that CSK is very close to his heart, he loves the players like his own family.'
After CSK's triumph in a rain-affected IPL 2023 final in Ahmedabad, Dhoni again said what he has been saying each time he has been asked this tournament -- that he has some months before the December IPL auction to make up his mind whether to play or to retire his bat and wicket-keeping gloves.
Sakshi Singh Dhoni attended her first match of IPL 2024 along with daughter Ziva as they cheered for the Chennai Super Kings.
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their IPL 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings.
India skipper Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar were all ears as the great man offered insights on the game inside the pavilion named after him.
He is the fourth men's cricketer to be invited for the ceremony after Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
Steve Smith, who has also captained Australia, said Dhoni at higher than number eight could benefit CSK.
'The coach, the captain, the memories.'
Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global Sports Founder and Chairman, believes the prospect of seeing India icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the T10 format could be a possibility.
For the first time, no Indian superstar will lead an IPL team.
'It's quite a task to maintain this. I'll try to keep it, but maybe one fine day I might decide to chop it off.'
'What a collection and what a man MSD is. A great achiever and a even more incredible person.;
New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rishabh Pant dined at Bastian in Mumbai.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and daughter Ziva enjoyed playing with their dogs at their farm house in Ranchi.
'Tea is something very close to us, maybe because we are from that generation, where we never say no to tea.'
The duo were snapped laughing about something as youngster Shivam Dube stood around listening to the conversation.
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.
Dhoni's new look has sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans.
Dhoni is participating in the ongoing JSCA Tennis Tournament in Ranchi.
The new stand at the iconic M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai, which has been named after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, was opened on Friday.
The Delhi-based franchise posted their third-highest IPL totals during their match against GT on Wednesday.
'I think we are going to see him at Punjab Kings'
Rinku Singh, who is enjoying a stunning season, said his hard work at the KKR academy is paying off.
Hussey also expressed confidence in Rachin Ravindra's mental resilience despite recent misses, and said a good knock from the Kiwi may just be round the corner.
The Australian was Dhoni wanted to to stick around in the transition phase as Gaikwad was handed the captaincy.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead Chennai Super Kings for a record 15th season during IPL 2024, starting later this month.
Dhoni refused a seemingly easy single after hitting the ball, leaving many, including former cricketer Irfan Pathan, perplexed.
