If CSK fails to win Friday's match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai, it could turn to be a historic new low for them. It could be the first time that CSK have lost three matches in a row at home.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has opened up about the important moment when MS Dhoni handed him the reins ahead of the 2024 IPL season,
Dhoni continues to perform the role of finisher for Chennai, but over the years, his capacity has significantly diminished.
CSK coach Stephen Fleming said the 43-year-old Mahendra Singh Dhoni is carefully managing his body.
Images from Day 2 of the 1st Test between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the centre of attention as Chennai Super Kings hits the nets in Chennai on Monday.
Sakshi Dhoni's presence at Rishabh Pant's sister's wedding celebration in Mussoorie was a vibrant homage to her deep-rooted Uttarakhandi heritage.
Several fans and former cricketers have voiced their opinion that it is time for Dhoni to hang up his boots in the IPL. However, Dhoni, who turned 44 earlier this month, remained coy about his future with the five-time champions after the end of the 18th season.
This Asia Cup has charred the relationship between India and Pakistan players.
Rayudu emphasised that while CSK is enduring one of its toughest phases, it could serve as a much-needed reality check and an opportunity to rebuild for the future.
Chennai was buzzing with excitement as Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrived on Wednesday to join Chennai Super Kings' pre-season camp.
Pakistan leads India 3-2 in finals.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has always adored dogs, and his Ranchi farmhouse is a testament to this affection.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni brought the magic of Christmas to his family by transforming into Santa Claus for their festive celebrations.
M S Dhoni may bat at No.7 or No. 8, which will allow him to showcase his big-hitting prowess at the back end of the innings, says former international Robin Uthappa.
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni expressed disappointment over his team's heavy defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, attributing the loss to poor batting performance.
CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said in a tournament like IPL, losing a few games on the bounce can make comebacks a bit tough.
M S Dhoni, known for his sharp judgment and high success rate with DRS, missed it completely. To CSK's dismay, ball-tracking showed there was no inside edge and the ball would have smashed into the leg-stump.
Izhaan Mirza had the chance to meet Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his daughter Ziva.
Dhoni appears in an unexpected avatar - seated in a bathtub filled with ice against a snowy landscape, yet visibly sweating under immense pressure.
The 43-year-old Chennai Super Kings star was seen doing some batting drills in an undisclosed neighbourhood.
Marcus Stoinis says a ready reckoner in how to have a long T20 career has already been created by 40-plus stalwarts like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Faf du Plessis.
CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said Mahendra Singh Dhoni is 'still going strong' and putting an end to the former skipper's run in the IPL is not a role assigned to him.
'If you consider Parag for captaincy, how do you expect Samson to stay?'
Dinesh Karthik downplayed surpassing MS Dhoni's T20 runs record for an Indian wicketkeeper, emphasising that playing for India, not personal records, has always been his priority.
Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34.
If the 'Captain Cool' trademark goes through, it could trigger a wave of similar attempts by celebrities to trademark nicknames given to them by fans.
Dhoni said the rule does give teams the comfort of an extra batter for crunch situations.
Skipper Rishabh Pant, visibly relieved, credited his team for staying focused on the "controllables," a lesson he learned from MS Dhoni.
India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.
When the Indian team entered the ICC Cricket Academy Arena for their evening net session ahead of the Asia Cup, Samson was the first to start his solo keeping drills with fielding coach T Dilip, even as others were just about lumbering up.
The 43-year-old says he can still put his body through 'six to eight months' of hard work to be fit for the IPL.
MS Dhoni seeks trademark for sobriquet 'Captain Cool'
India enjoy a dominant 9-3 win loss record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, including a 7-1 margin in T20 World Cups.
On the podcast, Shastri named Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli in his top five.
Even though Mahendra Singh Dhoni has retired, a large number of young fans could be seen wearing his iconic No. 7 jersey.
Sachin Tendulkar was at his witty best as he fielded questions from fans during an 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) session on Reddit on Monday, August 25.
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'He has got speed, a lot of endurance, he is mentally very tough.'
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