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Thala Is Back! CSK legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni Hits Nets Ahead Of IPL 2026

Thala Is Back! CSK legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni Hits Nets Ahead Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who turns 45 in July, will be playing in his 19th season of IPL, starting in March.

No better person than Dhoni to take over as CSK coach: Ashwin

No better person than Dhoni to take over as CSK coach: Ashwin

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's spin great Ravichandran Ashwin suggested Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the ideal successor for Stephen Fleming as CSK's head coach.

MS Dhoni Turns 45, Social Media Goes Wild

MS Dhoni Turns 45, Social Media Goes Wild

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Legendary Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated his 45th birthday, prompting an outpouring of wishes and tributes from fans worldwide. Known as 'Captain Cool', Dhoni's remarkable career and leadership continue to inspire, even after his retirement from international cricket.

Independence Day Freedom for Murder Convict Dara Singh?

Independence Day Freedom for Murder Convict Dara Singh?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Under the Odisha state premature release policy, prisoners whose death sentences were commuted to life imprisonment become eligible for remission after completing 25 years in prison, subject to recommendations by the Odisha State Sentence Review Board and approval by the state government. Dara Singh has now spent more than 26 years in prison.

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Reader Ketan Wagani sent us this picture.

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Reader Rishikesh Rane sent us a picture of Mahendra Singh Dhoni from Mumbai.

Dhoni, Kriti Sanon's Edgbaston Moment Goes Viral

Dhoni, Kriti Sanon's Edgbaston Moment Goes Viral

Rediff.com6 days ago

Legendary cricketer MS Dhoni and Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon were spotted in the stands during the India vs England ODI at Edgbaston, drawing significant attention from fans and cameras.

'Leaving Rajasthan Royals was tough, but Dhoni, Ruturaj made CSK move easy'

'Leaving Rajasthan Royals was tough, but Dhoni, Ruturaj made CSK move easy'

Rediff.com4 days ago

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has opened up about his challenging decision to leave Rajasthan Royals after over a decade, citing his strong bond with MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad as a key factor in his smooth transition to Chennai Super Kings.

Birthday Boy Dhoni Watches As England Mauls India

Birthday Boy Dhoni Watches As England Mauls India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

M S Dhoni celebrated his 45th birthday by watching the 3rd T20I between India and England in Nottingham, where he was mobbed by fans and received a huge roar from the Trent Bridge crowd, despite India's 125-run loss.

BJP moves to quell Datia revolt ahead of bypoll

BJP moves to quell Datia revolt ahead of bypoll

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

The Madhya Pradesh BJP has dispatched senior leaders to Datia to consolidate support for its bypoll candidate, Ashutosh Tiwari, following protests by supporters of former home minister Narottam Mishra, who was denied a ticket. The party is working to project unity ahead of the July 30 by-election, which was necessitated by the disqualification of the incumbent Congress MLA.

Sourav Ganguly adds Hall of Fame to glorious legacy

Sourav Ganguly adds Hall of Fame to glorious legacy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Former captain Sourav Ganguly received the perfect gift on his 54th birthday on Wednesday, becoming the latest Indian cricketer to be inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame following a decision taken at the global body's annual conference in Edinburgh.

IPL 2026: Dhoni misses CSK's final home game vs SRH with thumb injury

IPL 2026: Dhoni misses CSK's final home game vs SRH with thumb injury

Rediff.com18 May 2026

In a crushing blow for Chennai Super Kings fans, former captain Mahendra Singh has been ruled out of the team's final home game of the IPL 2026 season against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk on Monday.

IPL 2026: Dhoni, Rohit, SKY: Image That Defines Indian Cricket

IPL 2026: Dhoni, Rohit, SKY: Image That Defines Indian Cricket

Rediff.com2 May 2026

M S Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav together captures the legacy of Indian T20 cricket.

The best from Mahendra Singh Dhoni

The best from Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

As India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 30 on July 7, rediff.com takes a look at some of his best innings.

Blow For CSK! Pacer Jamie Overton Returns Home After Thigh Injury

Blow For CSK! Pacer Jamie Overton Returns Home After Thigh Injury

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Jamie Overton is returning to the UK to assess a right thigh injury, adding to CSK's list of injured players this IPL season.

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Nottingham

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Nottingham

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Reader Atin Jain sent us this picture from Nottingham

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Delhi

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Reader Manish Kumar sent us a picture of Mahendra Singh Dhoni from Delhi.

IPL 2026: Emotional Chepauk Greets Thala Dhoni!

IPL 2026: Emotional Chepauk Greets Thala Dhoni!

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Chepauk crowd rose as one when the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni walked out for the team photograph during the Chennai Super Kings' must-win clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Dhoni will be available if CSK qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs, says Hussey

Dhoni will be available if CSK qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs, says Hussey

Rediff.com21 May 2026

CSK, on 12 points from 13 games, need to beat Titans in their last league game and hope for other results to go their way to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.

Why Abhishek Bachchan Wants Dhoni To Play In European T20 League

Why Abhishek Bachchan Wants Dhoni To Play In European T20 League

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Abhishek Bachchan expresses his desire to see MS Dhoni play in the European T20 Premier League, highlighting the league's commitment to quality cricket and nurturing local talent.

Rajasthan Officer Dies By Suicide After FIR In Accountant's Death

Rajasthan Officer Dies By Suicide After FIR In Accountant's Death

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

An assistant treasury officer in Rajasthan's Dausa district died by suicide days after an FIR was filed against him in connection with the harassment and murder of a junior accountant. A suicide note recovered from his residence accuses a naib tehsildar and his brother-in-law of harassment.

3rd T20I: England hammer India by 125 runs, take 2-0 lead

3rd T20I: England hammer India by 125 runs, take 2-0 lead

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got a taste of the fact that international cricket isn't always child's play as England pacers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue were fast and furious in clinically decimating India by a record 125 runs in the third T20 International in Nottingham on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: Have We Seen The Last Of Thala Dhoni?

IPL 2026: Have We Seen The Last Of Thala Dhoni?

Rediff.com23 May 2026

His last match for CSK was on May 25, 2025, but for everyone -- not just Chennai fans but the whole of India -- he is a towering, timeless presence.

IPL 2026: 'Surprised to see MS Dhoni keeping wickets during practice session'

IPL 2026: 'Surprised to see MS Dhoni keeping wickets during practice session'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Chennai Super Kings stalwart Mahendra Singh Dhoni was seen keeping wickets during a practice session ahead of their high-voltage clash against the Mumbai Indians on Wednesday.

India stars called T20 a 'stupid game': Lalit Modi

India stars called T20 a 'stupid game': Lalit Modi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has claimed that several Indian cricket stars initially dismissed T20 cricket as a "stupid game" and were unwilling to play the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup, highlighting how dramatically perceptions of the format have changed since then.

Rajasthan Engineer Nabbed with 3.7 Lakh Unaccounted Cash During Surprise Check

Rajasthan Engineer Nabbed with 3.7 Lakh Unaccounted Cash During Surprise Check

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

An assistant engineer in Rajasthan was caught with 3.7 lakh in unaccounted cash during a surprise check by the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

T20 World Cup: Dhoni's Sweet Message For 'Coach Sahab'

T20 World Cup: Dhoni's Sweet Message For 'Coach Sahab'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India's T20 World Cup triumph compelled the usually social media shy Mahendra Singh Dhoni to post on Instagram after a nearly two-year hiatus.

Lucknow blaze: 'Papa, please save me, there is a fire'

Lucknow blaze: 'Papa, please save me, there is a fire'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Families of the victims who perished in the massive Aliganj fire in Lucknow are mourning their losses, with several alleging that delayed rescue efforts contributed to the high death toll. Many victims, including young animation artists, were trapped, and some attempted to save themselves by jumping from the building.

Kisan leader Mahendra Singh Tikait is dead

Kisan leader Mahendra Singh Tikait is dead

Rediff.com15 May 2011

Tikait (76), who was president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, had been suffering from bone cancer since last year and breathed his last at the residence of his son and BKU general secretary Rakesh Tikait in Muzaffarnagar, family sources said

IPL 2026: Will Dhoni Play His First Match?

IPL 2026: Will Dhoni Play His First Match?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has missed the first six games of IPL 2026 due to a calf injury.

Rajasthan Engineer Nabbed with 3.7 Lakh Unaccounted Cash

Rajasthan Engineer Nabbed with 3.7 Lakh Unaccounted Cash

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

An assistant engineer in Rajasthan was apprehended with a significant amount of unaccounted cash, leading to an investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

IPL 2026: CSK's Dhoni Trains in Nets, Still Unlikely for KKR Clash

IPL 2026: CSK's Dhoni Trains in Nets, Still Unlikely for KKR Clash

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

MS Dhoni edges closer to full fitness after a brief net session but remains unlikely to feature in CSK's IPL 2026 clash against KKR as the franchise avoids rushing his return.

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Reader Abhinav Mathur spotted India's cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni at Mumbai airport.

IPL 2026: Dhoni's Return 'Soon', says CSK Captain Gaikwad

IPL 2026: Dhoni's Return 'Soon', says CSK Captain Gaikwad

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad revealed that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is making steady progress and could be available 'soon' for CSK.

Shekhawat Secures Gold At Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting Championship

Shekhawat Secures Gold At Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting Championship

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Rajasthan's Anjali Shekhawat won gold in the women's 10m air pistol event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Haryana's Kanak Budhwar secured silver, and Punjab's Agam Ranjit Kaur Grewal took bronze. Haryana also dominated the team event.

The Great Collapse: How India's Big T20 Shake-Up Failed

The Great Collapse: How India's Big T20 Shake-Up Failed

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian team, which looked invincible under Suryakumar Yadav, has suddenly hit rock bottom a few months after winning the T20 World Cup.

IPL 2026: Will M S Dhoni Play For CSK Till 60?

IPL 2026: Will M S Dhoni Play For CSK Till 60?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to play his 19th season of IPL, what many experts believe could be the legend's final one with CSK.

Out-of-court settlement fails in Gyanvapi, Mathura, Sambhal disputes

Out-of-court settlement fails in Gyanvapi, Mathura, Sambhal disputes

Rediff.com7 days ago

Efforts to resolve three major religious site disputes in Uttar Pradesh - Gyanvapi, Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah, and Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid - through out-of-court settlements have failed, with all parties insisting on judicial adjudication.

Mulayam Singh Yadav's Son Prateek Dies At 38

Mulayam Singh Yadav's Son Prateek Dies At 38

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, has died at the age of 38 due to cardiac-lung complications. The news has prompted condolences from across the political spectrum in Uttar Pradesh.

I Was In Race For India Captaincy For 1983 World Cup: Kirmani's Big Reveal

I Was In Race For India Captaincy For 1983 World Cup: Kirmani's Big Reveal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Former wicketkeeper-batter Syed Kirmani revealed that he was in contention for India captaincy along with Dilip Vengsarkar ahead of the 1983 World Cup before the selection panel zeroed in on legendary Kapil Dev.