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  • CSK Captain MS Dhoni's Video At Chepauk Stadium Goes Viral: Long Hair, Training Kit, And IPL 2024 Buzz | cricket news

    Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans are buzzing with anticipation as their iconic captain, MS Dhoni, makes his energetic return to the Chepauk Stadium for IPL 2024 preparations. Dhoni's recent appearance at the stadium has set social media abuzz with excitement, signaling his readiness for yet another thrilling season. Amidst speculations surrounding his future, MS Dhoni's lively presence at the MA Chidambaram Stadium has reaffirmed his commitment to the sport and the franchise. The veteran cricketer, known for his electrifying performances, showcased his fresh and energetic self in a viral video from the training camp.

    MS Dhoni is back at the Chepauk…!!!pic.twitter.com/TbWh1YZvKI

    — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 7, 2024 Reassuring Signs for CSK Fans

    Despite undergoing knee surgery and rumors swirling about his retirement, Dhoni's jovial demeanor in the video offers reassurance to CSK fans eagerly awaiting his on-field exploits. With his trademark long hair making a comeback, Dhoni seems poised to lead CSK's title-defense campaign with zeal and determination.

    Pre-Season Training and Team Dynamics

    Accompanied by teammates like Deepak Chahar, Dhoni actively participates in CSK's pre-season training camp, setting the tone for the team's preparation. The camaraderie among players and Dhoni's leadership qualities bode well for CSK's prospects in the upcoming season.

    CSK's Opening Match and Dhoni's Legacy

    CSK, under Dhoni's astute leadership, is set to begin their title defense against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22. For Dhoni, IPL 2024 holds added significance as it may potentially mark his farewell from the league. Nevertheless, his enduring legacy and unwavering support from Chennai fans ensure a memorable season ahead.

    The Magnitude of Dhoni's Return

    The anticipation surrounding Dhoni's return to Chepauk Stadium underscores his status as one of cricket's most beloved figures. His dedication, coupled with his indomitable spirit, continues to inspire millions of fans worldwide, making every appearance a momentous occasion.

  • Dinesh Karthik To Play His Last IPL Season In 2024 – Report | cricket news

    Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik is all set to call time on his Indian Premier League (IPL) career after the upcoming season, reported ESPNCricinfo. Karthik, who will turn 39 in June, will also soon make a call on his international future. The veteran started his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) back in 2008 and is one of the seven players to have featured in every season of the league, along with MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Wriddhiman Saha. and Manish Pandey.

    After his stint with Delhi Capitals till 2010, the right-handed batter had stints with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings, 2011), Mumbai Indians (2012-13), Delhi again in 2014, Royal Challengers Bangalore (2015, 2022-present ), Gujarat Lions (2016-17), Kolkata Knight Riders (2018-21). He won the 2013 IPL title with MI, which remains his only IPL title to this day. (IPL 2024: CSK Staff Touches MS Dhoni's Feet Upon His Arrival At Camp – WATCH)

    In 242 matches, Karthik has scored 4,516 runs at an average of 25.81 and a strike rate of over 132, with 20 fifties. His best score is 97*. He is the 10th-highest run-getter in league history.

    The previous season last year with RCB was extremely poor for Karthik, who scored 140 runs in 13 matches at an average of just over 11 with the best score of 30. It was in contrast with his 2022 season with RCB, in which he enjoyed immense success as a finisher/accelerator, scoring 330 runs in 16 matches at an average of 55.00, with a fifty and a strike rate of over 183.

    It was his performances in this season that earned him a call-up back into the Indian team and an inclusion in the Indian squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, where India finished as semifinalists after a ten-wicket loss to England. Karthik was underwhelming in the tournament and could not deliver as a finisher.

    Already a skipper for Tamil Nadu, Karthik has also led Delhi in six matches and KKR in 37 matches between 2018-20, winning 21 matches, losing 21 and one match ended in a tie. (WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar Gets Out To Big Boss Winner Munawar Faruqui As Stadium Goes Silent During ISPL Match Between Celebrities)

    After his current stint, fans could see Karthik in domestic cricket in India and as a commentator. He has already been working as a commentator since 2021. Karthik has represented India in 26 Tests, 94 ODIs and 60 T20Is, scoring 3,463 runs at an average of 27.70, with a century and 17 fifties. Royal Challengers will play the tournament opener against defending champions Chennai Super Kings on March 22 at Chepauk.

  • IPL 2024 To Begin From March 22 Confirms League Chairman Arun Dhumal

    This time the tournament will be played in India like in 2019.

  • ‘Working On Technical Aspects’: Ishan Kishan Skips Ranji Trophy For THIS T20 Tournament | cricket news

    Ishan Kishan’s absence from Ranji Trophy continued as the wicketkeeper-batter, who plays domestic cricket for Jharkhand, skipped the final round of matches that started on Friday, a move that might not go down well with BCCI especially after the diktat from secretary Jay Shah. Jharkhand are playing Rajasthan in Jamshedpur and even Deepak Chahar, who is currently training with the Chennai Super Kings, skipped the last round Ranji game.

    It is learned that Kishan was asked by a senior member of the Indian team think-tank to play Ranji Trophy in order to make a comeback to the Test team but the flamboyant keeper-batter has reportedly said he was “working on certain technical aspects” of his game and was not ready for red-ball cricket. (Explained: Why England Started 1st Innings Rajkot Test At 5/0? Story Of Penalty Run Caused By An Ashwin Mistake)

    The 25-year-old from Patna, who is currently training with his Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya in Baroda, is set to make a comeback to competitive cricket for his employers Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai’s DY Patil T20 tournament.

    DY Patil T20 is a tournament where most of the office teams take part and a lot of players tune up for the cash-rich IPL by playing in the event. (Ashwin Completes 500 Test Wickets; Sachin Tendulkar Gives Him A New Name After Achieving Landmark)

    Ishan Kishan turned a blind eye to BCCI, Rahul Dravid and Jay Shah and missed the Last round of Ranji Trophy for the state team.

    Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Chahar and Ishan Kishan were specially asked to play the Ranji matches.[HT] pic.twitter.com/803bJG8aLK Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) February 16, 2024

    It is Kishan’s reluctance to play first-class cricket and focus only on the IPL that forced the BCCI to make a minimum number of Ranji Trophy games mandatory for players in order to be eligible for the cash-rich league’s lucrative auction pool.

    “If you are fit then no excuse will be entertained,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah recently told the media in Rajkot.

    “This applies to all centrally contracted players, they have to play. The player cannot decide his future, the selectors need to decide that. If the player is good in red-ball, he has to play.” Shreyas Iyer is also missing in action in the ongoing final round of matches that started across venues. Iyer was, however, having issues with his lower back and groin.

  • MS Dhoni’s Heartfelt Gesture: Forgoes Crores-Worth Bat Contract to Honor Friendship, Earns Praise from Fans and Legends Alike | cricket news

    MS Dhoni is an Indian cricket legend. But his fan following is huge not just because of his cricketing achievements. People look up to him for he is also a great human being. Every time a fan ran up to him during IPL or international matches, one saw how Dhoni handled them, not reacting aggressively towards them. Dhoni is also known to be a very humble person who is deeply rooted. Money, fame has not changed him one bit.

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    There are many stories which reveal the great man that he is off the field. One of these stories was narrated by owner of bat manufacturer BAS Somi Kohli.

    Not many know that when first started out in professional cricket, he was able supported by Kohli’s company. BAS had supported Dhoni during his initial years and as a tribute to the company, he decided not to take a penny from them when he started playing international cricket. Kohli had reached out to Dhoni and his office, even his wife Sakshi, to offer him a contract but the former India captain refused to take the money. Dhoni could have signed a big contract with other bat manufacturing companies but he was hell bent on using BAS bats and without taking any money.

    Thala MS Dhoni receives BAS Bat from Somnath Kohli _ _: @BASVAMPIREUK#Whistlepodu #msdhoni #KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/SBvR42FN1d — MS Dhoni Fans Official (@msdfansofficial) May 4, 2019

    Thala MS Dhoni receives BAS Bat from Somnath Kohli _ _: @BASVAMPIREUK#Whistlepodu #msdhoni #KXIPvCSK pic.twitter.com/SBvR42FN1d — MS Dhoni Fans Official (@msdfansofficial) May 4, 2019

    “Dhoni did not mention any money. He just said ‘put your stickers on my bats and send them across’. I tried to convince him, ‘You’re letting go of such a lucrative contract’. He refused crores of rupees worth of contract. I requested his wife Sakshi, his father, mother. Even told his CA and Paramjit from Ranchi. They all went to his home before the World Cup. But he said ‘No… it is my decision’,” Mr. Kohli said in a video on Sports Launchpad YouTube channel.

    This story has gone viral on the internet and has been shared widely by Dhoni fans who cannot stop talking about it.

    Notably, Dhoni was seen using Prime Sports bat in the nets as he preps for the next season of IPL. Dhoni will be leading Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in what could be his last season in the tournament. Prime Sports is a shop in Ranchi run by a close friend of Dhoni. The CSK skipper played with Prime Sports sticker on the ball because he wanted to promote his friend’s local business. Later, Dhoni signed that bat and gifted his friend the same.

    Even the legendary Adam Gilchrist talked about the gesture by Dhoni while doing commentary during the second T20I between Australia and West Indies. Dhoni’s legend continues to grow as fans eagerly wait for IPL 2024 to start. Dhoni will be aiming to win the record-breaking sixth IPL trophy for CSK.

  • Happy Valentine’s Day: Hardik Pandya’s Post For Wife Natasa Stankovic Goes Viral, Check Here

    Hardik, who exchanged vows with Natasa in 2020, shared a delightful snapshot alongside his beloved wife and their soon-to-be 4-year-old son, Agastya.

  • BCCI Not Happy With Players Skipping Ranji Trophy For IPL 2024 Preparation – Report | cricket news

    Ishan Kishan has once again found himself in the spotlight without playing any cricket as a report suggests that BCCI are not happy with the players who are skipping Ranji Trophy due to the upcoming IPL season preparations. Kishan has been away from action since November last year after he withdrew from the South Africa tour mid-way in December due to mental fatigue, as per reports.

    India’s head coach Rahul Dravid expressed frustration last week with the persistent inquiries about Ishan Kishan’s absence, emphasizing the importance of the player getting some game time before being considered for national selection. However, a recent report disclosed that Ishan has resumed training in Baroda, joining the Pandya brothers, Hardik and Krunal. (IND vs ENG 3rd Test: With Virat Kohli Unavailable, KL Rahul Doubtful; Sarfaraz Khan Set To Make India Debut – Report)

    Interestingly, the young wicketkeeper-batsman chose not to make himself available for selection for Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan expressed his bewilderment about this decision on his official Twitter profile earlier this week. It appears that the board has also taken notice of this development.

    According to a report from the Times of India, the BCCI is preparing to issue a notice to all players urging them to participate in the Ranji Trophy unless they are “injured.” A source cited by the newspaper added that some players are already in “IPL mode,” a stance not endorsed by the board. (Big Blow To England Ahead Of 3rd Test Vs India As Jack Leach Ruled Out Of Series Due To Injury IND Vs ENG)

    That’s how Virat Kohli Supported Ishan Kishan when he was struggling to get form. He himself was going through bad patch at that time but still feel him like a younger brother.pic.twitter.com/QKna01eN8q Sayam Ahmad (@sayam_ahmad_) December 29, 2023

    India head coach Rahul Dravid recently opened up on Ishan Kishan’s comeback and said that the 25-year-old needs to play some cricket to get included in the squad. While speaking at the post-match press conference after India’s 106-run win over England in the 2nd Test match, Dravid confirmed that the team management did not rule out Ishan from the squad.

    The India head coach revealed that the wicketkeeper-batsman asked for a break, and that’s why the selectors did not include him in the squad for the first two Test matches against England.

    He added that it’s the player’s choice to decide when he is ready to make a comeback.

    “There’s a way back for anyone and everyone. It’s not that we rule out anybody from anything. I just don’t want to go on laboring about the Ishan Kishan point. I’ve tried to explain it as best as I can. The point was that, you know, he requested a break. We were happy to give him the break and whenever he was ready… I didn’t say he has to play domestic cricket. I said, whenever he’s ready he needs to play. some cricket and come back, and the choice is his,” Dravid said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

    The former India skipper added that the team management is in touch with Ishan.

    “We’re not forcing him to do anything and we are in touch with him. It’s not that we’re not in touch. We know what it is, but he hasn’t yet started playing, right? So, at the moment , it’s not something that we would consider because, you know, he’s maybe not ready. He decides when he wants to be ready and we’ve got options obviously with Rishabh. [Pant] injured and stuff. So I’m sure the selectors will weigh all the options,” Dravid added.

    The last time Ishan played for India was in the T20I format against Australia in Guwahati, following that he failed to make his place in the first eleven. The 25-year-old was in the T20I squad in South Africa in December 2023 but did not take part in any of the three games.

    Last year, he played the role of wicketkeeper on India’s tour of the West Indies, but Ishan was not taken into consideration for the ongoing Test series against England. The youngster also did not take part in the ongoing Ranji Trophy.

    In the second Test match, brilliant bowling spells from Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin helped India overcome a fighting England as they leveled the series with a 106-run win over England in Visakhapatnam. The hosts have leveled the five-match series 1-1. (With ANI inputs)

  • IPL 2024: Gabba Test Hero Shamar Joseph Joins LSG For Rs 3 Crore | cricket news

    In what comes as a piece of surprising and interesting news, Shamar Joseph, the hero from the famous Gabba Test in which West Indies scripted history by beating Australia will play the IPL 2024. An IPL statement has informed that the sensational pacer will join Lucknow Super. Giants (LSG) as Mark Wood’s replacement.

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    NEWS Lucknow Super Giants name Shamar Joseph as replacement for Mark Wood. #TATAIPL

    Details https://t.co/RDdWYxk2Vp IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 10, 2024

    How Much Will He Earn From Playing IPL?

    According to a media statement from IPL, the Caribbean speedster will join the Lucknow-based franchise for Rs 3 Crore. (Umesh Yadav Reacts After Being Ignored By BCCI For India vs England Last 3 Tests)

    Following his stupendous performance during the West Indies tour to Australia, this will mark Joseph’s first stint in the iconic T20 tournament in India.

    “Joseph will join LSG for Rs 3 Crore. The speedster was recently at the forefront during West Indies’ Test win at the Gabba. He picked 7 wickets in the 2nd innings to script a historic win in Australia for West Indies. This will be Joseph’s first stint in the IPL,” IPL stated in an official statement.

    Earlier this week, the 24-year-old was nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for January 2024. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the nominees.

    During his Test debut, right-armer Joseph made an immediate impact, taking Australia batsman Steve Smith’s wicket with his first delivery.

    Joseph scooped up four Australian wickets on his debut in Adelaide, finishing with fantastic numbers of 5-94. He followed this up with solid scores of 36 and 15 when he batted for his side at No. 11.

    The star pacer delivered an even greater effort in the West Indies’ victory over Australia in the second Test in Brisbane, bowling 7-68 to help the Caribbean side win their first Test in Australia since 1997. He scored 57 runs at 28.50 in two Tests and grabbed 13 wickets at an impressive 17.30.

    It sounds like Joseph’s cricket journey is taking some interesting turns! Despite the setback with the toe injury preventing him from playing for the Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 season, it’s promising that he’s attracting attention from teams like Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL. And it’s quite a testament to his potential that Daren Sammy sees him as a viable option for the West Indies T20 World Cup squad, especially considering his limited experience in T20 cricket so far. It’ll be exciting to see how Joseph continues to develop and whether he can make an impact on the international stage.

  • Daniel Vettori replaces Brian Lara as head trainer of Sunrisers Hyderabad

    Former New Zealand captain, Daniel Vettori has been appointed head trainer of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) because the franchise appears to be like to overturn a disappointing IPL 2023, the place they ended on the backside of the issues desk.

    In IPL 2023, Sunrisers completed ultimate (10th) with 4 wins and ten losses.

    ?Announcement?

    Kiwi legend Daniel Vettori joins the #OrangeArmy as Head Trainer?

    Welcome, trainer! ? percent.twitter.com/2wXd8B1T86

    — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) August 7, 2023

    “Kiwi legend Daniel Vettori joins the #OrangeArmy as Head Trainer. Welcome, trainer!,” Sunrisers Hyderabad took on Twitter to make the announcement.

    As our 2 yr affiliation with Brian Lara involves an finish, we bid adieu to him ?

    Thanks for the contributions to the Sunrisers. We would like you the entire absolute best to your long term endeavours ? percent.twitter.com/nEp95pNznT

    — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) August 7, 2023

    Daniel Vettori has changed Brian Lara as head trainer. Brian Lara had changed Tom Moody as Sunrisers head trainer forward of the 2023 IPL.

    “As our 2 yr affiliation with Brian Lara involves an finish, we bid adieu to him. Thanks for the contributions to the Sunrisers. We would like you the entire absolute best to your long term endeavours,” Sunrisers mentioned in a commentary.

    Vettori, 44 was once in the past head trainer of Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2014 to 2018 and was once just lately assistant trainer of the Australia males’s crew.

  • IPL: Is Andy Flower the proper guy to assist RCB finish identify drought?

    Together with his revel in in training T20 facets in one of the vital best franchise-based leagues, Andy Flower may well be the proper guy to encourage RCB to their first-ever IPL identify. The previous Zimbabwe captain used to be named because the crew’s head trainer on Friday, August 4.