Dhoni — the ultimate outsider who became Chennai’s own

Dhoni — the ultimate outsider who became Chennai’s own

A special connection: CSK fans hold Dhoni in such high esteem, anything he does casts a spell on them. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU M.S. Dhoni’s influence on Chennai Super Kings has been far more than just developing an IPL team, and his approach far more holistic than focusing simply on cricket. Dhoni has always […]

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Morning Digest: May 14, 2023

Morning Digest: May 14, 2023

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, with Congress leaders Siddaramaiah, D K Shivakumar, Randeep Singh Surjewala, and K. C. Venugopal, during a press conference after the Karnataka assembly elections 2023 results, in Bengaluru on May 13, 2023. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Karnataka Congress Legislature Party meeting set for Sunday Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC […]

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Rohit Sharma surpasses de Villiers, rises to no. 2 in list of six-hitters in IPL history

Rohit Sharma surpasses de Villiers, rises to no. 2 in list of six-hitters in IPL history

Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma surpassed AB de Villiers to become the batter with the second-highest number of sixes in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), in Mumbai on Friday. He accomplished this feat during his side’s IPL 2023 against Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium. | Photo Credit: ANI Mumbai Indians (MI) […]

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Sunrisers Hyderabad post 182/6 against LSG

Sunrisers Hyderabad post 182/6 against LSG

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Twenty20 Championship cricket match between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Lucknow Super Giants at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket stadium in Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: KVS Giri  Hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a decent 182 for six against Lucknow Super Giants in […]

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Delhi Capitals looks to pull down Punjab Kings in a battle of strugglers

Delhi Capitals looks to pull down Punjab Kings in a battle of strugglers

Looking for some consolation: IPL’s top four-hitter, Shikhar Dhawan will look to add to that record. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK The first team to go out of reckoning for a place in the playoffs, Delhi Capitals will look for company when it takes on struggling Punjab Kings twice in the space of five days […]

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Jaiswal swears by disciplined approach and attention to fitness

Jaiswal swears by disciplined approach and attention to fitness

Making merry: Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored the fastest IPL half-century and just missed out on a hundred, says he is ready for more quick runs. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK Dashing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, whose unbeaten 47-ball 98 enabled Rajasthan Royals thrash Kolkata Knight Riders by nine wickets, said a disciplined approach, including attention to […]

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Happy with the cameos, says CSK coach Fleming

Happy with the cameos, says CSK coach Fleming

Playing to plan: Shivam Dube’s 12-ball 25 was an example of how CSK batters carried out the gameplan of staying aggressive. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Delhi Capitals’ slim chances of making the playoffs took a big hit after slumping to its seventh defeat against Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday. Chasing 168, Capitals lost […]

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IPL 2023 | Injured Archer ruled out, Mumbai Indians name Chris Jordan as replacement

IPL 2023 | Injured Archer ruled out, Mumbai Indians name Chris Jordan as replacement

Mumbai Indians roped in England pacer Chris Jordan following an injury to Jofra Archer | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Struggling with fitness, England pacer Jofra Archer was on Tuesday ruled out of the IPL, forcing Mumbai Indians to name fast bowler Chris Jordan as his replacement for the remainder of the T20 event. Archer, who […]

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Noor Ahmad, the left-hander Rashid Khan is getting it right at IPL

Noor Ahmad, the left-hander Rashid Khan is getting it right at IPL

Gujarat Titans’ Noor Ahmad bowls during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on May 5, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP One Rashid Khan could be a handful for a batting line-up. Imagine having to face a left-handed Rashid from the other end. Rajasthan Royals found out […]

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