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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lucknow-super-giants" rel="dofollow">Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</a> seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mayank-yadav" rel="dofollow">Mayank Yadav</a> could be missing more action than anticipated in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> due to a fresh toe injury he suffered, with the LSG coach Justin Langer hopeful for his availability during the back end of the tournament. The Lucknow-based franchise will be without four frontline seamers for their tournament opener against Delhi Capitals (on Monday), including Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Akash Deep and Avesh Khan.
Addressing the media in the pre-game presser in Vizag, Langer said he is aware of the resources available to him for the first few games, adding every team is always prepared to lose their fast bowlers to injuries for a long tournament like the IPL.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-i-have-to-adapt-and-stay-relevant-says-dhoni-8884967" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025 | 'I have to adapt and stay relevant', says Dhoni</a>
&ldquo;Yeah, we're very aware that four of our bowlers are unavailable for the first game and probably a couple of the guys for a few games down the track,&rdquo; Langer said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;But that's sport, that's cricket, fast bowling usually gives you some headaches, but you just have to adapt. And we've all been in the business long enough to know that the fast-bowling injuries are something that you always have to prepare for. You never hope for it, you never wish for it, but you prepare for it.&nbsp;
&ldquo;So, we might have to change our game plan a little, but knowing that as the tournament goes on, we'll have some of these excellent bowlers to come back into our attack for us,&rdquo; he continued.
Mayank emerged on the IPL scene last season when he made headlines for regularly clocking 150 kmph and above in the three contested games.&nbsp;Though he won the Player of the Match award in his first two matches, picking three wickets in each, injuries plagued his career since.&nbsp;
<h2>Mayank kicked his toe on the bed</h2>
Mayank was gearing up for his return to competitive cricket (from a back injury) before he injured his toe while getting up from his bed, with the latest reports claiming that infection there has delayed his return by two weeks.
"Mayank, who everyone was very excited about last year, he was going quite well (coming back from a back injury), and he kicked his toe on the bed," Langer said. "He got an infection in his toe. It's put his rehab back about a week or two weeks. But he's up and running. We regularly see videos of him bowling. I saw a video of his yesterday. So, hopefully, by the back end of the tournament, Mayank will be up and ready to go for us,&rdquo; he added.
Meanwhile, LSG replaced left-arm quick Mohsin Khan with India all-rounder Shardul Thakur for this season.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Mayank Yadav emerged on the IPL scene last season when he made headlines for regularly clocking 150 kmph and above in the three contested games.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) seamer Mayank Yadav could be missing more action than anticipated in IPL 2025 due to a fresh toe injury he suffered, with the LSG coach Justin Langer hopeful for his availability during the back end of the tournament. The Lucknow-based franchise will be without four frontline seamers for their tournament opener against Delhi Capitals (on Monday), including Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Akash Deep and Avesh Khan. Addressing the media in the pre-game presser in Vizag, Langer said he is aware of the resources available to him for the first few games, adding every team is always prepared to lose their fast bowlers to injuries for a long tournament like the IPL. Also read | IPL 2025 | 'I have to adapt and stay relevant', says Dhoni “Yeah, we're very aware that four of our bowlers are unavailable for the first game and probably a couple of the guys for a few games down the track,” Langer said. “But that's sport, that's cricket, fast bowling usually gives you some headaches, but you just have to adapt. And we've all been in the business long enough to know that the fast-bowling injuries are something that you always have to prepare for. You never hope for it, you never wish for it, but you prepare for it. “So, we might have to change our game plan a little, but knowing that as the tournament goes on, we'll have some of these excellent bowlers to come back into our attack for us,” he continued. Mayank emerged on the IPL scene last season when he made headlines for regularly clocking 150 kmph and above in the three contested games. Though he won the Player of the Match award in his first two matches, picking three wickets in each, injuries plagued his career since. Mayank kicked his toe on the bed Mayank was gearing up for his return to competitive cricket (from a back injury) before he injured his toe while getting up from his bed, with the latest reports claiming that infection there has delayed his return by two weeks. "Mayank, who everyone was very excited about last year, he was going quite well (coming back from a back injury), and he kicked his toe on the bed," Langer said. "He got an infection in his toe. It's put his rehab back about a week or two weeks. But he's up and running. We regularly see videos of him bowling. I saw a video of his yesterday. So, hopefully, by the back end of the tournament, Mayank will be up and ready to go for us,” he added. Meanwhile, LSG replaced left-arm quick Mohsin Khan with India all-rounder Shardul Thakur for this season. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Fresh injury to Mayank Yadav delays his LSG comeback

Former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings">Chennai Super Kings</a> (CSK) captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/msd">MS Dhoni</a> has acknowledged the rapidly changing nature of T20 cricket, emphasising the importance of continuous adaptation to remain competitive. The wicketkeeper-batsman, known for his calm demeanor and strategic mindset, reflected on how the format has evolved over the years, requiring players to constantly refine their skills and approach.
Speaking about the impact of changing trends, Dhoni pointed out that modern T20 cricket demands not just power-hitting but also tactical awareness, fitness, and innovation. He noted that young players are bringing fresh energy and unconventional techniques to the game, making it essential for experienced cricketers to keep evolving.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dc-vs-lsg-live-streaming-online-smart-tv-mobile-app-check-match-details-and-probable-playing-xis-of-delhi-capitals-vs-lucknow-super-giants-ipl-match-8884797">DC vs LSG IPL 2025 Live Streaming: Check Match Details, and Probable Playing XIs</a>
&ldquo;T20 cricket is always evolving, and as a player, I have to adapt and stay relevant. The game today is different from what it was a decade ago, with new strategies, aggressive batting styles, and a strong emphasis on fitness. To succeed, you have to keep learning and adjusting,&rdquo; Dhoni said.
Having led CSK to multiple <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl">IPL</a> titles, Dhoni remains one of the most influential figures in the league. While speculation continues about his future in the IPL, he remains focused on making valuable contributions to his team, whether as a mentor, leader, or player.
<h2>'Bhojpuri commentary reminds me of old-school radio commentary'</h2>
Expressing his views on regional language commentary for IPL, MS Dhoni said, "I haven't listened to regional language commentary much because when we watch live matches, replays are limited, and most of the commentary I hear is in English or Hindi. That helps us analyse the game better."
"I haven't heard a lot of regional commentary, but I know that Bihari (Bhojpuri) commentary is highly energetic. It reminds me of old-school radio commentary, where the commentators were very involved. I find that very interesting. Many people prefer to listen in their regional language&mdash;it&rsquo;s their mother tongue, and they want to experience the game in that way. I would love to hear Haryanvi commentary because it&rsquo;s quite unique," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Former CSK captain Dhoni pointed out that modern T20 cricket demands not just power-hitting but also tactical awareness, fitness, and innovation

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni has acknowledged the rapidly changing nature of T20 cricket, emphasising the importance of continuous adaptation to remain competitive. The wicketkeeper-batsman, known for his calm demeanor and strategic mindset, reflected on how the format has evolved over the years, requiring players to constantly refine their skills and approach. Speaking about the impact of changing trends, Dhoni pointed out that modern T20 cricket demands not just power-hitting but also tactical awareness, fitness, and innovation. He noted that young players are bringing fresh energy and unconventional techniques to the game, making it essential for experienced cricketers to keep evolving. Also Read: DC vs LSG IPL 2025 Live Streaming: Check Match Details, and Probable Playing XIs “T20 cricket is always evolving, and as a player, I have to adapt and stay relevant. The game today is different from what it was a decade ago, with new strategies, aggressive batting styles, and a strong emphasis on fitness. To succeed, you have to keep learning and adjusting,” Dhoni said. Having led CSK to multiple IPL titles, Dhoni remains one of the most influential figures in the league. While speculation continues about his future in the IPL, he remains focused on making valuable contributions to his team, whether as a mentor, leader, or player. 'Bhojpuri commentary reminds me of old-school radio commentary' Expressing his views on regional language commentary for IPL, MS Dhoni said, "I haven't listened to regional language commentary much because when we watch live matches, replays are limited, and most of the commentary I hear is in English or Hindi. That helps us analyse the game better." "I haven't heard a lot of regional commentary, but I know that Bihari (Bhojpuri) commentary is highly energetic. It reminds me of old-school radio commentary, where the commentators were very involved. I find that very interesting. Many people prefer to listen in their regional language—it’s their mother tongue, and they want to experience the game in that way. I would love to hear Haryanvi commentary because it’s quite unique," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025 | 'I have to adapt and stay relevant', says Dhoni

Mumbai Indians may have lost their opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but their rookie spinner Vignesh Puthur grabbed the attention. The 24-year-old Kerala-born spinner impressed even in loss on Sunday (Mar 23) and got the appreciation from legendary MS Dhoni himself.
Puthur finished with 3/32 in his four overs as MI made it tough for CSK to chase down a modest 155 at Chepauk. After the match, CSK and India legend Dhoni was seen having a word with the young spinner who no doubt will cherish this memory forever - getting a pat on the back in his debut from Dhoni. Have a look at the moment below:
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The men in 💛 take home the honours! 💪 A classic clash in Chennai ends in the favour of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSK</a> ✨ Scorecard ▶ <a href="https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0">https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvMI</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZGPkkmsRHe">pic.twitter.com/ZGPkkmsRHe</a>
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While CSK may have won the match, this MI spinner definitely caught the attention of everyone with almost full season ahead of him to make full use of this opportunity.
IPL 2025: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-ishan-kishan-was-too-hot-for-rajasthan-royals-after-buying-into-srhs-brute-force-ideology-8884433">Ishan Kishan was too hot for Rajasthan after buying into SRH's brute-force ideology</a>
<h2>Who is Vignesh Puthur - MI's new spin sensation</h2>
The 24-year-old left-arm wrist spinner from Malappuram, Kerala, made an immediate impact in his debut for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, leaving fans and cricketing experts in awe.
Coming from a modest background, his father, Sunil Kumar, is an autorickshaw driver, and his mother, K.P. Bindu, is a homemaker. Growing up in Malappuram, cricket was more of a dream than a reality for Puthur. Financial constraints often posed challenges, but his passion and determination never wavered.
Mumbai Indians, known for their exceptional talent scouting system, took notice of Puthur during the Kerala Premier League. Recognising his potential, MI acquired him in the IPL 2025 auction for $35,000&mdash;a moment that changed his life forever. To ensure his growth as a bowler, the franchise even sent him to South Africa for the SA20 league, where he served as a net bowler for MI Cape Town. There, he trained alongside Rashid Khan, one of the finest wrist-spinners in the world, further refining his skills.

24-year-old Kerala-born MI spinner Vignesh Puthur impressed even in loss on Sunday (Mar 23) and got the appreciation from legendary MS Dhoni himself. Cricket SPorts

Mumbai Indians may have lost their opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but their rookie spinner Vignesh Puthur grabbed the attention. The 24-year-old Kerala-born spinner impressed even in loss on Sunday (Mar 23) and got the appreciation from legendary MS Dhoni himself. Puthur finished with 3/32 in his four overs as MI made it tough for CSK to chase down a modest 155 at Chepauk. After the match, CSK and India legend Dhoni was seen having a word with the young spinner who no doubt will cherish this memory forever - getting a pat on the back in his debut from Dhoni. Have a look at the moment below: The men in 💛 take home the honours! 💪 A classic clash in Chennai ends in the favour of #CSK ✨ Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0#TATAIPL | #CSKvMI | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/ZGPkkmsRHe — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 23, 2025 While CSK may have won the match, this MI spinner definitely caught the attention of everyone with almost full season ahead of him to make full use of this opportunity. IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan was too hot for Rajasthan after buying into SRH's brute-force ideology Who is Vignesh Puthur - MI's new spin sensation The 24-year-old left-arm wrist spinner from Malappuram, Kerala, made an immediate impact in his debut for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, leaving fans and cricketing experts in awe. Coming from a modest background, his father, Sunil Kumar, is an autorickshaw driver, and his mother, K.P. Bindu, is a homemaker. Growing up in Malappuram, cricket was more of a dream than a reality for Puthur. Financial constraints often posed challenges, but his passion and determination never wavered. Mumbai Indians, known for their exceptional talent scouting system, took notice of Puthur during the Kerala Premier League. Recognising his potential, MI acquired him in the IPL 2025 auction for $35,000—a moment that changed his life forever. To ensure his growth as a bowler, the franchise even sent him to South Africa for the SA20 league, where he served as a net bowler for MI Cape Town. There, he trained alongside Rashid Khan, one of the finest wrist-spinners in the world, further refining his skills.

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni acknowledges MI spinner Vignesh Puthur's craft in heartfelt moment after CSK win - WATCH

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The IPL 2025 season is heating up, and one of the most anticipated clashes sees Punjab Kings locking horns with Gujarat Titans. This isn&rsquo;t just a match&mdash;it&rsquo;s a battle of two fearless young captains, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubhman-gill" rel="dofollow">Shubman Gill</a>, both leading their teams with determination and tactical brilliance.&nbsp;
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Iyer, a proven leader with an IPL title under his belt, brings stability and an aggressive mindset to Punjab Kings. On the other hand, Gill, the elegant stroke-maker turned skipper, is crafting his own legacy with Gujarat Titans. Both teams have undergone strategic transformations, building squads that blend raw power, smart game plans, and an insatiable hunger for victory.&nbsp;
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As Punjab and Gujarat take the field, it&rsquo;s not just about points on the table&mdash;it&rsquo;s a statement of intent. Who will outthink and outplay the other? Will Iyer&rsquo;s calculated leadership trump Gill&rsquo;s instinctive captaincy? The answers lie in the thrilling battle ahead.&nbsp;
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Shreyas Iyer&rsquo;s appointment as the captain of Punjab Kings marks a significant chapter in the franchise&rsquo;s history.&nbsp;Acquired for a staggering approximately $3.18 million, Iyer became the second-most expensive player in the IPL 2025 auction. His leadership credentials are well-established, having led <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> (KKR) to an IPL title in 2024.&nbsp;
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2. Under the guidance of head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ricky-ponting">Ricky Ponting</a>, Punjab Kings have made calculated moves in the auction, assembling a squad that balances youth and experience. The reunion of Iyer and Ponting, who previously collaborated successfully at Delhi Capitals, is expected to bolster the team&rsquo;s performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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2. The acquisition of England&rsquo;s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, for $1.8 million adds firepower to the Titans&rsquo; batting order. Buttler&rsquo;s aggressive style complements Gill&rsquo;s technique, creating a formidable top order.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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1. While Gill&rsquo;s potential as a leader is undeniable, his relative inexperience in captaincy at the IPL level could pose challenges, especially in high-pressure situations.&nbsp;
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2. The Titans&rsquo; bowling attack lacks seasoned campaigners, which could be a vulnerability against strong batting line-ups. Developing young bowlers and strategic rotations will be essential.&nbsp;
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As Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans prepare to face off, the duel between these two young leaders adds an intriguing narrative to the contest. Their fearless leadership styles not only influence their teams&rsquo; performances but also enrich the IPL&rsquo;s legacy of nurturing dynamic and innovative cricketing talent.
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Cricket, Sports: Will Iyer’s calculated leadership trump Gill’s instinctive captaincy? The answers lie in the thrilling battle ahead as they lock horns on Tuesday

The IPL 2025 season is heating up, and one of the most anticipated clashes sees Punjab Kings locking horns with Gujarat Titans. This isn’t just a match—it’s a battle of two fearless young captains, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both leading their teams with determination and tactical brilliance. Iyer, a proven leader with an IPL title under his belt, brings stability and an aggressive mindset to Punjab Kings. On the other hand, Gill, the elegant stroke-maker turned skipper, is crafting his own legacy with Gujarat Titans. Both teams have undergone strategic transformations, building squads that blend raw power, smart game plans, and an insatiable hunger for victory. As Punjab and Gujarat take the field, it’s not just about points on the table—it’s a statement of intent. Who will outthink and outplay the other? Will Iyer’s calculated leadership trump Gill’s instinctive captaincy? The answers lie in the thrilling battle ahead. Shreyas Iyer’s appointment as the captain of Punjab Kings marks a significant chapter in the franchise’s history. Acquired for a staggering approximately $3.18 million, Iyer became the second-most expensive player in the IPL 2025 auction. His leadership credentials are well-established, having led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to an IPL title in 2024. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill’s elevation to the captaincy of Gujarat Titans signifies a new era for the franchise. Known for his elegant batting style and calm demeanor, Gill represents the modern cricketer who combines skill with strategic thinking. Strengths of Punjab Kings 1. Iyer’s proven track record as a captain brings strategic acumen and composure to the team. His previous success with KKR underscores his ability to inspire and lead. 2. Under the guidance of head coach Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings have made calculated moves in the auction, assembling a squad that balances youth and experience. The reunion of Iyer and Ponting, who previously collaborated successfully at Delhi Capitals, is expected to bolster the team’s performance. Weaknesses of Punjab Kings 1. With several new players joining the squad, building on-field chemistry may take time. The integration of diverse talents requires effective communication and understanding. 2. Historically, Punjab Kings have struggled with maintaining consistent performances throughout the season. Addressing this challenge is crucial for their success in IPL 2025. Strengths of Gujarat Titans 1. Gill’s approach to leadership is characterised by adaptability and a deep understanding of the game. His ability to remain unflustered under pressure is a valuable asset. 2. The acquisition of England’s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, for $1.8 million adds firepower to the Titans’ batting order. Buttler’s aggressive style complements Gill’s technique, creating a formidable top order. Weaknesses of Gujarat Titans 1. While Gill’s potential as a leader is undeniable, his relative inexperience in captaincy at the IPL level could pose challenges, especially in high-pressure situations. 2. The Titans’ bowling attack lacks seasoned campaigners, which could be a vulnerability against strong batting line-ups. Developing young bowlers and strategic rotations will be essential. As Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans prepare to face off, the duel between these two young leaders adds an intriguing narrative to the contest. Their fearless leadership styles not only influence their teams’ performances but also enrich the IPL’s legacy of nurturing dynamic and innovative cricketing talent.

IPL 2025 | Battle of Kings vs Titans: Iyer’s Punjab takes on Gill’s Gujarat

Former Bangladesh cricket team skipper Tamim Iqbal suffered chest pain on Monday (Mar 24) during a local match in the country was rushed to hospital immediately. The batter was playing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League when he suffered the pain while fielding.
Iqbal was playing for Mohammedan Sporting Club against Shinepukur Cricket Club a the BKSP-3 ground in Savar city in the 50-over match. A helicopter was flown in to carry Tamim out but was later shifted to nearby Fazilatunnesa Hospital, reported ESPNCricinfo quoting match referee Debabrata Paul.
Tamim took his own car to the hospital and was advised to visit another hospital via air ambulance. The airlift, however, couldn't happen because of the health situation and the batter returned to Fazilatunnesa Hospital.&nbsp;
He underwent tests and a blockage was discovered in his heart for which he underwent an emergency agioplasty.
"He was in good spirits during the toss," Montu Dutta, the BKSP chief cricket coach, told reporters in the afternoon. "When he felt sick, he left the field and took his own car to the hospital. The doctors there did not want to let him leave at the time, but Tamim left anyway and was arranging an air ambulance himself.&nbsp;For now, he is out of immediate danger and hope all Bangladesh cricket fans pray for him."
The doctors who treated the batter at the hospital also released a medical bulletin and said: "He returned to us in a critical condition. We can call it a heart attack, and we subsequently did an angiogram and angioplasty to remove the blockage. The medical procedure has gone smoothly. He is currently under observation. The swift coordination between the medical staff at BKSP and the hospital ensured Tamim was treated quickly."
Following the incident, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cancelled a board meeting scheduld today. Tamim is known as one the best batters ever produced by Bangladesh and had recently announced his retirement in Janaury earlier this year.

Tamim Iqbal was playing for Mohammedan Sporting Club against Shinepukur Cricket Club a the BKSP-3 ground in Savar city in the 50-over match of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. Sports

Former Bangladesh cricket team skipper Tamim Iqbal suffered chest pain on Monday (Mar 24) during a local match in the country was rushed to hospital immediately. The batter was playing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League when he suffered the pain while fielding. Iqbal was playing for Mohammedan Sporting Club against Shinepukur Cricket Club a the BKSP-3 ground in Savar city in the 50-over match. A helicopter was flown in to carry Tamim out but was later shifted to nearby Fazilatunnesa Hospital, reported ESPNCricinfo quoting match referee Debabrata Paul. Tamim took his own car to the hospital and was advised to visit another hospital via air ambulance. The airlift, however, couldn't happen because of the health situation and the batter returned to Fazilatunnesa Hospital. He underwent tests and a blockage was discovered in his heart for which he underwent an emergency agioplasty. "He was in good spirits during the toss," Montu Dutta, the BKSP chief cricket coach, told reporters in the afternoon. "When he felt sick, he left the field and took his own car to the hospital. The doctors there did not want to let him leave at the time, but Tamim left anyway and was arranging an air ambulance himself. For now, he is out of immediate danger and hope all Bangladesh cricket fans pray for him." The doctors who treated the batter at the hospital also released a medical bulletin and said: "He returned to us in a critical condition. We can call it a heart attack, and we subsequently did an angiogram and angioplasty to remove the blockage. The medical procedure has gone smoothly. He is currently under observation. The swift coordination between the medical staff at BKSP and the hospital ensured Tamim was treated quickly." Following the incident, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cancelled a board meeting scheduld today. Tamim is known as one the best batters ever produced by Bangladesh and had recently announced his retirement in Janaury earlier this year.

Ex-Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal undergoes emergency surgery after suffering chest pain during local game

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is up and about with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) picking things from where they left last season - smashing everyone coming in their way. With Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, a.k.a. Travishek, already set for one-two punch, they now have Ishan Kishan at number 3.
Kishan, who landed with SRH after IPL 2025 mega auction shuffle, smacked a belligerent hundred in his first game for them. He batted for 47 balls in total and scored 106 not out as SRH posted 286/6 - the second highest score in the IPL history only behind their 287 posted last season.
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Kishan was simply too hot for the RR - pretty ironic given Royals are based out of Rajasthan - one of the hottest regions in India.
<h2>Here's how Kishan took apart Rajasthan Royals:&nbsp;</h2>
Kishan's first ball a fuller one on the stumps which he drilled back to the ball - probably gazing the pace, bounce and rest of the parameters before he went into the beast mode - which was on the very next ball and the ball after that.&nbsp;
Kishan drilled two back-to-back fours and showed that he isn't here to play nice. All this happened in the fourth over and by the time powerplay was done - Kishan already had 20 runs off 9 balls which included four fours.
This was only the start of a long afternoon for Rajasthan and Kishan made sure that every bowler, including world-renowned Jofra Archer, felt the heat as well.
The left-hand batting dynamite played eight more balls in the next four overs and smoked 13 more runs which included two more fours. Kishan unleashed himself fully in the 13th over bowled by Archer - hitting the Englishman for three sixes including an inside-out one. In the same over, Kishan completed his half-century off just 25 balls.
In the next three overs, i.e. by the end of 16th, Kishan had amassed 21 runs more off just 11 balls and was batting on 80 off 39 deliveries. He had nine fours and four sixes to his name and SRH was past 200 with four more overs to go.
The batter played only nine of the remaining 24 balls but scored 26 runs, hitting two more of sixes and fours each as RR was all but thankful and relived that the nightmare had ended.
SRH went on to win the match by 44 runs - nearly same as Kishan had scored after peaking in his innings when he had hit Archer for three sixes.
If his form continues like this, the rest of the teams have nothing but more fear and worries for them ahead as this was just the first game SRH had played this season.&nbsp;

SRH went on to with match by 44 runs - nearly same as Kishan had scored after peaking in his innings when he had hit Archer for three sixes. Cricket Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is up and about with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) picking things from where they left last season - smashing everyone coming in their way. With Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, a.k.a. Travishek, already set for one-two punch, they now have Ishan Kishan at number 3. Kishan, who landed with SRH after IPL 2025 mega auction shuffle, smacked a belligerent hundred in his first game for them. He batted for 47 balls in total and scored 106 not out as SRH posted 286/6 - the second highest score in the IPL history only behind their 287 posted last season. IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh tangled in big controversy with 'racist' remark on Jofra Archer. Compares him to... Kishan was simply too hot for the RR - pretty ironic given Royals are based out of Rajasthan - one of the hottest regions in India. Here's how Kishan took apart Rajasthan Royals: Kishan's first ball a fuller one on the stumps which he drilled back to the ball - probably gazing the pace, bounce and rest of the parameters before he went into the beast mode - which was on the very next ball and the ball after that. Kishan drilled two back-to-back fours and showed that he isn't here to play nice. All this happened in the fourth over and by the time powerplay was done - Kishan already had 20 runs off 9 balls which included four fours. This was only the start of a long afternoon for Rajasthan and Kishan made sure that every bowler, including world-renowned Jofra Archer, felt the heat as well. The left-hand batting dynamite played eight more balls in the next four overs and smoked 13 more runs which included two more fours. Kishan unleashed himself fully in the 13th over bowled by Archer - hitting the Englishman for three sixes including an inside-out one. In the same over, Kishan completed his half-century off just 25 balls. In the next three overs, i.e. by the end of 16th, Kishan had amassed 21 runs more off just 11 balls and was batting on 80 off 39 deliveries. He had nine fours and four sixes to his name and SRH was past 200 with four more overs to go. The batter played only nine of the remaining 24 balls but scored 26 runs, hitting two more of sixes and fours each as RR was all but thankful and relived that the nightmare had ended. SRH went on to win the match by 44 runs - nearly same as Kishan had scored after peaking in his innings when he had hit Archer for three sixes. If his form continues like this, the rest of the teams have nothing but more fear and worries for them ahead as this was just the first game SRH had played this season.

IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan was too hot for Rajasthan after buying into SRH's brute-force ideology

The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Chief Operating Officer, Sumair Ahmed, has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the mismanagement during the final presentation ceremony of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy">Champions Trophy</a> in Dubai.
Despite PCB CEO Sumair Ahmed being present at the venue, no Pakistan representative was invited onto the podium during the ceremony. Speaking at an event in Lahore, Sumair attributed this oversight to the ICC&rsquo;s mismanagement.
"It was a result of mismanagement on the part of the ICC, and everyone knows who was involved. We did not take the matter positively," he remarked.
Sumair revealed that he had attended the final in Dubai under the instructions of PCB Chairman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohsin-naqvi">Mohsin Naqvi</a>. However, he confirmed that the ICC had not provided a satisfactory response to PCB&rsquo;s request for an explanation regarding the incident.
"We asked for an explanation from the ICC, but the response was unsatisfactory, so we have sent another letter seeking clarification," he added.
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During the presentation ceremony, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and New Zealand Cricket&rsquo;s CEO Roger Twose shared the stage with BCCI president Roger Binny and ICC Chairman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jay-shah">Jay Shah</a>, while Pakistan&rsquo;s representation was notably absent.
Addressing another issue, Sumair also confirmed that one of the newly upgraded roofs at Gaddafi Stadium leaked during the Champions Trophy. Heavy rain during the Australia-Afghanistan match in Lahore exposed the flaw.
He attributed the problem to the contractor responsible for the renovation.&nbsp;"We have claimed damages, and the issue has been rectified by the same contractor," he said.
<h2>PCB warns BCCI of financial repercussions</h2>
Following the conclusion of the Champions Trophy 2025, reports have emerged suggesting that Pakistan, as the tournament host, had suffered significant financial losses. However, PCB officials pushed back against these claims, asserting that the board expects to earn approximately $10 million in profit from the tournament, which saw India emerge as the champion.
PCB spokesperson Aamir Mir and chief financial officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza accused the Indian media of spreading negative publicity.
Aamir Mir also issued a warning to the BCCI, stating that any financial setbacks faced by Pakistan would ultimately impact India as well.
"All decisions are made by the ICC. If India has tried to harm Pakistan, then they will also pay the price. Everyone knows that an India-Pakistan match sells like hot cakes. Over the next three years, Pakistan will not travel to India. If Pakistan faces financial losses, India will suffer even more with Pakistan not playing in India," Mir said during a press conference.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Despite PCB CEO Sumair Ahmed being present at the Dubai stadium, no Pakistan representative was invited onto the podium during the trophy ceremony

The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Chief Operating Officer, Sumair Ahmed, has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the mismanagement during the final presentation ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. Despite PCB CEO Sumair Ahmed being present at the venue, no Pakistan representative was invited onto the podium during the ceremony. Speaking at an event in Lahore, Sumair attributed this oversight to the ICC’s mismanagement. "It was a result of mismanagement on the part of the ICC, and everyone knows who was involved. We did not take the matter positively," he remarked. Sumair revealed that he had attended the final in Dubai under the instructions of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. However, he confirmed that the ICC had not provided a satisfactory response to PCB’s request for an explanation regarding the incident. "We asked for an explanation from the ICC, but the response was unsatisfactory, so we have sent another letter seeking clarification," he added. Also Read: IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh tangled in big controversy with 'racist' remark on Jofra Archer. Compares him to 'kaali taxi' During the presentation ceremony, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and New Zealand Cricket’s CEO Roger Twose shared the stage with BCCI president Roger Binny and ICC Chairman Jay Shah, while Pakistan’s representation was notably absent. Addressing another issue, Sumair also confirmed that one of the newly upgraded roofs at Gaddafi Stadium leaked during the Champions Trophy. Heavy rain during the Australia-Afghanistan match in Lahore exposed the flaw. He attributed the problem to the contractor responsible for the renovation. "We have claimed damages, and the issue has been rectified by the same contractor," he said. PCB warns BCCI of financial repercussions Following the conclusion of the Champions Trophy 2025, reports have emerged suggesting that Pakistan, as the tournament host, had suffered significant financial losses. However, PCB officials pushed back against these claims, asserting that the board expects to earn approximately $10 million in profit from the tournament, which saw India emerge as the champion. PCB spokesperson Aamir Mir and chief financial officer (CFO) Javed Murtaza accused the Indian media of spreading negative publicity. Aamir Mir also issued a warning to the BCCI, stating that any financial setbacks faced by Pakistan would ultimately impact India as well. "All decisions are made by the ICC. If India has tried to harm Pakistan, then they will also pay the price. Everyone knows that an India-Pakistan match sells like hot cakes. Over the next three years, Pakistan will not travel to India. If Pakistan faces financial losses, India will suffer even more with Pakistan not playing in India," Mir said during a press conference. (With inputs from agencies)

Who’s running the show? PCB blames ICC for Champions Trophy presentation chaos

Former Indian cricketer and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> commentator <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/harbhajan-singh">Harbhajan Singh</a> has found himself at the center of a racism controversy following his remarks on England pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jofra-archer">Jofra Archer</a>. During a recent IPL 2025 broadcast, Harbhajan compared Archer to a 'Kaali Taxi in London', a comment that has sparked widespread outrage on social media and among cricketing circles.
During a live discussion, Harbhajan reportedly made a casual comparison between Archer's appearance and the black cabs of London, a remark that many found offensive and racially insensitive. The statement quickly gained traction on social media, with fans and experts condemning it as inappropriate and discriminatory.
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<h2>Backlash and reactions</h2>
As the clip went viral, social media users and cricket fans demanded immediate action against the former Indian off-spinner. Many called for a ban on Harbhajan from IPL commentary and other cricketing roles. Some users highlighted that such remarks perpetuate racial stereotypes and have no place in modern cricket.
The controversy also drew reactions from notable figures in cricket. While some former players defended Harbhajan, claiming his words were taken out of context, others criticised him for making an insensitive statement. Various cricket boards and organisations have yet to issue an official response.
<h2>Harbhajan's response</h2>
Following the backlash, Harbhajan Singh issued a statement attempting to clarify his remarks. He insisted that his comment was not intended to be racist and apologised if it hurt anyone&rsquo;s sentiments. However, many fans and critics believe the apology was not sufficient, with calls for stronger action continuing to grow.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the IPL governing body have not yet taken any formal action against Harbhajan, but discussions are reportedly underway regarding potential consequences. If found guilty of violating IPL&rsquo;s code of conduct, Harbhajan could face suspension from his commentary duties or other penalties.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Harbhajan reportedly made a casual comparison between Archer's appearance and the black cabs of London, a remark that many found offensive

Former Indian cricketer and Indian Premier League commentator Harbhajan Singh has found himself at the center of a racism controversy following his remarks on England pacer Jofra Archer. During a recent IPL 2025 broadcast, Harbhajan compared Archer to a 'Kaali Taxi in London', a comment that has sparked widespread outrage on social media and among cricketing circles. During a live discussion, Harbhajan reportedly made a casual comparison between Archer's appearance and the black cabs of London, a remark that many found offensive and racially insensitive. The statement quickly gained traction on social media, with fans and experts condemning it as inappropriate and discriminatory. Also Read: Former Melbourne gymnastics coach charged with seven child sex offences Backlash and reactions As the clip went viral, social media users and cricket fans demanded immediate action against the former Indian off-spinner. Many called for a ban on Harbhajan from IPL commentary and other cricketing roles. Some users highlighted that such remarks perpetuate racial stereotypes and have no place in modern cricket. The controversy also drew reactions from notable figures in cricket. While some former players defended Harbhajan, claiming his words were taken out of context, others criticised him for making an insensitive statement. Various cricket boards and organisations have yet to issue an official response. Harbhajan's response Following the backlash, Harbhajan Singh issued a statement attempting to clarify his remarks. He insisted that his comment was not intended to be racist and apologised if it hurt anyone’s sentiments. However, many fans and critics believe the apology was not sufficient, with calls for stronger action continuing to grow. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the IPL governing body have not yet taken any formal action against Harbhajan, but discussions are reportedly underway regarding potential consequences. If found guilty of violating IPL’s code of conduct, Harbhajan could face suspension from his commentary duties or other penalties. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh tangled in big controversy with 'racist' remark on Jofra Archer. Compares him to...

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pat-cummins">Pat Cummins</a> believes his team has established a blueprint for the rest of the Indian Premier League 2025 season following their commanding 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Batting first, SRH put up a staggering total of 286/6&mdash;just one shy of the highest-ever IPL score&mdash;thanks to a scintillating maiden IPL century from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishan-kishan">Ishan Kishan</a>. The wicketkeeper-batter smashed an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls, peppering the boundary with 11 fours and six sixes. Travis Head complemented the onslaught with a rapid 67 off 31 balls, featuring nine fours and three sixes.
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Despite a valiant effort from Rajasthan, who managed 242/6 in their 20 overs, they fell short in the high-scoring contest. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sanju-samson">Sanju Samson</a> (66 off 38) and Dhruv Jurel (70 off 38) provided resistance with a 111-run stand for the fourth wicket, but their efforts weren&rsquo;t enough to overhaul the mammoth target.
<h2>'I wouldn't want to bowl to our boys'</h2>
Cummins, speaking after the match, praised his team&rsquo;s batting firepower and Kishan&rsquo;s special knock.
"I wouldn't want to bowl to our boys. That was scary. We knew it would be tough for the bowlers, but with such a big score, one over can change the game. Ishan was incredible today. We&rsquo;ve been trying to play with freedom, and our preparation has been fantastic. The boys have set a template for how we want to approach the rest of the tournament," he said.
Rajasthan&rsquo;s chase got off to a rocky start, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal (1), stand-in captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/riyan-parag">Riyan Parag</a> (4), and Nitish Rana (11) within the first five overs. However, Samson and Jurel revived hopes with their aggressive stroke play. Samson reached his fifty in 26 balls, while Jurel brought up his half-century in 28.
Just when RR looked back in the game, Harshal Patel dismissed Samson in the 14th over, followed by Adam Zampa sending Jurel back in the next. Despite late fireworks from Shimron Hetmyer (42 off 23) and Shubham Dubey (34* off 11, strike rate 309.09), Rajasthan couldn&rsquo;t bridge the gap.
Harshal Patel and Simranjeet Singh picked two wickets each, ensuring SRH sealed an emphatic win in a match that saw a combined 528 runs in 40 overs.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Batting first, SRH put up a staggering total of 286/6—just one shy of the highest-ever IPL score—thanks to a maiden IPL century from Ishan Kishan

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins believes his team has established a blueprint for the rest of the Indian Premier League 2025 season following their commanding 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR). Batting first, SRH put up a staggering total of 286/6—just one shy of the highest-ever IPL score—thanks to a scintillating maiden IPL century from Ishan Kishan. The wicketkeeper-batter smashed an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls, peppering the boundary with 11 fours and six sixes. Travis Head complemented the onslaught with a rapid 67 off 31 balls, featuring nine fours and three sixes. Also Read: 'Love is in the air': Tiger Woods confirms relationship with Donald Trump's ex daughter-in-law Despite a valiant effort from Rajasthan, who managed 242/6 in their 20 overs, they fell short in the high-scoring contest. Sanju Samson (66 off 38) and Dhruv Jurel (70 off 38) provided resistance with a 111-run stand for the fourth wicket, but their efforts weren’t enough to overhaul the mammoth target. 'I wouldn't want to bowl to our boys' Cummins, speaking after the match, praised his team’s batting firepower and Kishan’s special knock. "I wouldn't want to bowl to our boys. That was scary. We knew it would be tough for the bowlers, but with such a big score, one over can change the game. Ishan was incredible today. We’ve been trying to play with freedom, and our preparation has been fantastic. The boys have set a template for how we want to approach the rest of the tournament," he said. Rajasthan’s chase got off to a rocky start, losing Yashasvi Jaiswal (1), stand-in captain Riyan Parag (4), and Nitish Rana (11) within the first five overs. However, Samson and Jurel revived hopes with their aggressive stroke play. Samson reached his fifty in 26 balls, while Jurel brought up his half-century in 28. Just when RR looked back in the game, Harshal Patel dismissed Samson in the 14th over, followed by Adam Zampa sending Jurel back in the next. Despite late fireworks from Shimron Hetmyer (42 off 23) and Shubham Dubey (34* off 11, strike rate 309.09), Rajasthan couldn’t bridge the gap. Harshal Patel and Simranjeet Singh picked two wickets each, ensuring SRH sealed an emphatic win in a match that saw a combined 528 runs in 40 overs. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'Team has set template for success', says SRH captain Pat Cummins after dominant win over RR

Cricket has long been a sport where talent meets opportunity, and Vignesh Puthur is the latest embodiment of that. The 24-year-old left-arm wrist spinner from Malappuram, Kerala, made an immediate impact in his debut for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians</a> in Indian Premier League 2025, leaving fans and cricketing experts in awe. With a spell of 3/32 against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings">Chennai Super Kings</a>, he not only justified the faith MI put in him but also demonstrated that raw talent, when nurtured correctly, can create magic on the biggest stage.
<h2>Humble beginnings</h2>
Vignesh Puthur's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Coming from a modest background, his father, Sunil Kumar, is an autorickshaw driver, and his mother, K.P. Bindu, is a homemaker. Growing up in Malappuram, cricket was more of a dream than a reality for Puthur. Financial constraints often posed challenges, but his passion and determination never wavered.
Despite the hardships, he moved from Malappuram to Thrissur in pursuit of his cricketing dreams. Initially a medium pacer until his college years, Puthur made a pivotal shift to spin bowling, and it turned out to be a game-changing decision. His ability to give the ball flight and deceive batters with his variations soon caught the attention of the cricketing fraternity.
While studying for a Master of Arts in Literature at St. Thomas College in Thrissur, Puthur honed his skills further, making a name for himself in Kerala&rsquo;s domestic circuits. His performances for the Alleppey Ripples in the inaugural Kerala Cricket League turned heads, and his stint in the Tamil Nadu Premier League further solidified his reputation as a promising spinner.
Mumbai Indians, known for their exceptional talent scouting system, took notice of Puthur during the Kerala Premier League. Recognising his potential, MI acquired him in the IPL 2025 auction for $35,000&mdash;a moment that changed his life forever. To ensure his growth as a bowler, the franchise even sent him to South Africa for the SA20 league, where he served as a net bowler for MI Cape Town. There, he trained alongside <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rashid-khan">Rashid Khan</a>, one of the finest wrist-spinners in the world, further refining his skills.
<h2>IPL debut: A dream come true</h2>
Vignesh Puthur made his IPL debut as an impact substitute, replacing none other than India&rsquo;s cricketing icon, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a>. Stepping onto the field for the first time in front of millions of fans, Puthur showed no signs of nerves. He delivered a spell that left even the most seasoned CSK batters struggling. His three crucial wickets included the prized scalps of CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Deepak Hooda.
For now, the spotlight is on Vignesh Puthur&mdash;the boy from Kerala who spun his way into IPL history.

Cricket, Sports: With a spell of 3/32 vs CSK, Vignesh not only justified the faith MI put in him but also showed that talent, when nurtured correctly, can create magic

Cricket has long been a sport where talent meets opportunity, and Vignesh Puthur is the latest embodiment of that. The 24-year-old left-arm wrist spinner from Malappuram, Kerala, made an immediate impact in his debut for Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League 2025, leaving fans and cricketing experts in awe. With a spell of 3/32 against Chennai Super Kings, he not only justified the faith MI put in him but also demonstrated that raw talent, when nurtured correctly, can create magic on the biggest stage. Humble beginnings Vignesh Puthur's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Coming from a modest background, his father, Sunil Kumar, is an autorickshaw driver, and his mother, K.P. Bindu, is a homemaker. Growing up in Malappuram, cricket was more of a dream than a reality for Puthur. Financial constraints often posed challenges, but his passion and determination never wavered. Despite the hardships, he moved from Malappuram to Thrissur in pursuit of his cricketing dreams. Initially a medium pacer until his college years, Puthur made a pivotal shift to spin bowling, and it turned out to be a game-changing decision. His ability to give the ball flight and deceive batters with his variations soon caught the attention of the cricketing fraternity. While studying for a Master of Arts in Literature at St. Thomas College in Thrissur, Puthur honed his skills further, making a name for himself in Kerala’s domestic circuits. His performances for the Alleppey Ripples in the inaugural Kerala Cricket League turned heads, and his stint in the Tamil Nadu Premier League further solidified his reputation as a promising spinner. Mumbai Indians, known for their exceptional talent scouting system, took notice of Puthur during the Kerala Premier League. Recognising his potential, MI acquired him in the IPL 2025 auction for $35,000—a moment that changed his life forever. To ensure his growth as a bowler, the franchise even sent him to South Africa for the SA20 league, where he served as a net bowler for MI Cape Town. There, he trained alongside Rashid Khan, one of the finest wrist-spinners in the world, further refining his skills. IPL debut: A dream come true Vignesh Puthur made his IPL debut as an impact substitute, replacing none other than India’s cricketing icon, Rohit Sharma. Stepping onto the field for the first time in front of millions of fans, Puthur showed no signs of nerves. He delivered a spell that left even the most seasoned CSK batters struggling. His three crucial wickets included the prized scalps of CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Deepak Hooda. For now, the spotlight is on Vignesh Puthur—the boy from Kerala who spun his way into IPL history.

New spin wizard in town! Meet 24-year-old Vignesh Puthur, Mumbai Indians spinner from Kerala who impressed on IPL debut

MS Dhoni's lightning-fast stumping left Noor Ahmad in awe during Chennai Super Kings' high-octane Indian Premier League 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians. The electrifying moment at Chepauk sent the crowd into a frenzy as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mahendra-singh-dhoni">Mahendra Singh Dhoni</a>'s brilliance behind the stumps turned the tide in CSK's favour.
The magic unfolded in the 11th over of MI's innings when stand-in skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/suryakumar-yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a> stepped out to play an inside-out drive but misjudged Noor's delivery. Before he could react, Dhoni had already whipped off the bails with incredible speed, sending Surya back for 29 from 26 balls.
"The focus was on landing the ball in the right area, and Surya's wicket was special. MSD's stumping was out of this world. Having Mahi bhai behind the stumps is a huge support for me," Noor said at the post-match presentation.
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Justifying his $116 million price tag, Noor spun a web around MI's batters, returning with stunning figures of 4/18 and earning the Player of the Match award. His spell choked MI&rsquo;s scoring, dismissing key batters one after another. Robin Minz found himself caught at long off, Tilak Varma fell victim to a deceptive googly, and Naman Dhir misjudged a sweep, losing his stumps.
Noor's heroics restricted MI to 155/9, a target CSK chased down comfortably. Rachin Ravindra (65 not out) and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (53) led the charge, sealing a commanding four-wicket victory for the five-time champions.
"It feels special to play in the IPL. I'm happy for the team and my contribution," Noor reflected after his match-winning performance.
<h2 data-start="0" data-end="84">'Noor Ahmad is an X-factor'</h2>
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ruturaj-gaikwad" rel="dofollow">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a> praised spinner Noor Ahmad as the team's 'X factor' after their hard-fought four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. However, he admitted they could have been more clinical with the bat.
Speaking at the post-match presentation, Gaikwad expressed his satisfaction with the win while acknowledging areas for improvement. "Happy to be on the winning side. We would have liked to be more clinical, but that&rsquo;s how the game goes. Batting at No. 3 is a team requirement, and I am happy to adjust for the team&rsquo;s balance," he said.
Gaikwad also highlighted the impact of CSK's spin attack. "Right after the auction, we were excited about having all three spinners bowling in tandem at Chepauk. Khaleel Ahmed brings experience, Noor is an X factor, and having Ravichandran Ashwin is a huge plus for us."
He also provided an update on MS Dhoni, saying, "He is fitter than ever this year and still looks young."
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: The magic unfolded in the 11th over of MI's innings when Suryakumar Yadav stepped out to play an inside-out drive but misjudged Noor's delivery

MS Dhoni's lightning-fast stumping left Noor Ahmad in awe during Chennai Super Kings' high-octane Indian Premier League 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians. The electrifying moment at Chepauk sent the crowd into a frenzy as Mahendra Singh Dhoni's brilliance behind the stumps turned the tide in CSK's favour. The magic unfolded in the 11th over of MI's innings when stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav stepped out to play an inside-out drive but misjudged Noor's delivery. Before he could react, Dhoni had already whipped off the bails with incredible speed, sending Surya back for 29 from 26 balls. "The focus was on landing the ball in the right area, and Surya's wicket was special. MSD's stumping was out of this world. Having Mahi bhai behind the stumps is a huge support for me," Noor said at the post-match presentation. Also Read: IPL 2025: Not Rachin Ravindra, MI captain Suryakumar Yadav says THIS player who took game away from them Justifying his $116 million price tag, Noor spun a web around MI's batters, returning with stunning figures of 4/18 and earning the Player of the Match award. His spell choked MI’s scoring, dismissing key batters one after another. Robin Minz found himself caught at long off, Tilak Varma fell victim to a deceptive googly, and Naman Dhir misjudged a sweep, losing his stumps. Noor's heroics restricted MI to 155/9, a target CSK chased down comfortably. Rachin Ravindra (65 not out) and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (53) led the charge, sealing a commanding four-wicket victory for the five-time champions. "It feels special to play in the IPL. I'm happy for the team and my contribution," Noor reflected after his match-winning performance. 'Noor Ahmad is an X-factor' Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad praised spinner Noor Ahmad as the team's 'X factor' after their hard-fought four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. However, he admitted they could have been more clinical with the bat. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Gaikwad expressed his satisfaction with the win while acknowledging areas for improvement. "Happy to be on the winning side. We would have liked to be more clinical, but that’s how the game goes. Batting at No. 3 is a team requirement, and I am happy to adjust for the team’s balance," he said. Gaikwad also highlighted the impact of CSK's spin attack. "Right after the auction, we were excited about having all three spinners bowling in tandem at Chepauk. Khaleel Ahmed brings experience, Noor is an X factor, and having Ravichandran Ashwin is a huge plus for us." He also provided an update on MS Dhoni, saying, "He is fitter than ever this year and still looks young." (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Noor Ahmad in awe of MS Dhoni's 'out of world' stumping of Suryakumar Yadav

Mumbai Indians' stand-in captain, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/suryakumar-yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a>, admitted that his team fell 15-20 runs short despite putting up a commendable fight against Chennai Super Kings in their high-stakes IPL 2025 match on Sunday (March 23).
In another thrilling match of Indian Premier League&rsquo;s &lsquo;El Clasico,&rsquo; MI faced a sea of yellow at Chepauk after being put in to bat by CSK. Their innings got off to a rocky start as veteran opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> departed for a four-ball duck. Left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad dismantled MI&rsquo;s middle order, hampering their chances of posting a formidable total.
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A crucial 51-run stand between Suryakumar and Tilak Varma helped MI scrape to 155/9. However, the total appeared below par on a challenging surface. Reflecting on the innings, Suryakumar said, "Absolutely. We were 15-20 runs short, but the fight the boys showed was commendable."
Despite the underwhelming total, MI unearthed an unexpected hero in debutant Vignesh Puthur. The young pacer, who had never played a domestic match before, made an instant impact. He dismissed CSK skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ruturaj-gaikwad" rel="dofollow">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a> with his maiden IPL wicket and later sent back Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda, keeping MI in the hunt.
<h2>SKY all praise for Vignesh</h2>
However, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rachin-ravindra">Rachin Ravindra</a> anchored CSK&rsquo;s chase and finished the game in style with a towering six, sealing a four-wicket win for the hosts. Suryakumar credited MI&rsquo;s scouting system for unearthing talents like Vignesh, saying, "Amazing, MI is known for that&mdash;giving youngsters opportunities. The scouts work for 10 months, and he is a product of that. I kept his one over in the pocket if the game went deep, but it was a no-brainer to give him the 18th over."
While Rachin steered CSK home, Suryakumar believed it was Gaikwad&rsquo;s blistering 53 that ultimately decided the match. "There wasn't any dew, but it was sticky. The way Ruturaj batted in the second innings took the game away from us," he signed off.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, sports: Rachin Ravindra anchored Chennai Super Kings' chase and finished the game in style with a towering six, sealing a four-wicket win for the hosts

Mumbai Indians' stand-in captain, Suryakumar Yadav, admitted that his team fell 15-20 runs short despite putting up a commendable fight against Chennai Super Kings in their high-stakes IPL 2025 match on Sunday (March 23). In another thrilling match of Indian Premier League’s ‘El Clasico,’ MI faced a sea of yellow at Chepauk after being put in to bat by CSK. Their innings got off to a rocky start as veteran opener Rohit Sharma departed for a four-ball duck. Left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad dismantled MI’s middle order, hampering their chances of posting a formidable total. Also Read: CSK vs MI: Rohit attains unwanted record; MS Dhoni rolls back years with spicy stumping – Watch A crucial 51-run stand between Suryakumar and Tilak Varma helped MI scrape to 155/9. However, the total appeared below par on a challenging surface. Reflecting on the innings, Suryakumar said, "Absolutely. We were 15-20 runs short, but the fight the boys showed was commendable." Despite the underwhelming total, MI unearthed an unexpected hero in debutant Vignesh Puthur. The young pacer, who had never played a domestic match before, made an instant impact. He dismissed CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad with his maiden IPL wicket and later sent back Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda, keeping MI in the hunt. SKY all praise for Vignesh However, Rachin Ravindra anchored CSK’s chase and finished the game in style with a towering six, sealing a four-wicket win for the hosts. Suryakumar credited MI’s scouting system for unearthing talents like Vignesh, saying, "Amazing, MI is known for that—giving youngsters opportunities. The scouts work for 10 months, and he is a product of that. I kept his one over in the pocket if the game went deep, but it was a no-brainer to give him the 18th over." While Rachin steered CSK home, Suryakumar believed it was Gaikwad’s blistering 53 that ultimately decided the match. "There wasn't any dew, but it was sticky. The way Ruturaj batted in the second innings took the game away from us," he signed off. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Not Rachin Ravindra, MI captain Suryakumar Yadav says THIS player who took game away from them

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings" rel="dofollow">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> opened their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> campaign with a comfortable four-wicket win over rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) in their tournament opener at Chepauk on Sunday evening. Opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rachin-ravindra" rel="dofollow">Rachin Ravindra</a> played an unbeaten knock of 65 while chasing, with Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad impressing everyone with a clutch half-century. In the first innings, Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmed returned with four wickets for 18 runs without conceding a boundary.
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Chennai won the toss and elected to field first, bringing former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin back in the side, which included a few debutants. Seamer Khaleel Ahmed removed MI star opener Rohit Sharma on a four-ball duck before removing MI&rsquo;s gloveman Ryan Rickelton soon after. Ashwin picked a wicket on his return to CSK after a decade, with MI losing three inside the Powerplay.
Seasoned campaigners, stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma steadied MI&rsquo;s sinking ship, but not for long. CSK&rsquo;s latest recruit, Noor Ahmed, tore into MI&rsquo;s middle order, returning with four wickets on his debut for the franchise.&nbsp;
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𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩. 𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧. 𝙈𝙎 𝘿𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙞 🫡 📹 Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSK</a> legend's jaw-dropping reflexes behind the stumps 🔥 Updates ▶ <a href="https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0">https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvMI</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/S26cUYzRd8">pic.twitter.com/S26cUYzRd8</a>
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Although CSK pushed MI&rsquo;s back against the wall, a late blitz from their former seamer Deepak Chahar propelled Mumbai to a fighting 155 for nine in 20 overs.
<h2>Rachin, Rutu see CSK home</h2>
Rachin Ravindra continued his excellent touch at the top, while CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad came to the fore to help his team through in the first game. After Deepak removed CSK&rsquo;s Impact Player sub &ndash; Rahul Tripathi, caught behind cheaply, Rachin and Ruturaj stitched a 67-run stand for the second wicket, which included 53 just from the skipper&rsquo;s bat.&nbsp;
However, the introduction of debutant unorthodox spinner Vignesh Puthur to the attack somewhat dented CSK&rsquo;s scoring rate, as he picked three wickets, all biggies, including Gaikwad, Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda.
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𝘼 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙙𝙚𝙗𝙪𝙩 ✨ Twin strikes from the young Vignesh Puthur sparks a comeback for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MI</a> 💙 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0">https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvMI</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mipaltan</a> <a href="https://t.co/DKh2r1mmOx">pic.twitter.com/DKh2r1mmOx</a>
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England&rsquo;s Sam Curran departed soon after before a mix-up between Ravindra Jadeja and Rachin resulted in another dismissal at the stroke of chase completion.
MS Dhoni walked down the track but couldn&rsquo;t finish off the game.&nbsp;
Rachin completed the formality by hitting his national teammate Mitchell Santner for a first-ball six in the last over to complete the chase.&nbsp;
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The men in 💛 take home the honours! 💪 A classic clash in Chennai ends in the favour of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSK</a> ✨ Scorecard ▶ <a href="https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0">https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvMI</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZGPkkmsRHe">pic.twitter.com/ZGPkkmsRHe</a>
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Cricket, Sports: The overseas duo of spinner Noor Ahmed and opener Rachin Ravindra starred for the hosts as they clinched a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opened their IPL 2025 campaign with a comfortable four-wicket win over rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) in their tournament opener at Chepauk on Sunday evening. Opener Rachin Ravindra played an unbeaten knock of 65 while chasing, with Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad impressing everyone with a clutch half-century. In the first innings, Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmed returned with four wickets for 18 runs without conceding a boundary. Also read | CSK vs MI: Chennai Super Kings open IPL 2025 campaign with comfortable win over Mumbai Indians Chennai won the toss and elected to field first, bringing former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin back in the side, which included a few debutants. Seamer Khaleel Ahmed removed MI star opener Rohit Sharma on a four-ball duck before removing MI’s gloveman Ryan Rickelton soon after. Ashwin picked a wicket on his return to CSK after a decade, with MI losing three inside the Powerplay. Seasoned campaigners, stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma steadied MI’s sinking ship, but not for long. CSK’s latest recruit, Noor Ahmed, tore into MI’s middle order, returning with four wickets on his debut for the franchise. 𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩. 𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧. 𝙈𝙎 𝘿𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙞 🫡 📹 Watch #CSK legend's jaw-dropping reflexes behind the stumps 🔥 Updates ▶ https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0#TATAIPL | #CSKvMI | @ChennaiIPL | @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/S26cUYzRd8 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 23, 2025 Although CSK pushed MI’s back against the wall, a late blitz from their former seamer Deepak Chahar propelled Mumbai to a fighting 155 for nine in 20 overs. Rachin, Rutu see CSK home Rachin Ravindra continued his excellent touch at the top, while CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad came to the fore to help his team through in the first game. After Deepak removed CSK’s Impact Player sub – Rahul Tripathi, caught behind cheaply, Rachin and Ruturaj stitched a 67-run stand for the second wicket, which included 53 just from the skipper’s bat. However, the introduction of debutant unorthodox spinner Vignesh Puthur to the attack somewhat dented CSK’s scoring rate, as he picked three wickets, all biggies, including Gaikwad, Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda. 𝘼 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙙𝙚𝙗𝙪𝙩 ✨ Twin strikes from the young Vignesh Puthur sparks a comeback for #MI 💙 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0#TATAIPL | #CSKvMI | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/DKh2r1mmOx — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 23, 2025 England’s Sam Curran departed soon after before a mix-up between Ravindra Jadeja and Rachin resulted in another dismissal at the stroke of chase completion. MS Dhoni walked down the track but couldn’t finish off the game. Rachin completed the formality by hitting his national teammate Mitchell Santner for a first-ball six in the last over to complete the chase. The men in 💛 take home the honours! 💪 A classic clash in Chennai ends in the favour of #CSK ✨ Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0#TATAIPL | #CSKvMI | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/ZGPkkmsRHe — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 23, 2025

CSK vs MI: Chennai Super Kings open IPL 2025 campaign with comfortable win over Mumbai Indians

Plenty happened inside the first two hours of CSK vs MI's marquee IPL 2025 clash in Chennai on Sunday evening. The IPL&rsquo;s El-Clasico got underway with Mumbai Indians veteran and former captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma" rel="dofollow">Rohit Sharma</a> getting out on a four-ball duck to Khaleel Ahmed, registering an unwanted record. On the other hand, IPL giant and CSK great <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni</a>, 43, rolled back years with a spicy stumping to dismiss SKY in the first innings.
<h2>Rohit&rsquo;s unwanted record</h2>
Rohit has been searching for form lately. Although his ODI hundred against England during the February series and a match-winning 76 against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final are two standout knocks, the ageing Indian captain hasn&rsquo;t been in his element for a long time.&nbsp;
Against CSK on Sunday, Rohit became the second-most capped player (258th appearance) in the competition history but concurrently registered an unwanted record besides his name.&nbsp;
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Opening alongside MI&rsquo;s latest debutant, Ryan Rickelton, Rohit faced the new ball, and before he could get into his groove, he hit one straight to mid-wicket. His four-ball zero meant he has gotten out on a duck in the IPL for the record 18th time &ndash; the joint-most alongside Glenn Maxwell and former keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik. Piyush Chawla is fourth on the list (16) and KKR&rsquo;s Sunil Narine is fifth with the same number of ducks.
<h3>Watch -</h3>
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How's that for a start <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSK</a> fans? 💛 Khaleel Ahmed strikes twice in the powerplay with huge wickets of Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton 💪 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/QlMj4G6N5s">https://t.co/QlMj4G6N5s</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvMI</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/jlAqdehRCq">pic.twitter.com/jlAqdehRCq</a>
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Meanwhile, it was Rohit&rsquo;s first T20 match since the T20 World Cup Final in Barbados last year. Since winning the second T20 WC in the Americas, Rohit was among the three Indian stars to announce their retirements from this format.
<h3>Dhoni rolls back years</h3>
IPL giant MS Dhoni was back playing competitive cricket for the first time since the last season, and even after getting a year older, he didn&rsquo;t let his reflexes disappoint him.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/csk-vs-mi-why-should-we-even-ms-dhonis-ipl-retirement-question-irks-sunil-gavaskar-8882638" rel="dofollow">CSK vs MI: 'Why should we even...,' MS Dhoni&rsquo;s IPL retirement question irks Gavaskar</a>
Keeping wickets as he always does, Dhoni produced magic to dismiss MI&rsquo;s stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav.&nbsp;
SKY misread Noor Ahmed&rsquo;s wrong-un, only for Dhoni to collect the ball and dislaunch the bails quickly before SKY could return to the crease. Just after Dhoni affected a successful stumping, the crowd went crazy; Suryakumar walked back to the pavilion without waiting for the third umpire&rsquo;s call.&nbsp;
<h3>Watch -</h3>
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𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩. 𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧. 𝙈𝙎 𝘿𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙞 🫡 📹 Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSK</a> legend's jaw-dropping reflexes behind the stumps 🔥 Updates ▶ <a href="https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0">https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvMI</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/S26cUYzRd8">pic.twitter.com/S26cUYzRd8</a>
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Meanwhile, Mumbai scored 155 for nine in the first innings.&nbsp;

Cricket, Sports: Against CSK on Sunday, Rohit became the second-most capped player in IPL history but concurrently registered an unwanted record besides his name.

Plenty happened inside the first two hours of CSK vs MI's marquee IPL 2025 clash in Chennai on Sunday evening. The IPL’s El-Clasico got underway with Mumbai Indians veteran and former captain Rohit Sharma getting out on a four-ball duck to Khaleel Ahmed, registering an unwanted record. On the other hand, IPL giant and CSK great MS Dhoni, 43, rolled back years with a spicy stumping to dismiss SKY in the first innings. Rohit’s unwanted record Rohit has been searching for form lately. Although his ODI hundred against England during the February series and a match-winning 76 against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final are two standout knocks, the ageing Indian captain hasn’t been in his element for a long time. Against CSK on Sunday, Rohit became the second-most capped player (258th appearance) in the competition history but concurrently registered an unwanted record besides his name. Also read | IPL 2025: Kishan enjoys ‘freedom at SRH’; credits Cummins and management for trusting him Opening alongside MI’s latest debutant, Ryan Rickelton, Rohit faced the new ball, and before he could get into his groove, he hit one straight to mid-wicket. His four-ball zero meant he has gotten out on a duck in the IPL for the record 18th time – the joint-most alongside Glenn Maxwell and former keeper-batter Dinesh Karthik. Piyush Chawla is fourth on the list (16) and KKR’s Sunil Narine is fifth with the same number of ducks. Watch - How's that for a start #CSK fans? 💛 Khaleel Ahmed strikes twice in the powerplay with huge wickets of Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton 💪 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/QlMj4G6N5s#TATAIPL | #CSKvMI | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/jlAqdehRCq — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 23, 2025 Meanwhile, it was Rohit’s first T20 match since the T20 World Cup Final in Barbados last year. Since winning the second T20 WC in the Americas, Rohit was among the three Indian stars to announce their retirements from this format. Dhoni rolls back years IPL giant MS Dhoni was back playing competitive cricket for the first time since the last season, and even after getting a year older, he didn’t let his reflexes disappoint him. Also read | CSK vs MI: 'Why should we even...,' MS Dhoni’s IPL retirement question irks Gavaskar Keeping wickets as he always does, Dhoni produced magic to dismiss MI’s stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav. SKY misread Noor Ahmed’s wrong-un, only for Dhoni to collect the ball and dislaunch the bails quickly before SKY could return to the crease. Just after Dhoni affected a successful stumping, the crowd went crazy; Suryakumar walked back to the pavilion without waiting for the third umpire’s call. Watch - 𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩. 𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧. 𝙈𝙎 𝘿𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙞 🫡 📹 Watch #CSK legend's jaw-dropping reflexes behind the stumps 🔥 Updates ▶ https://t.co/QlMj4G7kV0#TATAIPL | #CSKvMI | @ChennaiIPL | @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/S26cUYzRd8 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 23, 2025 Meanwhile, Mumbai scored 155 for nine in the first innings.

CSK vs MI: Rohit attains unwanted record; MS Dhoni rolls back years with spicy stumping – Watch

It was all about <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishan-kishan" rel="dofollow">Ishan Kishan</a> till Sunday evening, and didn&rsquo;t he enjoy it? SunRisers Hyderabad&rsquo;s latest superstar <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ishan-kishan-hits-hundred-on-srh-debut-as-hosts-register-second-highest-team-total-in-ipl-history-8882718" rel="dofollow">smashed a hundred on his debut for the franchise</a>, saying the freedom he got at his new IPL home brings the best out of him. His match-winning 106* helped the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-ishan-kishan-match-winning-106-helps-srh-prevail-in-run-fest-against-rr-at-home-jofra-archer-8883014" rel="dofollow">hosts beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs</a> in their tournament opener, and Kishan had everyone but captain Pat Cummins to credit this win for, whom he thanked for backing him.
Kishan played for seven seasons at Mumbai Indians, winning the IPL trophy thrice, but the franchise decided against retaining him ahead of the mega auction late last year. At the auction, MI tried chasing him but fell shy of SRH, which bagged his services for $1.3m (INR 11.25 crore). The rest is there for everyone to see.
Meanwhile, Ishan walked out to bat at number three, a position he looked comfortable at on his maiden SRH outing. The left-handed batter took no time before unleashing himself on the opposition, taking the bowlers to the cleaners. If his onslaught against RR&rsquo;s Jofra Archer inside the Powerplay was a trailer, his toiling of the remainder of the attack was a blockbuster show.&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/csk-vs-mi-why-should-we-even-ms-dhonis-ipl-retirement-question-irks-sunil-gavaskar-8882638" rel="dofollow">CSK vs MI: 'Why should we even...,' MS Dhoni&rsquo;s IPL retirement question irks Gavaskar</a>
Kishan broke several records during his unbeaten knock, including becoming the first Indian player to score a hundred for SRH and the first on his debut for this side. Crediting the captain and the management for throwing trust behind him, Ishan said,&nbsp;
"The skipper, he's giving a lot of freedom to everyone. Doesn't matter if you get a lot of runs or if you get out early. Until and unless you're doing everything for the team, it's all fair. That's the confidence every player in the team needs, so hats off to him and the management."
<h2>New position, new challenges, but same joy</h2>
Ishan usually opened for Mumbai Indians, barring a couple of seasons where he batted down the order; however, in an attempt to shine at number three, he feels solid starts at the top are crucial, which was the case on Sunday.
"When Abhishek and Head started, they gave a lot of confidence to us batters in the dugout," Kishan said. "Credit goes to them also. Whenever you get such good starts, you just have to go. You can take a few balls if you want.
"It gives a lot of benefit to the No. 3 and No. 4 batters [in getting their eye in]. Credit goes to them. The pitch was really good, we were just trying to get them under pressure at any point of time, trying to get all their best bowlers to bowl around the 12-13th over so that worked our way,&rdquo; he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Kishan played for seven seasons at Mumbai Indians, but the franchise decided against retaining him ahead of the mega auction late last year.

It was all about Ishan Kishan till Sunday evening, and didn’t he enjoy it? SunRisers Hyderabad’s latest superstar smashed a hundred on his debut for the franchise, saying the freedom he got at his new IPL home brings the best out of him. His match-winning 106* helped the hosts beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in their tournament opener, and Kishan had everyone but captain Pat Cummins to credit this win for, whom he thanked for backing him. Kishan played for seven seasons at Mumbai Indians, winning the IPL trophy thrice, but the franchise decided against retaining him ahead of the mega auction late last year. At the auction, MI tried chasing him but fell shy of SRH, which bagged his services for $1.3m (INR 11.25 crore). The rest is there for everyone to see. Meanwhile, Ishan walked out to bat at number three, a position he looked comfortable at on his maiden SRH outing. The left-handed batter took no time before unleashing himself on the opposition, taking the bowlers to the cleaners. If his onslaught against RR’s Jofra Archer inside the Powerplay was a trailer, his toiling of the remainder of the attack was a blockbuster show. Also read | CSK vs MI: 'Why should we even...,' MS Dhoni’s IPL retirement question irks Gavaskar Kishan broke several records during his unbeaten knock, including becoming the first Indian player to score a hundred for SRH and the first on his debut for this side. Crediting the captain and the management for throwing trust behind him, Ishan said, "The skipper, he's giving a lot of freedom to everyone. Doesn't matter if you get a lot of runs or if you get out early. Until and unless you're doing everything for the team, it's all fair. That's the confidence every player in the team needs, so hats off to him and the management." New position, new challenges, but same joy Ishan usually opened for Mumbai Indians, barring a couple of seasons where he batted down the order; however, in an attempt to shine at number three, he feels solid starts at the top are crucial, which was the case on Sunday. "When Abhishek and Head started, they gave a lot of confidence to us batters in the dugout," Kishan said. "Credit goes to them also. Whenever you get such good starts, you just have to go. You can take a few balls if you want. "It gives a lot of benefit to the No. 3 and No. 4 batters [in getting their eye in]. Credit goes to them. The pitch was really good, we were just trying to get them under pressure at any point of time, trying to get all their best bowlers to bowl around the 12-13th over so that worked our way,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Kishan enjoys ‘freedom at SRH’; credits Cummins and management for trusting him

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad-srh" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad</a>&rsquo;s latest recruit, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishan-kishan" rel="dofollow">Ishan Kishan</a>, slammed his maiden hundred for his new franchise as they prevailed over Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in game 2 of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> on Sunday. With over 500 runs scored in a T20 game, it was a nightmare for the bowlers, especially for RR seamer Jofra Archer, who bowled the most expensive spell in the tournament history, conceding 76 runs without picking a wicket in four overs.
The second game of this edition lived up to its hype, with both teams taking a crack at each other till the final ball. Though Hyderabad won by a 44-run margin, understandably, after hitting the second-highest team total (286/4) in the competition, Rajasthan&rsquo;s intent during the chase impressed everyone equally. While Kishan made headlines with his first hundred of the season, the Indian pair of Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel kept the home fans silent for most of the chase.
RR won the toss, and the stand-in captain, Riyan Parag, asked the home side to bat first, a decision he probably regretted after the first innings. The super-attacking pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head began from where they left last season, smoking bowlers to all parts of the ground. Despite losing Abhishek inside the Powerplay, SRH hit 94 runs in six overs.
Kishan and Head continued the onslaught, with Head completing his fifty. His dismissal brought Nitish Kumar Reddy to the crease, who enjoyed his brief stint, and so did Proteas&rsquo; Heinrich Klaasen, who came in next. Though they had their share of cheers, Kishan holding one end meant he would achieve history, which he did after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ishan-kishan-hits-hundred-on-srh-debut-as-hosts-register-second-highest-team-total-in-ipl-history-8882718" rel="dofollow">becoming the first Indian player to score an IPL hundred for SRH</a>.
<h2>RR came close, but not enough</h2>
Rajasthan lost three wickets upfront, including their captain on four. Reeling at 50 for three inside the first six overs, they looked like running a lost race, but Jurel and Samson had other plans. While Jurel began taking the SRH bowlers to the cleaners, including smashing their skipper Pat Cummins for an overhead six on his first ball, Samson joined him soon after.&nbsp;
The pair added 111 runs in 59 balls, giving little hope to the RR fans of an improbable-looking chase; however, SRH quick Harshal Patel broke that hope with a bouncer that dismissed Samson on 66. Two balls later, SRH&rsquo;s Impact Sub Adam Zampa removed Jurel (70).&nbsp;
With plenty remaining to fight for, Shimron Hetmyer and Shubham Dubey tried their best, hitting quick-fire 42 and 34*, respectively, but they failed to get their team across the line.&nbsp;

Cricket, Sports: SRH scored 286 for four in the first innings, the second-highest team total in the tournament history. The highest, however, belongs to them only.

SunRisers Hyderabad’s latest recruit, Ishan Kishan, slammed his maiden hundred for his new franchise as they prevailed over Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in game 2 of IPL 2025 on Sunday. With over 500 runs scored in a T20 game, it was a nightmare for the bowlers, especially for RR seamer Jofra Archer, who bowled the most expensive spell in the tournament history, conceding 76 runs without picking a wicket in four overs. The second game of this edition lived up to its hype, with both teams taking a crack at each other till the final ball. Though Hyderabad won by a 44-run margin, understandably, after hitting the second-highest team total (286/4) in the competition, Rajasthan’s intent during the chase impressed everyone equally. While Kishan made headlines with his first hundred of the season, the Indian pair of Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel kept the home fans silent for most of the chase. RR won the toss, and the stand-in captain, Riyan Parag, asked the home side to bat first, a decision he probably regretted after the first innings. The super-attacking pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head began from where they left last season, smoking bowlers to all parts of the ground. Despite losing Abhishek inside the Powerplay, SRH hit 94 runs in six overs. Kishan and Head continued the onslaught, with Head completing his fifty. His dismissal brought Nitish Kumar Reddy to the crease, who enjoyed his brief stint, and so did Proteas’ Heinrich Klaasen, who came in next. Though they had their share of cheers, Kishan holding one end meant he would achieve history, which he did after becoming the first Indian player to score an IPL hundred for SRH. RR came close, but not enough Rajasthan lost three wickets upfront, including their captain on four. Reeling at 50 for three inside the first six overs, they looked like running a lost race, but Jurel and Samson had other plans. While Jurel began taking the SRH bowlers to the cleaners, including smashing their skipper Pat Cummins for an overhead six on his first ball, Samson joined him soon after. The pair added 111 runs in 59 balls, giving little hope to the RR fans of an improbable-looking chase; however, SRH quick Harshal Patel broke that hope with a bouncer that dismissed Samson on 66. Two balls later, SRH’s Impact Sub Adam Zampa removed Jurel (70). With plenty remaining to fight for, Shimron Hetmyer and Shubham Dubey tried their best, hitting quick-fire 42 and 34*, respectively, but they failed to get their team across the line.

IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan’s match-winning 106* helps SRH prevail in run-fest against RR

Records galore for fun in game 2 of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> as hosts <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad-srh" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)</a> hammered a mammoth 286 for four against Rajasthan Royals, registering the second-highest team total in the tournament history. Making his SRH debut, India gloveman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishan-kishan" rel="dofollow">Ishan Kishan</a> was on song, hitting the first hundred of this edition, remaining unbeaten 106 off 47 balls, including six sixes and 11 fours.
Rajasthan&rsquo;s stand-in captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision SRH ensured he would regret after the end of the first innings.&nbsp;
The attacking pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head began proceedings in the most SRH way, slamming fours and sixes for fun. Despite Abhishek&rsquo;s dismissal inside the Powerplay, the hosts hit 94 from the first six overs.&nbsp;
So, what was the big deal about it? It was a sign of things to come.
Recruited at the last mega auction in December, gloveman Ishan Kishan delivered on his SRH debut, whacking bowlers to all parts of the ground. He took the attack to the England seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jofra-archer" rel="dofollow">Jofra Archer</a>, who attained an unwanted record of conceding the most runs in an IPL game (0/76 in four overs).
<h2>Kishan's show all the way!</h2>
Meanwhile, Kishan and Head never looked like stopping, increasing the team&rsquo;s scoring rate with each passing over. Seamer Tushar Deshpande removed Head on 67 (31), only for Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen to come and continue the onslaught.&nbsp;
Despite everyone else hogging a little limelight with his brief stints, Ishan held his ground and looked in his element till the end. He completed his first hundred for his new IPL team, putting them in the driver&rsquo;s seat in their tournament opener.&nbsp;
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𝐆𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐃'𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟏𝟎𝟎 🥶 WHAT A KNOCK, ISHAN! A stunning century in just 45 balls, pure fireworks on the field! 🤩 Watch LIVE action: <a href="https://t.co/AS2kwWg8tW">https://t.co/AS2kwWg8tW</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 SRH 🆚 RR, LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2 &amp; JioHotstar <a href="https://t.co/T0Hu69jixI">pic.twitter.com/T0Hu69jixI</a>
&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1903780013062979687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
Although Deshpande came close to picking his maiden IPL hat-trick in the last over after dismissing Aniket Verma and Abhinav Manohar on successive balls, Kishan&rsquo;s last-ball boundary stole the show.
Addressing the media right after his super show at his new IPL home, Kishan said,
&ldquo;(It) feels good; it was coming for a while. Wanted to get this last season but happy to get that first hundred. The team has put their faith in me, and I want to do my best for them.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The captain has given us all a lot of freedom and confidence, hats off to the management. When Abhishek and Head started, they gave a lot of confidence to us batters in the dugout. The pitch was looking good, and we were just trying to get them under pressure. We need to be on point with the ball and keep it simple. Rajasthan bowlers are good, but if we bowl in the right areas and to the plans, we should be good,&rdquo; Kishan said. Meanwhile, for RR to win this match, they need to complete the highest successful run chase in IPL.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) holds the record for the highest team total in the competition history, scoring 287 for three against the RCB last season.

Records galore for fun in game 2 of IPL 2025 as hosts SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) hammered a mammoth 286 for four against Rajasthan Royals, registering the second-highest team total in the tournament history. Making his SRH debut, India gloveman Ishan Kishan was on song, hitting the first hundred of this edition, remaining unbeaten 106 off 47 balls, including six sixes and 11 fours. Rajasthan’s stand-in captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision SRH ensured he would regret after the end of the first innings. The attacking pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head began proceedings in the most SRH way, slamming fours and sixes for fun. Despite Abhishek’s dismissal inside the Powerplay, the hosts hit 94 from the first six overs. So, what was the big deal about it? It was a sign of things to come. Recruited at the last mega auction in December, gloveman Ishan Kishan delivered on his SRH debut, whacking bowlers to all parts of the ground. He took the attack to the England seamer Jofra Archer, who attained an unwanted record of conceding the most runs in an IPL game (0/76 in four overs). Kishan's show all the way! Meanwhile, Kishan and Head never looked like stopping, increasing the team’s scoring rate with each passing over. Seamer Tushar Deshpande removed Head on 67 (31), only for Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen to come and continue the onslaught. Despite everyone else hogging a little limelight with his brief stints, Ishan held his ground and looked in his element till the end. He completed his first hundred for his new IPL team, putting them in the driver’s seat in their tournament opener. 𝐆𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐃'𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟏𝟎𝟎 🥶 WHAT A KNOCK, ISHAN! A stunning century in just 45 balls, pure fireworks on the field! 🤩 Watch LIVE action: https://t.co/AS2kwWg8tW#IPLonJioStar 👉 SRH 🆚 RR, LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2 & JioHotstar pic.twitter.com/T0Hu69jixI — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 23, 2025 Although Deshpande came close to picking his maiden IPL hat-trick in the last over after dismissing Aniket Verma and Abhinav Manohar on successive balls, Kishan’s last-ball boundary stole the show. Addressing the media right after his super show at his new IPL home, Kishan said, “(It) feels good; it was coming for a while. Wanted to get this last season but happy to get that first hundred. The team has put their faith in me, and I want to do my best for them. “The captain has given us all a lot of freedom and confidence, hats off to the management. When Abhishek and Head started, they gave a lot of confidence to us batters in the dugout. The pitch was looking good, and we were just trying to get them under pressure. We need to be on point with the ball and keep it simple. Rajasthan bowlers are good, but if we bowl in the right areas and to the plans, we should be good,” Kishan said. Meanwhile, for RR to win this match, they need to complete the highest successful run chase in IPL. (With inputs from agencies)

Ishan Kishan hits hundred on SRH debut as hosts register second-highest team total in IPL history

Veteran India cricketer-turned-broadcaster <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunil-gavaskar" rel="dofollow">Sunil Gavaskar</a> got irritated by the same question around <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni</a>&rsquo;s IPL retirement ahead of the marquee CSK vs MI <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> clash at Chepauk on Sunday evening. Dhoni, 43, will feature in his 18th edition of the cash-rich league, becoming one of the handfuls of Indian stars to play all editions.
Everyone, from active cricketers to commentators and analysts, has asked MS Dhoni at least once about his retirement plans ahead and after every season. Since announcing his international retirement in August 2020, almost a year after he last played for the Men in Blue during the 2019 ODI World Cup, Dhoni has featured for CSK in all seasons, winning twice (2021 and 2023), with the ongoing edition tipped to be his last.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/did-personal-vendetta-against-certain-players-cost-irfan-pathan-his-ipl-2025-commentary-stint-report-suggests-so-8882426" rel="dofollow">Did personal vendetta against certain players cost Irfan Pathan his IPL 2025 commentary stint? Report suggests so</a>
Meanwhile, Dhoni denied reports of hanging his IPL boots, as he does every time before each edition, adding he would play for as long as he wants and that CSK is his franchise. Thala, as cricket fans call him, said CSK will drag him into the playing XI even if he's in a wheelchair.
"I can play for as long as I want for CSK. That's my franchise. Even if I'm in a wheelchair, they'll drag me," Dhoni said in a chat on JioHotstar.
<h2>The same question irks Gavaskar</h2>
Although it&rsquo;s understandable how annoying it must be for anyone to keep answering the same questions for years together, for Gavaskar, who himself must have done it before, it got to his nerves, saying why should anyone even ask that question to him and by doing that put him under pressure.&nbsp;
"Why should we even ask that question? Why put pressure on him? Every time people question MS Dhoni, he proves them wrong," Gavaskar said, as quoted by Hindustan Times.&nbsp;
Gavaskar lauded Dhoni, saying he still hits the farthest sixes in the game and that age is just the number for him.&nbsp;
"Don't doubt his ability. Even at this age, he's hitting sixes not just past the boundary but into the stands during practice. Age is just a number when it comes to Dhoni," the veteran cricketer added.
Meanwhile, Dhoni will again hog all the limelight when he takes the field against Mumbai Indians at the Chepauk in CSK&rsquo;s tournament opener. Although not a designated captain anymore, Dhoni remains the cult figure in CSK&rsquo;s dressing room, taking all decisions, on and off the field.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Veteran Sunil Gavaskar lauded MS Dhoni, saying the CSK giant still hits the farthest sixes in the game and that age is just the number for him.

Veteran India cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sunil Gavaskar got irritated by the same question around MS Dhoni’s IPL retirement ahead of the marquee CSK vs MI IPL 2025 clash at Chepauk on Sunday evening. Dhoni, 43, will feature in his 18th edition of the cash-rich league, becoming one of the handfuls of Indian stars to play all editions. Everyone, from active cricketers to commentators and analysts, has asked MS Dhoni at least once about his retirement plans ahead and after every season. Since announcing his international retirement in August 2020, almost a year after he last played for the Men in Blue during the 2019 ODI World Cup, Dhoni has featured for CSK in all seasons, winning twice (2021 and 2023), with the ongoing edition tipped to be his last. Also read | Did personal vendetta against certain players cost Irfan Pathan his IPL 2025 commentary stint? Report suggests so Meanwhile, Dhoni denied reports of hanging his IPL boots, as he does every time before each edition, adding he would play for as long as he wants and that CSK is his franchise. Thala, as cricket fans call him, said CSK will drag him into the playing XI even if he's in a wheelchair. "I can play for as long as I want for CSK. That's my franchise. Even if I'm in a wheelchair, they'll drag me," Dhoni said in a chat on JioHotstar. The same question irks Gavaskar Although it’s understandable how annoying it must be for anyone to keep answering the same questions for years together, for Gavaskar, who himself must have done it before, it got to his nerves, saying why should anyone even ask that question to him and by doing that put him under pressure. "Why should we even ask that question? Why put pressure on him? Every time people question MS Dhoni, he proves them wrong," Gavaskar said, as quoted by Hindustan Times. Gavaskar lauded Dhoni, saying he still hits the farthest sixes in the game and that age is just the number for him. "Don't doubt his ability. Even at this age, he's hitting sixes not just past the boundary but into the stands during practice. Age is just a number when it comes to Dhoni," the veteran cricketer added. Meanwhile, Dhoni will again hog all the limelight when he takes the field against Mumbai Indians at the Chepauk in CSK’s tournament opener. Although not a designated captain anymore, Dhoni remains the cult figure in CSK’s dressing room, taking all decisions, on and off the field. (With inputs from agencies)

CSK vs MI: 'Why should we even...,' MS Dhoni’s IPL retirement question irks Gavaskar

New Zealand's ruthless pace attack carved up Pakistan to deliver a crushing 115-run win in the fourth Twenty20 on Sunday and clinch the five-match series. The home side moved 3-1 ahead after defending 220-6 in Mount Maunganui and then dismissing a ragged Pakistan for just 105 in the 17th over.<o:p></o:p>
Jacob Duffy claimed 4-20 and fellow seamer Zak Foulkes 3-25 as Pakistan suffered their biggest T20 loss by runs against all nations, eclipsing a 95-run defeat against New Zealand in Wellington nine years ago.<o:p></o:p>
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The tourists were reduced to 9-3 after two overs with Duffy bagging two scalps in his first over, both caught by wicketkeeper Mitch Hay. Duffy's first victim was Hasan Nawaz for one, two days after the Pakistan opener blasted a maiden century in game three in Auckland to keep the series alive.<o:p></o:p>
Teetering at 56-8, Pakistan's innings had some credibility restored thanks to 44 off 30 balls from all-rounder Abdul Samad.<o:p></o:p>
The only other batsman to score in double figures was Irfan Khan with 24.<o:p></o:p>
Pakistan captain Salman Agha said New Zealand's bowlers exploited some helpful conditions under lights.<o:p></o:p>
"They bowled really well and they outplayed us," Salman said. "I mean, the ball talked. It was swinging and it was turning as well. But we are international cricketers, so we have to adapt that and we have to be better.<o:p></o:p>
"We need to regroup and we need to win the last game."<o:p></o:p>
It was New Zealand's second biggest T20 win by runs, nearly surpassing their 119-run drubbing of the West Indies in 2018 at the same Bay Oval venue.<o:p></o:p>
Earlier, Finn Allen raced to 50 off just 20 balls, putting on 59 for New Zealand's opening stand with Tim Seifert, whose 44 took 22 deliveries.<o:p></o:p>
Seifert was the first of three batsmen dismissed by seamer Haris Rauf, who claimed 3-27.<o:p></o:p>
Allen struck six fours and three sixes while captain Michael Bracewell was nearly as effective at the death, blasting 46 not out off 26 balls.<o:p></o:p>
Bracewell was delighted with his team's all-round response to the loss at Auckland.<o:p></o:p>
"Bouncing back only a day or so after the performance at Eden Park was outstanding," he said. "It shows the benefit of those guys batting so well at the top, they got us well ahead of the game.<o:p></o:p>
"All the seamers bowled brilliantly tonight. It's nice when you give bowlers a go, like Zak Foulkes coming into the match. Three wickets for him was a brilliant performance."<o:p></o:p>
Game five is in Wellington on Wednesday.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Cricket, Sports: Days after completing a brilliant run chase against New Zealand in Auckland, Pakistan succumbed to their biggest loss by runs in the 4th T20I.

New Zealand's ruthless pace attack carved up Pakistan to deliver a crushing 115-run win in the fourth Twenty20 on Sunday and clinch the five-match series. The home side moved 3-1 ahead after defending 220-6 in Mount Maunganui and then dismissing a ragged Pakistan for just 105 in the 17th over. Jacob Duffy claimed 4-20 and fellow seamer Zak Foulkes 3-25 as Pakistan suffered their biggest T20 loss by runs against all nations, eclipsing a 95-run defeat against New Zealand in Wellington nine years ago. Also read | Guwahati to host its first-ever Test and World Cup matches in 2025: BCCI The tourists were reduced to 9-3 after two overs with Duffy bagging two scalps in his first over, both caught by wicketkeeper Mitch Hay. Duffy's first victim was Hasan Nawaz for one, two days after the Pakistan opener blasted a maiden century in game three in Auckland to keep the series alive. Teetering at 56-8, Pakistan's innings had some credibility restored thanks to 44 off 30 balls from all-rounder Abdul Samad. The only other batsman to score in double figures was Irfan Khan with 24. Pakistan captain Salman Agha said New Zealand's bowlers exploited some helpful conditions under lights. "They bowled really well and they outplayed us," Salman said. "I mean, the ball talked. It was swinging and it was turning as well. But we are international cricketers, so we have to adapt that and we have to be better. "We need to regroup and we need to win the last game." It was New Zealand's second biggest T20 win by runs, nearly surpassing their 119-run drubbing of the West Indies in 2018 at the same Bay Oval venue. Earlier, Finn Allen raced to 50 off just 20 balls, putting on 59 for New Zealand's opening stand with Tim Seifert, whose 44 took 22 deliveries. Seifert was the first of three batsmen dismissed by seamer Haris Rauf, who claimed 3-27. Allen struck six fours and three sixes while captain Michael Bracewell was nearly as effective at the death, blasting 46 not out off 26 balls. Bracewell was delighted with his team's all-round response to the loss at Auckland. "Bouncing back only a day or so after the performance at Eden Park was outstanding," he said. "It shows the benefit of those guys batting so well at the top, they got us well ahead of the game. "All the seamers bowled brilliantly tonight. It's nice when you give bowlers a go, like Zak Foulkes coming into the match. Three wickets for him was a brilliant performance." Game five is in Wellington on Wednesday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

New Zealand hand Pakistan their biggest defeat by runs in 4th T20I, seal series

Former cricketer-turned-broadcaster <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/irfan-pathan" rel="dofollow">Irfan Pathan</a> was nowhere mentioned or to be seen in the commentary box during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> opener on Saturday (Mar 22). Per the latest report, the BCCI has sidelined the ex-India quick from commentating in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league as the broadcasters are unhappy with him for bringing personal vendetta against certain unnamed players on-air and on his social media handles.
Once deemed India&rsquo;s Jacques Kallis, Pathan had a premature end to his international career, with his last appearance coming 13 years ago during the 2012 T20 World Cup. Since then, he moved to his new job as a broadcaster, regularly doing Hindi commentary for Star Sports.&nbsp;
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However, with time, his grudges against a few players kept coming out in some form or the other, with the Indian Board and broadcaster taking note of it.
"Pathan had a fallout with a couple of players a few years ago. Since then, he has not shied away from referring to them aggressively. The matter was raised that other junior players got caught in the crossfire. He has been accused of taking potshots at them on social media platforms even if he didn't name them," a BCCI source said, as quoted by the TOI.
<h2>Not the first time</h2>
However, even before the BCCI banned former cricketers from commentating during domestic or international matches. In 2020, the Indian Cricket Board stripped Sanjay Manjrekar from the commentary panel for India&rsquo;s ODI series against the Proteas over his controversial &lsquo;bits and pieces&rsquo; remarks on India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.&nbsp;
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"I have always considered commentary as a great privilege but never an entitlement. It is up to my employers whether they choose to have me or not &amp; I will always respect that. Maybe BCCI has not been happy with my performance of late. I accept that as a professional," Manjrekar posted on social media after facing commentary snub.
Besides, veteran cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle was removed from IPL&rsquo;s commentary panel in 2016.&nbsp;
"I still don't know why I am not doing the IPL. I can accept the fact that people don't like me. But I genuinely hope it isn't because cricketers have complained about what I have to say," Bhogle posted on social media.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Once deemed India’s Kallis, Irfan Pathan had a premature end to his international career, with his last appearance coming 13 years ago.

Former cricketer-turned-broadcaster Irfan Pathan was nowhere mentioned or to be seen in the commentary box during the IPL 2025 opener on Saturday (Mar 22). Per the latest report, the BCCI has sidelined the ex-India quick from commentating in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league as the broadcasters are unhappy with him for bringing personal vendetta against certain unnamed players on-air and on his social media handles. Once deemed India’s Jacques Kallis, Pathan had a premature end to his international career, with his last appearance coming 13 years ago during the 2012 T20 World Cup. Since then, he moved to his new job as a broadcaster, regularly doing Hindi commentary for Star Sports. Also read | IPL 2025: Shardul Thakur to join LSG after Mohsin ruled out due to injury However, with time, his grudges against a few players kept coming out in some form or the other, with the Indian Board and broadcaster taking note of it. "Pathan had a fallout with a couple of players a few years ago. Since then, he has not shied away from referring to them aggressively. The matter was raised that other junior players got caught in the crossfire. He has been accused of taking potshots at them on social media platforms even if he didn't name them," a BCCI source said, as quoted by the TOI. Not the first time However, even before the BCCI banned former cricketers from commentating during domestic or international matches. In 2020, the Indian Cricket Board stripped Sanjay Manjrekar from the commentary panel for India’s ODI series against the Proteas over his controversial ‘bits and pieces’ remarks on India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Also read | IPL 2025: 'There's something special about this RCB team this year', says former Australian opening batter Matthew Hayden "I have always considered commentary as a great privilege but never an entitlement. It is up to my employers whether they choose to have me or not & I will always respect that. Maybe BCCI has not been happy with my performance of late. I accept that as a professional," Manjrekar posted on social media after facing commentary snub. Besides, veteran cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle was removed from IPL’s commentary panel in 2016. "I still don't know why I am not doing the IPL. I can accept the fact that people don't like me. But I genuinely hope it isn't because cricketers have complained about what I have to say," Bhogle posted on social media. (With inputs from agencies)

Did personal vendetta against certain players cost Irfan Pathan his IPL 2025 commentary stint? Report suggests so

Guwahati is set to make history as the first Test cricket venue in the northeast when India faces South Africa in November, BCCI general secretary Devajit Saikia announced on Sunday.
Additionally, the city will host its first-ever World Cup match later this year during the ICC Women's ODI World Cup.&nbsp;"Until now, no Test or World Cup matches have been played in Guwahati. However, following the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bcci">BCCI</a> apex council's decision on Saturday, the city will host both events this year," Saikia said.
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The second Test of the two-match series between India and South Africa will be held at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium from November 22, marking Guwahati&rsquo;s entry into Test cricket.
The ACA Stadium will also be a key venue for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, hosting five to six matches&mdash;the first-ever World Cup games in the northeast.
"The Women's World Cup will take place from September 24 to November 2, with the final schedule still being finalised. Guwahati has been confirmed as one of the host cities," Saikia added.
Saikia, a former ACA general secretary, expressed gratitude to ICC Chairman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jay-shah">Jay Shah</a> and Assam chief minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/himanta-sarma">Himanta Biswa Sarma</a> for their support in establishing Guwahati as a major cricketing destination.
<h2>Just wait &amp; watch: Ganguly on KKR vs LSG match (April 6)</h2>
The uncertainty surrounding the venue for the IPL 2025 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) persists, but Sourav Ganguly remains confident that the match will be held as scheduled at Eden Gardens. Reports had suggested that the April 6 fixture might be relocated to Guwahati due to security concerns, with Kolkata Police allegedly informing the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) about potential difficulties in managing security on account of the Ram Navami celebrations.
However, Ganguly, the former India captain and ex-BCCI president, dismissed these speculations, referencing a social media post by Kolkata Police. Speaking at an event in Kolkata, he urged fans to 'just wait and watch' for further developments.
"Have you seen Kolkata Police&rsquo;s post yesterday? I don&rsquo;t think the match will be shifted," Ganguly said, as quoted saying to PTI. He also reiterated his support for Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: The second Test of the two-match series between India and South Africa will be held at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium from November 22

Guwahati is set to make history as the first Test cricket venue in the northeast when India faces South Africa in November, BCCI general secretary Devajit Saikia announced on Sunday. Additionally, the city will host its first-ever World Cup match later this year during the ICC Women's ODI World Cup. "Until now, no Test or World Cup matches have been played in Guwahati. However, following the BCCI apex council's decision on Saturday, the city will host both events this year," Saikia said. Also Read: IPL 2025: Shardul Thakur to join LSG after Mohsin ruled out due to injury The second Test of the two-match series between India and South Africa will be held at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium from November 22, marking Guwahati’s entry into Test cricket. The ACA Stadium will also be a key venue for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, hosting five to six matches—the first-ever World Cup games in the northeast. "The Women's World Cup will take place from September 24 to November 2, with the final schedule still being finalised. Guwahati has been confirmed as one of the host cities," Saikia added. Saikia, a former ACA general secretary, expressed gratitude to ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for their support in establishing Guwahati as a major cricketing destination. Just wait & watch: Ganguly on KKR vs LSG match (April 6) The uncertainty surrounding the venue for the IPL 2025 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) persists, but Sourav Ganguly remains confident that the match will be held as scheduled at Eden Gardens. Reports had suggested that the April 6 fixture might be relocated to Guwahati due to security concerns, with Kolkata Police allegedly informing the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) about potential difficulties in managing security on account of the Ram Navami celebrations. However, Ganguly, the former India captain and ex-BCCI president, dismissed these speculations, referencing a social media post by Kolkata Police. Speaking at an event in Kolkata, he urged fans to 'just wait and watch' for further developments. "Have you seen Kolkata Police’s post yesterday? I don’t think the match will be shifted," Ganguly said, as quoted saying to PTI. He also reiterated his support for Delhi Capitals in the IPL. (With inputs from agencies)

Guwahati to host its first-ever Test and World Cup matches in 2025: BCCI

SRH vs RR, IPL 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Rajasthan Royals will kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) campaign against last season's runners-up SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The former champions will look to make a positive start to their season, having made the playoffs in IPL 2024. Ahead of the IPL 2025 contest between SunRisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, here are all the details.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Where to watch the SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match&nbsp;on TV?</h2>
The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be telecast on Star Sports and Sports 18 Network in India.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Where to watch the SRH vs RR IPL 2025 match Live Streaming online on OTT?</h2>
The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Which stadium will host the SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match?</h2>
The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be played at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What time will the SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match?</h2>
The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will start at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday (Mar 23) with the toss taking place at 3:00 PM IST.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">SRH vs RR, IPL 2025 Squads<o:p></o:p></h2>
SunRisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Aniket Verma.
Rajasthan Royals:&nbsp;Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Maheesh Theekshana, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Singh Rathore.

SRH vs RR Free Live Streaming: Rajasthan Royals will kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) campaign against last season's runners-up SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).

SRH vs RR, IPL 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Rajasthan Royals will kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) campaign against last season's runners-up SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The former champions will look to make a positive start to their season, having made the playoffs in IPL 2024. Ahead of the IPL 2025 contest between SunRisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, here are all the details. Where to watch the SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match on TV? The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be telecast on Star Sports and Sports 18 Network in India. Where to watch the SRH vs RR IPL 2025 match Live Streaming online on OTT? The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Which stadium will host the SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match? The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be played at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. What time will the SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match? The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will start at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday (Mar 23) with the toss taking place at 3:00 PM IST. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 | Here's what IPL chairman said about cash-rich league happening in Saudi Arabia SRH vs RR, IPL 2025 Squads SunRisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Aniket Verma. Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Maheesh Theekshana, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Singh Rathore.

SRH vs RR Free Live Streaming || When and where to watch SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 live online

CSK vs MI, IPL 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue:&nbsp;Arch-rivals Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as the two meet at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The contest will serve as the first high-voltage meeting between the sides as they aim to capture their sixth title in the IPL. Ahead of the IPL 2025 contest between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, here are all the details.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">CSK vs MI Free Live Streaming: OTT</h2>
The Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Where to watch the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match&nbsp;on TV?</h2>
The Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match will be telecast on Star Sports and Sports 18 Network in India.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Which stadium will host the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match?</h2>
The Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match will be played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What time will the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match?</h2>
The Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match will start at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday (Mar 23) with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">CSK vs MI, IPL 2025 Squads<o:p></o:p></h2>
Chennai Super Kings:&nbsp;Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Verma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, Shrijith Krishnan, Raj Angad Bawa, Venkat Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Arjun Tendulkar, Vignesh Puthhur, Suryakumar Yadav.
Injury replacements: Allah Ghazanfar and Lizaad Williams were replaced by Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and Corbin Bosch.

CSK vs MI Free Live Streaming: Arch-rivals Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as the two meet at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

CSK vs MI, IPL 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Arch-rivals Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as the two meet at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The contest will serve as the first high-voltage meeting between the sides as they aim to capture their sixth title in the IPL. Ahead of the IPL 2025 contest between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, here are all the details. CSK vs MI Free Live Streaming: OTT The Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Where to watch the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match on TV? The Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match will be telecast on Star Sports and Sports 18 Network in India. Which stadium will host the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match? The Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match will be played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. What time will the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match? The Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match will start at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday (Mar 23) with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 | Here's what IPL chairman said about cash-rich league happening in Saudi Arabia CSK vs MI, IPL 2025 Squads Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth. Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Verma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, Shrijith Krishnan, Raj Angad Bawa, Venkat Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Arjun Tendulkar, Vignesh Puthhur, Suryakumar Yadav. Injury replacements: Allah Ghazanfar and Lizaad Williams were replaced by Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and Corbin Bosch.

CSK vs MI Free Live Streaming || When and where to watch Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 live online

After going unsold in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league" rel="dofollow">Indian Premier League</a> auction, seam-bowling all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shardul-thakur">Shardul Thakur</a> is set to make a comeback, joining Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a replacement for the injured Mohsin Khan.
LSG confirmed the signing in an official statement, announcing that Thakur was brought in from the registered available player pool at his base price of $23 million. The 33-year-old all-rounder replaces left-arm pacer Mohsin, who has been ruled out of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to injury.
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Thakur, who recently showcased stellar form in the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai&mdash;scoring 505 runs and taking 35 wickets in nine matches after recovering from foot surgery&mdash;had earlier signed with Essex for county cricket. His vast IPL experience includes stints with five franchises: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rising Pune Supergiant. In 95 IPL appearances, he has picked 67 wickets with an economy rate of 8.89.
<h2>See Shardul during practice sesison with LSG:</h2>
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You say strike, we hear Shardul 💪🤩 <a href="https://t.co/mHG0RT0WUW">pic.twitter.com/mHG0RT0WUW</a>
&mdash; Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LucknowIPL/status/1903689028714582192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2025</a></blockquote>

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LSG, under their new captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rishabh-pant">Rishabh Pant</a>, will kick off their campaign against Delhi Capitals on Monday, March 24, in Visakhapatnam.
Meanwhile, Mohsin Khan, who reportedly sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in his right knee during the Vijay Hazare Trophy in December, remains with the LSG camp for rehabilitation. According to an ESPNcricinfo report, he will work closely with the team&rsquo;s support staff on his recovery plan.
<h2>Lack of pacers at LSG</h2>
Besides him, LSG&rsquo;s premier Indian pacers, including Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan, continue to recover from their respective injuries at BCCI&rsquo;s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru; all three are yet to link up with the squad.&nbsp;
Zaheer Khan, LSG mentor, also spoke on the same lines. Without sharing many details on their match fitness, Zaheer underlined the side&rsquo;s approach this season as their chase for their maiden IPL title continues.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: Lucknow Super Giants brought Shardul Thakur from the registered available player pool at his base price of $23 million in place of injured Mohsin Khan

After going unsold in the Indian Premier League auction, seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur is set to make a comeback, joining Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a replacement for the injured Mohsin Khan. LSG confirmed the signing in an official statement, announcing that Thakur was brought in from the registered available player pool at his base price of $23 million. The 33-year-old all-rounder replaces left-arm pacer Mohsin, who has been ruled out of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to injury. Also Read: Days after divorce, Chahal’s old ‘marriage’ post sends internet into frenzy Thakur, who recently showcased stellar form in the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai—scoring 505 runs and taking 35 wickets in nine matches after recovering from foot surgery—had earlier signed with Essex for county cricket. His vast IPL experience includes stints with five franchises: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rising Pune Supergiant. In 95 IPL appearances, he has picked 67 wickets with an economy rate of 8.89. See Shardul during practice sesison with LSG: You say strike, we hear Shardul 💪🤩 pic.twitter.com/mHG0RT0WUW — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) March 23, 2025 LSG, under their new captain Rishabh Pant, will kick off their campaign against Delhi Capitals on Monday, March 24, in Visakhapatnam. Meanwhile, Mohsin Khan, who reportedly sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in his right knee during the Vijay Hazare Trophy in December, remains with the LSG camp for rehabilitation. According to an ESPNcricinfo report, he will work closely with the team’s support staff on his recovery plan. Lack of pacers at LSG Besides him, LSG’s premier Indian pacers, including Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan, continue to recover from their respective injuries at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru; all three are yet to link up with the squad. Zaheer Khan, LSG mentor, also spoke on the same lines. Without sharing many details on their match fitness, Zaheer underlined the side’s approach this season as their chase for their maiden IPL title continues. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Shardul Thakur to join LSG after Mohsin ruled out due to injury

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yuzvendra-chahal">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/dhanashree-verma">Dhanashree Verma</a>&rsquo;s divorce continues to grab headlines after their official split on Thursday (March 20). The court, granted decree to the couple on the joint petition filed for divorce by mutual consent. The news was confirmed by Nitin Kumar Gupta, Chahal's lawyer, while speaking to the media outside the court.
Amid the unfolding drama, an old screenshot from Chahal&rsquo;s X (formerly Twitter) account is going viral. Dated 2013, the post controversially claimed that &ldquo;MARRIAGE is just a fancy word for adopting an over-grown male child who can't be handled by his parents anymore,&rdquo; implying that marriage is merely a euphemism for a woman taking responsibility for a man-child no longer managed by his mother.
The couple, who married in December 2020 in Gurgaon, had quickly become social media darlings. However, by 2023, their online interactions grew scarce and cryptic, sparking rumors about their deteriorating relationship. The speculations intensified when Chahal deleted all couple photos from social platforms and both unfollowed each other on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/instagram">Instagram</a>.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-did-rinku-singh-snub-virat-kohli-handshake-controversy-sparks-debate-in-opener-watch-8881738">IPL 2025: Did Rinku Singh snub Virat Kohli? Handshake controversy sparks debate in opener- WATCH</a>
In February 2025, the pair were seen outside the Bandra Family Court filing for divorce by mutual consent. Their request to waive the six-month cooling-off period was denied by the court, and after 18 months of living apart, their separation was finalized on March 20, 2025. Reports claim that Chahal paid $55 million as alimony to Verma.
<h2>See the cryptic post on X here:</h2>
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Hmmmm <a href="https://t.co/leP0HK6SBJ">pic.twitter.com/leP0HK6SBJ</a>
&mdash; Oksana (@fadednailpaint) <a href="https://twitter.com/fadednailpaint/status/1902837501741633955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Recently, as Dhanashree promoted her new music video &ldquo;Dekha Ji Dekha Maine&rdquo; on Instagram, the conversation shifted from her song to the financial details of the divorce. Commenters took to social media to highlight the alimony amount, with one sarcastically asking, &ldquo;Ma'am, did you receive the ₹4.75 crore in your account?&rdquo; while another questioned, &ldquo;Why did you take ₹4 crore?&rdquo;

Sports, Cricket: Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma officially parted ways on Thursday (March 20), and their divorce continues to make headlines

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma’s divorce continues to grab headlines after their official split on Thursday (March 20). The court, granted decree to the couple on the joint petition filed for divorce by mutual consent. The news was confirmed by Nitin Kumar Gupta, Chahal's lawyer, while speaking to the media outside the court. Amid the unfolding drama, an old screenshot from Chahal’s X (formerly Twitter) account is going viral. Dated 2013, the post controversially claimed that “MARRIAGE is just a fancy word for adopting an over-grown male child who can't be handled by his parents anymore,” implying that marriage is merely a euphemism for a woman taking responsibility for a man-child no longer managed by his mother. The couple, who married in December 2020 in Gurgaon, had quickly become social media darlings. However, by 2023, their online interactions grew scarce and cryptic, sparking rumors about their deteriorating relationship. The speculations intensified when Chahal deleted all couple photos from social platforms and both unfollowed each other on Instagram. Also Read: IPL 2025: Did Rinku Singh snub Virat Kohli? Handshake controversy sparks debate in opener- WATCH In February 2025, the pair were seen outside the Bandra Family Court filing for divorce by mutual consent. Their request to waive the six-month cooling-off period was denied by the court, and after 18 months of living apart, their separation was finalized on March 20, 2025. Reports claim that Chahal paid $55 million as alimony to Verma. See the cryptic post on X here: Hmmmm pic.twitter.com/leP0HK6SBJ — Oksana (@fadednailpaint) March 20, 2025 Recently, as Dhanashree promoted her new music video “Dekha Ji Dekha Maine” on Instagram, the conversation shifted from her song to the financial details of the divorce. Commenters took to social media to highlight the alimony amount, with one sarcastically asking, “Ma'am, did you receive the ₹4.75 crore in your account?” while another questioned, “Why did you take ₹4 crore?”

Days after divorce, Chahal’s old ‘marriage’ post sends internet into frenzy

During the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> 2025 opening ceremony at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, an incident involving Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rinku-singh">Rinku Singh</a> and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> caught fans' attention. As Bollywood superstar and KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan invited both players on stage, Rinku shook hands with Shah Rukh but appeared to walk past Kohli, who had extended his hand for a handshake. ​
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-rahane-calls-for-spin-friendly-pitch-at-eden-gardens-after-kkrs-loss-to-rcb-8881652">IPL 2025: Rahane calls for spin-friendly pitch at Eden Gardens after KKR&rsquo;s loss to RCB</a>
This moment sparked discussions on social media, with fans debating whether Rinku intentionally ignored Kohli or simply missed the gesture. Despite this, the ceremony continued with both players participating in light-hearted activities, including dancing to popular Bollywood tracks alongside Shah Rukh Khan. ​
<h2>See the video here:&nbsp;</h2>
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Rinku singh ignored Virat Kohli 💔 <a href="https://t.co/qg1IAvXKOU">pic.twitter.com/qg1IAvXKOU</a>
&mdash; Ankit Sheoran (@sheoranankit_) <a href="https://twitter.com/sheoranankit_/status/1903503546521420278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Interestingly, Rinku and Kohli share a good rapport. Last year, Kohli even gifted one of his bats to Rinku. Therefore, the incident is likely to be a simple misunderstanding rather than a deliberate snub.
<h2>Hazlewood sets tone for RCB</h2>
Josh Hazlewood set the tone for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL 2025 opener with a commanding bowling display that put Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the defensive. Leading RCB&rsquo;s pace attack, he struck in the first and final overs, finishing with impressive figures of 2/22.
Beyond just taking wickets&mdash;dismissing Quinton de Kock early and Harshit Rana at the death&mdash;Hazlewood&rsquo;s precision in line and length made the real difference. He delivered 16 dot balls, maintained a remarkable economy rate of 5.50, and stood out as the best fast bowler of the match. His success stemmed from disciplined bowling, focusing on short and short-of-good-length deliveries while rarely pitching it up.
After the match, Hazlewood explained that his strategy was dictated by the conditions. With the pitch under covers for nearly two days, he anticipated moisture in the surface, which played to his strengths. His approach ensured KKR struggled early, managing just nine runs in the first three overs.
"It was more based on pitch and conditions," Hazlewood said in the post-match press conference, as quoted saying to ESPNcricinfo.
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, Cricket: The incident from the IPL 2025 opening ceremony, featuring Virat Kohli, Rinku Singh and Shah Rukh Khan, has gone viral on social media platforms

During the Indian Premier League 2025 opening ceremony at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, an incident involving Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) Rinku Singh and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Virat Kohli caught fans' attention. As Bollywood superstar and KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan invited both players on stage, Rinku shook hands with Shah Rukh but appeared to walk past Kohli, who had extended his hand for a handshake. Also Read: IPL 2025: Rahane calls for spin-friendly pitch at Eden Gardens after KKR’s loss to RCB This moment sparked discussions on social media, with fans debating whether Rinku intentionally ignored Kohli or simply missed the gesture. Despite this, the ceremony continued with both players participating in light-hearted activities, including dancing to popular Bollywood tracks alongside Shah Rukh Khan. See the video here: Rinku singh ignored Virat Kohli 💔 pic.twitter.com/qg1IAvXKOU — Ankit Sheoran (@sheoranankit_) March 22, 2025 Interestingly, Rinku and Kohli share a good rapport. Last year, Kohli even gifted one of his bats to Rinku. Therefore, the incident is likely to be a simple misunderstanding rather than a deliberate snub. Hazlewood sets tone for RCB Josh Hazlewood set the tone for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL 2025 opener with a commanding bowling display that put Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the defensive. Leading RCB’s pace attack, he struck in the first and final overs, finishing with impressive figures of 2/22. Beyond just taking wickets—dismissing Quinton de Kock early and Harshit Rana at the death—Hazlewood’s precision in line and length made the real difference. He delivered 16 dot balls, maintained a remarkable economy rate of 5.50, and stood out as the best fast bowler of the match. His success stemmed from disciplined bowling, focusing on short and short-of-good-length deliveries while rarely pitching it up. After the match, Hazlewood explained that his strategy was dictated by the conditions. With the pitch under covers for nearly two days, he anticipated moisture in the surface, which played to his strengths. His approach ensured KKR struggled early, managing just nine runs in the first three overs. "It was more based on pitch and conditions," Hazlewood said in the post-match press conference, as quoted saying to ESPNcricinfo. (With inputs from agencies)

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