Shardul Thakur exhibited his fervor about the 'El Classico' of the IPL, the fight between chief adversaries Mumbai Indians, and the Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;

The table-toppers Chennai Super Kings began the Delhi leg of the competition with a splendid triumph against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. In the interim, the Mumbai Indians bobbed back with a success against the Rajasthan Royals after continuous losses at Chepauk.&nbsp;

Shardul Thakur accepts this is an absolute necessity watch game and is sure that the entire of India will be stuck to their TVs on Saturday night. 
"I think everyone knows. It's like El Classico, what you call Barcelona and Real Madrid. So, it's that quality game. Top cities, I mean, Chennai and Mumbai...so all the people in India, in fact, the whole of India would be cheering for both the teams. I think you would have an equal number of fans. So, there's again a lot of competition amongst themselves as well. I think it is the top game to be watched on the TV right now," said the CSK speedster.

Shardul Thakur added that the fight will be extreme and glanced back at a portion of the nerve-wracking games between the different sides in the earlier versions of the IPL. 
"It is going to be intense. We have seen that Mumbai-Chennai games...a game is not over until a team wins the game. We have seen so many comebacks, so many good bowling performances, so many batting performances. Overall, it's going to be very intense."

"Dressing room environment was brilliant even when we didn't qualify last year" -&nbsp;Shardul Thakur 
Shardul Thakur also spoke about how the CSK side stayed together during IPL 2020 in spite of their inability to meet all requirements for the end-of-the-season games. He added that the team's environment has stayed positive this year too.

"CSK environment has always been good. Last year, we didn't qualify. A lot of people said that CSK has lost the form but the dressing room environment was brilliant through the tournament. Everyone stuck together, we all used to have the meals together and that has been the significance of our dressing room. Even this year, it's nothing different. It's the same," he said. 
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Shardul Thakur exhibited his fervor about the 'El Classico' of the IPL, the fight between chief adversaries Mumbai Indians, and the Chennai Super Kings. The table-toppers Chennai Super Kings began the Delhi leg of the competition with a splendid triumph against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Shardul Thakur exhibited his fervor about the 'El Classico' of the IPL, the fight between chief adversaries Mumbai Indians, and the Chennai Super Kings. The table-toppers Chennai Super Kings began the Delhi leg of the competition with a splendid triumph against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. In the interim, the Mumbai Indians bobbed back with a success against the Rajasthan Royals after continuous losses at Chepauk. Shardul Thakur accepts this is an absolute necessity watch game and is sure that the entire of India will be stuck to their TVs on Saturday night. "I think everyone knows. It's like El Classico, what you call Barcelona and Real Madrid. So, it's that quality game. Top cities, I mean, Chennai and Mumbai...so all the people in India, in fact, the whole of India would be cheering for both the teams. I think you would have an equal number of fans. So, there's again a lot of competition amongst themselves as well. I think it is the top game to be watched on the TV right now," said the CSK speedster. Shardul Thakur added that the fight will be extreme and glanced back at a portion of the nerve-wracking games between the different sides in the earlier versions of the IPL. "It is going to be intense. We have seen that Mumbai-Chennai games...a game is not over until a team wins the game. We have seen so many comebacks, so many good bowling performances, so many batting performances. Overall, it's going to be very intense." "Dressing room environment was brilliant even when we didn't qualify last year" - Shardul Thakur Shardul Thakur also spoke about how the CSK side stayed together during IPL 2020 in spite of their inability to meet all requirements for the end-of-the-season games. He added that the team's environment has stayed positive this year too. "CSK environment has always been good. Last year, we didn't qualify. A lot of people said that CSK has lost the form but the dressing room environment was brilliant through the tournament. Everyone stuck together, we all used to have the meals together and that has been the significance of our dressing room. Even this year, it's nothing different. It's the same," he said.

IPL 2021: 'It's like El Classico': Shardul Thakur on MI-CSK contest

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on Chennai Super Kings in Match 27 of IPL 2021. The clash of the juggernauts will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Mumbai Indians are not having an ideal IPL 2021 season as they have three wins and three losses and are in the fourth spot. However, a recent win over Rajasthan Royals will boost their morales and will get them going against the 'dominant' Chennai Super Kings. Chennai Super Kings have returned to former glory as they are on a winning streak since opening their campaign in the loss. They are on top of the IPL points table after winning five consecutive matches in six games. Mumbai Indians dominate the head-to-head stats against Chennai Super Kings. (18-12)

Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;

<h2>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;taking place?</h2>

The IPL 2021 match between&nbsp;Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

<h2>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings begin?</h2>

The IPL 2021 match between&nbsp;Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;begins at 7:30 PM IST&nbsp;on Saturday, May 1.

<h2>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings?</h2>

The IPL 2021 match between&nbsp;Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS&nbsp;vs RCB&nbsp;will be available on Hotstar.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on Chennai Super Kings in Match 27 of IPL 2021. The clash of the juggernauts will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on Chennai Super Kings in Match 27 of IPL 2021. The clash of the juggernauts will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Mumbai Indians are not having an ideal IPL 2021 season as they have three wins and three losses and are in the fourth spot. However, a recent win over Rajasthan Royals will boost their morales and will get them going against the 'dominant' Chennai Super Kings. Chennai Super Kings have returned to former glory as they are on a winning streak since opening their campaign in the loss. They are on top of the IPL points table after winning five consecutive matches in six games. Mumbai Indians dominate the head-to-head stats against Chennai Super Kings. (18-12) Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings begin? The IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings begins at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, May 1. Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings? The IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, MI vs CSK, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings?

Faf du Plessis-Ruturaj Gaikwad century partnership help CSK beat SRH

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings have finally found the long-lost rhythm in the Indian Premier League. Despite opening their campaign to a disappointing loss, the Super Kings have been on a four-match win streak. With the best Net Run Rate, Dhoni and Co. are on the second spot with 8 points in the bag and will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in hopes to return to the top of the points table.&nbsp;

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Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the points table. They have had a disappointing campaign so far, with just one win in the last five matches. David Warner's short-run in last match's Super Over against Delhi Capitals cost them dearly. They will be looking to bounce back to winning ways.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad will kick off the Delhi leg of the tournament as the match will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.&nbsp;

<h2>PITCH CONDITION:&nbsp;</h2>

The pitch conditions in Delhi will be on the slow side with spinners playing a vital role for their teams. Chennai and Hyderabad both have some of the best spinners in the team to play a crucial role.&nbsp;

<h2>WEATHER PREDICTIONS:</h2>

A hot and humid day for Delhi as the temperature will go as high as 42-degree Celsius and the lowest being 26-degree Celsius with humidity of 12%. The skies will be partially clouded, however, no signs of rain.&nbsp;

<h2>Head-to-Head:&nbsp;</h2>

Chennai dominates the head-to-head stat against Hyderabad (11-4).&nbsp;

Probable XI:

Chennai Super Kings – Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (c&amp;wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar and Imran Tahir.

Sunrisers Hyderabad – David Warner (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Vijay Shankar, Kedar Jadhav/Abdul Samad, Rashid Khan, Jagadeesha Suchith, Siddarth Kaul, Khaleel Ahmed and Sandeep Sharma.&nbsp;

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings have finally found the long-lost rhythm in the Indian Premier League. Despite opening their campaign to a disappointing loss, the Super Kings have been on a four-match win streak.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings have finally found the long-lost rhythm in the Indian Premier League. Despite opening their campaign to a disappointing loss, the Super Kings have been on a four-match win streak. With the best Net Run Rate, Dhoni and Co. are on the second spot with 8 points in the bag and will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in hopes to return to the top of the points table. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: RCB edge out Delhi Capitals in last-ball thriller Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the points table. They have had a disappointing campaign so far, with just one win in the last five matches. David Warner's short-run in last match's Super Over against Delhi Capitals cost them dearly. They will be looking to bounce back to winning ways. The clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad will kick off the Delhi leg of the tournament as the match will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. PITCH CONDITION: The pitch conditions in Delhi will be on the slow side with spinners playing a vital role for their teams. Chennai and Hyderabad both have some of the best spinners in the team to play a crucial role. WEATHER PREDICTIONS: A hot and humid day for Delhi as the temperature will go as high as 42-degree Celsius and the lowest being 26-degree Celsius with humidity of 12%. The skies will be partially clouded, however, no signs of rain. Head-to-Head: Chennai dominates the head-to-head stat against Hyderabad (11-4). Probable XI: Chennai Super Kings – Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (c&wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar and Imran Tahir. Sunrisers Hyderabad – David Warner (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Vijay Shankar, Kedar Jadhav/Abdul Samad, Rashid Khan, Jagadeesha Suchith, Siddarth Kaul, Khaleel Ahmed and Sandeep Sharma.

CSK vs SRH, IPL 2021: Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch report, Delhi weather forecast, Head-to-head stats - All you need to know

Proceeding into the IPL, both, Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore were viewed as sides that probably won't set the IPL stage ablaze. Certainly not after last season. In any case, that is the excellence of the competition - you generally expect the unforeseen. However, 18 games into the competition both look revitalized after a sketchy 2020 release and somewhat, even appear to be commendable competitors for the title.

<h2 class="MsoNormal">CSK vs RCB: Head to head</h2>

Chennai Super Kings lead the head-to-head record against the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 16-9, of the 26 matches played. The two teams enrolled one win against one another in IPL 2020.&nbsp;

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Chennai Super Kings</h2>

Faf du Plessis appears to be in some form, amidst not playing a lot of worldwide cricket of late, while Ambati Rayudu and Suresh Raina have likewise looked near their best. Ruturaj Gaikwad, then, has recuperated after a concise droop in structure and was glorious against KKR in CSK's latest experience.&nbsp;

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Moeen Ali and Sam Curran, as well, have furnished CSK with the imperative push through the middle overs and the death overs, implying that CSK, at this point, looks like a complete batting unit.

MS Dhoni is the most elevated run-getter for his team in matches versus RCB. The CSK captain has amassed 735 runs. Among current CSK players, Dwayne Bravo - 13 wickets have taken the most wickets against RCB.

CSK Probable XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Lungi Ngidi.

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Royal Challengers Bangalore</h2>

Royal Challengers Bangalore, the ceaseless, have discovered an equation that has served them uncommonly up until this point. Their batting, containing any semblance of AB de Villiers, Devdutt Padikkal, Glenn Maxwell, and obviously, Virat Kohli has flattened resistance sides into the ground.

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Virat Kohli has scored 901 runs versus the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL - the most by any RCB batsman. In the interim, Yuzvendra Chahal has gotten 12 wickets against Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;

Harshal Patel, as things stand, drives the wicket-taking outlines, though Kyle Jamieson and Mohammed Siraj are likewise not a long ways behind. All the more stunningly, however, they've discovered approaches to keep batsmen silent, even in two different conditions.

RCB Probable XI: Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Shahbaz Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Washington Sundar, Kyle Jamieson, Kane Richardson/Daniel Sams, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal.

One team has the firecrackers to pull out all the stops; the other has the best batting profundity. Furthermore, it's a challenge at the Wankhede Stadium, where bowlers, turn away. Something, which awaits a cracking contest. 
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Proceeding into the IPL, both, Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore were viewed as sides that probably won't set the IPL stage ablaze. Certainly not after last season.

Proceeding into the IPL, both, Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore were viewed as sides that probably won't set the IPL stage ablaze. Certainly not after last season. In any case, that is the excellence of the competition - you generally expect the unforeseen. However, 18 games into the competition both look revitalized after a sketchy 2020 release and somewhat, even appear to be commendable competitors for the title. CSK vs RCB: Head to head Chennai Super Kings lead the head-to-head record against the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 16-9, of the 26 matches played. The two teams enrolled one win against one another in IPL 2020. Chennai Super Kings Faf du Plessis appears to be in some form, amidst not playing a lot of worldwide cricket of late, while Ambati Rayudu and Suresh Raina have likewise looked near their best. Ruturaj Gaikwad, then, has recuperated after a concise droop in structure and was glorious against KKR in CSK's latest experience. ALSO READ: From Maxwell to Dhawan: Five players who have rocked IPL 2021 so far Moeen Ali and Sam Curran, as well, have furnished CSK with the imperative push through the middle overs and the death overs, implying that CSK, at this point, looks like a complete batting unit. MS Dhoni is the most elevated run-getter for his team in matches versus RCB. The CSK captain has amassed 735 runs. Among current CSK players, Dwayne Bravo - 13 wickets have taken the most wickets against RCB. CSK Probable XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Lungi Ngidi. Royal Challengers Bangalore Royal Challengers Bangalore, the ceaseless, have discovered an equation that has served them uncommonly up until this point. Their batting, containing any semblance of AB de Villiers, Devdutt Padikkal, Glenn Maxwell, and obviously, Virat Kohli has flattened resistance sides into the ground. ALSO READ: 'There is no better man than Ravi Shastri to give encouragement to youngsters' - Sunil Gavaskar Virat Kohli has scored 901 runs versus the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL - the most by any RCB batsman. In the interim, Yuzvendra Chahal has gotten 12 wickets against Chennai Super Kings. Harshal Patel, as things stand, drives the wicket-taking outlines, though Kyle Jamieson and Mohammed Siraj are likewise not a long ways behind. All the more stunningly, however, they've discovered approaches to keep batsmen silent, even in two different conditions. RCB Probable XI: Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Shahbaz Ahmed, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Washington Sundar, Kyle Jamieson, Kane Richardson/Daniel Sams, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal. One team has the firecrackers to pull out all the stops; the other has the best batting profundity. Furthermore, it's a challenge at the Wankhede Stadium, where bowlers, turn away. Something, which awaits a cracking contest.

IPL 2021, CSK vs RCB - Top of the table clash on cards in Dhoni vs Kohli face-off

Chennai Super Kings continue their dominance as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 18 runs in match 15 of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;

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Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to bowl first. However, the decision backfired as the opening duo of CSK (Gaikwad and du Plessis) put up a 115-run partnership. Faf du Plessis smashed 95 runs in 60 balls, followed by Gaikwad who scored 64 runs in 42 balls. Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni, and Ravindra Jadeja's cameo powered Chennai Super Kings to 220 runs at the end of the innings.&nbsp;

KKR, on the other hand, had a terrible start as their batsmen kept falling cheaply. At one moment, KKR were certainly down and out as they were reduced to 31-5. However, last-minute heroics from Pat Cummins, Dinesh Karthik, and Andre Russell kept KKR in the game.&nbsp;

Pat Cummins smashed 30 runs off Sam Curran's over was the highest this season. The Aussie smashed unbeaten 66 runs in 34 runs including four 4s and six 6s. However, he fell short as he ran out of partners as last-minute run outs bundled KKR out. Deepak Chahar scalped four crucial wickets and conceded just 29 runs.

Chennai Super Kings go on top of the table after an all-around performance and the best net run-rate. Despite their last-minute heroics, they sit in the sixth position. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings continue their dominance as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 18 runs in match 15 of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Chennai Super Kings continue their dominance as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 18 runs in match 15 of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. ALSO READ: 'I think my captaincy is going great': Rishabh Pant on leading Delhi Capitals Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to bowl first. However, the decision backfired as the opening duo of CSK (Gaikwad and du Plessis) put up a 115-run partnership. Faf du Plessis smashed 95 runs in 60 balls, followed by Gaikwad who scored 64 runs in 42 balls. Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni, and Ravindra Jadeja's cameo powered Chennai Super Kings to 220 runs at the end of the innings. KKR, on the other hand, had a terrible start as their batsmen kept falling cheaply. At one moment, KKR were certainly down and out as they were reduced to 31-5. However, last-minute heroics from Pat Cummins, Dinesh Karthik, and Andre Russell kept KKR in the game. Pat Cummins smashed 30 runs off Sam Curran's over was the highest this season. The Aussie smashed unbeaten 66 runs in 34 runs including four 4s and six 6s. However, he fell short as he ran out of partners as last-minute run outs bundled KKR out. Deepak Chahar scalped four crucial wickets and conceded just 29 runs. Chennai Super Kings go on top of the table after an all-around performance and the best net run-rate. Despite their last-minute heroics, they sit in the sixth position.

IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings go on top as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Chennai Super Kings in match 15 of the Indian Premier League 2021 on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.&nbsp;

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Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to bounce back to winning ways after losing two consecutive matches despite beginning the campaign with a win. Eoin Morgan is under a lot of fire as the team collapsed in the latter stages of the game handing the match to the opposition despite a strong start.&nbsp;

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Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, returned to their former glory as they dominated Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals and are third in the points table.&nbsp;

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<h2>PITCH REPORT:&nbsp;</h2>

Wankhede Stadium is a batsmen's paradise, however, it has much to offer to the pacers. KKR batsmen should enjoy the conditions after a tough pitch in Chennai. Teams will continue to prefer to chase.

<h2>WEATHER FORECAST:</h2>

Clear skies in Mumbai, so no signs of rain. However, the temperature will hot and humid and around 30 degrees celsius. The dew factor will kick in during the second innings.&nbsp;

<h2>HEAD-TO-HEAD:&nbsp;</h2>

Chennai Super Kings dominate the head-to-head stat against Kolkata Knight Riders (14-8).&nbsp;

<h2>Squads:</h2>

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan(c), Dinesh Karthik(w), Shakib Al Hasan, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Harbhajan Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh Krishna, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi, Ben Cutting, Karun Nair, Pawan Negi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Sheldon Jackson, Sandeep Warrier, Tim Seifert, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vaibhav Arora

Chennai Super Kings Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi, Robin Uthappa, Cheteshwar Pujara, Karn Sharma, Imran Tahir, Jason Behrendorff, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mitchell Santner, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, KM Asif, Harishankar Reddy, Bhagath Varma

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Chennai Super Kings in match 15 of the Indian Premier League 2021 on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. ALSO READ: 'Very important to follow protocols': Virat Kohli gives message to India amid Covid-19 spike - Watch Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to bounce back to winning ways after losing two consecutive matches despite beginning the campaign with a win.

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Chennai Super Kings in match 15 of the Indian Premier League 2021 on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. ALSO READ: 'Very important to follow protocols': Virat Kohli gives message to India amid Covid-19 spike - Watch Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to bounce back to winning ways after losing two consecutive matches despite beginning the campaign with a win. Eoin Morgan is under a lot of fire as the team collapsed in the latter stages of the game handing the match to the opposition despite a strong start. IN PICS: From Harbhajan-Sreesanth slap gate to MS Dhoni's anger: Top IPL controversies through the years Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, returned to their former glory as they dominated Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals and are third in the points table. × PITCH REPORT: Wankhede Stadium is a batsmen's paradise, however, it has much to offer to the pacers. KKR batsmen should enjoy the conditions after a tough pitch in Chennai. Teams will continue to prefer to chase. WEATHER FORECAST: Clear skies in Mumbai, so no signs of rain. However, the temperature will hot and humid and around 30 degrees celsius. The dew factor will kick in during the second innings. HEAD-TO-HEAD: Chennai Super Kings dominate the head-to-head stat against Kolkata Knight Riders (14-8). Squads: Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Nitish Rana, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan(c), Dinesh Karthik(w), Shakib Al Hasan, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Harbhajan Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh Krishna, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi, Ben Cutting, Karun Nair, Pawan Negi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Sheldon Jackson, Sandeep Warrier, Tim Seifert, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vaibhav Arora Chennai Super Kings Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi, Robin Uthappa, Cheteshwar Pujara, Karn Sharma, Imran Tahir, Jason Behrendorff, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mitchell Santner, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, KM Asif, Harishankar Reddy, Bhagath Varma

KKR vs CSK, IPL 2021: Wankhede Stadium pitch report, Head-to-head stats, Mumbai weather forecast- All you need to know

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni on Monday admitted that his slow knock in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match against Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai could have cost his side the game on another day. Dhoni played a cautious knock of 18 off 17 as the former Indian captain struggled to time the ball to perfection. He could manage only two boundaries and look&nbsp;adrift of his natural game. <o:p></o:p>

However, CSK managed to post 188 after a late blitz by Dwayne Bravo and went on to win the match by an impressive 45-run margin.<o:p></o:p>

"Glad we scored 180, I thought we could have got more. The first six balls I played could have cost us in another game," Dhoni told host broadcaster Star Sports.

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Dhoni, 40, is setting fresh benchmarks on fitness with every passing day. His lightning-quick reflexes and running between the wicket still put the cricket fans in awe. The veteran gave an insight into how fitness is important to him and how he manages to compete at the highest level. <o:p></o:p>

"Getting old and being fit -- those are two difficult things! When you're playing you don't want anyone to call you unfit. I have to keep up with younger guys, they run a lot, but it's always challenging," said Dhoni.<o:p></o:p>

Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja spun a web around the RR batters as they scalped five wickets among themselves to defend the 188-run target. With the win, CSK jump to second place in the IPL 2021 points table.

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Earlier, Faf du Plessis and Ambati Rayudu scored at a firing rate before Dwayne Bravo's 20 off 8 balls came handy in the death overs. For CSK, Faf top-scored with an innings of 33 while for Rajasthan Royals, Chetan Sakariya returned with three wickets.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni on Monday admitted that his slow knock in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match against Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai could have cost his side the game on another day.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni on Monday admitted that his slow knock in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match against Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai could have cost his side the game on another day. Dhoni played a cautious knock of 18 off 17 as the former Indian captain struggled to time the ball to perfection. He could manage only two boundaries and look adrift of his natural game. However, CSK managed to post 188 after a late blitz by Dwayne Bravo and went on to win the match by an impressive 45-run margin. "Glad we scored 180, I thought we could have got more. The first six balls I played could have cost us in another game," Dhoni told host broadcaster Star Sports. ALSO READ: From Harbhajan-Sreesanth slap gate to MS Dhoni's anger: Top IPL controversies through the years Dhoni, 40, is setting fresh benchmarks on fitness with every passing day. His lightning-quick reflexes and running between the wicket still put the cricket fans in awe. The veteran gave an insight into how fitness is important to him and how he manages to compete at the highest level. "Getting old and being fit -- those are two difficult things! When you're playing you don't want anyone to call you unfit. I have to keep up with younger guys, they run a lot, but it's always challenging," said Dhoni. Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja spun a web around the RR batters as they scalped five wickets among themselves to defend the 188-run target. With the win, CSK jump to second place in the IPL 2021 points table. ALSO READ: Chennai Super Kings' all-round show downs Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai Earlier, Faf du Plessis and Ambati Rayudu scored at a firing rate before Dwayne Bravo's 20 off 8 balls came handy in the death overs. For CSK, Faf top-scored with an innings of 33 while for Rajasthan Royals, Chetan Sakariya returned with three wickets. ×

My first six balls could have cost us in another match, says CSK's MS Dhoni after slow knock vs RR

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday continued their winning run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as they defeated Rajasthan Royals by 45 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. CSK now have two wins in three matches after starting their IPL 2021 campaign with a defeat.<o:p></o:p>

Opting to field first, Rajasthan Royals invited Chennai Super Kings to bat. While CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad fell for a watchful 10 off 13, Faf du Plessis (33) and Moeen Ali (26) stitched a partnership to steady the innings. Suresh Raina managed a brief stay at the crease and ended up with 18 while Ambati Rayudu scored a brisk 27 off 17. However, CSK failed to accelerate after 15 overs with Ravindra Jadeja (8), MS Dhoni (18) departing cheaply. But courtesy of some fine hitting by Sam Curran (13 off 6) and Dwayne Bravo (20 not-out off 8), CSK posted a competitive 188/9 in 20 overs.

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For RR, young Chetan Sakariya was the pick of the bowler with three wickets to his name including the one of MS Dhoni as he conceded 36 in his four-over quota.<o:p></o:p>

Chasing 189, which seems&nbsp;chase able in Mumbai, RR lost opener Manan Vohra for 14 while skipper Sanju Samson was dismissed for one. All-rounder Shivam Dube continued his torrid run of form and scored 17 off 20. However, RR suffered a collapse as David Miller (2), Riyan Parag (3), Chris Morris (0) failed to drive RR closer towards the target.

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While Rahul Tewatia and Jaydev Unadkat hung around for a bit, it was too little too late for Rajasthan as Chennai sealed their second win of IPL 2021. This was Rajasthan’s second defeat in the tournament as well.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday continued their winning run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as they defeated Rajasthan Royals by 45 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. CSK now have two wins in three matches after starting their IPL 2021 campaign with a defeat. Opting to field first, Rajasthan Royals invited Chennai Super Kings to bat. While CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad fell for a watchful 10 off 13, Faf du Plessis (33) and Moeen Ali (26) stitched a partnership to steady the innings. Suresh Raina managed a brief stay at the crease and ended up with 18 while Ambati Rayudu scored a brisk 27 off 17. However, CSK failed to accelerate after 15 overs with Ravindra Jadeja (8), MS Dhoni (18) departing cheaply. But courtesy of some fine hitting by Sam Curran (13 off 6) and Dwayne Bravo (20 not-out off 8), CSK posted a competitive 188/9 in 20 overs. ALSO READ: From Virat Kohli to Rashid Khan: Top 7 IPL 2021 stars and their cricketing idols For RR, young Chetan Sakariya was the pick of the bowler with three wickets to his name including the one of MS Dhoni as he conceded 36 in his four-over quota. Chasing 189, which seems chase able in Mumbai, RR lost opener Manan Vohra for 14 while skipper Sanju Samson was dismissed for one. All-rounder Shivam Dube continued his torrid run of form and scored 17 off 20. However, RR suffered a collapse as David Miller (2), Riyan Parag (3), Chris Morris (0) failed to drive RR closer towards the target. ALSO READ: From Harbhajan-Sreesanth slap gate to MS Dhoni's anger: Top IPL controversies through the years While Rahul Tewatia and Jaydev Unadkat hung around for a bit, it was too little too late for Rajasthan as Chennai sealed their second win of IPL 2021. This was Rajasthan’s second defeat in the tournament as well. ×

Chennai Super Kings seal second win of IPL 2021, defeat Rajasthan Royals by 45 runs

Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar dismantled Punjab Kings last night to seal the first win for Dhoni and Co. in IPL 2021. The bowler dedicated his performance to a social media critic who asked him not to play against Punjab Kings after a poor show in the first match.&nbsp;

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“I was watching social media after reaching my room. A boy had texted me saying, ‘Bhai aap bohot acche bowler ho but ek request hai — agla match mat khelna’ (You are a good bowler but I request you to not play the next match),” Chahar said after the match in a video posted by IPL.

“Expectations are very high and performing in every match is important. So, this is for that guy who messaged me. This performance would not have come if I was not playing. Don’t declare a player bad on the basis his one performance. Please support them," he added.

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Deepak Chahar went on to talk about the wicket at Wankhede and said that it is his favourite ground.&nbsp;

"Looking at today's wicket and today's performance, I must say that Wankhede is my favourite ground because you get help in the starting (from the pitch)," Chahar told IPL's official website.

"It was a good feeling. It (the spell) came at an important time as we needed to win this game. "It was thus necessary to provide a good start and this was an important match for us and I am very happy that I could contribute to the team's win," Chahar said.

"After the first few matches were high-scoring, there were a lot of meetings about what I needed to do in this particular over and set the field accordingly. "But in the last game, I got a bit of support. But today (on Friday night) plan B, C wasn't needed and plan A worked. So the meetings that we had might help us in the upcoming matches," he said.

Deepak Chahar conceded just 14 runs while scalping four big wickets in four overs including a wicket maiden.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar dismantled Punjab Kings last night to seal the first win for Dhoni and Co. in IPL 2021. The bowler dedicated his performance to a social media critic who asked him not to play against Punjab Kings after a poor show in the first match.

Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar dismantled Punjab Kings last night to seal the first win for Dhoni and Co. in IPL 2021. The bowler dedicated his performance to a social media critic who asked him not to play against Punjab Kings after a poor show in the first match. IN PICS| From Dhoni to Kohli: Highest-paid players with mind-boggling salaries in IPL 2021 “I was watching social media after reaching my room. A boy had texted me saying, ‘Bhai aap bohot acche bowler ho but ek request hai — agla match mat khelna’ (You are a good bowler but I request you to not play the next match),” Chahar said after the match in a video posted by IPL. “Expectations are very high and performing in every match is important. So, this is for that guy who messaged me. This performance would not have come if I was not playing. Don’t declare a player bad on the basis his one performance. Please support them," he added. 🔝 bowling performance 1⃣st win of the season Interesting social media message 😉 Wrecker-in-chief @deepak_chahar9 chats with @imShard after @ChennaiIPL's win at Wankhede. 👌👌 - By @NishadPaiVaidya #VIVOIPL #PBKSvCSK @Vivo_India Full interview 🎥👇 https://t.co/y51FcTVFNS pic.twitter.com/tjk6x2FObh — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 17, 2021 × Deepak Chahar went on to talk about the wicket at Wankhede and said that it is his favourite ground. "Looking at today's wicket and today's performance, I must say that Wankhede is my favourite ground because you get help in the starting (from the pitch)," Chahar told IPL's official website. "It was a good feeling. It (the spell) came at an important time as we needed to win this game. "It was thus necessary to provide a good start and this was an important match for us and I am very happy that I could contribute to the team's win," Chahar said. "After the first few matches were high-scoring, there were a lot of meetings about what I needed to do in this particular over and set the field accordingly. "But in the last game, I got a bit of support. But today (on Friday night) plan B, C wasn't needed and plan A worked. So the meetings that we had might help us in the upcoming matches," he said. Deepak Chahar conceded just 14 runs while scalping four big wickets in four overs including a wicket maiden.

IPL 2021: Deepak Chahar dedicates his fiery spell to a social media critic

IPL 2021- Deepak Chahar's fiery spell ensures Chennai Super Kings' victory over Punjab Kings

Chennai Super Kings open their account in the Indian Premier League 2021 after beating Punjab Kings by --- wickets in Match 9 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;

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Chennai Super Kings won the toss and chose to bowl. The decision immediately paid off as Deepak Chahar was off to a fiery start. The bowler dismantled Punjab Kings' top order within the powerplay.&nbsp;

Mayank Agarwal and Nicholas Pooran were out for a nought as Gayle and Hooda scored 10 runs each. Skipper KL Rahul became the victim of Ravindra Jadeja's brilliant fielding as the in-form skipper was run out while batting on 5 runs.&nbsp;

There were no such partnership in the Punjab Kings innings as the wickets kept tumbling. However, newbie Shahrukh Khan played a crucial knock to take Punjab, who were once at 26/5 to a 100+ score. The batsman was three runs short of smashing his maiden half-century before getting dismissed by Sam Curran. Chennai bowlers did not have to do much and restricted the Punjab Kings to 106 at the end of the 20 overs.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, did not face much of a challenge. They lost Ruturaj Gaikwad early in the powerplay itself.&nbsp;

However, a 66-run partnership of Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali landed a fatal blow to the Punjab Kings.&nbsp;

Despite losing few wickets in the latter stages, Dhoni and Co. registered a thumping victory to open their account in IPL 2021 and this surely will boost their morale. With this win, CSK go to the second&nbsp;position pushing SRH to the bottom of the table, whereas, Punjab Kings slip to the seventh&nbsp;spot.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings open their account in the Indian Premier League 2021 after beating Punjab Kings by --- wickets in Match 9 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- Sunrisers Hyderabad star Kane Williamson to be fully fit 'within a week' Chennai Super Kings won the toss and chose to bowl.

Chennai Super Kings open their account in the Indian Premier League 2021 after beating Punjab Kings by --- wickets in Match 9 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- Sunrisers Hyderabad star Kane Williamson to be fully fit 'within a week' Chennai Super Kings won the toss and chose to bowl. The decision immediately paid off as Deepak Chahar was off to a fiery start. The bowler dismantled Punjab Kings' top order within the powerplay. Mayank Agarwal and Nicholas Pooran were out for a nought as Gayle and Hooda scored 10 runs each. Skipper KL Rahul became the victim of Ravindra Jadeja's brilliant fielding as the in-form skipper was run out while batting on 5 runs. There were no such partnership in the Punjab Kings innings as the wickets kept tumbling. However, newbie Shahrukh Khan played a crucial knock to take Punjab, who were once at 26/5 to a 100+ score. The batsman was three runs short of smashing his maiden half-century before getting dismissed by Sam Curran. Chennai bowlers did not have to do much and restricted the Punjab Kings to 106 at the end of the 20 overs. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, did not face much of a challenge. They lost Ruturaj Gaikwad early in the powerplay itself. However, a 66-run partnership of Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali landed a fatal blow to the Punjab Kings. Despite losing few wickets in the latter stages, Dhoni and Co. registered a thumping victory to open their account in IPL 2021 and this surely will boost their morale. With this win, CSK go to the second position pushing SRH to the bottom of the table, whereas, Punjab Kings slip to the seventh spot.

IPL 2021- Chahar and Moeen shine as Chennai Super Kings beat Punjab Kings

After the end of Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in IPL 2021, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming talks about the match, conditions at Wankhede Stadium, Suresh Raina's half-century in comeback match and more.

IPL: Suresh Raina's half-century a positive sign for Chennai Super Kings- Stephen Fleming

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni has been fined INR 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.<o:p></o:p>

As it was CSK’s first offence in IPL 2021 under IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to&nbsp;minimum over-rate offences, Dhoni was fined INR 12 lakh.<o:p></o:p>

“Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match against Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 10,” IPL said in a statement.

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“As it was his team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Mr Dhoni was fined Rs 12 lakh,” it added.<o:p></o:p>

Earlier, Suresh Raina scored a brilliant half-century in his comeback game in IPL before Sam Curran’s blistering knock helped CSK reach 188/7 in 20 overs. However, Delhi Capitals openers Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan took the game away from the Dhoni-led outfit before Rishabh Pant finished it off to start their IPL 2021 campaign with a win.<o:p></o:p>

After the game, Dhoni said that "a lot depended on dew" before praising his side's batsmen for taking the team's score to 188.

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"A lot depended on dew, and that factor played on our mind from the start and that's why we wanted to get as many runs as possible. The batters did a good job to reach 188 because it was tacky until dew settled in 50 minutes later. We could have bowled slightly better, and if batters are hitting you over the fields, that's fair enough," Dhoni told hosts broadcasters Star Sports after the match. <o:p></o:p>

"The execution of the bowlers was poor and there were boundary balls that they bowled, but the bowlers will have learned and they will apply that in the future games. The opposition has half an hour in a 7:30 start when the pitch is really tacky and the ball stops a bit, so we need to get 15-20 runs extra to be safe. If we get dew consistently, then 200 will be a must on a pitch like this. Their (Delhi) bowlers bowled a great line when it was stopping and seaming a bit, and the openers got really good balls in which they got out and that can happen in a game like this," he added.<o:p></o:p>

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni has been fined INR 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni has been fined INR 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. As it was CSK’s first offence in IPL 2021 under IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Dhoni was fined INR 12 lakh. “Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match against Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 10,” IPL said in a statement. IN PICS | IPL 2021- Dhawan and Shaw star as Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings “As it was his team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Mr Dhoni was fined Rs 12 lakh,” it added. Earlier, Suresh Raina scored a brilliant half-century in his comeback game in IPL before Sam Curran’s blistering knock helped CSK reach 188/7 in 20 overs. However, Delhi Capitals openers Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan took the game away from the Dhoni-led outfit before Rishabh Pant finished it off to start their IPL 2021 campaign with a win. After the game, Dhoni said that "a lot depended on dew" before praising his side's batsmen for taking the team's score to 188. IN PICS | Here are some major records CSK skipper MS Dhoni can shatter in IPL 2021 "A lot depended on dew, and that factor played on our mind from the start and that's why we wanted to get as many runs as possible. The batters did a good job to reach 188 because it was tacky until dew settled in 50 minutes later. We could have bowled slightly better, and if batters are hitting you over the fields, that's fair enough," Dhoni told hosts broadcasters Star Sports after the match. "The execution of the bowlers was poor and there were boundary balls that they bowled, but the bowlers will have learned and they will apply that in the future games. The opposition has half an hour in a 7:30 start when the pitch is really tacky and the ball stops a bit, so we need to get 15-20 runs extra to be safe. If we get dew consistently, then 200 will be a must on a pitch like this. Their (Delhi) bowlers bowled a great line when it was stopping and seaming a bit, and the openers got really good balls in which they got out and that can happen in a game like this," he added.

MS Dhoni fined after CSK's IPL 2021 opener versus Delhi Capitals

Here are some major records CSK skipper MS Dhoni can shatter in IPL 2021

MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant will lead their respective sides Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals in match number two of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After the season opener in Chennai, the action shifts to the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as DC and CSK start their IPL 2021 journey on Saturday.

While Chennai Super Kings failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in IPL history in the 2020 edition, Delhi Capitals emerged as runners-up after losing the IPL 2020 final to Mumbai Indians.

Both CSK and DC would be looking to get their IPL 2021 campaign off to a flying start.

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<h2>Some key stats from Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai:&nbsp;</h2>

T20 matches played: 73

Matches won by teams batting first: 36

Matches won by teams batting second: 37

Highest 1st innings score: 235/1 - Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Mumbai Indians, 2015

Lowest 1st innings score: 67 - Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Mumbai Indians, 2008

Highest successful run chase: 198/7 - Mumbai Indians vs. Punjab Kings, 2019

Average 1st innings score: 166

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<h2>Wankhede Stadium, pitch report:</h2>

On normal days, CSK and DC have spin-friendly conditions at their respective home grounds in Chennai and Delhi. But with no team playing at home venue this season, both the teams are opening their campaign at Wankhede – which is known to be a batsmen’s paradise. A high-scoring match is expected.&nbsp;

<h2>Mumbai, weather report:</h2>

According to Accuweather, there are no possibilities of rain in Mumbai on Saturday with the temperature hovering around 33 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

Notably, CSK and DC have never squared off at the Wankhede Stadium.

In IPL 2019, DC scored a whopping 213/6 with Rishabh Pant stealing the show with his 27-ball 78 not-out as they defeated MI by 37 runs. On the contrary, CSK failed to make a good show and folded for just 133 after MI posted 170 runs on board in IPL 2021.

With both teams having some exciting talents and world-class performers, the match between DC and CSK promises to be a thrilling contest and a high-scoring match is expected regardless of the previous stats.

MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant will lead their respective sides Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals in match number two of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant will lead their respective sides Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals in match number two of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After the season opener in Chennai, the action shifts to the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as DC and CSK start their IPL 2021 journey on Saturday. While Chennai Super Kings failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in IPL history in the 2020 edition, Delhi Capitals emerged as runners-up after losing the IPL 2020 final to Mumbai Indians. Both CSK and DC would be looking to get their IPL 2021 campaign off to a flying start. ALSO READ: First game could be my last: Chris Lynn on running out captain Rohit Sharma in IPL 2021 opener Some key stats from Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai: T20 matches played: 73 Matches won by teams batting first: 36 Matches won by teams batting second: 37 Highest 1st innings score: 235/1 - Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Mumbai Indians, 2015 Lowest 1st innings score: 67 - Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Mumbai Indians, 2008 Highest successful run chase: 198/7 - Mumbai Indians vs. Punjab Kings, 2019 Average 1st innings score: 166 IN PICS | From MS Dhoni to Imran Tahir: Five oldest players in IPL 2021 Wankhede Stadium, pitch report: On normal days, CSK and DC have spin-friendly conditions at their respective home grounds in Chennai and Delhi. But with no team playing at home venue this season, both the teams are opening their campaign at Wankhede – which is known to be a batsmen’s paradise. A high-scoring match is expected. Mumbai, weather report: According to Accuweather, there are no possibilities of rain in Mumbai on Saturday with the temperature hovering around 33 degrees Celsius. Notably, CSK and DC have never squared off at the Wankhede Stadium. In IPL 2019, DC scored a whopping 213/6 with Rishabh Pant stealing the show with his 27-ball 78 not-out as they defeated MI by 37 runs. On the contrary, CSK failed to make a good show and folded for just 133 after MI posted 170 runs on board in IPL 2021. With both teams having some exciting talents and world-class performers, the match between DC and CSK promises to be a thrilling contest and a high-scoring match is expected regardless of the previous stats.

CSK vs DC, IPL 2021: Wankhede Stadium pitch report, venue stats and Mumbai weather forecast - All you need to know

Chennai Super Kings on Friday named Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood, who had earlier pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021&nbsp;citing COVID-19 concern.&nbsp;

The left-arm pacer will now join the MS Dhoni-led outfit for the 14th edition of IPL. Beherendorff has played 11 ODIs and seven T20Is for Australia so far and this will be his second IPL team, after representing Mumbai Indians in 2019, where he ended up with five wickets in as many matches.

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"Australian fast bowler Jason Behrendorff has signed up with the Chennai Super Kings as a replacement for compatriot Josh Hazlewood for the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The left-arm quick has featured in 11 ODIs and seven T20Is so far," IPL said in a statement on Friday.

However, Beherendorff will miss CSK's IPL 2021 opener against Delhi Capitals on April 10 due to the mandatory seven-day quarantine period.

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Another CSK overseas pacer Lungi Ndigi will also miss the game but the duo is expected to be back for their second match of the season.

IPL 2021 commences from Friday with Mumbai Indians facing Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings on Friday named Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood, who had earlier pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 citing COVID-19 concern.

Chennai Super Kings on Friday named Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood, who had earlier pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 citing COVID-19 concern. The left-arm pacer will now join the MS Dhoni-led outfit for the 14th edition of IPL. Beherendorff has played 11 ODIs and seven T20Is for Australia so far and this will be his second IPL team, after representing Mumbai Indians in 2019, where he ended up with five wickets in as many matches. ALSO READ: From Rabada to Archer - Key players set to miss first IPL 2021 match of their teams "Australian fast bowler Jason Behrendorff has signed up with the Chennai Super Kings as a replacement for compatriot Josh Hazlewood for the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The left-arm quick has featured in 11 ODIs and seven T20Is so far," IPL said in a statement on Friday. However, Beherendorff will miss CSK's IPL 2021 opener against Delhi Capitals on April 10 due to the mandatory seven-day quarantine period. ALSO READ: Powerful and experienced squad: R Ashwin feels Mumbai Indians are hot favourites in IPL 2021 Another CSK overseas pacer Lungi Ndigi will also miss the game but the duo is expected to be back for their second match of the season. IPL 2021 commences from Friday with Mumbai Indians facing Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai.

IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings rope in Australian star as replacement for Josh Hazlewood

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) new recruit Australia pacer Jason Behrendorff is "absolutely pumped" on being roped in by the side for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

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CSK signed Behrendorff as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood for the 14th edition of the cash-rich league. The left-arm quick has featured in 11 ODIs and seven T20Is so far. This is Behrendorff`s second IPL team, having represented Mumbai Indians in 2019 where he played five matches and picked as many wickets.

"Hey CSK fans, I am absolutely pumped to coming on board and joining with the boys next week. All the best for the first game, can`t wait to see you soon," said Behrendorff in a video posted on CSK`s Twitter.

Earlier in the month, Hazlewood pulled out of the IPL. He was set to depart for India with Australia`s IPL-bound players, but the pacer decided to give this year`s IPL a miss in order to spend some time with his family.

Chennai Super Kings will commence their campaign with a match against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

Despite witnessing a dismal run in the last season, CSK will still enter the 2021 edition of the IPL as one of the favourites, given the franchise`s track record on Indian soil. Not to forget the experience the side has at its disposal.

The team will step into the new season with several changes as Shane Watson retired from all forms of cricket following last year`s IPL while CSK opted not to retain Harbhajan Singh. Despite the absence of these two, CSK still has surfeit experience in the squad. Also, the Dhoni-led team will see the return of Suresh Raina, who had missed the last edition of the tournament. Raina`s return will bolster the team`s batting line-up.

In the mini-auction, held in February, CSK went all out for all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham. The franchise bought the player for a whopping Rs 9.25 crore, making him the most expensive uncapped Indian player at the mini-auction.

Also, in the absence of Harbhajan Singh, CSK had to add an experienced spinner to the team, and the team ironed that problem out with the addition of Moeen Ali.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) new recruit Australia pacer Jason Behrendorff is "absolutely pumped" on being roped in by the side for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) new recruit Australia pacer Jason Behrendorff is "absolutely pumped" on being roped in by the side for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- Wasim Jaffer hilariously trolls Michael Vaughan for his IPL prediction CSK signed Behrendorff as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood for the 14th edition of the cash-rich league. The left-arm quick has featured in 11 ODIs and seven T20Is so far. This is Behrendorff`s second IPL team, having represented Mumbai Indians in 2019 where he played five matches and picked as many wickets. "Hey CSK fans, I am absolutely pumped to coming on board and joining with the boys next week. All the best for the first game, can`t wait to see you soon," said Behrendorff in a video posted on CSK`s Twitter. Earlier in the month, Hazlewood pulled out of the IPL. He was set to depart for India with Australia`s IPL-bound players, but the pacer decided to give this year`s IPL a miss in order to spend some time with his family. Chennai Super Kings will commence their campaign with a match against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Despite witnessing a dismal run in the last season, CSK will still enter the 2021 edition of the IPL as one of the favourites, given the franchise`s track record on Indian soil. Not to forget the experience the side has at its disposal. The team will step into the new season with several changes as Shane Watson retired from all forms of cricket following last year`s IPL while CSK opted not to retain Harbhajan Singh. Despite the absence of these two, CSK still has surfeit experience in the squad. Also, the Dhoni-led team will see the return of Suresh Raina, who had missed the last edition of the tournament. Raina`s return will bolster the team`s batting line-up. In the mini-auction, held in February, CSK went all out for all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham. The franchise bought the player for a whopping Rs 9.25 crore, making him the most expensive uncapped Indian player at the mini-auction. Also, in the absence of Harbhajan Singh, CSK had to add an experienced spinner to the team, and the team ironed that problem out with the addition of Moeen Ali.

IPL 2021: Australia pacer Behrendorff 'absolutely pumped' to join CSK

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is back in India with the 14th edition of the tournament set to roll on Friday.

While there is a massive buzz surrounding the cash-rich tournament among fans and cricket fraternity, IPL 2021 will witness a few tweaks amid challenging times.

From player changes to new guidelines, here are 10 things different in Indian Premier League 2021 ( IPL)

1. Length of innings

Strict guidelines have been issued to teams to finish their bowling innings in 90 minutes. Within this, there will be five minutes of strategic time-out. As a result, an innings will now last&nbsp;85 minutes. Otherwise, the match will have to be finished as per the overs bowled within this time. The move comes after many matches in previous editions were played beyond the permitted time.

2. Hour-long Super Over

It has been decided to extend the match for only an hour after the designated time ends. In the last IPL, a match ended in a tie even in the Super Over, which resulted in another Super Over. After the new regulations by the BCCI, Super Overs will have to be played within an hour of a tied match. If the winner is not decided within this hour, both teams taking part will claim one point each. The decision has been taken so that the games don't go beyond the stipulated time.

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3. Third umpire to watch short run&nbsp;

The duty of monitoring short run will now go to the third umpire. Rule 18 of the Laws of Cricket states that “a run is "short" if either, or both, batsmen fail to make good their ground -- cross the crease-- in turning for a further run. In IPL 2020, the on-field umpire mistakenly called a run by Chris Jordan short - which led to Kings XI Punjab - now Punjab Kings - losing the match by a narrow margin.

4. On-field umpire's soft signal scrapped

If an on-field umpire leaves a decision to the third umpire, he does not have to convey his own decision, known as a soft signal.&nbsp;Earlier, if the third umpire could not take a decision, the on-field umpire's decision was taken as final. That has now been scrapped. The move comes after controversy surrounding soft signal in the series between India and England, where skipper Virat Kohli had expressed his disappointment regarding the rule.

5. Who calls no-balls?

As per the updated IPL guidelines, the third umpire can overrule the no-ball decision made by the on-field umpire. The move comes to cut short human errors. Earlier, the third-umpire couldn't interfere in on-field no-ball calls.

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6. Name change

Punjab team has gone for a change of name and a refreshed brand presence. The XI is out from Kings XI Punjab, and it's now Punjab Kings. This is the first time in IPL history that the Punjab team has gone for a name change. It remains to be seen whether this will bring a change in fortune for the KL Rahul-led side.

7. Captain woes for Delhi Capitals

Shreyas Iyer, the captain of the Delhi Capitals, was ruled out of IPL 2021 due&nbsp;to a shoulder injury. Rishabh Pant has been named as the skipper in Iyer's absence. Interestingly, Pant had led Delhi's Ranji Trophy team, consisting of the likes of Gautam Gambhir, Nitish Rana, Navdeep Saini,&nbsp;to the final of the tournament in 2017.

8. Change of look

Most teams have new sponsors, and therefore, change in jersey.&nbsp;&nbsp;The overall design is also different for Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings while the likes of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajashtan Royals have gone for a fresh look. Even Chennai Super Kings added a bit of flair to their jersey by adding camouflage shoulder strips as a tribute to the Indian armed forces.

9. Injury issues

Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer is not playing, at least initially, due to injury. The English star had surgery on his finger recently. His absence is seen as weakening the bowling attack of the team. However, the speedster is expected to return in the second phase of IPL 2021.&nbsp;

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10. No home venues

IPL 2021 will be played across six venues: Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. No teams will be able to play matches at their home venue as BCCI didn't want to hand an unfair advantage to any team. While the first leg will start at Chennai and Mumbai, the tournament will shift to Bengaluru, Kolkata and New Delhi in the next phase. Ahmedabad is scheduled to host the playoffs and final of IPL 2021.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is back in India with the 14th edition of the tournament set to roll on Friday. While there is a massive buzz surrounding the cash-rich tournament among fans and cricket fraternity, IPL 2021 will witness a few tweaks amid challenging times.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is back in India with the 14th edition of the tournament set to roll on Friday. While there is a massive buzz surrounding the cash-rich tournament among fans and cricket fraternity, IPL 2021 will witness a few tweaks amid challenging times. From player changes to new guidelines, here are 10 things different in Indian Premier League 2021 ( IPL) 1. Length of innings Strict guidelines have been issued to teams to finish their bowling innings in 90 minutes. Within this, there will be five minutes of strategic time-out. As a result, an innings will now last 85 minutes. Otherwise, the match will have to be finished as per the overs bowled within this time. The move comes after many matches in previous editions were played beyond the permitted time. 2. Hour-long Super Over It has been decided to extend the match for only an hour after the designated time ends. In the last IPL, a match ended in a tie even in the Super Over, which resulted in another Super Over. After the new regulations by the BCCI, Super Overs will have to be played within an hour of a tied match. If the winner is not decided within this hour, both teams taking part will claim one point each. The decision has been taken so that the games don't go beyond the stipulated time. ALSO READ: Show must go on: India awaits IPL 2021 amid COVID-19 pandemic worries 3. Third umpire to watch short run The duty of monitoring short run will now go to the third umpire. Rule 18 of the Laws of Cricket states that “a run is "short" if either, or both, batsmen fail to make good their ground -- cross the crease-- in turning for a further run. In IPL 2020, the on-field umpire mistakenly called a run by Chris Jordan short - which led to Kings XI Punjab - now Punjab Kings - losing the match by a narrow margin. 4. On-field umpire's soft signal scrapped If an on-field umpire leaves a decision to the third umpire, he does not have to convey his own decision, known as a soft signal. Earlier, if the third umpire could not take a decision, the on-field umpire's decision was taken as final. That has now been scrapped. The move comes after controversy surrounding soft signal in the series between India and England, where skipper Virat Kohli had expressed his disappointment regarding the rule. 5. Who calls no-balls? As per the updated IPL guidelines, the third umpire can overrule the no-ball decision made by the on-field umpire. The move comes to cut short human errors. Earlier, the third-umpire couldn't interfere in on-field no-ball calls. ALSO READ: Key players set to miss first IPL 2021 match of their teams 6. Name change Punjab team has gone for a change of name and a refreshed brand presence. The XI is out from Kings XI Punjab, and it's now Punjab Kings. This is the first time in IPL history that the Punjab team has gone for a name change. It remains to be seen whether this will bring a change in fortune for the KL Rahul-led side. 7. Captain woes for Delhi Capitals Shreyas Iyer, the captain of the Delhi Capitals, was ruled out of IPL 2021 due to a shoulder injury. Rishabh Pant has been named as the skipper in Iyer's absence. Interestingly, Pant had led Delhi's Ranji Trophy team, consisting of the likes of Gautam Gambhir, Nitish Rana, Navdeep Saini, to the final of the tournament in 2017. 8. Change of look Most teams have new sponsors, and therefore, change in jersey. The overall design is also different for Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings while the likes of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajashtan Royals have gone for a fresh look. Even Chennai Super Kings added a bit of flair to their jersey by adding camouflage shoulder strips as a tribute to the Indian armed forces. 9. Injury issues Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer is not playing, at least initially, due to injury. The English star had surgery on his finger recently. His absence is seen as weakening the bowling attack of the team. However, the speedster is expected to return in the second phase of IPL 2021. ALSO READ: VVS Laxman to WION: DC captaincy will help Rishabh Pant 10. No home venues IPL 2021 will be played across six venues: Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. No teams will be able to play matches at their home venue as BCCI didn't want to hand an unfair advantage to any team. While the first leg will start at Chennai and Mumbai, the tournament will shift to Bengaluru, Kolkata and New Delhi in the next phase. Ahmedabad is scheduled to host the playoffs and final of IPL 2021.

IPL 2021: What is new, what has changed, who is in, who is out? Ten things different this time

Chennai will witness on Friday the first clash of Indian Premier League 2021, the second avatar of the pandemic-era tournament in eight months, after the 2020 edition had to be postponed to November and moved to UAE.

The inaugural match of the cricketing extravaganza will see the clash between reigning champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Last year's final was held on November 10th in Dubai.

For the Indian players who are national team members, it's been relentless cricket since then. From Dubai, they went straight to Australia for a full-fledged tour. After returning from Australia, they hosted a gruelling series against&nbsp;England. The last game was on March 28th.&nbsp;

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After that, they went into their respective IPL team camps. First to the bio-secure bubbles, then training, and now, back to action. In short, the pandemic has not stopped the play for them.

But COVID-19 is very much in the minds of cricketers and organisers alike. Several players, some coaches and officials have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past months. There are going to be restrictions on attendance, and calls have been made to relocate matches.

One of the venues is in Mumbai, which is facing one of the worst spikes of Covid cases.

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Matches in Mumbai are scheduled from April 10 to 25, at Wankhede stadium. Some local residents have already written a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, asking for a change of location in view of the spike. Though spectators are not allowed, there are concerns about large number of people gathering to see the cricketers passing by in their buses.&nbsp;

There are also worries that the tournament could turn into a super-spreader event.

But the show, it appears, will go on. IPL 2021 will be held in six cities - Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, and Kolkata. The final will be played at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium Ahmedabad on May 30th. &nbsp;

And the Board of Control for Cricket in India is leaving no stones unturned to pull it off.

“COVID-19 cases are increasing, so BCCI has taken all precautions for IPL," assured BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla

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"Only six venues have been kept for the tournament, bio-bubble has been created, members of the squad have also been increased. The tournament will go on without any audience,” he added.

The Indian cricketing body has ruled out shifting IPL from Mumbai. But it has put in place a number of restrictions and precautionary measures.

Besides the decision to have no spectators, BCCI will ensure that the squads, support staff and other stakeholders are in bio-bubbles till the tournament finishes. There will be 'bio-bubble enforcers' and Covid tests on a regular basis for all involved in the event.

Check-in counters specifically for the IPL squads and support staff have been requested at airports of the hosting cities. &nbsp;

Bio-bubble integrity officers will make it mandatory for players and staff to wear masks before leaving hotel rooms. They will have to wear masks in order to use the common areas of the hotels. It will be ensured that they wear masks before leaving the grounds.

A few players and officials have already tested positive for the dreaded virus.&nbsp;This includes former India wicketkeeper Kiran More&nbsp;and Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Australian all-rounder Daniel Sams.

In spite of the odds, BCCI is hoping to repeat the feat it pulled off in the UAE last year.&nbsp;

It's indeed all fingers crossed, for bringing to you what was known as the father of all entertainment.

Chennai will witness on Friday the first clash of Indian Premier League 2021, the second avatar of the pandemic-era tournament in eight months, after the 2020 edition had to be postponed to November and moved to UAE.

Chennai will witness on Friday the first clash of Indian Premier League 2021, the second avatar of the pandemic-era tournament in eight months, after the 2020 edition had to be postponed to November and moved to UAE. The inaugural match of the cricketing extravaganza will see the clash between reigning champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Last year's final was held on November 10th in Dubai. For the Indian players who are national team members, it's been relentless cricket since then. From Dubai, they went straight to Australia for a full-fledged tour. After returning from Australia, they hosted a gruelling series against England. The last game was on March 28th. ALSO READ: VVS Laxman to WION: IPL biggest game-changer for Indian cricket After that, they went into their respective IPL team camps. First to the bio-secure bubbles, then training, and now, back to action. In short, the pandemic has not stopped the play for them. But COVID-19 is very much in the minds of cricketers and organisers alike. Several players, some coaches and officials have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past months. There are going to be restrictions on attendance, and calls have been made to relocate matches. One of the venues is in Mumbai, which is facing one of the worst spikes of Covid cases. IN PICS | From MS Dhoni to Imran Tahir: Five oldest players in IPL 2021 Matches in Mumbai are scheduled from April 10 to 25, at Wankhede stadium. Some local residents have already written a letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, asking for a change of location in view of the spike. Though spectators are not allowed, there are concerns about large number of people gathering to see the cricketers passing by in their buses. There are also worries that the tournament could turn into a super-spreader event. But the show, it appears, will go on. IPL 2021 will be held in six cities - Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, and Kolkata. The final will be played at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium Ahmedabad on May 30th. And the Board of Control for Cricket in India is leaving no stones unturned to pull it off. “COVID-19 cases are increasing, so BCCI has taken all precautions for IPL," assured BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla ALSO READ: Key players set to miss first IPL 2021 match of their teams "Only six venues have been kept for the tournament, bio-bubble has been created, members of the squad have also been increased. The tournament will go on without any audience,” he added. The Indian cricketing body has ruled out shifting IPL from Mumbai. But it has put in place a number of restrictions and precautionary measures. Besides the decision to have no spectators, BCCI will ensure that the squads, support staff and other stakeholders are in bio-bubbles till the tournament finishes. There will be 'bio-bubble enforcers' and Covid tests on a regular basis for all involved in the event. Check-in counters specifically for the IPL squads and support staff have been requested at airports of the hosting cities. Bio-bubble integrity officers will make it mandatory for players and staff to wear masks before leaving hotel rooms. They will have to wear masks in order to use the common areas of the hotels. It will be ensured that they wear masks before leaving the grounds. A few players and officials have already tested positive for the dreaded virus. This includes former India wicketkeeper Kiran More and Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Australian all-rounder Daniel Sams. In spite of the odds, BCCI is hoping to repeat the feat it pulled off in the UAE last year. It's indeed all fingers crossed, for bringing to you what was known as the father of all entertainment.

Show must go on: How will BCCI pull off IPL 2021, the second tournament in the pandemic era?

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey feels that the team has some "excellent addition" ahead of the Indian Premier League 2021.&nbsp;

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The MS Dhoni-led squad are training at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai where they will play the first five of their 14 matches in the upcoming season of the cash-rich T20 league.&nbsp;

Former Aussie felt that conditions at Wankhede are good for both the batsmen and the bowlers and said that the Men in Yellow could start a very confident campaign.&nbsp;

“A good start would be nice because the players will then relax and hopefully play their best cricket with confidence, otherwise the pressure can build up on everyone involved,” said Hussey during an interview on CSK's website.

Chennai Super Kings under the leadership of MS Dhoni have been the most consistent franchise in the Indian Premier League. The three-time champions have made it to the playoffs in every IPL season until the 2020 season.&nbsp;

The franchise has bought six new players this year, including Moeen Ali, Krishnappa Gowtham, and Robin Uthappa.&nbsp;

“I think they are all excellent additions. Moeen is an excellent all-rounder, Robin has a lot of experience and has been a quality performer in the past and Gowtham has some genuine talent that we can look to develop further,” Hussey continued.

“I feel we have a very balanced squad that has most bases covered and with depth in most areas. The guys are in really good spirits and have been and are preparing extremely well,” he concluded.

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey feels that the team has some "excellent addition" ahead of the Indian Premier League 2021. ALSO READ: RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal tests positive for COVID-19: Reports The MS Dhoni-led squad are training at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai where they will play the first five of their 14 matches in the upcoming season of the cash-rich T20 league.

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey feels that the team has some "excellent addition" ahead of the Indian Premier League 2021. ALSO READ: RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal tests positive for COVID-19: Reports The MS Dhoni-led squad are training at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai where they will play the first five of their 14 matches in the upcoming season of the cash-rich T20 league. Former Aussie felt that conditions at Wankhede are good for both the batsmen and the bowlers and said that the Men in Yellow could start a very confident campaign. “A good start would be nice because the players will then relax and hopefully play their best cricket with confidence, otherwise the pressure can build up on everyone involved,” said Hussey during an interview on CSK's website. Chennai Super Kings under the leadership of MS Dhoni have been the most consistent franchise in the Indian Premier League. The three-time champions have made it to the playoffs in every IPL season until the 2020 season. The franchise has bought six new players this year, including Moeen Ali, Krishnappa Gowtham, and Robin Uthappa. “I think they are all excellent additions. Moeen is an excellent all-rounder, Robin has a lot of experience and has been a quality performer in the past and Gowtham has some genuine talent that we can look to develop further,” Hussey continued. “I feel we have a very balanced squad that has most bases covered and with depth in most areas. The guys are in really good spirits and have been and are preparing extremely well,” he concluded.

IPL 2021- Mike Hussey hopeful about Chennai Super King's 'excellent additions'

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has opted out of the upcoming Indian Premier League and rest to face a cramped schedule of international cricket ahead.

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The 30-year-old was set to feature for a second season with Chennai Super Kings led by MS Dhoni in the IPL.&nbsp;

"It's been a long 10 months in bubbles and quarantine at different times, so I decided to have a rest from cricket and spend some time at home and in Australia in the next two months," Hazlewood told cricket.com.au.

"We've got a big winter ahead too. The West Indies is going to be a long tour, with Bangladesh (T20 tour) potentially thrown at the end of that.

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"Then potentially the T20 World Cup leading into the Ashes, so it's a big 12 months ... and I want to give myself the best chance to be mentally and physically ready for that.

"That's the decision I've made, and it sits pretty well with me."

Josh Hazlewood joins his Aussie teammates Josh Philippe and Mitchell Marsh who opted out of the tournament citing personal reasons.&nbsp;

Australia are scheduled to play three ODIs and three T20Is against West Indies in June and July. Then the Aussies will travel to Bangladesh for three warm-up matches ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in India.

Australia will then host Afghanistan for one Test in November before ending the season with five-match Ashes against England.&nbsp;

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has opted out of the upcoming Indian Premier League and rest to face a cramped schedule of international cricket ahead. ALSO READ: Sunrisers Hyderabad sign Jason Roy as Mitchell Marsh pulls out of IPL 2021 The 30-year-old was set to feature for a second season with Chennai Super Kings led by MS Dhoni in the IPL.

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has opted out of the upcoming Indian Premier League and rest to face a cramped schedule of international cricket ahead. ALSO READ: Sunrisers Hyderabad sign Jason Roy as Mitchell Marsh pulls out of IPL 2021 The 30-year-old was set to feature for a second season with Chennai Super Kings led by MS Dhoni in the IPL. "It's been a long 10 months in bubbles and quarantine at different times, so I decided to have a rest from cricket and spend some time at home and in Australia in the next two months," Hazlewood told cricket.com.au. "We've got a big winter ahead too. The West Indies is going to be a long tour, with Bangladesh (T20 tour) potentially thrown at the end of that. ALSO READ: England provide injury update on Jofra Archer ahead of IPL 2021 "Then potentially the T20 World Cup leading into the Ashes, so it's a big 12 months ... and I want to give myself the best chance to be mentally and physically ready for that. "That's the decision I've made, and it sits pretty well with me." Josh Hazlewood joins his Aussie teammates Josh Philippe and Mitchell Marsh who opted out of the tournament citing personal reasons. Australia are scheduled to play three ODIs and three T20Is against West Indies in June and July. Then the Aussies will travel to Bangladesh for three warm-up matches ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in India. Australia will then host Afghanistan for one Test in November before ending the season with five-match Ashes against England.

'We've got a big winter ahead': CSK pacer Josh Hazlewood opts out of IPL 2021

Chennai Super Kings' Robin Uthappa is all set for the upcoming Indian Premier League and expressed his desire to become the first cricketer to smash a thousand runs in one season of the cash-rich T20 league.&nbsp;

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Uthappa was traded to Chennai Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals and is excited to leave a mark in the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;

"My personal goal will be to contribute to as many victories as possible, win at least a handful of games for my time. I would love to be the first guy to score 1,000 runs in a single IPL season," Robin Uthappa told ESPNcricinfo.

Uthappa went on to say that he is looking to score big against Mumbai Indians as they were a "formidable side".&nbsp;

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"Mumbai Indians will be the team I will be looking to play against. They are a formidable side and beating them will send a message across the board," he said.

He went on to add that he is learning a lot about biomechanics and is also doing a coaching course at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

"I am learning a lot about batting biomechanics, something I am truly understanding about and I am actually doing a coaching course at the moment with the NCA."

Chennai Super Kings will open their IPL campaign against Delhi Capitals on April 10 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. &nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings' Robin Uthappa is all set for the upcoming Indian Premier League and expressed his desire to become the first cricketer to smash a thousand runs in one season of the cash-rich T20 league.

Chennai Super Kings' Robin Uthappa is all set for the upcoming Indian Premier League and expressed his desire to become the first cricketer to smash a thousand runs in one season of the cash-rich T20 league. ALSO READ: CSK CEO opens up about Josh Hazlewood's replacement for IPL 2021 Uthappa was traded to Chennai Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals and is excited to leave a mark in the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. "My personal goal will be to contribute to as many victories as possible, win at least a handful of games for my time. I would love to be the first guy to score 1,000 runs in a single IPL season," Robin Uthappa told ESPNcricinfo. Uthappa went on to say that he is looking to score big against Mumbai Indians as they were a "formidable side". ALSO READ: 'If yo-yo test existed in our time, Tendulkar, Ganguly, Laxman wouldn't have passed': Virender Sehwag "Mumbai Indians will be the team I will be looking to play against. They are a formidable side and beating them will send a message across the board," he said. He went on to add that he is learning a lot about biomechanics and is also doing a coaching course at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. "I am learning a lot about batting biomechanics, something I am truly understanding about and I am actually doing a coaching course at the moment with the NCA." Chennai Super Kings will open their IPL campaign against Delhi Capitals on April 10 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

'Would love to be the first to score 1,000 runs in single IPL season': Robin Uthappa

Chennai Super Kings suffered a big blow ahead of IPL 2021 as Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has opted out of the upcoming cash-rich T20 league and rest to face a cramped schedule of international cricket ahead.&nbsp;

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Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Vishwanathan told WION that the franchise has not decided on Josh Hazlewood's replacement and they are yet to discuss it.&nbsp;

He said: "We haven't decided anything on Josh Hazlewood's replacement. We are yet to discuss it."

The 30-year-old was set to feature for a second season with Chennai Super Kings led by MS Dhoni in the IPL.&nbsp;

"It's been a long 10 months in bubbles and quarantine at different times, so I decided to have a rest from cricket and spend some time at home and in Australia in the next two months," Hazlewood told cricket.com.au.

"We've got a big winter ahead too. The West Indies is going to be a long tour, with Bangladesh (T20 tour) potentially thrown at the end of that.

"Then potentially the T20 World Cup leading into the Ashes, so it's a big 12 months ... and I want to give myself the best chance to be mentally and physically ready for that.

"That's the decision I've made, and it sits pretty well with me."

Josh Hazlewood joins his Aussie teammates Josh Philippe and Mitchell Marsh who opted out of the tournament citing personal reasons.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings suffered a big blow ahead of IPL 2021 as Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has opted out of the upcoming cash-rich T20 league and rest to face a cramped schedule of international cricket ahead.

Chennai Super Kings suffered a big blow ahead of IPL 2021 as Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has opted out of the upcoming cash-rich T20 league and rest to face a cramped schedule of international cricket ahead. ALSO READ: 'We've got a big winter ahead': CSK pacer Josh Hazlewood opts out of IPL 2021 Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Vishwanathan told WION that the franchise has not decided on Josh Hazlewood's replacement and they are yet to discuss it. He said: "We haven't decided anything on Josh Hazlewood's replacement. We are yet to discuss it." The 30-year-old was set to feature for a second season with Chennai Super Kings led by MS Dhoni in the IPL. "It's been a long 10 months in bubbles and quarantine at different times, so I decided to have a rest from cricket and spend some time at home and in Australia in the next two months," Hazlewood told cricket.com.au. "We've got a big winter ahead too. The West Indies is going to be a long tour, with Bangladesh (T20 tour) potentially thrown at the end of that. "Then potentially the T20 World Cup leading into the Ashes, so it's a big 12 months ... and I want to give myself the best chance to be mentally and physically ready for that. "That's the decision I've made, and it sits pretty well with me." Josh Hazlewood joins his Aussie teammates Josh Philippe and Mitchell Marsh who opted out of the tournament citing personal reasons.

CSK CEO opens up about Josh Hazlewood's replacement for IPL 2021

Chennai Super Kings will seek redemption in IPL 2021 after putting a poor show in the 2020 season. The team led by MS Dhoni finished seventh in the Indian Premier League 2020 after getting 12 points from 14 games. &nbsp;

However, former Indian cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra made some bold predictions about Chennai as he felt that the team could face multiple issues during the upcoming season.&nbsp;

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The COVID-hit season will be played in the caravan format and no team will play on their home ground. Due to this, Chennai will not play at the MA Chidambaram but will play five matches at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and play four matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Their three matches in the third leg will be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.&nbsp;

They will end their league stage of the 2021 season at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

In a video uploaded by Chopra, he felt that Chennai Super Kings' combination will find it difficult to adapt to pitch conditions at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;

"In Mumbai, the pacers are more successful. 70% of the wickets have been taken by pace bowlers and it's not particularly helpful to spinners and Chennai is a slightly spin-heavy team. They have Karn Sharma, Imran Tahir, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner. They bought Moeen Ali and Krishnappa Gowtham. So, the list of spinners in their team is still quite high. Despite letting Bhajji (Harbhajan Singh) and [Piyush] Chawla go, they are a spin-heavy unit.

"Their fast bowling doesn't have a lot of firepower. Yes, they have Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Sam Curran, Lungi Ngidi, Dwayne Bravo, and Josh Hazlewood. But is that going to be enough? What will be the ideal balance?" added Chopra.

Chopra went on to add that if Chennai led by MS Dhoni, wins even three out of these five matches, it could be counted as an achievement.&nbsp;

"You are required to score high in Mumbai. The first innings winning score is nearly 180. So, they'll have to play a different brand of cricket there. If Chennai Super Kings can win three of their first five games in Mumbai, I believe that will be a big achievement. My prediction is that they might not start very well," said Chopra.

Aakash Chopra, however, expects Dhoni and Co. to do well in Delhi as it is a small ground and assists a lot of spinners.&nbsp;

"They should be alright in Delhi because it's a small ground and it (the wicket) assists the spinner a lot. The ball turns and also keeps low at times. The pitch will suit their brand of cricket," added Chopra.

"They do not have a good-enough bowling attack for Bengaluru. Bengaluru is bat vs bat contest and the overall bowling firepower required there is not there with Chennai. So, Bangalore is going to hurt them again."

"Kolkata, [looks] even-stevens. It's become a high-scoring, pace-friendly ground as well. I think Chennai is going to face some difficulties there as well," added Chopra.&nbsp;

Chennai are set to kick-off their IPL 2021 campaign against Delhi Capitals on April 10.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings will seek redemption in IPL 2021 after putting a poor show in the 2020 season. The team led by MS Dhoni finished seventh in the Indian Premier League 2020 after getting 12 points from 14 games.

Chennai Super Kings will seek redemption in IPL 2021 after putting a poor show in the 2020 season. The team led by MS Dhoni finished seventh in the Indian Premier League 2020 after getting 12 points from 14 games. However, former Indian cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra made some bold predictions about Chennai as he felt that the team could face multiple issues during the upcoming season. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- 'Will be a talismanic leader': Suresh Raina on Rishabh Pant leading Delhi Capitals The COVID-hit season will be played in the caravan format and no team will play on their home ground. Due to this, Chennai will not play at the MA Chidambaram but will play five matches at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and play four matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Their three matches in the third leg will be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. They will end their league stage of the 2021 season at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. In a video uploaded by Chopra, he felt that Chennai Super Kings' combination will find it difficult to adapt to pitch conditions at the Wankhede Stadium. "In Mumbai, the pacers are more successful. 70% of the wickets have been taken by pace bowlers and it's not particularly helpful to spinners and Chennai is a slightly spin-heavy team. They have Karn Sharma, Imran Tahir, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner. They bought Moeen Ali and Krishnappa Gowtham. So, the list of spinners in their team is still quite high. Despite letting Bhajji (Harbhajan Singh) and [Piyush] Chawla go, they are a spin-heavy unit. "Their fast bowling doesn't have a lot of firepower. Yes, they have Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Sam Curran, Lungi Ngidi, Dwayne Bravo, and Josh Hazlewood. But is that going to be enough? What will be the ideal balance?" added Chopra. Chopra went on to add that if Chennai led by MS Dhoni, wins even three out of these five matches, it could be counted as an achievement. "You are required to score high in Mumbai. The first innings winning score is nearly 180. So, they'll have to play a different brand of cricket there. If Chennai Super Kings can win three of their first five games in Mumbai, I believe that will be a big achievement. My prediction is that they might not start very well," said Chopra. Aakash Chopra, however, expects Dhoni and Co. to do well in Delhi as it is a small ground and assists a lot of spinners. "They should be alright in Delhi because it's a small ground and it (the wicket) assists the spinner a lot. The ball turns and also keeps low at times. The pitch will suit their brand of cricket," added Chopra. "They do not have a good-enough bowling attack for Bengaluru. Bengaluru is bat vs bat contest and the overall bowling firepower required there is not there with Chennai. So, Bangalore is going to hurt them again." "Kolkata, [looks] even-stevens. It's become a high-scoring, pace-friendly ground as well. I think Chennai is going to face some difficulties there as well," added Chopra. Chennai are set to kick-off their IPL 2021 campaign against Delhi Capitals on April 10.

IPL- 'Might not start very well': Aakash Chopra predicts Chennai Super Kings' 2021 campaign

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to make his Indian Premier League comeback after being roped in by Chennai Super Kings for the 2021 season. The Indian batsman last featured in the 2014 edition of the cash-rich league.&nbsp;

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CSK boss N Srinivasan said that Cheteshwar Pujara is a national hero and couldn’t have let Pujara go unsold during the IPL 2021 auctions.&nbsp;

Acknowledging Srinivasan's comments, Pujara said: “It is very kind of him to say that. I feel privileged to be part of such a franchise that respects the performance of the players for the national team. I am lucky that I will be playing under Mahi Bhai who was my captain when I made international debut.

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“And when Mr Srinivasan, who has been associated with cricket for a long time, says such things, it feels great. It is an emotional moment for me,” Pujara told Cricbuzz.

Pujara has featured in 30 IPL matches where he scored 390 runs at an average and strike-rate of 20.53 and 99.74 respectively with a top score of 51. &nbsp;

“I don’t overrate myself as a T20 player. I can’t say where I stand as a T20 cricketer but as a cricketer, I am in much better space. Having played a lot of cricket at the international level, I am very confident I will do well in the shorter format too. I feel I am part of the right setup in the IPL,” he added.

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to make his Indian Premier League comeback after being roped in by Chennai Super Kings for the 2021 season. The Indian batsman last featured in the 2014 edition of the cash-rich league.

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to make his Indian Premier League comeback after being roped in by Chennai Super Kings for the 2021 season. The Indian batsman last featured in the 2014 edition of the cash-rich league. ALSO READ: IPL- 'Might not start very well': Aakash Chopra predicts Chennai Super Kings' 2021 campaign CSK boss N Srinivasan said that Cheteshwar Pujara is a national hero and couldn’t have let Pujara go unsold during the IPL 2021 auctions. Acknowledging Srinivasan's comments, Pujara said: “It is very kind of him to say that. I feel privileged to be part of such a franchise that respects the performance of the players for the national team. I am lucky that I will be playing under Mahi Bhai who was my captain when I made international debut. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- 'Will be a talismanic leader': Suresh Raina on Rishabh Pant leading Delhi Capitals “And when Mr Srinivasan, who has been associated with cricket for a long time, says such things, it feels great. It is an emotional moment for me,” Pujara told Cricbuzz. Pujara has featured in 30 IPL matches where he scored 390 runs at an average and strike-rate of 20.53 and 99.74 respectively with a top score of 51. “I don’t overrate myself as a T20 player. I can’t say where I stand as a T20 cricketer but as a cricketer, I am in much better space. Having played a lot of cricket at the international level, I am very confident I will do well in the shorter format too. I feel I am part of the right setup in the IPL,” he added.

'I am lucky that I will be playing under Mahi bhai': Cheteshwar Pujara ahead of IPL 2021

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have reached Mumbai in a bid to start their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, scheduled to start from April. CSK have their first round of matches in Mumbai and the MS Dhoni-led outfit would be raring to go in the T20 tournament. While&nbsp;all the players are expected to join the squad in the coming days, there is still unclarity regarding the fitness and availability of key all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.&nbsp;&nbsp;

CSK ended at the second-last position in IPL 2020 standings and would be looking to perform well in the 14th&nbsp;edition of the cash-rich tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jadeja has been out of action since the third Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground where he suffered a dislocated thumb after being struck by a&nbsp;brutal&nbsp;Mitchell Starc bouncer. The flamboyant all-rounder had to undergo surgery and was ruled out of the remainder of the Test series against Australia and missed the entire home series against England.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The southpaw has been undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru but there has been no update on his availability for IPL 2021. Even the CSK top brass is clueless about Jadeja's fitness with CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan saying&nbsp;the franchise doesn't know when he will join the team.&nbsp;

“We really don’t know when Jadeja is joining us. He has to get released by the National Cricket Academy (NCA),” Viswanathan said as quoted by&nbsp;InsideSport.&nbsp;

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Dhoni along with some of his CSK teammates had started practising in Chennai for the T20 tournament and now have moved the base to Mumbai where they will play as many as five matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Stephen and Pujara have reached Mumbai along with some other players. We will begin our camp there on March 27-28,” Viswanathan said.&nbsp;

IPL 2021 starts on April 9.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have reached Mumbai in a bid to start their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, scheduled to start from April.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have reached Mumbai in a bid to start their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, scheduled to start from April. CSK have their first round of matches in Mumbai and the MS Dhoni-led outfit would be raring to go in the T20 tournament. While all the players are expected to join the squad in the coming days, there is still unclarity regarding the fitness and availability of key all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. CSK ended at the second-last position in IPL 2020 standings and would be looking to perform well in the 14th edition of the cash-rich tournament. Jadeja has been out of action since the third Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground where he suffered a dislocated thumb after being struck by a brutal Mitchell Starc bouncer. The flamboyant all-rounder had to undergo surgery and was ruled out of the remainder of the Test series against Australia and missed the entire home series against England. ALSO READ: Animated reactions not England's way of operating, says Stokes in reference to Kohli's body language The southpaw has been undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru but there has been no update on his availability for IPL 2021. Even the CSK top brass is clueless about Jadeja's fitness with CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan saying the franchise doesn't know when he will join the team. “We really don’t know when Jadeja is joining us. He has to get released by the National Cricket Academy (NCA),” Viswanathan said as quoted by InsideSport. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Who will captain Delhi Capitals in absence of Shreyas Iyer? Check the list of options Dhoni along with some of his CSK teammates had started practising in Chennai for the T20 tournament and now have moved the base to Mumbai where they will play as many as five matches. “Stephen and Pujara have reached Mumbai along with some other players. We will begin our camp there on March 27-28,” Viswanathan said. IPL 2021 starts on April 9.

'We really don’t know': Chennai Super Kings unclear about Ravindra Jadeja's availability for IPL 2021

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni on Wednesday unveiled the franchise's new jersey for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The former Indian captain unboxed the jersey as he shared the glimpse of the jersey with fans and followers. The latest CSK jersey for IPL 2021 also&nbsp;features a new camouflage shoulder straps as a tribute to the Indian armed forces.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The new camouflage shoulder stripe means CSK have moved away from the red and blue stripes. Dhoni, who is an honorary&nbsp;Leiutenant&nbsp;Colonel with the Indian Territorial Army, will be seen donning the new jersey in IPL 2021, scheduled to start from April 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

"The new-look jersey features camouflage as a tribute to India’s armed forces and three stars atop the much-loved franchise’s logo," CSK said in a statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It has been on our mind for some time now to find ways to raise awareness about the significant and selfless role of the armed forces. The camouflage is an appreciation of their service they are the true heroes,” CSK CEO KS Viswanathan said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The new CSK jersey has three starts above their logo, which highlights the three IPL titles they have won over the years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a video shared by the franchise, Dhoni urged CSK fans to start the whistles as he gears up for&nbsp;IPL 2021. "Thala&nbsp;Dharisanam! #WearOnWhistleOn with the all new #Yellove!" CSK captioned the post.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Some of the CSK players including the likes of Dhoni, Ambati Rayudu and other domestic players have been training in Chennai. However, with the entire group set to unite, the franchise will be shifting their camp to Mumbai on March 26, where they will undergo quarantine before resuming training.&nbsp;

CSK have their first phases of IPL 2021 matches in Mumbai.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni on Wednesday unveiled the franchise's new jersey for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The former Indian captain unboxed the jersey as he shared the glimpse of the jersey with fans and followers.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni on Wednesday unveiled the franchise's new jersey for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The former Indian captain unboxed the jersey as he shared the glimpse of the jersey with fans and followers. The latest CSK jersey for IPL 2021 also features a new camouflage shoulder straps as a tribute to the Indian armed forces. The new camouflage shoulder stripe means CSK have moved away from the red and blue stripes. Dhoni, who is an honorary Leiutenant Colonel with the Indian Territorial Army, will be seen donning the new jersey in IPL 2021, scheduled to start from April 9. "The new-look jersey features camouflage as a tribute to India’s armed forces and three stars atop the much-loved franchise’s logo," CSK said in a statement. “It has been on our mind for some time now to find ways to raise awareness about the significant and selfless role of the armed forces. The camouflage is an appreciation of their service they are the true heroes,” CSK CEO KS Viswanathan said. ALSO READ: 'Would be a dream come true': Kevin Pietersen replies to PM Modi, backs resumption of India vs Pakistan series The new CSK jersey has three starts above their logo, which highlights the three IPL titles they have won over the years. In a video shared by the franchise, Dhoni urged CSK fans to start the whistles as he gears up for IPL 2021. "Thala Dharisanam! #WearOnWhistleOn with the all new #Yellove!" CSK captioned the post. ALSO READ: India vs Pakistan T20I series a possibility with a six-day window in 2021: Report Thala Dharisanam! #WearOnWhistleOn with the all new #Yellove! #WhistlePodu 💛🦁 🛒 - https://t.co/qS3ZqqhgGe pic.twitter.com/Gpyu27aZfL — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 24, 2021 × Some of the CSK players including the likes of Dhoni, Ambati Rayudu and other domestic players have been training in Chennai. However, with the entire group set to unite, the franchise will be shifting their camp to Mumbai on March 26, where they will undergo quarantine before resuming training. CSK have their first phases of IPL 2021 matches in Mumbai.

CSK unveil new jersey for IPL 2021 with camouflage stripes as tribute to Indian armed forces

South African speedster Lungi Ngidi has revealed how he was left in awe of MS Dhoni after joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018. The Proteas bowler has further revealed how he was taken aback by Dhoni's aura, which gave him goosebumps while adding he is eager to play under 'Captain Cool’ again in IPL 2021, starting from April 9.&nbsp;

"When I first arrived at Chennai, you'd walk out and you'd hear the crowd chant his name, you would get goosebumps and they're not even talking about you. He is massive for cricket, massive for Chennai. Like everyone says, Captain Cool," Ngidi told&nbsp;ESPNCricinfo.&nbsp;

Ngidi scalped 11 wickets from seven matches in 2018 before opting out of the next edition due to injury. In IPL 2020, Ngidi played four matches but picked up nine wickets.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The South African quick bowler hailed Dhoni for the way he carries himself while also lauding his nature of keeping his emotions in check.&nbsp;

"He's been very consistent; that's the one thing I was amazed at the most… his consistency and how he carries himself, behaves as a captain. For me, that was one of the most amazing things. Never showing too much emotion but when you'd need to get a bit of a pick-up talk from the captain, he'd give it to you. Very amazing man and very happy to be playing under him," Ngidi added.&nbsp;

CSK added the likes of Moeen Ali,&nbsp;Krishnappa Gowtham, Cheteshwar Pujara, M Harisankar Reddy, K Bhagath Varma and C Hari Nishanth&nbsp;to their squad in the IPL 2021 auction and Ngidi is looking forward to playing with them in the tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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"The combination is going to be interesting to see. Who plays, who misses out but the coaching staff and the captain get along very well and they've always got plans to fix things. So, I'm really excited to see how the guys are going to get it this year," the fast bowler said.&nbsp;

South African speedster Lungi Ngidi has revealed how he was left in awe of MS Dhoni after joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.

South African speedster Lungi Ngidi has revealed how he was left in awe of MS Dhoni after joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018. The Proteas bowler has further revealed how he was taken aback by Dhoni's aura, which gave him goosebumps while adding he is eager to play under 'Captain Cool’ again in IPL 2021, starting from April 9. "When I first arrived at Chennai, you'd walk out and you'd hear the crowd chant his name, you would get goosebumps and they're not even talking about you. He is massive for cricket, massive for Chennai. Like everyone says, Captain Cool," Ngidi told ESPNCricinfo. Ngidi scalped 11 wickets from seven matches in 2018 before opting out of the next edition due to injury. In IPL 2020, Ngidi played four matches but picked up nine wickets. ALSO READ: Exclusive: England favourites to win T20 World Cup but don't rule out India - Ryan Sidebottom The South African quick bowler hailed Dhoni for the way he carries himself while also lauding his nature of keeping his emotions in check. "He's been very consistent; that's the one thing I was amazed at the most… his consistency and how he carries himself, behaves as a captain. For me, that was one of the most amazing things. Never showing too much emotion but when you'd need to get a bit of a pick-up talk from the captain, he'd give it to you. Very amazing man and very happy to be playing under him," Ngidi added. CSK added the likes of Moeen Ali, Krishnappa Gowtham, Cheteshwar Pujara, M Harisankar Reddy, K Bhagath Varma and C Hari Nishanth to their squad in the IPL 2021 auction and Ngidi is looking forward to playing with them in the tournament. ALSO READ: Record-breaking Virat Kohli achieves iconic milestone in T20I cricket "The combination is going to be interesting to see. Who plays, who misses out but the coaching staff and the captain get along very well and they've always got plans to fix things. So, I'm really excited to see how the guys are going to get it this year," the fast bowler said.

'When I first arrived at Chennai...': CSK's Lungi Ngidi reveals how MS Dhoni gave him 'goosebumps'

Indian cricket fans returned to the stands after over a year in the second Test match between India and England. Indian cricket fans returned to the stands for the first time since October 2019 after BCCI gave their nod for spectators to return. The Indian cricket board have allowed 33,000 fans to enter the MA Chidambaram stadium for the crucial second Test match between India and England.&nbsp;

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Virat Kohli, who is known to perform well in front of the crowd, was spotted gesturing towards the fans on the stands. The skipper urged them to up the volume and cheer for the team as the bowlers were dismissing the English batsmen. He did a "whistle podu" gesture, which is a catchphrase for Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;

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Despite the club rivalries, skipper Kohli urged the crowd to cheer for the team.&nbsp;

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Local boy Ravichandran Ashwin picked up a five-wicket haul as India restricted England to 134, taking a massive 195-run lead. Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and &nbsp;Cheteshwar Pujara are on the crease as the hosts ended with a lead of 249 runs and nine wickets in hand.&nbsp;

India are looking to level the series after losing the opener at the same venue by 227 runs.

Indian cricket fans returned to the stands after over a year in the second Test match between India and England. Indian cricket fans returned to the stands for the first time since October 2019 after BCCI gave their nod for spectators to return.

Indian cricket fans returned to the stands after over a year in the second Test match between India and England. Indian cricket fans returned to the stands for the first time since October 2019 after BCCI gave their nod for spectators to return. The Indian cricket board have allowed 33,000 fans to enter the MA Chidambaram stadium for the crucial second Test match between India and England. ALSO READ: 'Fleeting view': Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheers for Team India from the skies Virat Kohli, who is known to perform well in front of the crowd, was spotted gesturing towards the fans on the stands. The skipper urged them to up the volume and cheer for the team as the bowlers were dismissing the English batsmen. He did a "whistle podu" gesture, which is a catchphrase for Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings. When in Chennai, you #WhistlePodu! 👌👌#TeamIndia skipper @imVkohli egging the Chepauk crowd on & they do not disappoint. 👏👏 @Paytm #INDvENG Follow the match 👉 https://t.co/Hr7Zk2kjNC pic.twitter.com/JR6BfvRqtZ — BCCI (@BCCI) February 14, 2021 × Despite the club rivalries, skipper Kohli urged the crowd to cheer for the team. ALSO READ: Ravi Ashwin overtakes Harbhajan Singh in elite list after dismissing Ben Stokes Local boy Ravichandran Ashwin picked up a five-wicket haul as India restricted England to 134, taking a massive 195-run lead. Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara are on the crease as the hosts ended with a lead of 249 runs and nine wickets in hand. India are looking to level the series after losing the opener at the same venue by 227 runs.

WATCH: Virat Kohli does the 'whistle podu' to get the Chennai crowd going

After 60 matches, packed with thrilling on-field action, played over two months between eight teams, Mumbai Indians emerged as the winners. The team beat Delhi Capitals&nbsp;in the final to win their fifth title. While the table-toppers won the title on-field, Chennai Super Kings were seemingly on everyone’s minds on Twitter as it was&nbsp;the most Tweeted team&nbsp;during the tournament.&nbsp;

While cricket fans couldn’t be in the stadium or even the same room as their friends to watch the matches this year, the roar of cricket enthusiasts was just as resounding on Twitter. The service is the home of cricket conversations in India, and fans turn to it for real-time highlights, to enhance their viewing experience and to feel connected to the game through conversations with other fans.

After a long hiatus because of the pandemic, Indian cricketers got back to the field with the opening game of this league, unsurprisingly making the opening match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;the most Tweeted about match&nbsp;of the season. This was followed by: #MIvSRH&nbsp;(on 4th October) and&nbsp;&nbsp;#MIvDC&nbsp;(the double super over match - played on 18th October).&nbsp;

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<h2>The top five Twitter Moments from the season were:&nbsp;</h2>

1.&nbsp;Sep 27, 2020: Nicolas Pooran's gravity-defying catch thrills fans

2.&nbsp;Oct 15, 2020: The Universe Boss is back&nbsp;

3. Sep 24, 2020: KL Rahul registers the highest IPL score by an Indian with his 132*

4.&nbsp;Oct 21, 2020: Mohammed Siraj records two maidens and three wickets&nbsp;

5.&nbsp;Oct 16, 2020: Dinesh Karthik steps down as KKR's skipper and hands the captaincy over to Eoin Morgan

While Virat Kohli was&nbsp;the most Tweeted about player&nbsp;in the league, Chennai Super Kings dominated the Twitter charts by becoming&nbsp;the most Tweeted about the team.&nbsp;

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<h2>Here are&nbsp;the most Tweeted about teams:</h2>

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets)

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers)

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kolkata Knight Riders (@KKRiders)

6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)

7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip)

8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)

The Golden Tweet&nbsp;of the season was the Tweet from the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar&nbsp;praising the fielding effort by Kings XI Punjab cricketer Nicholas Pooran during the&nbsp;#RRvKXIP&nbsp;match. The Tweet received over 23K Retweets. Here are&nbsp;the top three most Retweeted Tweets&nbsp;-

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How many RTs for Kishan's 99?
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💔 <a href="https://t.co/XD7bi7R36X">pic.twitter.com/XD7bi7R36X</a>
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<h2>The top 10&nbsp;most Tweeted hashtags&nbsp;during the tournament were:</h2>

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;#IPL2020

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;#Whistlepodu

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;#CSK

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;#yellove

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;#Playbold

6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;#WhistleFromHome

7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;#MI

8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;#MumbaiIndians

9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;#onefamily

10.&nbsp;&nbsp;#orangearmy

For cricket lovers, the live-action isn’t over yet. India's tour of Australia is soon coming up, so fans across the globe can follow and join the conversation around the entire tour on Twitter.

After 60 matches, packed with thrilling on-field action, played over two months between eight teams, Mumbai Indians emerged as the winners. The team beat Delhi Capitals in the final to win their fifth title.

After 60 matches, packed with thrilling on-field action, played over two months between eight teams, Mumbai Indians emerged as the winners. The team beat Delhi Capitals in the final to win their fifth title. While the table-toppers won the title on-field, Chennai Super Kings were seemingly on everyone’s minds on Twitter as it was the most Tweeted team during the tournament. While cricket fans couldn’t be in the stadium or even the same room as their friends to watch the matches this year, the roar of cricket enthusiasts was just as resounding on Twitter. The service is the home of cricket conversations in India, and fans turn to it for real-time highlights, to enhance their viewing experience and to feel connected to the game through conversations with other fans. After a long hiatus because of the pandemic, Indian cricketers got back to the field with the opening game of this league, unsurprisingly making the opening match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings the most Tweeted about match of the season. This was followed by: #MIvSRH (on 4th October) and #MIvDC (the double super over match - played on 18th October). TRENDING: In pics: KXIP's short run to Raina: Here are top 5 controversies of IPL 2020 The top five Twitter Moments from the season were: 1. Sep 27, 2020: Nicolas Pooran's gravity-defying catch thrills fans 2. Oct 15, 2020: The Universe Boss is back 3. Sep 24, 2020: KL Rahul registers the highest IPL score by an Indian with his 132* 4. Oct 21, 2020: Mohammed Siraj records two maidens and three wickets 5. Oct 16, 2020: Dinesh Karthik steps down as KKR's skipper and hands the captaincy over to Eoin Morgan While Virat Kohli was the most Tweeted about player in the league, Chennai Super Kings dominated the Twitter charts by becoming the most Tweeted about the team. Here are the most Tweeted about teams: 1. Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) 2. Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) 3. Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) 4. Sunrisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) 5. Kolkata Knight Riders (@KKRiders) 6. Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) 7. Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) 8. Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) The Golden Tweet of the season was the Tweet from the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar praising the fielding effort by Kings XI Punjab cricketer Nicholas Pooran during the #RRvKXIP match. The Tweet received over 23K Retweets. Here are the top three most Retweeted Tweets - This is the best save I have seen in my life. Simply incredible!! 👍#IPL2020 #RRvKXIP pic.twitter.com/2r7cNZmUaw — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 27, 2020 × How many RTs for Kishan's 99? — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 28, 2020 × 💔 pic.twitter.com/XD7bi7R36X — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 2, 2020 × The top 10 most Tweeted hashtags during the tournament were: 1. #IPL2020 2. #Whistlepodu 3. #CSK 4. #yellove 5. #Playbold 6. #WhistleFromHome 7. #MI 8. #MumbaiIndians 9. #onefamily 10. #orangearmy For cricket lovers, the live-action isn’t over yet. India's tour of Australia is soon coming up, so fans across the globe can follow and join the conversation around the entire tour on Twitter.

Chennai Super Kings become the most Tweeted about team during cricket season

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