IPL 2019: Mumbai to take on Chennai at Chidambaram Stadium

Chennai's skipper MS Dhoni, who was critical of his side's top-batting order after losing the previous game to Bangalore, looked satisfied after Shane Watson guided <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-shane-watsons-96-gets-chennai-back-on-winning-track-213086">Chennai defeat Hyderabad by six wickets</a> on Tuesday.

On Chidambaram Stadium track, Watson roared back to form with a 96 off 53 balls splendid knock.&nbsp;

During the post-match presentation ceremony, Dhoni hailed Watson as a "matchwinner". He said, "Watson has been a matchwinner for us. He has been batting well in the nets."

He added, "Although he (Watson) did struggle a bit. This is the time when you need to back them."&nbsp;

With the win, Chennai have returned on top in the point table with eight wins from 11 games, whereas Hyderabad remained at fourth with five wins from 10 games.&nbsp;

On being asked about Chennai mantra of success, Dhoni said that "it's a secret" and he won't reveal it before retirement.&nbsp;

With a witty smile on his face, he added, "If I tell everyone what it is, then they won't buy me at the auctions." &nbsp;

Dhoni further added, "The crowd support and franchise's support are key of course. Huge credit has to also go to the support staff who play a huge role in keeping the team atmosphere good for the team and other individuals."

"Other than this, I can't reveal anything till I retire."&nbsp;

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Dhoni has battled a dodgy back for a long time and he wants to be careful with it as the ICC World Cup is round the corner.&nbsp;

The Chennai skipper said that there has been some stiffness but it is holding up as of now.&nbsp;

"The back is holding up, it's not getting worse, with the World Cup coming up, can't afford that, because that's too important," Dhoni said.&nbsp;

Dhoni said that at the highest level, there aren't any players who are not playing with a niggle or two.&nbsp;

"If it becomes worse, I certainly take some time off but at this level you play with some niggle or the other. Because if you wait to get fully fit, then there will be a gap of five years between two matches," the skipper said cheekily.

Chennai's skipper MS Dhoni, who was critical of his side's top-batting order after losing the previous game to Bangalore, looked satisfied after Shane Watson guided Chennai defeat Hyderabad by six wickets on Tuesday.

Chennai's skipper MS Dhoni, who was critical of his side's top-batting order after losing the previous game to Bangalore, looked satisfied after Shane Watson guided Chennai defeat Hyderabad by six wickets on Tuesday. On Chidambaram Stadium track, Watson roared back to form with a 96 off 53 balls splendid knock. During the post-match presentation ceremony, Dhoni hailed Watson as a "matchwinner". He said, "Watson has been a matchwinner for us. He has been batting well in the nets." He added, "Although he (Watson) did struggle a bit. This is the time when you need to back them." With the win, Chennai have returned on top in the point table with eight wins from 11 games, whereas Hyderabad remained at fourth with five wins from 10 games. On being asked about Chennai mantra of success, Dhoni said that "it's a secret" and he won't reveal it before retirement. With a witty smile on his face, he added, "If I tell everyone what it is, then they won't buy me at the auctions." Dhoni further added, "The crowd support and franchise's support are key of course. Huge credit has to also go to the support staff who play a huge role in keeping the team atmosphere good for the team and other individuals." "Other than this, I can't reveal anything till I retire." Will @msdhoni tell @bhogleharsha the secret to @ChennaiIPL's consistency, season after season 👀#CSKvSRH pic.twitter.com/FMasdNUqzP — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 23, 2019 × Dhoni has battled a dodgy back for a long time and he wants to be careful with it as the ICC World Cup is round the corner. The Chennai skipper said that there has been some stiffness but it is holding up as of now. "The back is holding up, it's not getting worse, with the World Cup coming up, can't afford that, because that's too important," Dhoni said. Dhoni said that at the highest level, there aren't any players who are not playing with a niggle or two. "If it becomes worse, I certainly take some time off but at this level you play with some niggle or the other. Because if you wait to get fully fit, then there will be a gap of five years between two matches," the skipper said cheekily.

'They won't buy me at the auctions', says MS Dhoni on revealing Chennai's 'secret' success mantra

Chennai defeated Hyderabad by six wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. CSK all-rounder Shane Watson played a significant role in chasing Hyderabad’s total by amassing 95 of just 53 balls.

Shane Watson thanks Stephen Fleming & MS Dhoni for showing faith in him

A day after <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/would-be-better-if-ipl-matches-are-not-played-in-chennai-rajinikanth-amid-cauvery-row--129246?first_load=no">actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth</a> expressed his disappointment over staging the IPL match in Chennai over the Cauvery issue, members of Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TMK) began their protest outside the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Chennai and Kolkata are set to clash at the&nbsp;Chidambaram stadium in a crucial&nbsp;IPL encounter tonight.

Rajinikanth had said he was "embarrassed" over the IPL match being held in Chennai while the state was in the middle of the Cauvery stir.

The superstar had asserted that people should be more sensitive towards the plight of the farmers who were hit by severe water shortage in the state.

"If not then at least acknowledge the fight of the people of Tamil Nadu. Our team should wear a black band. Those who go for the match can also wear a black band."

Another actor-turned-politician Kamal Hassan who recently formed a political party Makkal Needhi Maiam(MNM) had also spoken out against Chennai holding IPL matches.

Political parties in the state have been calling for the setting up of the Cauvery Management Board to address the issue.&nbsp;

Tamil Nadu has moved a contempt plea in the Supreme Court, seeking action against the Centre for allegedly failing to form the Cauvery Management Board within six weeks as ordered by the court on February 16.

On Monday, the top court had rapped the Centre for not framing a water-sharing scheme for the Cauvery and ordered it to prove its "bona fides"&nbsp;by submitting a draft scheme by May 3.

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Political parties in the state have been calling for the setting up of the Cauvery Management Board to address the issue.

A day after actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth expressed his disappointment over staging the IPL match in Chennai over the Cauvery issue, members of Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TMK) began their protest outside the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chennai and Kolkata are set to clash at the Chidambaram stadium in a crucial IPL encounter tonight. Rajinikanth had said he was "embarrassed" over the IPL match being held in Chennai while the state was in the middle of the Cauvery stir. The superstar had asserted that people should be more sensitive towards the plight of the farmers who were hit by severe water shortage in the state. "If not then at least acknowledge the fight of the people of Tamil Nadu. Our team should wear a black band. Those who go for the match can also wear a black band." Another actor-turned-politician Kamal Hassan who recently formed a political party Makkal Needhi Maiam(MNM) had also spoken out against Chennai holding IPL matches. Political parties in the state have been calling for the setting up of the Cauvery Management Board to address the issue. Tamil Nadu has moved a contempt plea in the Supreme Court, seeking action against the Centre for allegedly failing to form the Cauvery Management Board within six weeks as ordered by the court on February 16. On Monday, the top court had rapped the Centre for not framing a water-sharing scheme for the Cauvery and ordered it to prove its "bona fides" by submitting a draft scheme by May 3.

Cauvery row: Protests outside Chidambaram stadium in Chennai against IPL match today