It has been a musical chair when it comes to captaincy in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp in IPL 2022 edition. Just two days prior to IPL&nbsp;15's commencement, MS Dhoni resigned as captain and Ravindra Jadeja was named his successor. After eight games, with CSK losing six of them and languishing at the penultimate position in the points table, Jadeja gave up captaincy and requested Dhoni to take over once again.

With Dhoni back at the helm, CSK returned to winning ways and claimed their third game of the season with a 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 46 of IPL 2022, at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Sunday evening (May 01). Being asked to bat first, CSK rode on Ruturaj Gaikwad's 99 and Devon Conway's 85 not out to post 202/2 on a batting surface.

In reply, SRH posted 189-6 with a blistering 33-ball 64 and skipper Kane Williamson's 47 but lost the plot in the middle overs with the ball turning and gripping a bit. One stand-out thing was that Jadeja played and bowled with a free mind, returning with 3-0-15-0, whereas Dhoni also looked at his usual best by guiding his bowlers and remaining proactive behind the stumps as captain.

When asked about the change of captaincy in the CSK camp, Dhoni explained the entire scenario and shared how the added responsibility took a toll on Jadeja. At the post-match presentation, he said, "Between me and Jadeja, he knew last season itself that he will be given a chance to captain this year. He knew and got enough time to prepare, what is important is you want him to lead the side and I wanted that transition to happen. In the first 2 games, there was information going in towards 'Jaddu' and after that I left it to him to decide which angle to bowl and all that," Dhoni opined.

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"At the end of the season, you don't want him to feel as the captaincy was done by someone else and I'm just going for toss. So it was a gradual transition. Spoon-feeding doesn't really help captain, on the field you have to take those crucial decisions and you have to take responsibility for those decisions," added MSD.

CSK still remain alive -- by the barest of margins -- in the playoffs race with three wins from nine games. They, however, remain at the ninth spot with a negative NRR and, hence, have lots to do in order to progress into the top four.

It has been a musical chair when it comes to captaincy in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp in IPL 2022 edition. Just two days prior to IPL 15's commencement, MS Dhoni resigned as captain and Ravindra Jadeja was named his successor.

It has been a musical chair when it comes to captaincy in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp in IPL 2022 edition. Just two days prior to IPL 15's commencement, MS Dhoni resigned as captain and Ravindra Jadeja was named his successor. After eight games, with CSK losing six of them and languishing at the penultimate position in the points table, Jadeja gave up captaincy and requested Dhoni to take over once again. With Dhoni back at the helm, CSK returned to winning ways and claimed their third game of the season with a 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 46 of IPL 2022, at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Sunday evening (May 01). Being asked to bat first, CSK rode on Ruturaj Gaikwad's 99 and Devon Conway's 85 not out to post 202/2 on a batting surface. In reply, SRH posted 189-6 with a blistering 33-ball 64 and skipper Kane Williamson's 47 but lost the plot in the middle overs with the ball turning and gripping a bit. One stand-out thing was that Jadeja played and bowled with a free mind, returning with 3-0-15-0, whereas Dhoni also looked at his usual best by guiding his bowlers and remaining proactive behind the stumps as captain. When asked about the change of captaincy in the CSK camp, Dhoni explained the entire scenario and shared how the added responsibility took a toll on Jadeja. At the post-match presentation, he said, "Between me and Jadeja, he knew last season itself that he will be given a chance to captain this year. He knew and got enough time to prepare, what is important is you want him to lead the side and I wanted that transition to happen. In the first 2 games, there was information going in towards 'Jaddu' and after that I left it to him to decide which angle to bowl and all that," Dhoni opined. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: MS Dhoni breaks Rahul Dravid's impressive record on return as Chennai Super Kings skipper "At the end of the season, you don't want him to feel as the captaincy was done by someone else and I'm just going for toss. So it was a gradual transition. Spoon-feeding doesn't really help captain, on the field you have to take those crucial decisions and you have to take responsibility for those decisions," added MSD. CSK still remain alive -- by the barest of margins -- in the playoffs race with three wins from nine games. They, however, remain at the ninth spot with a negative NRR and, hence, have lots to do in order to progress into the top four.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK)&nbsp;returned to winning ways in match 46 of IPL 2022, beating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 13 runs at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Sunday evening (May 01). Being asked to bat first, MS Dhoni-led CSK rode on Ruturaj Gaikwad's 99 and Devon Conway's 85 not out to post 202-2 and restricted SRH to 189-6, claiming two vital points to stay alive in the competition.

Playing on his home ground, Ruturaj returned to scoring runs after just one fifty from eight games in IPL 15. The right-hander looked in sublime form as he slammed a swashbuckling 57-ball 99, laced with six fours and as many maximums. He struck at a whopping&nbsp;173.68 and even took on pacer Umran Malik, who has been in sensational form in the middle overs for SRH.

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Despite missing out on his second IPL ton, Ruturaj remains happy to have contributed to the team's win at his home ground. "It’s always special to score big at your home-ground, but more importantly, I’m happy because I contributed towards the team’s win,” Gaikwad said after the match in an interview with fast bowler Mukesh Choudhary.

“There was no pressure of performing in front of family and friends, but I wanted to make them proud. Doing well in front of them is a big achievement. I was waiting for the moment and, thankfully, I did well. I enjoyed batting with Devon. I am delighted for him as it was only his second match and he scored his maiden IPL fifty. We haven’t played together much, but we spend a lot of time in my room. Hence, we got to know about each other’s game, how we communicate and how we react to certain situations on the field,” the opener further opined.

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“We already had off-field conversations and, thankfully, we shared a decent partnership. Getting out on 99 made me a little sad, but I was happy that I was able to gain momentum and take the pressure off Devon. Whether it’s 99 or 100, winning the game is important,” Gaikwad added.

Dhoni-led CSK remain alive in the playoffs race with a win over SRH. They, however, have plenty to do with only three wins from nine encounters and a negative NRR. They next face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the same venue on Wednesday (May 04). Ruturaj will be eager to continue his good form and slam a ton versus Bengaluru.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to winning ways in match 46 of IPL 2022, beating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 13 runs at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Sunday evening (May 01).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to winning ways in match 46 of IPL 2022, beating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 13 runs at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Sunday evening (May 01). Being asked to bat first, MS Dhoni-led CSK rode on Ruturaj Gaikwad's 99 and Devon Conway's 85 not out to post 202-2 and restricted SRH to 189-6, claiming two vital points to stay alive in the competition. Playing on his home ground, Ruturaj returned to scoring runs after just one fifty from eight games in IPL 15. The right-hander looked in sublime form as he slammed a swashbuckling 57-ball 99, laced with six fours and as many maximums. He struck at a whopping 173.68 and even took on pacer Umran Malik, who has been in sensational form in the middle overs for SRH. ALSO READ | He does most of the work on the ground: Former India spinner dwells on MS Dhoni's captaincy approach Despite missing out on his second IPL ton, Ruturaj remains happy to have contributed to the team's win at his home ground. "It’s always special to score big at your home-ground, but more importantly, I’m happy because I contributed towards the team’s win,” Gaikwad said after the match in an interview with fast bowler Mukesh Choudhary. “There was no pressure of performing in front of family and friends, but I wanted to make them proud. Doing well in front of them is a big achievement. I was waiting for the moment and, thankfully, I did well. I enjoyed batting with Devon. I am delighted for him as it was only his second match and he scored his maiden IPL fifty. We haven’t played together much, but we spend a lot of time in my room. Hence, we got to know about each other’s game, how we communicate and how we react to certain situations on the field,” the opener further opined. ALSO READ | 'I think Faf would be jealous': CSK star Ruturaj Gaikwad takes a dig at his former opening partner - WATCH “We already had off-field conversations and, thankfully, we shared a decent partnership. Getting out on 99 made me a little sad, but I was happy that I was able to gain momentum and take the pressure off Devon. Whether it’s 99 or 100, winning the game is important,” Gaikwad added. Dhoni-led CSK remain alive in the playoffs race with a win over SRH. They, however, have plenty to do with only three wins from nine encounters and a negative NRR. They next face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the same venue on Wednesday (May 04). Ruturaj will be eager to continue his good form and slam a ton versus Bengaluru.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kept their playoffs hopes alive -- by the barest of margins -- in IPL 2022 with a 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 46 on Sunday evening (May 01). It was a special win especially after a lot has been said and written about the captaincy situation in the Yellow Army's camp.

After Ravindra Jadeja was made Chennai's captain just two days prior to the 15th season's commencement, he gave the job back to his predecessor MS Dhoni, who will now lead CSK till the end of the IPL 2022 edition. Under Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad (99), Devon Conway (85 not out) and Mukesh Choudhary (4 for 46) stood tall as CSK posted 202-2, after being asked to bat first at the MCA Stadium, Pune, before restricting SRH to 189-6.

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Despite a few dropped catches and conceding some boundaries in the end overs, CSK had a good game and now have three wins from nine games to continue to be at the penultimate position in the points table, with playoff hopes still alive. Following the CSK-SRH clash, former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha revealed what is it to play under Dhoni's leadership.

Ojha told in Cricbuzz Live, "MS Dhoni's team meetings are quite short. He does most of the work on the ground. He does not tell beforehand what to do to the players. He just tells the coaching staff to ensure that the players are ready. He keeps a tab on everything that is going on in the team."

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CSK will now hope for more stability and to continue the winning run to stand a chance to qualify for the playoffs. They next face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on May 04 (Wednesday) at the same venue.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kept their playoffs hopes alive -- by the barest of margins -- in IPL 2022 with a 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 46 on Sunday evening (May 01).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kept their playoffs hopes alive -- by the barest of margins -- in IPL 2022 with a 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 46 on Sunday evening (May 01). It was a special win especially after a lot has been said and written about the captaincy situation in the Yellow Army's camp. After Ravindra Jadeja was made Chennai's captain just two days prior to the 15th season's commencement, he gave the job back to his predecessor MS Dhoni, who will now lead CSK till the end of the IPL 2022 edition. Under Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad (99), Devon Conway (85 not out) and Mukesh Choudhary (4 for 46) stood tall as CSK posted 202-2, after being asked to bat first at the MCA Stadium, Pune, before restricting SRH to 189-6. ALSO READ | Rohit behind Kuldeep Yadav's comeback, Virat preferred Axar Patel, says DC spinner's childhood coach Despite a few dropped catches and conceding some boundaries in the end overs, CSK had a good game and now have three wins from nine games to continue to be at the penultimate position in the points table, with playoff hopes still alive. Following the CSK-SRH clash, former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha revealed what is it to play under Dhoni's leadership. Ojha told in Cricbuzz Live, "MS Dhoni's team meetings are quite short. He does most of the work on the ground. He does not tell beforehand what to do to the players. He just tells the coaching staff to ensure that the players are ready. He keeps a tab on everything that is going on in the team." ALSO READ | 'You don't want him to feel that captaincy was...': MS Dhoni on Ravindra Jadeja quitting as CSK skipper CSK will now hope for more stability and to continue the winning run to stand a chance to qualify for the playoffs. They next face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on May 04 (Wednesday) at the same venue.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Ruturaj Gaikwad was in brilliant form in his side's clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday (May 01). Gaikwad slammed a brilliant knock of 99 runs and combined with his opening partner Devon Conway to post a record 182-run stand for the first wicket at the MCA Stadium in Pune.

The stylish right-hander, who had been struggling for consistency this season, looked in dazzling form right from the start of his innings and took the SRH bowlers to the cleaners. Gaikwad scored 99 off just 57 deliveries laced with six sixes and six fours. He missed out on a well-deserved hundred by just 1 run but ended up etching his name in history along with Conway.

The 182-run stand between Conway and Gaikwad for the first wicket against SRH is the biggest partnership for the franchise in the history of IPL. The duo broke the record of former CSK openers Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson, who had posted a 181-run stand in IPL 2020.

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While Gaikwad scored 99, Conway slammed an unbeaten 85 off 55 balls to help CSK post a massive total of 202 runs on the board and win the game by 13 runs after restricting SRH on 189/6 in 20 overs. Post his side's win Gaikwad took a cheeky dig at Du Plessis stating that the South African batter might be jealous that he and Conway broke his record for CSK.

"I think Faf would be jealous a little bit. But it's okay. It feels really nice to have the record," Ruturaj told CSK TV after the MS Dhoni-led side defeated Kane Williamson &amp; Co. to bag their third win of the season. Du Plessis is currently leading RCB in IPL 2022 after being released by CSK.

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It was the first game for Dhoni as captain of the side after he was reappointed as the skipper of the team post Jadeja's decision to step down from captaincy. Dhoni made an excellent return inspiring his side to a much-needed win to keep their playoffs hopes alive this season.

Gaikwad, who had struggled to get going, looked in splendid touch as went after the SRH bowlers, including pace sensation Umran Malik, who ended up conceding 48 runs off his four overs without managing a wicket.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Ruturaj Gaikwad was in brilliant form in his side's clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday (May 01). Gaikwad slammed a brilliant knock of 99 runs and combined with his opening partner Devon Conway to post a record 182-run stand for the first wicket at the MCA Stadium in Pune.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Ruturaj Gaikwad was in brilliant form in his side's clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday (May 01). Gaikwad slammed a brilliant knock of 99 runs and combined with his opening partner Devon Conway to post a record 182-run stand for the first wicket at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The stylish right-hander, who had been struggling for consistency this season, looked in dazzling form right from the start of his innings and took the SRH bowlers to the cleaners. Gaikwad scored 99 off just 57 deliveries laced with six sixes and six fours. He missed out on a well-deserved hundred by just 1 run but ended up etching his name in history along with Conway. The 182-run stand between Conway and Gaikwad for the first wicket against SRH is the biggest partnership for the franchise in the history of IPL. The duo broke the record of former CSK openers Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson, who had posted a 181-run stand in IPL 2020. Also Read: Fanboy Dale Steyn takes MS Dhoni's autograph as picture of duo's meet-up goes viral While Gaikwad scored 99, Conway slammed an unbeaten 85 off 55 balls to help CSK post a massive total of 202 runs on the board and win the game by 13 runs after restricting SRH on 189/6 in 20 overs. Post his side's win Gaikwad took a cheeky dig at Du Plessis stating that the South African batter might be jealous that he and Conway broke his record for CSK. "I think Faf would be jealous a little bit. But it's okay. It feels really nice to have the record," Ruturaj told CSK TV after the MS Dhoni-led side defeated Kane Williamson & Co. to bag their third win of the season. Du Plessis is currently leading RCB in IPL 2022 after being released by CSK. Also Read: 'You don't want him to feel that captaincy was...': MS Dhoni on Ravindra Jadeja quitting as CSK skipper It was the first game for Dhoni as captain of the side after he was reappointed as the skipper of the team post Jadeja's decision to step down from captaincy. Dhoni made an excellent return inspiring his side to a much-needed win to keep their playoffs hopes alive this season. Gaikwad, who had struggled to get going, looked in splendid touch as went after the SRH bowlers, including pace sensation Umran Malik, who ended up conceding 48 runs off his four overs without managing a wicket.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway's effortless six-hitting exhibition was well complemented by a four-wicket haul from Mukesh Choudhary as Chennai Super Kings notched up a 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match here on Sunday.

Gaikwad (99 off 57 balls) and Conway (85 not out off 55) put SRH's attack to the sword, notching up a scintillating 182-run partnership, the highest opening stand of the season, as CSK posted an imposing 202 for two after being invited to bat.

In reply, SRH fell short, reaching 189 for 6 in 20 overs despite late heroics from Nicholas Pooran (64 not out) and a 47-run innings by skipper Kane Williamson at the top. 
Choudhary emerged with the best figures for CSK, scalping four for 46, while Mitchell Santner (1/36) and

Dwaine Pretorius (1/40) took one wicket each.

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The win, which coincided with MS Dhoni's return to captaincy, kept CSK afloat for an improbable play-off berth as they now have six points with five matches remaining, while SRH remained in the fourth position with 10 points in the overall standing.

Abhishek Sharma (39) and Williamson gave SRH a flying start to their chase but Choudhary struck twice in two balls to reduce the Hyderabad outfit to 58 for 2 in six overs.

While Sharma was caught by Dwaine Pretorius at long-on, Rahul Tripathi was out for a duck after giving catching practice at short third man.

Aiden Markram hit two sixes before falling prey to Mitchell Santner.

Pooran hit Ravindra Jadeja for a six before unleashing a monstrous reverse sweep for another maximum, while Williamson too notched up a one-handed six to keep the scoreboard ticking.

The SRH skipper, however, was trapped in front by Pretorius as it became 126 for 4 in 15th over. 
Pooran then kept fighting in vain while scoreboard pressure took a toll on the other batters.

Earlier, Gaikwad, who has been blowing hot and cold this season, was at his destructive best as he smashed six sixes and as many fours before tragically falling short of a ton by just one run.

The 25-year-old was in his zone as he stood on his backfoot, and played some exceptional shots to dominate the formidable SRH bowling unit.

Anything short was pulled with immaculate ease, while pitched up deliveries were treated with equal disdain as Gaikwad didn't miss a trick to send SRH on a leather hunt during his classy innings.

Conway too showed great temperament as he was the perfect foil for Gaikwad. He bide his time initially before going for the big shots in the slog overs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (0/22) was the best bowler on display for SRH, while pace sensation Umran Malik had a really bad day in office, having conceded 48 in his four overs. T Natarajan (2/42) picked up two wickets but also went for runs.

With Washington Sundar suffering an injury while fielding, SRH was forced to use Markram and Shashank Singh as the fifth bowler, who conceded 46 from their combined four overs.

After a watchful start, Gaikwad broke free as he pulled Marco Jansen for two maximums, while Natarajan was sent across the mid-wicket boundary as CSK reached 40 for 0 after the powerplay.

Gaikwad was particular harsh on Malik, smashing him over cover first before lifting him over long-on for another maximum in his first over.

Malik cranked up the pace, bowling the fastest delivery of the tournament, clocking 154kmph in the 10th over, but ended up conceding two more boundaries off Gaikwad's blade as the opener completed his half-century off 33 balls.

Markram too faced the fury of the duo with Conway sending him across the fine leg before going down the wicket for a flat six.

Gaikwad too clobbered him for successive sixes as the 100 was up in the 11th over.

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Malik was again in the line of fire as Gaikwad slogged him over long-on for a boundary before lifting him over long-off for another maximum.

A top-edge six off Marco Jansen, meanwhile, helped Conway bring up his fifty in 39 balls and he ended the 15th over with another four and a six.

Natarajan was brought back but he too conceded 13 runs with Gaikwad producing another pull. Conway too sent one over the bowler's head in the 18th over.

Gaikwad, however, missed out of a deserving hundred when he gave an easy catch at point. 
Back at the helm of affairs, M S Dhoni promoted himself but couldn't make an impact as he was holed out by Malik off Natarajan.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway's effortless six-hitting exhibition was well complemented by a four-wicket haul from Mukesh Choudhary as Chennai Super Kings notched up a 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match here on Sunday.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway's effortless six-hitting exhibition was well complemented by a four-wicket haul from Mukesh Choudhary as Chennai Super Kings notched up a 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match here on Sunday. Gaikwad (99 off 57 balls) and Conway (85 not out off 55) put SRH's attack to the sword, notching up a scintillating 182-run partnership, the highest opening stand of the season, as CSK posted an imposing 202 for two after being invited to bat. In reply, SRH fell short, reaching 189 for 6 in 20 overs despite late heroics from Nicholas Pooran (64 not out) and a 47-run innings by skipper Kane Williamson at the top. Choudhary emerged with the best figures for CSK, scalping four for 46, while Mitchell Santner (1/36) and Dwaine Pretorius (1/40) took one wicket each. Also read | Ruturaj Gaikwad completes 1000 runs in IPL, equals Sachin Tendulkar's record The win, which coincided with MS Dhoni's return to captaincy, kept CSK afloat for an improbable play-off berth as they now have six points with five matches remaining, while SRH remained in the fourth position with 10 points in the overall standing. Abhishek Sharma (39) and Williamson gave SRH a flying start to their chase but Choudhary struck twice in two balls to reduce the Hyderabad outfit to 58 for 2 in six overs. While Sharma was caught by Dwaine Pretorius at long-on, Rahul Tripathi was out for a duck after giving catching practice at short third man. Aiden Markram hit two sixes before falling prey to Mitchell Santner. Pooran hit Ravindra Jadeja for a six before unleashing a monstrous reverse sweep for another maximum, while Williamson too notched up a one-handed six to keep the scoreboard ticking. The SRH skipper, however, was trapped in front by Pretorius as it became 126 for 4 in 15th over. Pooran then kept fighting in vain while scoreboard pressure took a toll on the other batters. Earlier, Gaikwad, who has been blowing hot and cold this season, was at his destructive best as he smashed six sixes and as many fours before tragically falling short of a ton by just one run. The 25-year-old was in his zone as he stood on his backfoot, and played some exceptional shots to dominate the formidable SRH bowling unit. Anything short was pulled with immaculate ease, while pitched up deliveries were treated with equal disdain as Gaikwad didn't miss a trick to send SRH on a leather hunt during his classy innings. Conway too showed great temperament as he was the perfect foil for Gaikwad. He bide his time initially before going for the big shots in the slog overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (0/22) was the best bowler on display for SRH, while pace sensation Umran Malik had a really bad day in office, having conceded 48 in his four overs. T Natarajan (2/42) picked up two wickets but also went for runs. With Washington Sundar suffering an injury while fielding, SRH was forced to use Markram and Shashank Singh as the fifth bowler, who conceded 46 from their combined four overs. After a watchful start, Gaikwad broke free as he pulled Marco Jansen for two maximums, while Natarajan was sent across the mid-wicket boundary as CSK reached 40 for 0 after the powerplay. Gaikwad was particular harsh on Malik, smashing him over cover first before lifting him over long-on for another maximum in his first over. Malik cranked up the pace, bowling the fastest delivery of the tournament, clocking 154kmph in the 10th over, but ended up conceding two more boundaries off Gaikwad's blade as the opener completed his half-century off 33 balls. Markram too faced the fury of the duo with Conway sending him across the fine leg before going down the wicket for a flat six. Gaikwad too clobbered him for successive sixes as the 100 was up in the 11th over. Also read | IPL 2022: Dhoni breaks Dravid's impressive record on return as CSK skipper Malik was again in the line of fire as Gaikwad slogged him over long-on for a boundary before lifting him over long-off for another maximum. A top-edge six off Marco Jansen, meanwhile, helped Conway bring up his fifty in 39 balls and he ended the 15th over with another four and a six. Natarajan was brought back but he too conceded 13 runs with Gaikwad producing another pull. Conway too sent one over the bowler's head in the 18th over. Gaikwad, however, missed out of a deserving hundred when he gave an easy catch at point. Back at the helm of affairs, M S Dhoni promoted himself but couldn't make an impact as he was holed out by Malik off Natarajan.

IPL 2022: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway guide Chennai Super Kings to important victory

Ruturaj Gaikwad created history by becoming the joint fastest Indian batsman to score 1000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he reached the massive milestone during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. The opener equalled the record set by legend Sachin Tendulkar.

Gaikwad, who fell just one run short of a well-deserved century, was able to reach the milestone in just 31 matches – the same number of matches taken by Tendulkar.

In the process, he surpassed big names like Suresh Raina (34), Devdutt Pallikal (35) and Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant (35).

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Gaikwad looked in brilliant form as he slammed 99 off just 57 balls with the help of six fours and six maximums. He fell agonisingly short of his second IPL century and as a result, he became the fifth batsman to be dismissed on 99 in IPL.

The other batsmen who missed out on their centuries by just one run are Virat Kohli, Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan and West Indies international Chris Gayle.

The youngster stitched together an impressive 182-run partnership for the opening wicket on Sunday as Conway also scored 85 off just 55 balls. This was the best partnership for CSK in IPL history as they went past the 181-stand between Shane Watson and Faf Du Plessis against Punjab Kings.

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Overall, this was the fourth best opening partnership in the IPL with the top spot belonging to the duo of Jonny Bairstow and David Warner who added 185 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad during their 2019 encounter against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Ruturaj Gaikwad created history by becoming the joint fastest Indian batsman to score 1000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he reached the massive milestone during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

Ruturaj Gaikwad created history by becoming the joint fastest Indian batsman to score 1000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he reached the massive milestone during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. The opener equalled the record set by legend Sachin Tendulkar. Gaikwad, who fell just one run short of a well-deserved century, was able to reach the milestone in just 31 matches – the same number of matches taken by Tendulkar. In the process, he surpassed big names like Suresh Raina (34), Devdutt Pallikal (35) and Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant (35). Also read | What has gone wrong for CSK in IPL 2022? Gaikwad looked in brilliant form as he slammed 99 off just 57 balls with the help of six fours and six maximums. He fell agonisingly short of his second IPL century and as a result, he became the fifth batsman to be dismissed on 99 in IPL. The other batsmen who missed out on their centuries by just one run are Virat Kohli, Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan and West Indies international Chris Gayle. The youngster stitched together an impressive 182-run partnership for the opening wicket on Sunday as Conway also scored 85 off just 55 balls. This was the best partnership for CSK in IPL history as they went past the 181-stand between Shane Watson and Faf Du Plessis against Punjab Kings. Also read | 'You will definitely see me in yellow jersey': Dhoni opens up on CSK future Overall, this was the fourth best opening partnership in the IPL with the top spot belonging to the duo of Jonny Bairstow and David Warner who added 185 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad during their 2019 encounter against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Ruturaj Gaikwad completes 1000 runs in IPL for Chennai Super Kings, equals Sachin Tendulkar in elite list

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have not had much going their way in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With six losses in their first eight matches this season, CSK stand on the brink of facing early elimination as they desperately aim to spark a turnaround. The defending champions were expected to be a force to reckon with after a memorable title triumph last season but they have failed to replicate their success this year.

CSK are no stranger to slower starts to their campaign but this season was different as they slumped to four straight defeats in their first four games before breaking the deadlock against Royal Challengers Bangalore to get their first points on the table. CSK were expected to get some winning momentum behind their back after their win over RCB but they lost two in their next three matches as the slump continued.

CSK were in for a stern test at the start of the season after stalwart MS Dhoni's decision to hand over the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja. While many thought the decision could prove to be the right one considering Dhoni is past his best as a batter and Jadeja can learn from him while he is still around, the move didn't quite work in CSK's favour.

The defending champions went on to endure one of the worst possible starts to the season as Jadeja looked overwhelmingly burdened on the field with the captaincy responsibility. His personal performances with both the bat and the ball also weren't up to the mark nor were some of his decisions under pressure.

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However, Jadeja's dodgy form has not been the only reason behind CSK's struggles this season as the four-time champions have lacked good starts at the top of the order and have also backed cutting edge in their pace department. The lack of a power-hitter in the middle-order has also seen them fail to get over the line in close run-chases.

Decoding CSK's struggles in IPL 2022:

1) Misfiring openers&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings' buggest concern this season has been the woeful form of opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad, who was the leading run-getter in IPL 2021 last year, played an instrumental role in helping CSK win their fourth title along with his opening partner Faf du Plessis, who was the second-highest run-getter of the season.

While Du Plessis is no more a part of the CSK squad, Gaikwad has not been able to hit the ground running in IPL 2022. With just one fifty in eight matches so far, the young right-hander has struggled immensely with the willow. To add to CSK's woes, his opening partner Robin Uthappa has also struggled to provide good starts at the top consistently while Devon Conway was dropped after just one failure.

2) Deepak Chahar's absence

Chennai Super Kings have also missed the presence of their premier pacer Deepak Chahar, who was ruled out due to an injury ahead of the start of the season. Chahar has been one of the most prolific wicket-takers for CSK over the last few years and has been exceptional in Powerplay. His absence has been a huge blow for the four-time champions, who have failed to find an ideal replacement for the 29-year-old.

Chahar was expected to return to the squad midway through the season but was ruled out from IPL 2022 completely after his injury worsened. In his absence, CSK have no prominent Indian pacer in their squad and have had to pay the price for an inexperienced bowling attack.

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3) Injury woes

Besides Deepak Chahar, CSK have also had to deal with injuries to several key players. New Zealand pacer Adam Milne, who was epected to play a big role for the franchise with his brutal pace, has been ruled out of the season. All-rounder Moeen Ali has also suffered an anke injury and has already missed three matches for the team.

4) Change in captaincy

Not man had expected CSK to struggle as much as they did after MS Dhoni stepped aside to hand over the baton to Ravindra Jadeja as captain of the side. However, the change in captaincy didn't work in CSK's favour. Despite having significant experience behind his back, Jadeja was not as sharp on the field with his decision making.

The pressure of captaincy also saw Jadeja lose his sheen as the all-rounder he has been for CSK over the las couple of seasons. While he was struggling to get going with the bat, the left-hander also has not been among the wickets for the Men in Yellow. CSK also clearly missed Dhoni's tactical genius and his exceptional decision-making abilities on the field in crucial situations.

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Can MS Dhoni pull off another miraculous comeback for CSK?

On Saturday, CSK announced Dhoni was returning as captain for the team after Jadeja had decided to hand over the reins back to the legendary wicket-keeper batter. While the expectations have sky-rocketed once again, he will have his task cut out for the remainder of the season.

With six defeats in eight matches, CSK are already on the brink of facing early elimination from the tournament and need to win their remaining six matches on the trot to stand a chance of making it to the playoffs. While Dhoni remains one of the greatest captains of all time in IPL history and has bailed his team out of trouble on several occasions, it will be a&nbsp;mountainous task to get CSK's derailed campaign back on track.

The Dhoni era will reignite for CSK with their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Sunday (May 01) which will be a must-win encounter for the four-time champions as they look to spark a turnaround and bring a change in the fortunes this season.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have not had much going their way in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With six losses in their first eight matches this season, CSK stand on the brink of facing early elimination as they desperately aim to spark a turnaround.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have not had much going their way in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With six losses in their first eight matches this season, CSK stand on the brink of facing early elimination as they desperately aim to spark a turnaround. The defending champions were expected to be a force to reckon with after a memorable title triumph last season but they have failed to replicate their success this year. CSK are no stranger to slower starts to their campaign but this season was different as they slumped to four straight defeats in their first four games before breaking the deadlock against Royal Challengers Bangalore to get their first points on the table. CSK were expected to get some winning momentum behind their back after their win over RCB but they lost two in their next three matches as the slump continued. CSK were in for a stern test at the start of the season after stalwart MS Dhoni's decision to hand over the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja. While many thought the decision could prove to be the right one considering Dhoni is past his best as a batter and Jadeja can learn from him while he is still around, the move didn't quite work in CSK's favour. The defending champions went on to endure one of the worst possible starts to the season as Jadeja looked overwhelmingly burdened on the field with the captaincy responsibility. His personal performances with both the bat and the ball also weren't up to the mark nor were some of his decisions under pressure. Also Read: 'We do not interfere': CSK CEO reveals who took the decision to hand over captaincy back to MS Dhoni However, Jadeja's dodgy form has not been the only reason behind CSK's struggles this season as the four-time champions have lacked good starts at the top of the order and have also backed cutting edge in their pace department. The lack of a power-hitter in the middle-order has also seen them fail to get over the line in close run-chases. Decoding CSK's struggles in IPL 2022: 1) Misfiring openers Chennai Super Kings' buggest concern this season has been the woeful form of opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad, who was the leading run-getter in IPL 2021 last year, played an instrumental role in helping CSK win their fourth title along with his opening partner Faf du Plessis, who was the second-highest run-getter of the season. While Du Plessis is no more a part of the CSK squad, Gaikwad has not been able to hit the ground running in IPL 2022. With just one fifty in eight matches so far, the young right-hander has struggled immensely with the willow. To add to CSK's woes, his opening partner Robin Uthappa has also struggled to provide good starts at the top consistently while Devon Conway was dropped after just one failure. 2) Deepak Chahar's absence Chennai Super Kings have also missed the presence of their premier pacer Deepak Chahar, who was ruled out due to an injury ahead of the start of the season. Chahar has been one of the most prolific wicket-takers for CSK over the last few years and has been exceptional in Powerplay. His absence has been a huge blow for the four-time champions, who have failed to find an ideal replacement for the 29-year-old. Chahar was expected to return to the squad midway through the season but was ruled out from IPL 2022 completely after his injury worsened. In his absence, CSK have no prominent Indian pacer in their squad and have had to pay the price for an inexperienced bowling attack. Also Read: Have seen Indian cricket change under him: Sehwag backs Dhoni to guide CSK to IPL 2022 playoffs 3) Injury woes Besides Deepak Chahar, CSK have also had to deal with injuries to several key players. New Zealand pacer Adam Milne, who was epected to play a big role for the franchise with his brutal pace, has been ruled out of the season. All-rounder Moeen Ali has also suffered an anke injury and has already missed three matches for the team. 4) Change in captaincy Not man had expected CSK to struggle as much as they did after MS Dhoni stepped aside to hand over the baton to Ravindra Jadeja as captain of the side. However, the change in captaincy didn't work in CSK's favour. Despite having significant experience behind his back, Jadeja was not as sharp on the field with his decision making. The pressure of captaincy also saw Jadeja lose his sheen as the all-rounder he has been for CSK over the las couple of seasons. While he was struggling to get going with the bat, the left-hander also has not been among the wickets for the Men in Yellow. CSK also clearly missed Dhoni's tactical genius and his exceptional decision-making abilities on the field in crucial situations. Also Read: 'You will definitely see me in yellow jersey': MS Dhoni opens up on CSK future after return as captain Can MS Dhoni pull off another miraculous comeback for CSK? On Saturday, CSK announced Dhoni was returning as captain for the team after Jadeja had decided to hand over the reins back to the legendary wicket-keeper batter. While the expectations have sky-rocketed once again, he will have his task cut out for the remainder of the season. With six defeats in eight matches, CSK are already on the brink of facing early elimination from the tournament and need to win their remaining six matches on the trot to stand a chance of making it to the playoffs. While Dhoni remains one of the greatest captains of all time in IPL history and has bailed his team out of trouble on several occasions, it will be a mountainous task to get CSK's derailed campaign back on track. The Dhoni era will reignite for CSK with their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Sunday (May 01) which will be a must-win encounter for the four-time champions as they look to spark a turnaround and bring a change in the fortunes this season.

Captaincy change, lack of form for key players and injuries: What has gone wrong for CSK in IPL 2022?

MS Dhoni is back as the Chennai Super Kings skipper and he will be leading the side during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Dhoni returned as the CSK captain after Ravindra Jadeja stepped down from the position ahead of the encounter.

Jadeja became the skipper after Dhoni stepped down just before the start of the 2022 season but the disappointing run of the team and his personal form has been too much for Jadeja. As a result, veteran wicketkeeper batsman Dhoni is expected to lead the side for the remainder of the season.

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"You will definitely see me in the yellow jersey [next year], whether this yellow jersey or some other yellow jersey, that's a different thing," MS Dhoni said during the toss ahead of the SRH encounter.

Chennai Super Kings are currently in the ninth spot in the IPL points table with just four points from eight matches and they have the second worst net run rate in the competition till now.

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"The kind of catches we have dropped are not the ones you can practise. With the ball, we don't want to bowl big overs, 18 runs are okay but not 24-25 runs,” he explained.

Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, CSK went for two changes as New Zealand international Devon Conway and Simarjeet Singh replaced Dwayne Bravo and Shivam Dube in the playing XI.

“We have a couple of changes: Bravo is not fit, Shivam is out. Conway and Simarjeet Singh come in."

MS Dhoni is back as the Chennai Super Kings skipper and he will be leading the side during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

MS Dhoni is back as the Chennai Super Kings skipper and he will be leading the side during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Dhoni returned as the CSK captain after Ravindra Jadeja stepped down from the position ahead of the encounter. Jadeja became the skipper after Dhoni stepped down just before the start of the 2022 season but the disappointing run of the team and his personal form has been too much for Jadeja. As a result, veteran wicketkeeper batsman Dhoni is expected to lead the side for the remainder of the season. Also read | Rahul joins Dhawan, Raina in elite list after completing 400 runs in IPL 2022 "You will definitely see me in the yellow jersey [next year], whether this yellow jersey or some other yellow jersey, that's a different thing," MS Dhoni said during the toss ahead of the SRH encounter. Chennai Super Kings are currently in the ninth spot in the IPL points table with just four points from eight matches and they have the second worst net run rate in the competition till now. Also read | 'I bowled two balls at more than 160kmph': Former Pakistan fast bowler makes massive claim "The kind of catches we have dropped are not the ones you can practise. With the ball, we don't want to bowl big overs, 18 runs are okay but not 24-25 runs,” he explained. Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, CSK went for two changes as New Zealand international Devon Conway and Simarjeet Singh replaced Dwayne Bravo and Shivam Dube in the playing XI. “We have a couple of changes: Bravo is not fit, Shivam is out. Conway and Simarjeet Singh come in."

'You will definitely see me in yellow jersey': MS Dhoni opens up on CSK future after return as captain

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to spark a turnaround in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as MS Dhoni returns as captain for the defending champions. Dhoni, who had passed over the captaincy baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the start of IPL 2022, has taken over once again after Jadeja's decision to step down from the post.

CSK endured a disappointing run in IPL 2022 under new captain Jadeja as they managed only two wins in their first eight matches to stand on the brink of an early exit from the tournament. With Dhoni back leading the side once again, CSK will have to win their remaining six matches on the trot to stand a chance of making it to the playoffs.

Dhoni has his task cut out as he returns as captain and will be under pressure right from his first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday (May 01). Despite Dhoni is one of the most successful captains of all time in IPL history, it will be a huge task for him to take CSK to the playoffs this season.

However, former India cricketer Virender Sehwag believes Dhoni can pull off the impossible with CSK this year and help them finish in the top four despite the odds against them. Sehwag, who played under Dhoni's captaincy for a number of years in Team India, said he saw Indian cricket change under the legendary wicket-keeper batter while backing him to do the unthinkable.

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"I have been with that man since 2005 and I have seen Indian cricket change under him. We used to lose the games we had under control and under his captaincy, we won games in which we were on the brink of losing. We had never thought that we'll travel to Australia and beat them 2-0 in two finals of the triangular tournament [Commonwealth Bank Series] and we won that in 2008. Especially, after we were beaten in the Test series," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz.

"After that we won several ICC knockouts, home series under him, the ones which we used to lose before but they turned into victories. So keeping that in mind, I am saying that it can happen (CSK winning 6 games in a row)," Sehwag added.

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Dhoni had led CSK to their fourth IPL title last year after a disappointing campaign in IPL 2021. The legendary wicket-keeper batter has been in fine form with the bat and will be hoping to hit the ground running for CSK as captain against SRH on Sunday.

On the other hand, CSK will also hope Jadeja can return to his best with the bat and the ball after being relieved off the pressure of captaincy.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to spark a turnaround in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as MS Dhoni returns as captain for the defending champions.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be looking to spark a turnaround in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as MS Dhoni returns as captain for the defending champions. Dhoni, who had passed over the captaincy baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the start of IPL 2022, has taken over once again after Jadeja's decision to step down from the post. CSK endured a disappointing run in IPL 2022 under new captain Jadeja as they managed only two wins in their first eight matches to stand on the brink of an early exit from the tournament. With Dhoni back leading the side once again, CSK will have to win their remaining six matches on the trot to stand a chance of making it to the playoffs. Dhoni has his task cut out as he returns as captain and will be under pressure right from his first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday (May 01). Despite Dhoni is one of the most successful captains of all time in IPL history, it will be a huge task for him to take CSK to the playoffs this season. However, former India cricketer Virender Sehwag believes Dhoni can pull off the impossible with CSK this year and help them finish in the top four despite the odds against them. Sehwag, who played under Dhoni's captaincy for a number of years in Team India, said he saw Indian cricket change under the legendary wicket-keeper batter while backing him to do the unthinkable. Also Read: 'We do not interfere': CSK CEO reveals who took the decision to hand over captaincy back to MS Dhoni "I have been with that man since 2005 and I have seen Indian cricket change under him. We used to lose the games we had under control and under his captaincy, we won games in which we were on the brink of losing. We had never thought that we'll travel to Australia and beat them 2-0 in two finals of the triangular tournament [Commonwealth Bank Series] and we won that in 2008. Especially, after we were beaten in the Test series," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz. "After that we won several ICC knockouts, home series under him, the ones which we used to lose before but they turned into victories. So keeping that in mind, I am saying that it can happen (CSK winning 6 games in a row)," Sehwag added. Also Read: IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings clash? Dhoni had led CSK to their fourth IPL title last year after a disappointing campaign in IPL 2021. The legendary wicket-keeper batter has been in fine form with the bat and will be hoping to hit the ground running for CSK as captain against SRH on Sunday. On the other hand, CSK will also hope Jadeja can return to his best with the bat and the ball after being relieved off the pressure of captaincy.

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Ravindra Jadeja decided to step down as the captain of Chennai Super Kings after their disappointing run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and MS Dhoni will be taking over the duties.

"Ravindra Jadeja has decided to relinquish captaincy to focus and concentrate more on his game and has requested MS Dhoni to lead CSK. MS Dhoni has accepted to lead CSK in the larger interest and to allow Jadeja to focus on his game," the official statement from CSK stated.

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Former Indian cricket team Irfan Pathan expressed his concern for Jadeja after the all-rounder’s decision and said that he hopes that the situation will not affect him negatively. "I really Feel for Ravindra Jadeja. Let's hope it doesn't effect (sic) him as a cricketer in a negative way," he tweeted.

CSK are currently ninth in the IPL points table with just four points from eight matches and they have the second worst net run rate in the competition (-0.538) – ahead of only Mumbai Indians.

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Dhoni has been a top performer for CSK this season with a couple of great finishes and the veteran wicketkeeper batsman has scored 132 runs at an average of 44. Dhoni stayed unbeaten four times and he scored 16 runs off the final four balls of the match to guide CSK to victory over MI.

On the other hand, Jadeja has scored just 112 runs at an average of 22.40 and with the ball, he has taken just five wickets with an economy rate of 8.19 since taking over the CSK captaincy.

Ravindra Jadeja decided to step down as the captain of Chennai Super Kings after their disappointing run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and MS Dhoni will be taking over the duties.

Ravindra Jadeja decided to step down as the captain of Chennai Super Kings after their disappointing run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and MS Dhoni will be taking over the duties. "Ravindra Jadeja has decided to relinquish captaincy to focus and concentrate more on his game and has requested MS Dhoni to lead CSK. MS Dhoni has accepted to lead CSK in the larger interest and to allow Jadeja to focus on his game," the official statement from CSK stated. Also read | Ex-Pakistan skipper picks two stars who can become India's white ball captain Former Indian cricket team Irfan Pathan expressed his concern for Jadeja after the all-rounder’s decision and said that he hopes that the situation will not affect him negatively. "I really Feel for Ravindra Jadeja. Let's hope it doesn't effect (sic) him as a cricketer in a negative way," he tweeted. CSK are currently ninth in the IPL points table with just four points from eight matches and they have the second worst net run rate in the competition (-0.538) – ahead of only Mumbai Indians. Also read | CSK CEO reveals who took the call to hand over captaincy back to Dhoni Dhoni has been a top performer for CSK this season with a couple of great finishes and the veteran wicketkeeper batsman has scored 132 runs at an average of 44. Dhoni stayed unbeaten four times and he scored 16 runs off the final four balls of the match to guide CSK to victory over MI. On the other hand, Jadeja has scored just 112 runs at an average of 22.40 and with the ball, he has taken just five wickets with an economy rate of 8.19 since taking over the CSK captaincy.

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Chennai Super Kings will be looking to reinvigorate their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, SRH will also be aiming to bounce back from their loss against Gujarat Titans after an impressive run of six consecutive victories.

Head-to-head

The two sides have faced each other 17 times in the Indian Premier League with Chennai Super Kings having the upper hand with 12 victories compared to just five for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Stats and Trivia

The Sunrisers Hyderabad pace attack has been the best in the tournament till now and with 48 wickets, they have taken more wickets than any other pace attack. However, MS Dhoni has a great record against SRH veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar with a strike rate of 164.91.

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Predicted XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kane Williamson, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik

Chennai Super Kings: Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana

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Complete squads

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan, Sean Abbott, Ravikumar Samarth, Shreyas Gopal, Jagadeesha Suchith, Glenn Phillips, Vishnu Vinod, Priyam Garg, Kartik Tyagi, Romario Shepherd, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Samad, Saurabh Dubey

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Mitchell Santner, Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana, Chris Jordan, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, Subhranshu Senapati, Prashant Solanki, KM Asif, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Matheesha Pathirana, Bhagath Varma

Chennai Super Kings will be looking to reinvigorate their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, SRH will also be aiming to bounce back from their loss against Gujarat Titans after an impressive run of six consecutive victories.

Chennai Super Kings will be looking to reinvigorate their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, SRH will also be aiming to bounce back from their loss against Gujarat Titans after an impressive run of six consecutive victories. Head-to-head The two sides have faced each other 17 times in the Indian Premier League with Chennai Super Kings having the upper hand with 12 victories compared to just five for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Stats and Trivia The Sunrisers Hyderabad pace attack has been the best in the tournament till now and with 48 wickets, they have taken more wickets than any other pace attack. However, MS Dhoni has a great record against SRH veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar with a strike rate of 164.91. Also read | NFL duo and NBA star Chris Paul invest in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kane Williamson, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik Chennai Super Kings: Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana Also read | IPL 2022: MI skipper Rohit achieves unwanted record after poor show vs RR Complete squads Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan, Sean Abbott, Ravikumar Samarth, Shreyas Gopal, Jagadeesha Suchith, Glenn Phillips, Vishnu Vinod, Priyam Garg, Kartik Tyagi, Romario Shepherd, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Samad, Saurabh Dubey Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Mitchell Santner, Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana, Chris Jordan, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, Subhranshu Senapati, Prashant Solanki, KM Asif, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Matheesha Pathirana, Bhagath Varma

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday (April 30) confirmed Ravindra Jadeja had decided to step down as the captain of the team to hand over the reins back to MS Dhoni. With six losses and just two wins in their first eight matches this season, CSK had a terrible start to their campaign under new captain Jadeja as they struggled to get over the line in pressure situations.

Dhoni had handed over the captaincy to Jadeja ahead of the start of IPL 2022 but the move didn't work in the favour of the four-time champions, who struggled massively under the star all-rounder. On Saturday, CSK announced that Dhoni has been reappointed as the captain of the team in the larger interest of the franchise and will lead the team for the remainder of the season.

CSK CEO &nbsp;Kasi Viswanathan revealed it was the team management's decision to hand over captaincy back to Dhoni. The CSK CEO said they have never interfered in such decisions and that the backroom staff headed by head coach Stephen Fleming would have taken the decision after talking amongst each other.

"It will always be a smooth process. After all, the decision has been taken by the team management. We do not interfere in that. This is a decision they would have taken themselves. They would have talked and taken the decision," the CSK CEO told NDTV.

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The pressure of captaincy had also affected Jadeja's performances adversely as the all-rounder found it difficult to get going with both the bat and the ball. Known for his terrific striking ability in the death overs, Jadeja failed to play impactful knocks for CSK at crucial junctures.

He would be looking to get back on top of his game with Dhoni taking over the captaincy mantle once again. Under Jadeja, CSK have managed oy two wins in eight matches so far this season and are on the brink of facing early elimination from the tournament.

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Dhoni will have his task cut out as he returns to lead the team once again. The Chennai Super Kings are in a must-win situation as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their next game on Sunday (May 1).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday (April 30) confirmed Ravindra Jadeja had decided to step down as the captain of the team to hand over the reins back to MS Dhoni.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday (April 30) confirmed Ravindra Jadeja had decided to step down as the captain of the team to hand over the reins back to MS Dhoni. With six losses and just two wins in their first eight matches this season, CSK had a terrible start to their campaign under new captain Jadeja as they struggled to get over the line in pressure situations. Dhoni had handed over the captaincy to Jadeja ahead of the start of IPL 2022 but the move didn't work in the favour of the four-time champions, who struggled massively under the star all-rounder. On Saturday, CSK announced that Dhoni has been reappointed as the captain of the team in the larger interest of the franchise and will lead the team for the remainder of the season. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan revealed it was the team management's decision to hand over captaincy back to Dhoni. The CSK CEO said they have never interfered in such decisions and that the backroom staff headed by head coach Stephen Fleming would have taken the decision after talking amongst each other. "It will always be a smooth process. After all, the decision has been taken by the team management. We do not interfere in that. This is a decision they would have taken themselves. They would have talked and taken the decision," the CSK CEO told NDTV. Also Read: Ravindra Jadeja steps down as Chennai Super Kings captain, MS Dhoni to take over The pressure of captaincy had also affected Jadeja's performances adversely as the all-rounder found it difficult to get going with both the bat and the ball. Known for his terrific striking ability in the death overs, Jadeja failed to play impactful knocks for CSK at crucial junctures. He would be looking to get back on top of his game with Dhoni taking over the captaincy mantle once again. Under Jadeja, CSK have managed oy two wins in eight matches so far this season and are on the brink of facing early elimination from the tournament. Also Read: Jos Buttler breaks decade-old record for Rajasthan Royals with fifty against Mumbai Indians Dhoni will have his task cut out as he returns to lead the team once again. The Chennai Super Kings are in a must-win situation as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their next game on Sunday (May 1).

'We do not interfere': CSK CEO reveals who took the decision to hand over captaincy back to MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is one of the best finishers in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The veteran wicket-keeper batter has bailed his team Chennai Super Kings (CKS) out of trouble on several occasions in the past and continues to do that even in the ongoing season despite being 40.

Dhoni is no more the flamboyant hitter of the ball that he once was but backs his ability to finish games on his own. He recently helped CSK chase down 16 off the last four balls against Mumbai Indians to bag a thrilling three-wicket win. Dhoni might not be on top of his game but he has been one of CSK's better batters this season.

After yet another finishing masterclass from the former CSK captain in the IPL, former Australia spinner Brad Hogg recently explained why Dhoni is the greatest finisher IPL has ever seen. In a video on his YouTube channel, Hogg explained how no target is too big for Dhoni in the final over and that his reputation also helps him dominate against bowlers.

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"MS Dhoni wants that particular moment. He wants it because he believes in himself. No target is too big. Whether it's 15 runs an over or 30 runs an over, he still believes that he can get his team over the line. Also the reputation, he already knows that the bowler is thinking that he is good at this role at the back end and he can win from any situation," Hogg said.

"His scoring rate is not that high in the 18th and the 19th over. He is just working the ball around, making sure that he's got control of the run rate. It's between him and the bowler in the final over and he tries to attack the bowler in the first couple of balls. Once he does that, his reputation overrides the bowler's mind," he added.

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CSK had their hopes pinned on Dhoni once again in their last game against Punjab Kings. With 27 needed off the last six balls, Dhoni started with a six against Rishi Dhawan before he bowled a wide. It seemed the stage was set once again for a Dhoni masterclass but Dhawan managed to outfox the CSK veteran and earned his team an 11-run win.

Dhoni was dismissed on 12 off 8 balls as CSK suffered their sixth defeat of the season. The Ravindra Jadeja-led side has so far managed only two wins this season.

MS Dhoni is one of the best finishers in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The veteran wicket-keeper batter has bailed his team Chennai Super Kings (CKS) out of trouble on several occasions in the past and continues to do that even in the ongoing season despite being 40.

MS Dhoni is one of the best finishers in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The veteran wicket-keeper batter has bailed his team Chennai Super Kings (CKS) out of trouble on several occasions in the past and continues to do that even in the ongoing season despite being 40. Dhoni is no more the flamboyant hitter of the ball that he once was but backs his ability to finish games on his own. He recently helped CSK chase down 16 off the last four balls against Mumbai Indians to bag a thrilling three-wicket win. Dhoni might not be on top of his game but he has been one of CSK's better batters this season. After yet another finishing masterclass from the former CSK captain in the IPL, former Australia spinner Brad Hogg recently explained why Dhoni is the greatest finisher IPL has ever seen. In a video on his YouTube channel, Hogg explained how no target is too big for Dhoni in the final over and that his reputation also helps him dominate against bowlers. Also Read: CSK head coach Stephen Fleming explains why Rajvardhan Hangargekar is yet to feature in IPL 2022 "MS Dhoni wants that particular moment. He wants it because he believes in himself. No target is too big. Whether it's 15 runs an over or 30 runs an over, he still believes that he can get his team over the line. Also the reputation, he already knows that the bowler is thinking that he is good at this role at the back end and he can win from any situation," Hogg said. "His scoring rate is not that high in the 18th and the 19th over. He is just working the ball around, making sure that he's got control of the run rate. It's between him and the bowler in the final over and he tries to attack the bowler in the first couple of balls. Once he does that, his reputation overrides the bowler's mind," he added. Also Read: WATCH - Mohammed Shami cleans up Kane Williamson with a peach of a delivery in GT vs SRH clash CSK had their hopes pinned on Dhoni once again in their last game against Punjab Kings. With 27 needed off the last six balls, Dhoni started with a six against Rishi Dhawan before he bowled a wide. It seemed the stage was set once again for a Dhoni masterclass but Dhawan managed to outfox the CSK veteran and earned his team an 11-run win. Dhoni was dismissed on 12 off 8 balls as CSK suffered their sixth defeat of the season. The Ravindra Jadeja-led side has so far managed only two wins this season.

'No target is too big': Ex-Australian cricketer explains why MS Dhoni is the greatest finisher in IPL history

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming recently opened up on the lack of chances for young all-rounder Rajvardhan Hangargekar in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. CSK had roped in the India U-19 star at the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year for a sum of Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million).

While he was expected to feature regularly for the franchise in the absence of premier pacer Deepak Chahar, who has already been ruled out of the season due to an injury, Hangargekar is yet to make his debut for CSK. The young all-rounder is known for his pace with the new ball and can also bat down the order.

Many have been left surprised over the non-inclusion of Hangargekar in CSK's playing XI in their first eight games this season. The youngster has been left to warm the bench despite CSK's poor run so far this season as the Ravindra Jadeja-led side has managed only two wins in eight games.

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CSK head coach Fleming explained why Hangargekar is yet to feature for CSK this season and revealed they don't want to rush the talented youngster as it can damage his confidence. Fleming stressed the franchise wants to be very careful in nurturing Hangargekar.

"You have to be very careful. I know he’s (Rajvardhan) performed at the Under-19 level but this is a step up. We’re very conscious of the skills that he needs to perform. We don’t wanna just throw him in and damage him. We want to make sure we realise the potential that he’s got," said Fleming.

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Shivam Dube is currently ahead of Hangarekar in the pecking order considering his experience and his hard-hitting abilities. Dube has been a regular in the CSK playing XI and has played a couple of brilliant knocks for the team but has been far from consistent.

In the absence of Chahar, CSK's bowling attack has struggled immensely while their batters too have failed to make an impact so far this season. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, skipper&nbsp;Jadeja and opener Robin Uthappa have all shone in patches and have been inconsistent otherwise.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming recently opened up on the lack of chances for young all-rounder Rajvardhan Hangargekar in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming recently opened up on the lack of chances for young all-rounder Rajvardhan Hangargekar in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. CSK had roped in the India U-19 star at the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year for a sum of Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million). While he was expected to feature regularly for the franchise in the absence of premier pacer Deepak Chahar, who has already been ruled out of the season due to an injury, Hangargekar is yet to make his debut for CSK. The young all-rounder is known for his pace with the new ball and can also bat down the order. Many have been left surprised over the non-inclusion of Hangargekar in CSK's playing XI in their first eight games this season. The youngster has been left to warm the bench despite CSK's poor run so far this season as the Ravindra Jadeja-led side has managed only two wins in eight games. Also Read: 8-0: Decoding Mumbai Indians' horrible run in IPL 2022 CSK head coach Fleming explained why Hangargekar is yet to feature for CSK this season and revealed they don't want to rush the talented youngster as it can damage his confidence. Fleming stressed the franchise wants to be very careful in nurturing Hangargekar. "You have to be very careful. I know he’s (Rajvardhan) performed at the Under-19 level but this is a step up. We’re very conscious of the skills that he needs to perform. We don’t wanna just throw him in and damage him. We want to make sure we realise the potential that he’s got," said Fleming. Also Read: 'Dhoni became captain out of nowhere': Yuvraj backs Rishabh Pant to become India's next Test skipper Shivam Dube is currently ahead of Hangarekar in the pecking order considering his experience and his hard-hitting abilities. Dube has been a regular in the CSK playing XI and has played a couple of brilliant knocks for the team but has been far from consistent. In the absence of Chahar, CSK's bowling attack has struggled immensely while their batters too have failed to make an impact so far this season. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, skipper Jadeja and opener Robin Uthappa have all shone in patches and have been inconsistent otherwise.

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming explains why Rajvardhan Hangargekar is yet to feature in IPL 2022

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) failed to chase down the target of 188 runs as they lost against Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 11 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. CSK suffered their sixth defeat of the season as their hopes for qualifying for the playoffs are all but over.&nbsp;

While the defeat further hurt their chances of finishing in the top four, CSK have also suffered yet another injury blow. Star all-rounder Moeen Ali, who has already missed the last two matches for the franchise, is likely to remain out of action for a week due to an ankle injury.

Moeen suffered the injury during a training session ahead of CSK's clash against Mumbai Indians last week. He was left out of the playing XI with Mitchell Santner taking his place. After CSK's defeat against PBKS on Monday, Fleming provided an update on Moeen's potential comeback and said it might take the all-rounder a week to return.

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“He rolled his ankle, X-rays revealed there was no fracture but there is always a recovery period of maybe seven days. We are hopeful the recovery will be quick given that there is no fracture,” Fleming said at the post-match press conference on Monday.

CSK have been marred with a number of injuries to key players this season. Their most expensive buy at the IPL 2022 mega auction - Deepak Chahar and New Zealand pacer Adam Milne have already been ruled out of the tournament due to respective injuries.

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Star batter Amabtai Rayudu also suffered an injury scare during CSK's clash against PBKS on Monday. Rayudu injured his hand while fielding but later returned to bat and scored a brilliant 78 off just 39 balls to almost take CSK over the line in the 189-run chase. Fleming said the injury can cause some damage considering Rayudu had broken the same hand some time back.

“The first check was around the break and his hand was bruising. It was just a case of icing that and getting that down and I think a little padding around the glove. It was the same hand that was broken sometime back, so it’s still pretty tender and a knock like that can obviously cause some damage," said Fleming.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) failed to chase down the target of 188 runs as they lost against Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 11 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) failed to chase down the target of 188 runs as they lost against Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 11 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. CSK suffered their sixth defeat of the season as their hopes for qualifying for the playoffs are all but over. While the defeat further hurt their chances of finishing in the top four, CSK have also suffered yet another injury blow. Star all-rounder Moeen Ali, who has already missed the last two matches for the franchise, is likely to remain out of action for a week due to an ankle injury. Moeen suffered the injury during a training session ahead of CSK's clash against Mumbai Indians last week. He was left out of the playing XI with Mitchell Santner taking his place. After CSK's defeat against PBKS on Monday, Fleming provided an update on Moeen's potential comeback and said it might take the all-rounder a week to return. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan breaks Rohit Sharma's record, achieves elusive milestone against CSK in IPL “He rolled his ankle, X-rays revealed there was no fracture but there is always a recovery period of maybe seven days. We are hopeful the recovery will be quick given that there is no fracture,” Fleming said at the post-match press conference on Monday. CSK have been marred with a number of injuries to key players this season. Their most expensive buy at the IPL 2022 mega auction - Deepak Chahar and New Zealand pacer Adam Milne have already been ruled out of the tournament due to respective injuries. Also Read: 'They lied to me': RCB pacer Harshal Patel recalls how IPL franchises betrayed him in 2018 player auction Star batter Amabtai Rayudu also suffered an injury scare during CSK's clash against PBKS on Monday. Rayudu injured his hand while fielding but later returned to bat and scored a brilliant 78 off just 39 balls to almost take CSK over the line in the 189-run chase. Fleming said the injury can cause some damage considering Rayudu had broken the same hand some time back. “The first check was around the break and his hand was bruising. It was just a case of icing that and getting that down and I think a little padding around the glove. It was the same hand that was broken sometime back, so it’s still pretty tender and a knock like that can obviously cause some damage," said Fleming.

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Two days prior to the commencement of IPL 2022 edition, MS Dhoni dropped a bomb by announcing his resignation as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, via the team management. Thus, Ravindra Jadeja was named as Dhoni's successor at the top job and the all-rounder has already led CSK in seven games this season.

While Jadeja hasn't tasted much success as CSK's captain this season, his teammate and Chennai's vital cog in the batting line-up Ambati Rayudu feels the star all-rounder has it in him to succeed as the defending champions' skipper and also lead India one day.&nbsp;

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"Filling in MS Dhoni's shoes, it's never going to happen. But Jaddu definitely has it in him and, under the guidance of Mahi bhai, and till the time he's around on the ground with him, it will be very easy for him. Jadeja will become better. He has it in him to not only lead CSK but also India one day," Rayudu said.

Rayudu added that CSK is going through a transition phase, with the captaincy baton passed on from Dhoni to Jadeja, he strongly feels that the Yellow Army will still succeed under the new leader along with a plethora of young talents. "There is a shift and it has to come. A lot of youngsters will continue to feature in CSK as the years go by. Having a young captain like Jadeja, who has done it and seen it all, will be great for them to be under him and have his confidence. They have the backing of the captain, and I think he is going in the right direction, as is the team. CSK will be very, very successful under him," Rayudu further asserted.

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CSK have so far won only two games, out of seven, in IPL 2022 edition to be languishing at the penultimate position in the points table. Thus, they need to revamp and find some momentum in the second half of the league stage in order to enter the playoffs. They face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday evening (April 25).

Two days prior to the commencement of IPL 2022 edition, MS Dhoni dropped a bomb by announcing his resignation as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, via the team management.

Two days prior to the commencement of IPL 2022 edition, MS Dhoni dropped a bomb by announcing his resignation as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, via the team management. Thus, Ravindra Jadeja was named as Dhoni's successor at the top job and the all-rounder has already led CSK in seven games this season. While Jadeja hasn't tasted much success as CSK's captain this season, his teammate and Chennai's vital cog in the batting line-up Ambati Rayudu feels the star all-rounder has it in him to succeed as the defending champions' skipper and also lead India one day. ALSO READ | PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings match? "Filling in MS Dhoni's shoes, it's never going to happen. But Jaddu definitely has it in him and, under the guidance of Mahi bhai, and till the time he's around on the ground with him, it will be very easy for him. Jadeja will become better. He has it in him to not only lead CSK but also India one day," Rayudu said. Rayudu added that CSK is going through a transition phase, with the captaincy baton passed on from Dhoni to Jadeja, he strongly feels that the Yellow Army will still succeed under the new leader along with a plethora of young talents. "There is a shift and it has to come. A lot of youngsters will continue to feature in CSK as the years go by. Having a young captain like Jadeja, who has done it and seen it all, will be great for them to be under him and have his confidence. They have the backing of the captain, and I think he is going in the right direction, as is the team. CSK will be very, very successful under him," Rayudu further asserted. ALSO READ | WATCH: Ishan Kishan gets dismissed in bizarre fashion in MI's face-off versus LSG in IPL 2022 CSK have so far won only two games, out of seven, in IPL 2022 edition to be languishing at the penultimate position in the points table. Thus, they need to revamp and find some momentum in the second half of the league stage in order to enter the playoffs. They face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday evening (April 25).

He has it in him to lead India one day: Ambati Rayudu all praise for CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja

MS Dhoni produced a masterclass finish as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai in match 33 of IPL 2022, on Thursday evening (April 21). Opting to bowl first, CSK rode on Mukesh Choudhary's 3 for 19 as they restricted the Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise for 155-7, who relied on Tilak Verma's 55* and cameos from Kieron Pollard-Jaydev Unadkat.

In reply, CSK's run-chase was held by Robin Uthappa (25-ball 30) and Ambati Rayudu's 35-ball 40 before they were reduced from 88/3 to 106-6. The onus was on Dwaine Pretorius (14-ball 22) and Dhoni (an unbeaten 28 off 13 balls) as CSK somehow managed to pull off a heist with a last-ball four to seal the run-chase. While Pretorius took on Jasprit Bumrah, Dhoni got his eye in and rotated strike before going berserk in the final over, off Unadkat.

Following yet another finishing class from Dhoni, India's former pacer RP Singh -- who was Men in Blue's leading wicket-taker in their victorious run in the 2007 T20 World Cup -- has made a special request to 'Thala' Dhoni.&nbsp;

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Singh took to his official Twitter handle and wrote, "Can we request @msdhoni to come out from retirement for T20 World Cup! #Dhoni #Mahi #MIvsCSK".

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India have so far tasted success at the T20 World Cup only once, during the inaugural season under the leadership of Dhoni. In the last edition, Virat Kohli-led India bowed out of the Super 12.

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After CSK earned their second win of IPL 2022, skipper Ravindra Jadeja was all praise for his predecessor Dhoni. At the post-match presentation, he told, "We were very tense the way game was going. But the great finisher of the game was still there, so we knew we had a chance. He's still here and doing it for us."

MS Dhoni produced a masterclass finish as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai in match 33 of IPL 2022, on Thursday evening (April 21).

MS Dhoni produced a masterclass finish as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai in match 33 of IPL 2022, on Thursday evening (April 21). Opting to bowl first, CSK rode on Mukesh Choudhary's 3 for 19 as they restricted the Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise for 155-7, who relied on Tilak Verma's 55* and cameos from Kieron Pollard-Jaydev Unadkat. In reply, CSK's run-chase was held by Robin Uthappa (25-ball 30) and Ambati Rayudu's 35-ball 40 before they were reduced from 88/3 to 106-6. The onus was on Dwaine Pretorius (14-ball 22) and Dhoni (an unbeaten 28 off 13 balls) as CSK somehow managed to pull off a heist with a last-ball four to seal the run-chase. While Pretorius took on Jasprit Bumrah, Dhoni got his eye in and rotated strike before going berserk in the final over, off Unadkat. Following yet another finishing class from Dhoni, India's former pacer RP Singh -- who was Men in Blue's leading wicket-taker in their victorious run in the 2007 T20 World Cup -- has made a special request to 'Thala' Dhoni. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: MS Dhoni outsmarts Kieron Pollard with brilliant field placement during MI vs CSK clash - WATCH Singh took to his official Twitter handle and wrote, "Can we request @msdhoni to come out from retirement for T20 World Cup! #Dhoni #Mahi #MIvsCSK". Can we request @msdhoni to come out from retirement for T20 World Cup! #Dhoni #Mahi #MIvsCSK — R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) April 21, 2022 × India have so far tasted success at the T20 World Cup only once, during the inaugural season under the leadership of Dhoni. In the last edition, Virat Kohli-led India bowed out of the Super 12. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: MS Dhoni hits Jaydev Unadkat for 16 runs in last over to guide CSK to victory - WATCH After CSK earned their second win of IPL 2022, skipper Ravindra Jadeja was all praise for his predecessor Dhoni. At the post-match presentation, he told, "We were very tense the way game was going. But the great finisher of the game was still there, so we knew we had a chance. He's still here and doing it for us."

Can we request MS Dhoni to come out of retirement for T20 WC, says ex-India pacer after CSK beat MI

MS Dhoni showed his tactical genius once again as he plotted the dismissal of Kieron Pollard with an ingenious field placement during the IPL 2022 match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on Thursday.

During the 17th over of the MI innings, Pollard was on strike with Maheesh Theekshana bowling his final over of the match. Pollard was looking quite dangerous with 14 off 8 balls thanks to a six and a four but Dhoni had the perfect plan to end his innings thanks to a brilliant series of field placements.

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Dhoni asked Shivam Dube to field at the long-on position but the fielder was a lot straighter than the conventional position. Dube was standing almost straight to the stumps on the boundary line.

Theekshana bowled a short of length delivery to Pollard and the West Indies batsman went for a big shot over the top of the bowler’s head. However, the power was not enough on the shot and it was a comfortable catch for Dube at the unconventional fielding position thanks to Dhoni’s tactics.

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The dismissal reminded fans of a similar incident in the 2010 IPL final when Dhoni placed a mid-off along with a long-off for Pollard. The plan worked as Pollard was caught by Matthew Hayden at mid-off.

Dhoni was the star for CSK with the bat as well as he scored a brilliant 28 off 13 deliveries to guide them to victory on the last ball of the match. With 17 needed off the final over, Dhoni slammed 16 runs off the final four balls as CSK registered their second win of the competition.

MS Dhoni showed his tactical genius once again as he plotted the dismissal of Kieron Pollard with an ingenious field placement during the IPL 2022 match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on Thursday.

MS Dhoni showed his tactical genius once again as he plotted the dismissal of Kieron Pollard with an ingenious field placement during the IPL 2022 match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on Thursday. During the 17th over of the MI innings, Pollard was on strike with Maheesh Theekshana bowling his final over of the match. Pollard was looking quite dangerous with 14 off 8 balls thanks to a six and a four but Dhoni had the perfect plan to end his innings thanks to a brilliant series of field placements. Also read | IPL 2022: Jadeja bows down to Dhoni after thrilling victory over MI- WATCH Dhoni asked Shivam Dube to field at the long-on position but the fielder was a lot straighter than the conventional position. Dube was standing almost straight to the stumps on the boundary line. Theekshana bowled a short of length delivery to Pollard and the West Indies batsman went for a big shot over the top of the bowler’s head. However, the power was not enough on the shot and it was a comfortable catch for Dube at the unconventional fielding position thanks to Dhoni’s tactics. What field set man , just too epic God Dhoni 🙏 pic.twitter.com/cif9bbsyu4 — Sherlòck🫀 (@Valar_Dohaeeris) April 21, 2022 × The dismissal reminded fans of a similar incident in the 2010 IPL final when Dhoni placed a mid-off along with a long-off for Pollard. The plan worked as Pollard was caught by Matthew Hayden at mid-off. Dhoni was the star for CSK with the bat as well as he scored a brilliant 28 off 13 deliveries to guide them to victory on the last ball of the match. With 17 needed off the final over, Dhoni slammed 16 runs off the final four balls as CSK registered their second win of the competition.

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni outsmarts Kieron Pollard with brilliant field placement during MI vs CSK clash - WATCH

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday announced that they have signed Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana as a replacement for New Zealand quick Adam Milne for the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season, said a release by IPL. 
 
Milne`s journey in IPL 2022 has been cut short after suffering a hamstring injury in CSK`s first match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 26, where he returned figures of 0/19 in 2.3 overs and has now been ruled out for the rest of the tournament.

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Pathirana, called `Junior Lasith Malinga` in Sri Lanka`s cricketing circles due to resemblance of his slingy side-on action with the pace great and accuracy of bowling yorkers, is a young 19-year-old right-arm medium pacer from Kandy. 
 
He was a part of Sri Lanka`s U19 World Cup squads in the 2020 and 2022 editions. In the 2022 Men`s U19 World Cup in the West Indies, Pathirana picked seven wickets in four matches at an average of 27.28 and economy rate of 6.16.

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He will join CSK at the price of INR 20 Lakh and becomes the sixth Sri Lanka player to be a part of IPL 2022. Pathirana is no stranger to CSK as he was roped in by the franchise as a reserve player in 2021 season and has played one List A match apart from two T20s at the senior cricket level. 
 
CSK are currently at ninth place on the points table, with only one win from six matches and will face Mumbai Indians in an `El Clasico` clash at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday, seeking just their second win of the tournament.

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday announced that they have signed Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana as a replacement for New Zealand quick Adam Milne for the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season, said a release by IPL.

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday announced that they have signed Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana as a replacement for New Zealand quick Adam Milne for the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season, said a release by IPL. Milne`s journey in IPL 2022 has been cut short after suffering a hamstring injury in CSK`s first match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on March 26, where he returned figures of 0/19 in 2.3 overs and has now been ruled out for the rest of the tournament. Also read | IPL 2022: Robin Uthappa on cusp of multiple records as Chennai Super Kings take on Mumbai Indians Pathirana, called `Junior Lasith Malinga` in Sri Lanka`s cricketing circles due to resemblance of his slingy side-on action with the pace great and accuracy of bowling yorkers, is a young 19-year-old right-arm medium pacer from Kandy. He was a part of Sri Lanka`s U19 World Cup squads in the 2020 and 2022 editions. In the 2022 Men`s U19 World Cup in the West Indies, Pathirana picked seven wickets in four matches at an average of 27.28 and economy rate of 6.16. Also read | IPL 2022: 'We have two options' - Axar Patel reveals how Ricky Ponting inspired Covid-hit Delhi Capitals He will join CSK at the price of INR 20 Lakh and becomes the sixth Sri Lanka player to be a part of IPL 2022. Pathirana is no stranger to CSK as he was roped in by the franchise as a reserve player in 2021 season and has played one List A match apart from two T20s at the senior cricket level. CSK are currently at ninth place on the points table, with only one win from six matches and will face Mumbai Indians in an `El Clasico` clash at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday, seeking just their second win of the tournament.

IPL 2022: Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana joins Chennai Super Kings as replacement for Adam Milne

Robin Uthappa has been one of the best performers for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 till now and if he is selected for the encounter against Mumbai Indians on Thursday, he will become the seventh cricketer to play 200 matches in the T20 tournament.

MS Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina are the six cricketers who have played 200 matches in the Indian Premier League till now. Incidentally, Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan has also played 199 matches in the competition at the moment.

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During his IPL career, Uthappa has won the title with both CSK and Kolkata Knight Riders with 4919 runs to his name with the help of 27 half centuries at an impressive strike rate of 130.93.

Uthappa is also 81 runs away from completing 5000 runs in the competition – a feat achieved by just six cricketers. In the list of batsmen with most runs in the IPL, Uthappa is currently eighth and he is 47 runs away from West Indies’ Chris Gayle who is seventh with 4965 runs in 142 matches.

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Although Uthappa has scored 197 runs in six matches this season, CSK have not found much success with just one win in the competition. The defending champions are currently ninth in the points table and their weak bowling attack has come under a lot of pressure in this year’s tournament.

In the previous encounter, CSK came close to clinching the win against Gujarat Titans but a brilliant partnership between David Miller and Rashid Khan denied them the win in the final over.

Robin Uthappa has been one of the best performers for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 till now and if he is selected for the encounter against Mumbai Indians on Thursday, he will become the seventh cricketer to play 200 matches in the T20 tournament.

Robin Uthappa has been one of the best performers for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 till now and if he is selected for the encounter against Mumbai Indians on Thursday, he will become the seventh cricketer to play 200 matches in the T20 tournament. MS Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina are the six cricketers who have played 200 matches in the Indian Premier League till now. Incidentally, Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan has also played 199 matches in the competition at the moment. Also read | 'We have two options': Axar reveals how Ricky Ponting inspired Covid-hit DC During his IPL career, Uthappa has won the title with both CSK and Kolkata Knight Riders with 4919 runs to his name with the help of 27 half centuries at an impressive strike rate of 130.93. Uthappa is also 81 runs away from completing 5000 runs in the competition – a feat achieved by just six cricketers. In the list of batsmen with most runs in the IPL, Uthappa is currently eighth and he is 47 runs away from West Indies’ Chris Gayle who is seventh with 4965 runs in 142 matches. Also read | IPL 2022: Warner becomes 2nd player after Rohit to achieve elusive milestone Although Uthappa has scored 197 runs in six matches this season, CSK have not found much success with just one win in the competition. The defending champions are currently ninth in the points table and their weak bowling attack has come under a lot of pressure in this year’s tournament. In the previous encounter, CSK came close to clinching the win against Gujarat Titans but a brilliant partnership between David Miller and Rashid Khan denied them the win in the final over.

IPL 2022: Robin Uthappa on cusp of multiple records as Chennai Super Kings take on Mumbai Indians

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was not happy with Ravindra Jadeja’s captaincy during Chennai Super Kings’ loss against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday.

Vaughan questioned Jadeja’s captaincy for CSK this season and said that under the leadership of MS Dhoni, the team did not struggle to win matches in tough situations.

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"As a new captain, you want to win tight games. Honestly, it wasn't a tight game, and they lost it. They should have easily won that game by 10 or 15 runs, and I can only imagine what would happen now. I don't remember seeing MS Dhoni lose too many games like that. You are never used to seeing MS' side lose a tight game and wouldn't have even let it get to be tight, "Vaughan told Cricbuzz.

Jadeja took over the captaincy role just ahead of the new season as Dhoni stepped down after serving as CSK skipper since the inception of IPL in 2008. Dhoni won four IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles with Chennai Super Kings before stepping down this season.

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Chennai Super Kings have lost five out of their six encounters this season with the side struggling in the ninth spot. The defending champions lost their previous encounter against Gujarat Titans with the match going to the final over but the CSK bowler were unable to defend the total.

GT were four wickets down with not even 40 runs on the board but a good partnership between David Miller and Rashid Khan meant that CSK faced their fifth loss of the competition.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was not happy with Ravindra Jadeja’s captaincy during Chennai Super Kings’ loss against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was not happy with Ravindra Jadeja’s captaincy during Chennai Super Kings’ loss against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday. Vaughan questioned Jadeja’s captaincy for CSK this season and said that under the leadership of MS Dhoni, the team did not struggle to win matches in tough situations. Also read | IPL 2022: DC vs PBKS back on track as Marsh tests negative for COVID-19 "As a new captain, you want to win tight games. Honestly, it wasn't a tight game, and they lost it. They should have easily won that game by 10 or 15 runs, and I can only imagine what would happen now. I don't remember seeing MS Dhoni lose too many games like that. You are never used to seeing MS' side lose a tight game and wouldn't have even let it get to be tight, "Vaughan told Cricbuzz. Jadeja took over the captaincy role just ahead of the new season as Dhoni stepped down after serving as CSK skipper since the inception of IPL in 2008. Dhoni won four IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles with Chennai Super Kings before stepping down this season. Also read | Memes galore as 'Cancel IPL' trends on Twitter after COVID-19 scare in DC camp Chennai Super Kings have lost five out of their six encounters this season with the side struggling in the ninth spot. The defending champions lost their previous encounter against Gujarat Titans with the match going to the final over but the CSK bowler were unable to defend the total. GT were four wickets down with not even 40 runs on the board but a good partnership between David Miller and Rashid Khan meant that CSK faced their fifth loss of the competition.

'It wasn't a tight game': Former England skipper criticises Ravindra Jadeja after CSK's fifth IPL loss

Chennai Super Kings were dealt a major blow in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as their big money signing Deepak Chahar was ruled of the tournament due to injury. The fast bowler, who was picked for INR 140 million in the mega auction, suffered a quadriceps injury during India’s 3rd T20 International against West Indies and that injury has now ruled him out of the ongoing competition.

There was some hope for the CSK franchise as Chahar was undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) but on Friday, he confirmed that he will not take part in IPL 2022. There is more worry for the cricketer as he can also end up missing the 2022 T20 World Cup.

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Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan was asked about the possible replacement for Chahar and he said that the franchise have not found anyone yet. He explained that the decision lies with the team management and they have not got back to him about the possible replacement.

"We have left it to the team management and they have not come back to us so far. We do not find an Indian bowler of Deepak's calibre," Viswanathan told Cricbuzz about the Deepak Chahar issue.

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Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Tushar Deshpande are the Indian pace bowling options in the CSK team right now and they are expected to take more responsibility in the absence of Chahar who was piped to be the most important asset for them this season.

Chennai Super Kings have had a horrible start to the season as they lost four out of their five encounters.

Chennai Super Kings were dealt a major blow in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as their big money signing Deepak Chahar was ruled of the tournament due to injury.

Chennai Super Kings were dealt a major blow in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as their big money signing Deepak Chahar was ruled of the tournament due to injury. The fast bowler, who was picked for INR 140 million in the mega auction, suffered a quadriceps injury during India’s 3rd T20 International against West Indies and that injury has now ruled him out of the ongoing competition. There was some hope for the CSK franchise as Chahar was undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) but on Friday, he confirmed that he will not take part in IPL 2022. There is more worry for the cricketer as he can also end up missing the 2022 T20 World Cup. Also read | 'He should've retired out' - Former India cricketer slams 'villain' Mitchell Marsh after DC loss Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan was asked about the possible replacement for Chahar and he said that the franchise have not found anyone yet. He explained that the decision lies with the team management and they have not got back to him about the possible replacement. "We have left it to the team management and they have not come back to us so far. We do not find an Indian bowler of Deepak's calibre," Viswanathan told Cricbuzz about the Deepak Chahar issue. Also read | Karthik responds after fan's 'Drove 1000 kms for you RCB' banner goes viral during DC clash Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Tushar Deshpande are the Indian pace bowling options in the CSK team right now and they are expected to take more responsibility in the absence of Chahar who was piped to be the most important asset for them this season. Chennai Super Kings have had a horrible start to the season as they lost four out of their five encounters.

CSK CEO opens up about Deepak Chahar's potential replacements after pacer gets ruled out of IPL 2022

It has been a disappointing start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season for Chennai Super Kings with just one win in the last five matches and they will be looking to get their campaign back on track as they face the tough challenge of Gujarat Titans in Mumbai on Sunday.

The defending champions did not win any of their first four matches in the campaign but things changed a bit in their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore as they rode impressive batting performances from Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube to register their first points of the season.

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However, the bowling line-up remains the main concern for skipper Ravindra Jadeja as the inexperienced fast bowlers have failed to leave a mark in the competition till now.

Against Gujarat Titans, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa will be expected to open the innings for the Chennai Super Kings with Moeen Ali providing a good support at No 3 in the batting line-up.

The CSK middle order has a good mix of veterans and youngsters as Ambati Rayudu and Shivam Dube showing glimpses of form and Dwayne Bravo providing a brilliant all-rounder option.

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MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to be the finishers for the side which has struggled to maintain a good run rate throughout the innings. In the bowling department, Chris Jordan and Mukesh Choudhary are the pace options while Maheesh Theekshana will be spin weapon.

Chennai Super Kings predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo, MS Dhoni, Maheesh Theekshana, Chris Jordan, Mukesh Choudhary

It has been a disappointing start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season for Chennai Super Kings with just one win in the last five matches and they will be looking to get their campaign back on track as they face the tough challenge of Gujarat Titans in Mumbai on Sunday.

It has been a disappointing start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season for Chennai Super Kings with just one win in the last five matches and they will be looking to get their campaign back on track as they face the tough challenge of Gujarat Titans in Mumbai on Sunday. The defending champions did not win any of their first four matches in the campaign but things changed a bit in their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore as they rode impressive batting performances from Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube to register their first points of the season. Also read | Kohli's old tweet goes viral after he pulls off a sensational catch against DC However, the bowling line-up remains the main concern for skipper Ravindra Jadeja as the inexperienced fast bowlers have failed to leave a mark in the competition till now. Against Gujarat Titans, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa will be expected to open the innings for the Chennai Super Kings with Moeen Ali providing a good support at No 3 in the batting line-up. The CSK middle order has a good mix of veterans and youngsters as Ambati Rayudu and Shivam Dube showing glimpses of form and Dwayne Bravo providing a brilliant all-rounder option. Also read | KL Rahul becomes third Indian to achieve elusive IPL feat with ton against MI MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to be the finishers for the side which has struggled to maintain a good run rate throughout the innings. In the bowling department, Chris Jordan and Mukesh Choudhary are the pace options while Maheesh Theekshana will be spin weapon. Chennai Super Kings predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo, MS Dhoni, Maheesh Theekshana, Chris Jordan, Mukesh Choudhary

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Shivam Dube was one of the heroes for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday (April 12). Dube was in sensational touch as he slammed a brilliant knock of unbeaten 95 runs off just 46 balls laced with five fours and eight sixes taking the RCB bowlers to the cleaners.

He was sent out to bat at number four when CSK were reeling at 36/2 in the seventh over after losing Ruturaj Gaikwad and Moeen Ali cheaply. The hard-hitting left-hander went after the bowlers right from the start of his innings and launched a carnage with the bat at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.

He combined with Robin Uthappa (88 off 50 balls) to post a record 165-run stand for the third wicket and helped CSK post a massive total of 216 runs on the board. While he was aggressive against the spinners particularly, Dube smashed Josh Hazlewood for a couple of sixes in the 20th over of CSK's innings.

The left-hander earned high praise from all corners for his stunning knock. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar also lauded the CSK all-rounder and compared him to the legendary Yuvraj Singh. Manjrekar was left impressed by Dube's ability to slam a fullish delivery from Hazlewood for a six while sitting deep in the crease in the last over.

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“Hazlewood got it right, bowled it full and Dube was deep inside his crease. And to get that kind of elevation is almost impossible. He’s got this natural gift of hitting the ball a long way, Yuvraj Singh had it, Shivam Dube has it,” Manjrekar said on ESPNcricinfo.

“He’s also looking a little fitter and leaner, maybe stronger. And that shot off Wanindu Hasaranga, there was nothing wrong in that delivery, just about short of a length because he didn’t want to pitch it right up, but Dube went on the backfoot and hit it a long distance,” he stated.

“Those two shots tell you this guy is not just a hitter, he hits some incredible shots. That’s why this innings has been able to overshadow another fantastic innings that we saw,” he added.

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Dube has been in brilliant form for CSK this season and has so far notched up 207 runs in five matches for the defending champios. He is the second-highest run-getter in IPL 2022 at present and has been striking at a brilliant 176.92. After losing four games in a row, CSK bagged their first win of the season against RCB on Tuesday and will be hoping to continue their winning run in the upcoming matches.

Shivam Dube was one of the heroes for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday (April 12).

Shivam Dube was one of the heroes for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday (April 12). Dube was in sensational touch as he slammed a brilliant knock of unbeaten 95 runs off just 46 balls laced with five fours and eight sixes taking the RCB bowlers to the cleaners. He was sent out to bat at number four when CSK were reeling at 36/2 in the seventh over after losing Ruturaj Gaikwad and Moeen Ali cheaply. The hard-hitting left-hander went after the bowlers right from the start of his innings and launched a carnage with the bat at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. He combined with Robin Uthappa (88 off 50 balls) to post a record 165-run stand for the third wicket and helped CSK post a massive total of 216 runs on the board. While he was aggressive against the spinners particularly, Dube smashed Josh Hazlewood for a couple of sixes in the 20th over of CSK's innings. The left-hander earned high praise from all corners for his stunning knock. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar also lauded the CSK all-rounder and compared him to the legendary Yuvraj Singh. Manjrekar was left impressed by Dube's ability to slam a fullish delivery from Hazlewood for a six while sitting deep in the crease in the last over. Also Read: Robin Uthappa, Shivam Dube maul RCB bowlers, set new IPL record with sensational partnership “Hazlewood got it right, bowled it full and Dube was deep inside his crease. And to get that kind of elevation is almost impossible. He’s got this natural gift of hitting the ball a long way, Yuvraj Singh had it, Shivam Dube has it,” Manjrekar said on ESPNcricinfo. “He’s also looking a little fitter and leaner, maybe stronger. And that shot off Wanindu Hasaranga, there was nothing wrong in that delivery, just about short of a length because he didn’t want to pitch it right up, but Dube went on the backfoot and hit it a long distance,” he stated. “Those two shots tell you this guy is not just a hitter, he hits some incredible shots. That’s why this innings has been able to overshadow another fantastic innings that we saw,” he added. Also Read: Updated IPL 2022 points table after Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore clash Dube has been in brilliant form for CSK this season and has so far notched up 207 runs in five matches for the defending champios. He is the second-highest run-getter in IPL 2022 at present and has been striking at a brilliant 176.92. After losing four games in a row, CSK bagged their first win of the season against RCB on Tuesday and will be hoping to continue their winning run in the upcoming matches.

Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Shivam Dube, compares him with Yuvraj Singh after stunning knock against RCB

Ahead of the Chennai Super Kings game against Royal Challengers Bangalore at DY Patil Sports Academy on Tuesday, Faf du Plessis spoke about facing his old team and the memories he shared with the team CSK. Former CSK star player, who is the current captain of the RCB team also expressed his excitement to meet his old teammates ahead of the clash.

Speaking on the `Inside RCB` show on Star Sports, Faf du Plessis said: "It would be really great to play against Chennai. As I said I have got an incredible amount of love and respect from the people for everything that they have done."&nbsp;

"So it would be a great day to see everyone again and obviously when we walk on the field hopefully I can put in some performances to get RCB the win on that game," he added.

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Faf du Plessis also spoke about his journey with CSK, he said: "I'm extremely grateful for Chennai and being around with them for more than 10 years. They have a special place in my heart and I have learned a lot from MS Dhoni, he's&nbsp;a fantastic captain as well, so I'm sitting in a position where I can learn from two of the great leaders in Indian cricket."Both sides have so far savoured completely contrasting fortunes in the latest edition of the tournament as the Royal Challengers Bangalore have been soaring high with three consecutive wins while Chennai is still to get off the mark after the worst start to their campaign in the antiquity of the entire tournament.

Ahead of the Chennai Super Kings game against Royal Challengers Bangalore at DY Patil Sports Academy on Tuesday, Faf du Plessis spoke about facing his old team and the memories he shared with the team CSK.

Ahead of the Chennai Super Kings game against Royal Challengers Bangalore at DY Patil Sports Academy on Tuesday, Faf du Plessis spoke about facing his old team and the memories he shared with the team CSK. Former CSK star player, who is the current captain of the RCB team also expressed his excitement to meet his old teammates ahead of the clash. Speaking on the `Inside RCB` show on Star Sports, Faf du Plessis said: "It would be really great to play against Chennai. As I said I have got an incredible amount of love and respect from the people for everything that they have done." "So it would be a great day to see everyone again and obviously when we walk on the field hopefully I can put in some performances to get RCB the win on that game," he added. ALSO READ | Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2022: Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads Faf du Plessis also spoke about his journey with CSK, he said: "I'm extremely grateful for Chennai and being around with them for more than 10 years. They have a special place in my heart and I have learned a lot from MS Dhoni, he's a fantastic captain as well, so I'm sitting in a position where I can learn from two of the great leaders in Indian cricket."Both sides have so far savoured completely contrasting fortunes in the latest edition of the tournament as the Royal Challengers Bangalore have been soaring high with three consecutive wins while Chennai is still to get off the mark after the worst start to their campaign in the antiquity of the entire tournament.

Have learned a lot from MS Dhoni, he is fantastic: RCB skipper Faf du Plessis lauds Chennai's 'Thala'

The Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns with the four-time winners and defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 22 of the IPL 2022 edition on Tuesday evening (April 12), at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.&nbsp;

So far, the Bengaluru franchise have been at its very best despite a loss in their opening game. Since then, they have been on a three-match winning streak. Needless to say, they will be desperate to extend their unbeaten run and top the points table with a win over the hapless and struggling CSK unit. Though the Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army are off to an indifferent start -- their worst-ever in an IPL season -- the RCB camp will surely not take them lightly.&nbsp;

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Predicting RCB's line-up for CSK face-off

Faf will continue to open the innings with youngster Anuj Rawat, whose stocks are rising slowly and steadily. The duo will be followed by&nbsp;Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik. While Maxwell has played only a solitary game this season, the remaining three have made some sparkling contributions for the Men in Maroon.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wanindu Hasaranga will come lower down the order whereas there might be some changes in the pace department. Md Siraj will definitely hold onto his place (unless an injury occurs) and might be joined by Siddharth Kaul and Josh Hazlewood. Kaul is likely to replace Harshal Patel -- who lost his sister a few days back and left the bubble -- whereas the Aussie speedster is now available. However, it might be a tough call to drop David Willey, who has also done fairly well in all spheres. Meanwhile, Akash Deep will complete the XI.

RCB Predicted XI vs CSK:&nbsp;Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, David Willey/Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Siddharth Kaul

The Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns with the four-time winners and defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 22 of the IPL 2022 edition on Tuesday evening (April 12), at the Dr.

The Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns with the four-time winners and defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 22 of the IPL 2022 edition on Tuesday evening (April 12), at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. So far, the Bengaluru franchise have been at its very best despite a loss in their opening game. Since then, they have been on a three-match winning streak. Needless to say, they will be desperate to extend their unbeaten run and top the points table with a win over the hapless and struggling CSK unit. Though the Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army are off to an indifferent start -- their worst-ever in an IPL season -- the RCB camp will surely not take them lightly. ALSO READ | CSK share heartwarming video of 'catchups' as Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Du Plessis & Co. reunite - WATCH Predicting RCB's line-up for CSK face-off Faf will continue to open the innings with youngster Anuj Rawat, whose stocks are rising slowly and steadily. The duo will be followed by Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik. While Maxwell has played only a solitary game this season, the remaining three have made some sparkling contributions for the Men in Maroon. Wanindu Hasaranga will come lower down the order whereas there might be some changes in the pace department. Md Siraj will definitely hold onto his place (unless an injury occurs) and might be joined by Siddharth Kaul and Josh Hazlewood. Kaul is likely to replace Harshal Patel -- who lost his sister a few days back and left the bubble -- whereas the Aussie speedster is now available. However, it might be a tough call to drop David Willey, who has also done fairly well in all spheres. Meanwhile, Akash Deep will complete the XI. RCB Predicted XI vs CSK: Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, David Willey/Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Siddharth Kaul

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Match 22 of IPL 2022 edition will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), on Tuesday evening (April 12). While the two sides share a great rivalry, the opposition players enjoy a very healthy relationship with each other.

There are some superstar cricketers involved in the CSK-RCB clash. The likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis, Josh Hazlewood, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, etc. will square off against each other but they remain best of friends away from the 22-yard cricket strip. In a recent video shared by the official Twitter handle of the Yellow Army, it captured the bond among these players as they reunited before the mega encounter. Here's the clip:

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Among all stars, Du Plessis was the most excited to reunite with his old franchise. Faf represented CSK from 2012-2015 and again from 2018-2021 and also won the Player-of-the-Match award in his last appearance for the four-time champions, which came in last year's finale. Apart from him, Karn Sharma-Jadeja, Jadeja-Kohli, Faf-Stephen Fleming and many others hugged it out before the Southern Debry.

Talking about the form of both sides, CSK are winless after four encounters whereas RCB are going strong with three victories from equal number of games in IPL 2022. Who will walk away with a win after match 22, at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai?

Match 22 of IPL 2022 edition will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), on Tuesday evening (April 12). While the two sides share a great rivalry, the opposition players enjoy a very healthy relationship with each other.

Match 22 of IPL 2022 edition will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), on Tuesday evening (April 12). While the two sides share a great rivalry, the opposition players enjoy a very healthy relationship with each other. There are some superstar cricketers involved in the CSK-RCB clash. The likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis, Josh Hazlewood, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, etc. will square off against each other but they remain best of friends away from the 22-yard cricket strip. In a recent video shared by the official Twitter handle of the Yellow Army, it captured the bond among these players as they reunited before the mega encounter. Here's the clip: ALSO READ | CSK vs RCB, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Chennai Super Kings-Royal Challengers Bangalore match? 👋way Catchups - Chennai & Bangalore!#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/VByLD91W4m — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 11, 2022 × ALSO READ | No end to CSK's miseries? Deepak Chahar ruled out of IPL 2022 with another injury: Report Among all stars, Du Plessis was the most excited to reunite with his old franchise. Faf represented CSK from 2012-2015 and again from 2018-2021 and also won the Player-of-the-Match award in his last appearance for the four-time champions, which came in last year's finale. Apart from him, Karn Sharma-Jadeja, Jadeja-Kohli, Faf-Stephen Fleming and many others hugged it out before the Southern Debry. Talking about the form of both sides, CSK are winless after four encounters whereas RCB are going strong with three victories from equal number of games in IPL 2022. Who will walk away with a win after match 22, at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai?

CSK share heartwarming video of 'catchups' as Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Du Plessis & Co. reunite - WATCH

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Ruturaj Gaikwad's form has been under the scanner in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Gaikwad, who was the leading run-getter in IPL 2021 last year, has failed to get going so far this season and is yet to fire with the bat for the fur-time champions, who have endured a disastrous start to the season.

Expectations were high from Gaikwad this season after he impressed one and all with his skills and consistency last season. The right-hander had clinched the Orange Cap last year with 635 runs as he played an instrumental role in CSK's title-winning campaign. He was one of the players to be retained by the franchise ahead of IPL 2022 but has failed to repay the faith shown in him by the franchise.

Gaikwad was dismissed on a duck in CSK's opening game against KKR and has since scored only 18 runs in the last four matches for his side. His struggles with the bat have also seen CSK make a woeful start to the season as they are yet to win a game this season with four defeats in their first four matches.

Amid Gaikwad's poor run, former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg has slammed the CSK opener and said he should be focusing on playing just for CSK and not think about his Team India prospects.&nbsp;

“If Gaikwad is thinking of playing for India rather than what he can do for the team, he’s going to be found wanting. Because you can’t think like that. You’ve got to focus on what you’re doing now and let everything else take care of itself,” Hogg said in a video on his YouTube channel.

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After his heroics in the IPL last year, Gaikwad made his debut for the Indian team last year. He has played three T20Is for the Men in Blue and has scored 39 runs for the national side and is considered as one of the future contenders for the opening slot in white-ball cricket for Team India.

Hogg also highlighted how CSK have been poor in all three departments - batting, bowling and fielding which has resulted in their downfall in the ongoing season. The former Australia spinner also stated that Gaikwad's shot selection has been poor against pace this season and he needs to work on his shortcomings.

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“Simply, they (CSK) are not batting, bowling or fielding well. All three departments, they are outplayed. We go to the top of the order first – Ruturaj Gaikwad. At present, he has had his struggles on the bouncier wickets up here in Mumbai,” said Hogg.

“He doesn’t know whether to play the cut shot or backfoot drive; he is just flirting outside the off-stump and giving opportunities to the opposition teams,” he added.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Ruturaj Gaikwad's form has been under the scanner in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Gaikwad, who was the leading run-getter in IPL 2021 last year, has failed to get going so far this season and is yet to fire with the bat for the fur-time champions, who have endured a disastrous start to the season.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Ruturaj Gaikwad's form has been under the scanner in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Gaikwad, who was the leading run-getter in IPL 2021 last year, has failed to get going so far this season and is yet to fire with the bat for the fur-time champions, who have endured a disastrous start to the season. Expectations were high from Gaikwad this season after he impressed one and all with his skills and consistency last season. The right-hander had clinched the Orange Cap last year with 635 runs as he played an instrumental role in CSK's title-winning campaign. He was one of the players to be retained by the franchise ahead of IPL 2022 but has failed to repay the faith shown in him by the franchise. Gaikwad was dismissed on a duck in CSK's opening game against KKR and has since scored only 18 runs in the last four matches for his side. His struggles with the bat have also seen CSK make a woeful start to the season as they are yet to win a game this season with four defeats in their first four matches. Amid Gaikwad's poor run, former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg has slammed the CSK opener and said he should be focusing on playing just for CSK and not think about his Team India prospects. “If Gaikwad is thinking of playing for India rather than what he can do for the team, he’s going to be found wanting. Because you can’t think like that. You’ve got to focus on what you’re doing now and let everything else take care of itself,” Hogg said in a video on his YouTube channel. Also Read: 'Do something different': Parthiv Patel wants MS Dhoni to open amid CSK's horror run in IPL 2022 After his heroics in the IPL last year, Gaikwad made his debut for the Indian team last year. He has played three T20Is for the Men in Blue and has scored 39 runs for the national side and is considered as one of the future contenders for the opening slot in white-ball cricket for Team India. Hogg also highlighted how CSK have been poor in all three departments - batting, bowling and fielding which has resulted in their downfall in the ongoing season. The former Australia spinner also stated that Gaikwad's shot selection has been poor against pace this season and he needs to work on his shortcomings. Also Read: Not Jadeja! Ravi Shastri names former CSK star who should have replaced MS Dhoni as captain “Simply, they (CSK) are not batting, bowling or fielding well. All three departments, they are outplayed. We go to the top of the order first – Ruturaj Gaikwad. At present, he has had his struggles on the bouncier wickets up here in Mumbai,” said Hogg. “He doesn’t know whether to play the cut shot or backfoot drive; he is just flirting outside the off-stump and giving opportunities to the opposition teams,” he added.

'Focus on playing for CSK not India': Ex-Australian cricketer slams out-of-form Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ravindra Jadeja-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have endured a woeful start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Jadeja, who had replaced MS Dhoni as captain of the defending champions ahead of the start of the season, is yet to win his first game as the skipper of the side. CSK have lost their first four matches in a row and are currently placed at the bottom of the table with 0 points.

CSK have been written off by many former cricketers and experts, who believe they are unlikely to make it to the playoffs this season after the shambolic start. Amid the franchise's disastrous run in the ongoing season, former India wicket-keeper batter Parthiv Patel has come up with an out-of-the-box suggestion for the Jadeja-led side.

Parthiv has suggested former captain MS Dhoni open the batting for CSK in the ongoing season. CSK had tried the opening pair of Rurturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway in their opening game of the season against KKR but had to drop the Kiwi batter after a poor show in the first game. Robin Uthappa has since been opening with Gaikwad but the duo have failed to deliver consistently at the top.

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Parthiv believes Dhoni can promote himself as an opener in the batting line-up or the veteran wicket-keeper batter can also bat at number three or four for his team. Dhoni enjoyed some success batting at number three for the Indian team during his early days in international cricket and also opened the batting on a few occasions for the Men in Blue.

“He is someone who has revived the CSK side over the years. MS Dhoni started his career as an opener, why not take the role in the fag-end of his career? He is batting at No.7 now and plays hardly 10-15 balls. So why not Dhoni bat up in the order at No.3 or maybe at 4 or open? Just a figure like MS Dhoni, even if he stays there for 14-15 overs you never know. You will have to do something different,” Parthiv said on Cricbuzz.

Dhoni is currently batting at number 6 or 7 for Chennai Super Kings and has been playing as a finisher for a number of years for the four-time champions. However, his waning prowess and failure to take on the bowlers at crucial junctures have led to CSK's struggles of late.

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However, Parthiv believes, Dhoni who used to be a great player against pace during his playing days for India, has still got it in him to bat in seaming conditions and help his team score big runs. Dhoni has never opened the batting for CSK in the IPL.

“Every time India were in trouble in seaming conditions, MS Dhoni has got runs, whether it was against Sri Lanka where he got 80 in Dharamsala or in Chennai against Pakistan where he got a hundred. With his technique, everyone would think that he would struggle on a seaming wicket and here the ball is seaming around in the first 4-5 overs and he has his own technique and knows how to survive,” Parthiv explained.

Ravindra Jadeja-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have endured a woeful start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Jadeja, who had replaced MS Dhoni as captain of the defending champions ahead of the start of the season, is yet to win his first game as the skipper of the side.

Ravindra Jadeja-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have endured a woeful start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Jadeja, who had replaced MS Dhoni as captain of the defending champions ahead of the start of the season, is yet to win his first game as the skipper of the side. CSK have lost their first four matches in a row and are currently placed at the bottom of the table with 0 points. CSK have been written off by many former cricketers and experts, who believe they are unlikely to make it to the playoffs this season after the shambolic start. Amid the franchise's disastrous run in the ongoing season, former India wicket-keeper batter Parthiv Patel has come up with an out-of-the-box suggestion for the Jadeja-led side. Parthiv has suggested former captain MS Dhoni open the batting for CSK in the ongoing season. CSK had tried the opening pair of Rurturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway in their opening game of the season against KKR but had to drop the Kiwi batter after a poor show in the first game. Robin Uthappa has since been opening with Gaikwad but the duo have failed to deliver consistently at the top. Also Read: Yuzvendra Chahal loses his temper at the umpire during RR vs LSG encounter – Watch Parthiv believes Dhoni can promote himself as an opener in the batting line-up or the veteran wicket-keeper batter can also bat at number three or four for his team. Dhoni enjoyed some success batting at number three for the Indian team during his early days in international cricket and also opened the batting on a few occasions for the Men in Blue. “He is someone who has revived the CSK side over the years. MS Dhoni started his career as an opener, why not take the role in the fag-end of his career? He is batting at No.7 now and plays hardly 10-15 balls. So why not Dhoni bat up in the order at No.3 or maybe at 4 or open? Just a figure like MS Dhoni, even if he stays there for 14-15 overs you never know. You will have to do something different,” Parthiv said on Cricbuzz. Dhoni is currently batting at number 6 or 7 for Chennai Super Kings and has been playing as a finisher for a number of years for the four-time champions. However, his waning prowess and failure to take on the bowlers at crucial junctures have led to CSK's struggles of late. Also Read: Not Jadeja! Ravi Shastri names former CSK star who should have replaced MS Dhoni as captain However, Parthiv believes, Dhoni who used to be a great player against pace during his playing days for India, has still got it in him to bat in seaming conditions and help his team score big runs. Dhoni has never opened the batting for CSK in the IPL. “Every time India were in trouble in seaming conditions, MS Dhoni has got runs, whether it was against Sri Lanka where he got 80 in Dharamsala or in Chennai against Pakistan where he got a hundred. With his technique, everyone would think that he would struggle on a seaming wicket and here the ball is seaming around in the first 4-5 overs and he has his own technique and knows how to survive,” Parthiv explained.

'Do something different': Parthiv Patel wants MS Dhoni to open amid CSK's horror run in IPL 2022

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a woeful start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table with zero points after four straight defeats in their first four matches. The defending champions have lost four games in a row at the start of the season for the first time in IPL history.

MS Dhoni had decided to step&nbsp;down as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings just a couple of days ahead of the start of IPL 2022 handing over the baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has had a disastrous start to his captaincy stint with the four-time champions. Jadeja is yet to bag his first win as captain for CSK as the Men in Yellow are on a losing streak of 4 games.

Reacting to Jadeja's poor start as CSK captain, former India head coach Ravi Shastri said the all-rounder should not have been appointed Dhoni's replacement as captain when the former CSK skipper knew that he was ready to step down. Shastri feels CSK should not have let go of their former star Faf du Plessis, who could have led the side and Jadeja could have played freely as a player.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravindra-jadeja-more-than-capable-of-handling-captaincy-for-csk-says-former-india-head-coach-ravi-shastri-465759">Ravindra Jadeja more than capable of handling captaincy for CSK, says former India head coach Ravi Shastri</a> 
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Du Plessis was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the IPL 2022 mega auction in February this year and has been leading his new side in the ongoing season. Du Plessis was part of the CSK squad last year and played an instrumental role in helping them claim their 4th IPL title.

"I believe, a player like Jadeja should focus on his cricket. If Chennai think about it again, they should have not let Faf du Plessis go because he is a match-winner and played a lot,"&nbsp;Shastri said on ESPN Cricinfo.

"If Dhoni didn't want to captain the side, then Faf should have become the captain and Jadeja should have played as a player. Because he (Jadeja) can then play freely, no pressure of captaincy. Things could have been different for Chennai," the former India head coach added.

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Shastri had earlier stated that Jadeja was more than capable of handling the responsibility of captaining CSK in IPL 2022. However, the defending champions' poor start to their ongoing campaign has made the former India head coach rethink his earlier claims.

Du Plessis, on the other hand, has enjoyed a brilliant start to his captaincy stint at RCB with three wins in their first four matches so far this season. RCB are on an unbeaten streak of three games after losing their opener against Punjab Kings.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a woeful start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table with zero points after four straight defeats in their first four matches.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a woeful start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table with zero points after four straight defeats in their first four matches. The defending champions have lost four games in a row at the start of the season for the first time in IPL history. MS Dhoni had decided to step down as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings just a couple of days ahead of the start of IPL 2022 handing over the baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has had a disastrous start to his captaincy stint with the four-time champions. Jadeja is yet to bag his first win as captain for CSK as the Men in Yellow are on a losing streak of 4 games. Reacting to Jadeja's poor start as CSK captain, former India head coach Ravi Shastri said the all-rounder should not have been appointed Dhoni's replacement as captain when the former CSK skipper knew that he was ready to step down. Shastri feels CSK should not have let go of their former star Faf du Plessis, who could have led the side and Jadeja could have played freely as a player. Also Read: Ravindra Jadeja more than capable of handling captaincy for CSK, says former India head coach Ravi Shastri Du Plessis was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the IPL 2022 mega auction in February this year and has been leading his new side in the ongoing season. Du Plessis was part of the CSK squad last year and played an instrumental role in helping them claim their 4th IPL title. "I believe, a player like Jadeja should focus on his cricket. If Chennai think about it again, they should have not let Faf du Plessis go because he is a match-winner and played a lot," Shastri said on ESPN Cricinfo. "If Dhoni didn't want to captain the side, then Faf should have become the captain and Jadeja should have played as a player. Because he (Jadeja) can then play freely, no pressure of captaincy. Things could have been different for Chennai," the former India head coach added. Also Read: 'Tremendous switch' - Former England skipper picks India youngster as best transfer of IPL 2022 Shastri had earlier stated that Jadeja was more than capable of handling the responsibility of captaining CSK in IPL 2022. However, the defending champions' poor start to their ongoing campaign has made the former India head coach rethink his earlier claims. Du Plessis, on the other hand, has enjoyed a brilliant start to his captaincy stint at RCB with three wins in their first four matches so far this season. RCB are on an unbeaten streak of three games after losing their opener against Punjab Kings.

Not Ravindra Jadeja! Ravi Shastri names former CSK star who should have replaced MS Dhoni as captain

Chennai Super Kings were unable to register their first points of the season as they slumped to another defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday.<o:p></o:p>

CSK were completely outplayed both with bat and ball as the inexperienced pace attack once again failed to contain the batsmen after they posted a modest total on a batter-friendly pitch.

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This was the just the second time in IPL history when CSK have lost four consecutive matches. The first instance was back in 2010 but CSK were able to recover and win the title.<o:p></o:p>

T Natarajan and Washington Sundar took two wickets each as Chennai Super Kings kept losing wickets at regular intervals. A number of batsmen got good starts but tidy bowling by the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers made sure that CSK were restricted to 154 for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs.

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Moeen Ali was the top scorer with 48 while Ambati Rayudu and Robin Uthappa failed to capitalise after getting good starts. Ravindra Jadeja tried to play some shots towards the end but it was not enough as the defending champions were unable to post a big enough target on Saturday.<o:p></o:p>

In response, Abhishek Sharma was in tremendous form as he scored his first fifty of this year’s competition and thanks to 30-plus scores from both skipper Kane Williamson and Rahul Tripathi, Sunrisers Hyderabad were able to chase down the target with ease and register their first win of IPL 2022.<o:p></o:p>

Chennai Super Kings were unable to register their first points of the season as they slumped to another defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday.

Chennai Super Kings were unable to register their first points of the season as they slumped to another defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday. CSK were completely outplayed both with bat and ball as the inexperienced pace attack once again failed to contain the batsmen after they posted a modest total on a batter-friendly pitch. Also read | IPL 2022: SRH thrash CSK by 9 wickets; Jadeja & Co. lose 4th game in a row This was the just the second time in IPL history when CSK have lost four consecutive matches. The first instance was back in 2010 but CSK were able to recover and win the title. T Natarajan and Washington Sundar took two wickets each as Chennai Super Kings kept losing wickets at regular intervals. A number of batsmen got good starts but tidy bowling by the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers made sure that CSK were restricted to 154 for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. Also read | Exclusive | No reason why KKR cannot win the IPL this year, says Sam Billings Moeen Ali was the top scorer with 48 while Ambati Rayudu and Robin Uthappa failed to capitalise after getting good starts. Ravindra Jadeja tried to play some shots towards the end but it was not enough as the defending champions were unable to post a big enough target on Saturday. In response, Abhishek Sharma was in tremendous form as he scored his first fifty of this year’s competition and thanks to 30-plus scores from both skipper Kane Williamson and Rahul Tripathi, Sunrisers Hyderabad were able to chase down the target with ease and register their first win of IPL 2022.

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