Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are back taking on each other in IPL 2023. After Sandeep Sharma’s heroics against ‘the finisher’ MS Dhoni in the last over at Chepauk, both teams will face off for round 2 at RR’s home ground in Jaipur on Thursday night.

Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are back taking on each other in IPL 2023. After Sandeep Sharma’s heroics against ‘the finisher’ MS Dhoni in the last over at Chepauk, both teams will face off for round 2 at RR’s home ground in Jaipur on Thursday night. While CSK is on a rampage, having won their last three matches, Rajasthan has struggled to get going following a decent start to the tournament. This clash promises to bring excitement, tension, agony and joy to the table for fans from both sections. All eyes will again be on CSK’s top order that has taken this season by storm – particularly Ajinkya Rahane, who after a couple of blistering knocks, got recalled to India’s squad for the WTC final recently. Other than him, the attacking opening pair of Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad will pose a threat to RR’s bowling, while Shivam Dube would like to continue his purple patch in the middle overs. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: All-round KKR end four-match losing streak with 21-run win over Virat Kohli's RCB With Ravindra Jadeja and Dhoni there to take care of proceedings in the lower order, Chennai’s batting looks sorted. In the bowling department, the under-experienced line-up has delivered so far, and with the momentum on their side, they are likely to stand tall in this away clash as well. On the other hand, the home team has had their struggles following two famous wins over CSK and Gujarat Titans, respectively. They have since failed to chase down two totals, once against Lucknow Super Giants and then versus RCB. Moreover, Jos Buttler’s two ducks in the past three innings have mounted some worry for them. While captain Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer have delivered with the bat, not consistently though, the pair will have eyeballs on them against CSK tonight. Change in the lower order hasn’t done much good to the side, however, with bowling clicking on almost all occasions, Rajasthan will find comfort in taking on Chennai's high-flying top-order. Result Prediction Given CSK’s winning spree and how MS Dhoni has managed the side, against RR tonight, they will walk in as favourites. Both teams predicted XIs - Rajasthan Royals - Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, R Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma Adam Zampa, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Akash Singh

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Ajinkya Rahane’s selection in the Indian team for the World Test Championship (WTC) final might have come as a surprise for many, but the experienced former India vice-captain against the odds made it to the squad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had to turn back the pages as they got Rahane in the team, but according to a report, the board consulted MS Dhoni to get his services into the squad.

According to a report by The Times of India, the BCCI approached Rahane’s franchise skipper at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), MS Dhoni to have him in the 15-man squad. The Mumbai-based batter is having a spectacular Indian Premier League (IPL) season and has already amassed 209 runs in five matches at the time of writing. With form on his side and the absence of key players within the Indian team, left the BCCI was left with no alternatives but to get the services of Rahane as a seasoned campaigner.

Rahane has not played for India since the Test series in South Africa in January 2022 and looked surplus to requirements after the arrival of Shreyas Iyer and other key options. However, with Shreyas Iyer injured and Hanuma Vihari not in consideration, the Board opted to get the services of Rahane for the solitary final against Australia in June.

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Dhoni played a key role in Rahane’s selection according to the report where he has flourished for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).&nbsp; So far he has scored 209 runs at an average of 52 while he is striking at 199 in the league.

While nothing is guaranteed whether he will play in the WTC final, Rahane’s selection could be the welcome boost team India could have needed. The selection committee also opted to bring in Shardul Thakur for the WTC final as he too comes in with tons of experience in the domestic circuit.

India's squad for the WTC 2021-23 final:

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.

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Ajinkya Rahane’s selection in the Indian team for the World Test Championship (WTC) final might have come as a surprise for many, but the experienced former India vice-captain against the odds made it to the squad.

Ajinkya Rahane’s selection in the Indian team for the World Test Championship (WTC) final might have come as a surprise for many, but the experienced former India vice-captain against the odds made it to the squad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had to turn back the pages as they got Rahane in the team, but according to a report, the board consulted MS Dhoni to get his services into the squad. According to a report by The Times of India, the BCCI approached Rahane’s franchise skipper at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), MS Dhoni to have him in the 15-man squad. The Mumbai-based batter is having a spectacular Indian Premier League (IPL) season and has already amassed 209 runs in five matches at the time of writing. With form on his side and the absence of key players within the Indian team, left the BCCI was left with no alternatives but to get the services of Rahane as a seasoned campaigner. Rahane has not played for India since the Test series in South Africa in January 2022 and looked surplus to requirements after the arrival of Shreyas Iyer and other key options. However, with Shreyas Iyer injured and Hanuma Vihari not in consideration, the Board opted to get the services of Rahane for the solitary final against Australia in June. ALSO READ | BCCI reveals Annual Player Retainership for women's team, Harmanpreet, Mandhana retain Grade A category Dhoni played a key role in Rahane’s selection according to the report where he has flourished for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). So far he has scored 209 runs at an average of 52 while he is striking at 199 in the league. While nothing is guaranteed whether he will play in the WTC final, Rahane’s selection could be the welcome boost team India could have needed. The selection committee also opted to bring in Shardul Thakur for the WTC final as he too comes in with tons of experience in the domestic circuit. India's squad for the WTC 2021-23 final: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are at the top of the points table at the halfway mark of the IPL 2023 edition. The Yellow Army, who finished at the ninth position in IPL 2022, have found their rhythm and have won five out of their seven games. Hence, Harbhajan Singh -- former Indian and CSK off-spinner -- lavished huge praise on Dhoni's leadership and decoded the reason behind his staggering success as captain.

Under Dhoni, CSK have won the IPL championship on four occasions (in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021), ended as the runners-up in five seasons (2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019) and have reached the playoffs for a record 11 times. Thus, Bhajji lauded Dhoni as captain and revealed that he backs players to the hilt, which is a reasno for the franchise's success and envious record.

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Speaking to Star Sports, ahead of CSK's away game versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday (April 27), Harbhajan said, "The winning mantra of MS Dhoni is that he backs the player at his best and favoured batting position. Dhoni backs the players to the hilt and that is the reason why CSK is a champion team. He doesn't deviate from his game plan frequently or after every match. The players need to have that belief and faith in the management and captain. Only then they perform and MS and CSK team management understands it."

Dhoni's CSK have had injury concerns with the likes of Ben Stokes, Deepak Chahar, Sisanda Magala, etc. being on the bench. However, Dhoni-led team management have backed their available resources and got performances from the likes of inexperienced Akash Singh,&nbsp;inconsistent campaigners such as Tushar Deshpande and Shivam Dube and&nbsp;veterans Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja (who had a dismal run in 2022) and Moeen Ali.

Even Dhoni has struck at&nbsp;196.77, scoring 61 runs off 31 balls faced so far. CSK will take on RR on Thursday evening and aim to strengthen their position at the top with another win.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are at the top of the points table at the halfway mark of the IPL 2023 edition. The Yellow Army, who finished at the ninth position in IPL 2022, have found their rhythm and have won five out of their seven games.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are at the top of the points table at the halfway mark of the IPL 2023 edition. The Yellow Army, who finished at the ninth position in IPL 2022, have found their rhythm and have won five out of their seven games. Hence, Harbhajan Singh -- former Indian and CSK off-spinner -- lavished huge praise on Dhoni's leadership and decoded the reason behind his staggering success as captain. Under Dhoni, CSK have won the IPL championship on four occasions (in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021), ended as the runners-up in five seasons (2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019) and have reached the playoffs for a record 11 times. Thus, Bhajji lauded Dhoni as captain and revealed that he backs players to the hilt, which is a reasno for the franchise's success and envious record. Also Read: When MS Dhoni lost his cool, invaded ground over controversial no-ball call in RR-CSK IPL 2019 tie Speaking to Star Sports, ahead of CSK's away game versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday (April 27), Harbhajan said, "The winning mantra of MS Dhoni is that he backs the player at his best and favoured batting position. Dhoni backs the players to the hilt and that is the reason why CSK is a champion team. He doesn't deviate from his game plan frequently or after every match. The players need to have that belief and faith in the management and captain. Only then they perform and MS and CSK team management understands it." Dhoni's CSK have had injury concerns with the likes of Ben Stokes, Deepak Chahar, Sisanda Magala, etc. being on the bench. However, Dhoni-led team management have backed their available resources and got performances from the likes of inexperienced Akash Singh, inconsistent campaigners such as Tushar Deshpande and Shivam Dube and veterans Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja (who had a dismal run in 2022) and Moeen Ali. Even Dhoni has struck at 196.77, scoring 61 runs off 31 balls faced so far. CSK will take on RR on Thursday evening and aim to strengthen their position at the top with another win.

IPL 2023: 'The winning mantra of MS Dhoni is....' - Harbhajan Singh decodes CSK captain's success

Match 37 of the IPL 2023 edition will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face the hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Man&nbsp;Singh Stadium, Jaipur on Thursday (April 27). This will be the reverse fixture as Rajasthan defeated CSK by three runs when the two sides last met, early this season, in Chennai. However, this will be the first time when both sides will lock horns at the venue after their high-voltage clash in IPL 2019.

During RR's home game versus the then-defending champions CSK, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side posted 151 for 7 after being asked to bat first. In reply, CSK rode on fifties from Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu whereas timely hits from Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner saw their side past the finish line by four wickets in a riveting match that went down to the wire. Nonetheless, the game is best remembered for Dhoni losing his cool and invading the ground over a controversial no-ball call from the on-field umpire.

During&nbsp;the fourth delivery of the final over from Ben Stokes, with eight required for a win, the all-rounder bowled a full toss and Santner-Jadeja snatched two runs. At first, umpire Ulhas Gandhe signalled a no ball as he felt the ball was above the waist height of Santner. However, the leg-umpire Bruce Oxenford overruled the decision as he had the better view.

This led to a furious Dhoni, who got out in the previous ball, storming into the ground and having an argument with Oxenford. After a lot of chaos, Oxenford's decision remained final even though replays suggested it was a no-ball.

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After the no-ball drama, Santner-Jadeja ran two in the following delivery before Stokes bowled a wide with the equation now reading three off the last ball. The New Zealander smashed a six on the final delivery to take his side to a memorable win but Dhoni losing his cool and storming into the ground remained a huge talking point throughout the season.

Another high-voltage clash is expected between CSK and RR at Jaipur on Thursday evening (April 27). At present, Dhoni &amp; Co. are the table-toppers whereas Sanju Samson's RR occupy the third spot in the points table.

Match 37 of the IPL 2023 edition will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face the hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur on Thursday (April 27).

Match 37 of the IPL 2023 edition will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face the hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur on Thursday (April 27). This will be the reverse fixture as Rajasthan defeated CSK by three runs when the two sides last met, early this season, in Chennai. However, this will be the first time when both sides will lock horns at the venue after their high-voltage clash in IPL 2019. During RR's home game versus the then-defending champions CSK, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side posted 151 for 7 after being asked to bat first. In reply, CSK rode on fifties from Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu whereas timely hits from Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner saw their side past the finish line by four wickets in a riveting match that went down to the wire. Nonetheless, the game is best remembered for Dhoni losing his cool and invading the ground over a controversial no-ball call from the on-field umpire. During the fourth delivery of the final over from Ben Stokes, with eight required for a win, the all-rounder bowled a full toss and Santner-Jadeja snatched two runs. At first, umpire Ulhas Gandhe signalled a no ball as he felt the ball was above the waist height of Santner. However, the leg-umpire Bruce Oxenford overruled the decision as he had the better view. This led to a furious Dhoni, who got out in the previous ball, storming into the ground and having an argument with Oxenford. After a lot of chaos, Oxenford's decision remained final even though replays suggested it was a no-ball. Also Read: Yash lost 7-8 kilos after Rinku's onslaught, reveals Hardik Pandya; GT pacer's return unlikely in IPL 2023 Here's the video of Dhoni's argument with the umpires: Angry MSD 🔥 CSK vs RR always remind me of this moment. Rarest scene ever in Ms Dhoni's career. #CSKvsRR pic.twitter.com/N5fc3V6e4n — Hemil Jodhani (@HemilJodhani) April 12, 2023 × After the no-ball drama, Santner-Jadeja ran two in the following delivery before Stokes bowled a wide with the equation now reading three off the last ball. The New Zealander smashed a six on the final delivery to take his side to a memorable win but Dhoni losing his cool and storming into the ground remained a huge talking point throughout the season. Another high-voltage clash is expected between CSK and RR at Jaipur on Thursday evening (April 27). At present, Dhoni & Co. are the table-toppers whereas Sanju Samson's RR occupy the third spot in the points table.

When MS Dhoni lost his cool, invaded ground over controversial no-ball call in RR-CSK IPL 2019 tie

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are on a roll in IPL 2023. After playing half of their games, the four-time winners find themselves at the top of the points table in the league stage&nbsp;with five victories from seven outings. On Sunday (April 23), they got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 49 runs and will next face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur on Thursday (April 27).

CSK have beaten the likes of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mumbai Indians (MI), KKR, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). During their high-scoring game versus RCB, in Bengaluru on April 17, Dhoni lost his cool and gave a death stare to one of his CSK teammates. In an unseen footage, Dhoni can be seen losing his cool, screaming and staring at a teammate as the video has now gone viral on social media platforms.&nbsp;

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Talking about the RCB versus CSK encounter, the latter rode on Devon Conway's 83 and quickfire 37 from Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post 226 for 6. In reply, Faf du Plessis-led RCB managed 218 for 8 to lose by eight runs.

Dhoni, on the other hand, is having a good time behind the stumps and also as a pinch-hitter. He recently&nbsp;became the wicket-keeper with&nbsp;most catches in men’s T20 cricket (208) and is also striking the ball at a whopping 196.77.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are on a roll in IPL 2023. After playing half of their games, the four-time winners find themselves at the top of the points table in the league stage with five victories from seven outings.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are on a roll in IPL 2023. After playing half of their games, the four-time winners find themselves at the top of the points table in the league stage with five victories from seven outings. On Sunday (April 23), they got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 49 runs and will next face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur on Thursday (April 27). CSK have beaten the likes of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mumbai Indians (MI), KKR, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). During their high-scoring game versus RCB, in Bengaluru on April 17, Dhoni lost his cool and gave a death stare to one of his CSK teammates. In an unseen footage, Dhoni can be seen losing his cool, screaming and staring at a teammate as the video has now gone viral on social media platforms. Here's the clip: It's extra scary if someone as cool as MS Dhoni loses his cool, even for a second😬pic.twitter.com/1YsFw45uSc — Kanav Bali🏏 (@Concussion__Sub) April 25, 2023 × Also read: Explained | IPL 2023: Why Sanju Samson is a great captain in making Talking about the RCB versus CSK encounter, the latter rode on Devon Conway's 83 and quickfire 37 from Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post 226 for 6. In reply, Faf du Plessis-led RCB managed 218 for 8 to lose by eight runs. Dhoni, on the other hand, is having a good time behind the stumps and also as a pinch-hitter. He recently became the wicket-keeper with most catches in men’s T20 cricket (208) and is also striking the ball at a whopping 196.77.

IPL 2023: UNSEEN! MS Dhoni loses cool, screams and gives DEATH STARE to his CSK teammate - Watch

Eden Gardens was a 'sea of yellow' as Kolkata Knight Riders faced Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, April 23. The yellow army wasn't a novelty as it has been the case everywhere CSK have travelled this IPL season. The fans, however, have showed their support by wearing yellow to not CSK but their skipper MS Dhoni.

Dhoni, who admitted recently that he's in last phase of his career, thanked the Kolkata crowd for coming out wearing yellow and supporting him.

“I will just say thanks for the support, they came in big numbers. Most of these guys will come in a KKR jersey next time. They are trying to give me a farewell, so thanks a lot to the crowd,” Dhoni said at the post match presentation.

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The statement comes after Dhoni had made the 'last phase of my career' remark after CSK beat SRH.

"All said and done, it's the last phase of my career, however long I play. After two years, the fans have had the opportunity to come here and watch, feels good to be here. The crowd has given us a lot of love and affection. Not getting enough chances to bat, but no complaints,” the former India skipper had said.

As for the match against KKR, it was a run-fest at the Eden Gardens which saw CSK posting their highest ever total of 235/4. Chennai also hit their record most sixes in an innings - 18 of them to be precise. The architect of this onslaught were Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway at the top, who scored 20-ball 35 and 40-ball 56, respectively.

It was, however, Ajinkya Rahane (71 not out off 29) and Shivam Dube (50 off 21) who tore apart the KKR bowlers in their backyard. Chasing 236, KKR were never seem comfortable and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. For them, Jason Roy hit 26-ball 61 and Rinku Singh scored 53 not out off 33, but they lost the game by 49 runs.

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Eden Gardens was a 'sea of yellow' as Kolkata Knight Riders faced Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, April 23. The yellow army wasn't a novelty as it has been the case everywhere CSK have travelled this IPL season.

Eden Gardens was a 'sea of yellow' as Kolkata Knight Riders faced Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, April 23. The yellow army wasn't a novelty as it has been the case everywhere CSK have travelled this IPL season. The fans, however, have showed their support by wearing yellow to not CSK but their skipper MS Dhoni. Dhoni, who admitted recently that he's in last phase of his career, thanked the Kolkata crowd for coming out wearing yellow and supporting him. “I will just say thanks for the support, they came in big numbers. Most of these guys will come in a KKR jersey next time. They are trying to give me a farewell, so thanks a lot to the crowd,” Dhoni said at the post match presentation. Also Watch: Suyash Prabhudessai runs out Shimron Hetmyer with direct-hit in RCB vs KKR tie The statement comes after Dhoni had made the 'last phase of my career' remark after CSK beat SRH. "All said and done, it's the last phase of my career, however long I play. After two years, the fans have had the opportunity to come here and watch, feels good to be here. The crowd has given us a lot of love and affection. Not getting enough chances to bat, but no complaints,” the former India skipper had said. As for the match against KKR, it was a run-fest at the Eden Gardens which saw CSK posting their highest ever total of 235/4. Chennai also hit their record most sixes in an innings - 18 of them to be precise. The architect of this onslaught were Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway at the top, who scored 20-ball 35 and 40-ball 56, respectively. It was, however, Ajinkya Rahane (71 not out off 29) and Shivam Dube (50 off 21) who tore apart the KKR bowlers in their backyard. Chasing 236, KKR were never seem comfortable and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. For them, Jason Roy hit 26-ball 61 and Rinku Singh scored 53 not out off 33, but they lost the game by 49 runs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: CSK skipper MS Dhoni makes big FAREWELL statement after win vs KKR

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma created history in the match against Punjab Kings during his innings of 27-ball 44. Rohit hit four fours and three huge sixes in his innings to help lay the platform for Mumbai while chasing 215.

Rohit, with this three sixes, became the first Indian batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to record 250 sixes. The MI skipper first hit Arshdeep Sing for a maximum on the last ball of the fourth over before smacking Sam Curran in the next over. Rohit, for his last six of the day, hit former Mumbai spinner Rahul Chahar out of the park in the ninth over of the innings.

Rohit surpassed MS Dhoni, who has 235 sixes in 240 matches, to become the Indian with most sixes in the IPL. The Mumbai batsman reached the milestone in his 233rd match. Leading the overall list is West Indian great Chris Gayle with 357 sixes in 142 IPL matches, followed by South African AB de Villiers with 251 maximums in 184 matches. Rohit is third on the list now with Dhoni on the fourth place. Virat Kohli completes top five with 229 sixes in as many IPL matches.

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Rohit eventually was dismissed in the 10th over on a team score of 84. Mumbai, in the end, fell short by 13 runs in a run-fest at Wankhede Stadium despite a valiant effort from skipper Rohit Sharma, Cam Green and Suryakumar Yadav.

Chasing a mammoth 215, Rohit started well and after his departure, Surya and Cam Green added 75 in six over for the third wicket. Once Surya got out as MI's fourth wicket with Mumbai on 182 in 17.4 overs, needing 33 runs in 14 balls, their innings dwindled.

Mumbai's Tim David, however, kept them in the game with 25 not out off 13 but Arshdeep Singh's last over where he took two wickets on two balls, saw Kings' home.

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Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma created history in the match against Punjab Kings during his innings of 27-ball 44. Rohit hit four fours and three huge sixes in his innings to help lay the platform for Mumbai while chasing 215.

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma created history in the match against Punjab Kings during his innings of 27-ball 44. Rohit hit four fours and three huge sixes in his innings to help lay the platform for Mumbai while chasing 215. Rohit, with this three sixes, became the first Indian batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to record 250 sixes. The MI skipper first hit Arshdeep Sing for a maximum on the last ball of the fourth over before smacking Sam Curran in the next over. Rohit, for his last six of the day, hit former Mumbai spinner Rahul Chahar out of the park in the ninth over of the innings. Rohit surpassed MS Dhoni, who has 235 sixes in 240 matches, to become the Indian with most sixes in the IPL. The Mumbai batsman reached the milestone in his 233rd match. Leading the overall list is West Indian great Chris Gayle with 357 sixes in 142 IPL matches, followed by South African AB de Villiers with 251 maximums in 184 matches. Rohit is third on the list now with Dhoni on the fourth place. Virat Kohli completes top five with 229 sixes in as many IPL matches. Also Watch: Arshdeep Singh's double jolt to Mumbai Indians cost THIS staggering amount | Know More Rohit eventually was dismissed in the 10th over on a team score of 84. Mumbai, in the end, fell short by 13 runs in a run-fest at Wankhede Stadium despite a valiant effort from skipper Rohit Sharma, Cam Green and Suryakumar Yadav. Chasing a mammoth 215, Rohit started well and after his departure, Surya and Cam Green added 75 in six over for the third wicket. Once Surya got out as MI's fourth wicket with Mumbai on 182 in 17.4 overs, needing 33 runs in 14 balls, their innings dwindled. Mumbai's Tim David, however, kept them in the game with 25 not out off 13 but Arshdeep Singh's last over where he took two wickets on two balls, saw Kings' home. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ace Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has played under a few captains in his career, be it&nbsp;under MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in the Indian team or Virat Kohli in both Indian colours and in the IPL. However, when asked who is the captain in IPL he likes to play most under, Chahal named his current franchise (Rajasthan Royals) skipper Sanju Samson as his favourite, adding he is very similar to Dhoni.

After spending seven years at the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), RR picked Chahal ahead of the 2022 auction, and the leggie shined under Samson in the first season, picking up 27 wickets.&nbsp;Speaking to the Humans of Bombay, Chahal revealed the common thing between all those above-mentioned skippers.&nbsp;

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"I think, all three captains whom I have played under, I have gotten that liberty that a bowler requires, whether it's Mahi bhai, Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma. So yeah, that's the one thing I have gotten," Chahal told Humans of Bombay.

Chahal said since joining RR, he improved at least 10%, and all is because of Sanju Samson. He also added that Sanju told him to bowl however and wherever he likes in his quota of four overs, instead giving him instructions to sticking to a particular line or length.

"In IPL, Sanju Samson is definitely my favourite. I feel like he is literally very similar to Mahi bhai as like him, he is very calm and chill. The 10 per cent or whatever growth I have had as a bowler in the last year, it is all because of Sanju. He told me, ‘You have four overs, bowl whatever you want to, you are free from my side'," Chahal added.

As things stand, Chahal has 12 wickets to his name in seven matches, and even in the game against the RCB at M Chinnaswamy, he returned with figures of one for 28 in four overs.

Ace Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has played under a few captains in his career, be it under MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in the Indian team or Virat Kohli in both Indian colours and in the IPL.

Ace Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has played under a few captains in his career, be it under MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma in the Indian team or Virat Kohli in both Indian colours and in the IPL. However, when asked who is the captain in IPL he likes to play most under, Chahal named his current franchise (Rajasthan Royals) skipper Sanju Samson as his favourite, adding he is very similar to Dhoni. After spending seven years at the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), RR picked Chahal ahead of the 2022 auction, and the leggie shined under Samson in the first season, picking up 27 wickets. Speaking to the Humans of Bombay, Chahal revealed the common thing between all those above-mentioned skippers. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: RR's Trent Boult traps RCB's Virat Kohli LBW on first ball for a duck "I think, all three captains whom I have played under, I have gotten that liberty that a bowler requires, whether it's Mahi bhai, Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma. So yeah, that's the one thing I have gotten," Chahal told Humans of Bombay. Chahal said since joining RR, he improved at least 10%, and all is because of Sanju Samson. He also added that Sanju told him to bowl however and wherever he likes in his quota of four overs, instead giving him instructions to sticking to a particular line or length. "In IPL, Sanju Samson is definitely my favourite. I feel like he is literally very similar to Mahi bhai as like him, he is very calm and chill. The 10 per cent or whatever growth I have had as a bowler in the last year, it is all because of Sanju. He told me, ‘You have four overs, bowl whatever you want to, you are free from my side'," Chahal added. As things stand, Chahal has 12 wickets to his name in seven matches, and even in the game against the RCB at M Chinnaswamy, he returned with figures of one for 28 in four overs.

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli or someone else? Yuzvendra Chahal picks his favourite captain

Veteran CSK captain MS Dhoni dropped a bombshell on his IPL future while speaking with Harsha Bhogle during the post-match presentation on Friday night. Following a seven-wicket win over SunRisers Hyderabad, Dhoni, as a customary norm, came down to address how the game went, and it was then he said, 'It's the last phase of my career, and it's important that I enjoy&nbsp;it.'

"Whatever said and done, it's the last phase of my career, however long I play. It's very important to enjoy it," Dhoni said after the match.&nbsp;

Known to be crisp and as candid as possible during post-match presentations, MS lived up to it again as he acknowledged the Chennai crowd for being supportive throughout and what it meant to him to come here and deliver in front of them.

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"IPL... after two years, the fans have had the opportunity to come here and watch. It's a full house, and the new stands are good. So, it feels good to be here. We haven't played at Chennai a lot; as I said at the start of the season. The crowd has given us a lot of love and affection. They always stay back to hear me out (presentation speech). Not getting enough chances to bat, but no complaints. The guys are doing a fantastic job," the CSK skipper added.

The 41-year-old legend of the game is a four-time IPL winner with Chennai Super Kings, and despite retiring from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni continues to play for his franchise in IPL.&nbsp;

Ahead of the start of IPL 2023, there were a lot of speculations as to if this year will be MS' final year as a professional cricketer, with Dhoni as expected, keeping tight-lipped on it. Going by the fitness, he looks good physique-wise, though he had shown little signs of discomfort while fielding on a few occasions this time.&nbsp;

Talking about the form, he hasn't fared badly either, despite spending very little time at the crease. So far in IPL 2023, he has scored 59 runs in four innings with two fours and six sixes. However, behind the wicket, Dhoni is still the best - be it for wicket-keeping or captaincy.

Even against SRH at Chepauk, Dhoni effected a stumping, a run-out and also grabbed a stunning catch to dismiss Aiden Markram.

Considering how he likes to keep his cards close to his chest, Dhoni is unlikely to reveal when he will hang his boots from IPL.

Veteran CSK captain MS Dhoni dropped a bombshell on his IPL future while speaking with Harsha Bhogle during the post-match presentation on Friday night. Following a seven-wicket win over SunRisers Hyderabad, Dhoni, as a customary norm, came down to address how the game went, and it was then he said, 'It's the last phase of my career, and it's important that I enjoy it.

Veteran CSK captain MS Dhoni dropped a bombshell on his IPL future while speaking with Harsha Bhogle during the post-match presentation on Friday night. Following a seven-wicket win over SunRisers Hyderabad, Dhoni, as a customary norm, came down to address how the game went, and it was then he said, 'It's the last phase of my career, and it's important that I enjoy it.' "Whatever said and done, it's the last phase of my career, however long I play. It's very important to enjoy it," Dhoni said after the match. Known to be crisp and as candid as possible during post-match presentations, MS lived up to it again as he acknowledged the Chennai crowd for being supportive throughout and what it meant to him to come here and deliver in front of them. ALSO READ: IPL 2023, Match 30th: Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans - Match preview and result prediction "IPL... after two years, the fans have had the opportunity to come here and watch. It's a full house, and the new stands are good. So, it feels good to be here. We haven't played at Chennai a lot; as I said at the start of the season. The crowd has given us a lot of love and affection. They always stay back to hear me out (presentation speech). Not getting enough chances to bat, but no complaints. The guys are doing a fantastic job," the CSK skipper added. The 41-year-old legend of the game is a four-time IPL winner with Chennai Super Kings, and despite retiring from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni continues to play for his franchise in IPL. Ahead of the start of IPL 2023, there were a lot of speculations as to if this year will be MS' final year as a professional cricketer, with Dhoni as expected, keeping tight-lipped on it. Going by the fitness, he looks good physique-wise, though he had shown little signs of discomfort while fielding on a few occasions this time. Talking about the form, he hasn't fared badly either, despite spending very little time at the crease. So far in IPL 2023, he has scored 59 runs in four innings with two fours and six sixes. However, behind the wicket, Dhoni is still the best - be it for wicket-keeping or captaincy. Even against SRH at Chepauk, Dhoni effected a stumping, a run-out and also grabbed a stunning catch to dismiss Aiden Markram. Considering how he likes to keep his cards close to his chest, Dhoni is unlikely to reveal when he will hang his boots from IPL.

Veteran MS Dhoni drops a bombshell on his IPL future, says 'it's the last phase of my career and I am...'

Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;head coach Stephen Fleming thinks MS Dhoni doesn't get enough credit for his wicketkeeping skills. Dhoni, who effected a stumping, a run-out and took a catch in CSK's win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, is arguably one of the best finishers the game has ever witnessed.

“It’s a natural talent. I don’t think he gets enough credit for his keeping but to be honest, he is an absolute craftsman, an absolute masterclass behind the stumps and often goes unnoticed with all the things he does,” said Fleming at the post match presentation after CSK's win.

While Dhoni has had few balls to play in the ongoing IPL season, he was at his wicketkeeping best against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. &nbsp;The CSK skipper was part of three SRH dismissals, namely Aiden Markram - his counterpart, Mayank Agarwal and Washington Sundar.

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Among the three dismissals, it was Aiden Markram's catch in the 13th over which even surprised Dhoni himself. Markram tried to cut a short ball from Maheesh Theekshana but could only edge it behind the stumps which stuck to Dhoni's hand as he leapt a bit.

&nbsp;"I felt it was a fantastic catch. I was in such a wrong position. Just because we wear gloves, people think it's easy. A long time back I still remember one game - Rahul Dravid was keeping and he caught one like that. With your skill set, you can't take a catch like that. You have to be in a very wrong position to be able to take that kind of a catch," Dhoni said about the catch.

MSD also set the record of most catches (208) in T20s by a wicketkeeper Markram's catch, surpassing Quinton de Kock. For the other two wickets, Dhoni stumped Mayank Agarwal exactly an over after off Ravindra Jadeja while he ran Washington Sundar out on the last ball of SRH's innings for the third.

During the chase, Devon Conway scored 77 not out off 57 balls as CSK hunted down the below-par score of 138 in 18.4 overs with seven wickets in hand.

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Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming thinks MS Dhoni doesn't get enough credit for his wicketkeeping skills. Dhoni, who effected a stumping, a run-out and took a catch in CSK's win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, is arguably one of the best finishers the game has ever witnessed.

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming thinks MS Dhoni doesn't get enough credit for his wicketkeeping skills. Dhoni, who effected a stumping, a run-out and took a catch in CSK's win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, is arguably one of the best finishers the game has ever witnessed. “It’s a natural talent. I don’t think he gets enough credit for his keeping but to be honest, he is an absolute craftsman, an absolute masterclass behind the stumps and often goes unnoticed with all the things he does,” said Fleming at the post match presentation after CSK's win. While Dhoni has had few balls to play in the ongoing IPL season, he was at his wicketkeeping best against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The CSK skipper was part of three SRH dismissals, namely Aiden Markram - his counterpart, Mayank Agarwal and Washington Sundar. Also Read: Frustration mounts for CSK as Ben Stokes suffers another injury setback, set to be out for one week Among the three dismissals, it was Aiden Markram's catch in the 13th over which even surprised Dhoni himself. Markram tried to cut a short ball from Maheesh Theekshana but could only edge it behind the stumps which stuck to Dhoni's hand as he leapt a bit. "I felt it was a fantastic catch. I was in such a wrong position. Just because we wear gloves, people think it's easy. A long time back I still remember one game - Rahul Dravid was keeping and he caught one like that. With your skill set, you can't take a catch like that. You have to be in a very wrong position to be able to take that kind of a catch," Dhoni said about the catch. MSD also set the record of most catches (208) in T20s by a wicketkeeper Markram's catch, surpassing Quinton de Kock. For the other two wickets, Dhoni stumped Mayank Agarwal exactly an over after off Ravindra Jadeja while he ran Washington Sundar out on the last ball of SRH's innings for the third. During the chase, Devon Conway scored 77 not out off 57 balls as CSK hunted down the below-par score of 138 in 18.4 overs with seven wickets in hand. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: CSK coach Stephen Fleming all praise for 'UNNOTICED' MS Dhoni after win against SRH

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni was seen interacting with the younger generations of the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp after his side registered a seven-wicket win in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhoni, who led CSK win to their fourth win of the season, delivered guiding tips to the SRH players before he went to the post-match presentation. Ravindra Jadeja and Davon Conway were at their fluent best for the side as they helped CSK to a convincing win at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, April 21.

Dhoni has endured a reputation of classy acts throughout his career and Friday was no different as he interacted with more than of the SRH squad. The opposition camp players included the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Umran Malik and Rahul Tripathi as they carefully listened to the tips delivered by the former India skipper.

It is expected that the 41-year-old could be playing in his final season as a player in the IPL and is often seen mentoring the younger generations. Former India player Robin Uthappa also applauded the CSK skipper and spoke fondly for him.

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"See, this is golden for these kids. To be able to rub shoulders with him and ask questions. They look forward to this opportunity," Uthappa told Jio Cinema.

"When they are going to Chennai, they think 'I am going to spend 5 minutes with MS Dhoni, what am I going to ask?' Even if they have 2 minutes to pick his brain and the fact that he is making himself available to that after every game, just shows what kind of a man he is.

"He is sharing whatever he can share with them and express to it, which I think is phenomenal," he added.

The win on Friday evening saw Dhoni’s CSK go third in the table on eight points and are in firm control for a place in the Playoffs. If CSK do make the playoff and Dhoni announces his retirement, the Chennai crowd could have a special gesture to make as it will host the two playoff matches. Chennai will host the Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator clash before the action moves to Ahmedabad for Qualifier 2 and final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni was seen interacting with the younger generations of the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp after his side registered a seven-wicket win in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni was seen interacting with the younger generations of the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp after his side registered a seven-wicket win in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhoni, who led CSK win to their fourth win of the season, delivered guiding tips to the SRH players before he went to the post-match presentation. Ravindra Jadeja and Davon Conway were at their fluent best for the side as they helped CSK to a convincing win at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, April 21. Dhoni has endured a reputation of classy acts throughout his career and Friday was no different as he interacted with more than of the SRH squad. The opposition camp players included the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Umran Malik and Rahul Tripathi as they carefully listened to the tips delivered by the former India skipper. It is expected that the 41-year-old could be playing in his final season as a player in the IPL and is often seen mentoring the younger generations. Former India player Robin Uthappa also applauded the CSK skipper and spoke fondly for him. ALSO READ | Veteran MS Dhoni drops a bombshell on his IPL future, says 'it's the last phase of my career and I am...' "See, this is golden for these kids. To be able to rub shoulders with him and ask questions. They look forward to this opportunity," Uthappa told Jio Cinema. "When they are going to Chennai, they think 'I am going to spend 5 minutes with MS Dhoni, what am I going to ask?' Even if they have 2 minutes to pick his brain and the fact that he is making himself available to that after every game, just shows what kind of a man he is. "He is sharing whatever he can share with them and express to it, which I think is phenomenal," he added. The win on Friday evening saw Dhoni’s CSK go third in the table on eight points and are in firm control for a place in the Playoffs. If CSK do make the playoff and Dhoni announces his retirement, the Chennai crowd could have a special gesture to make as it will host the two playoff matches. Chennai will host the Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator clash before the action moves to Ahmedabad for Qualifier 2 and final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: CSK skipper MS Dhoni shows great GESTURE after SRH win; delivers guiding tips to younger generation

Chennai Super Kings will host SunRisers Hyderabad in Match 29 of IPL 2023 on Friday. MS Dhoni's side is brimming with confidence after its latest win over RCB in an away clash at M Chinnaswamy, while SRH is coming off from a defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians. With both teams filled with quality spinners, this contest at MA Chidambaram Stadium will be mouth-watering for everyone.

Chennai has struggled to field their best XI owing to injuries to several first-team players. However, with England's Ben Stokes now deemed to fit to get into contention, it will be interesting to see whom he replaces. Since the match is played at Chepauk, both turners Maheesh Theekshana and Moeen Ali are expected to retain their places. That leaves MS Dhoni with Devon Conway, who is among runs at the top, and Matheesha Pathirana, the match-winner for CSK against RCB, to make a choice from if Stokes is to return to the XI.

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Meanwhile, Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube are in excellent touch and will provide stability in the middle order. Ravindra Jadeja hasn't fared bad either, and same could be said for skipper Dhoni, who has smoked some incredible sixes during his limited time on crease this season.

On the other hand, SRH has an excellent spin-bowling attack to boost their confidence ahead of this crucial tie. With Mayank Markande, Adil Rashid, Akeal Hosein and local boy Washington Sundar, captain Aiden Markram might have a selection headache heading into this match. The pace battery of Umran Malik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan are also there to further threaten CSK at their home.

SRH's batting department looks sorted, with all eyes on Englishman Harry Brook, who had earlier scored his maiden IPL hundred against KKR. Rahul Tripathi and Markram are also in good touch, with Heinrich Klaasen showing signs of dominating lower down the order.

Result Prediction -

Given how strong CSK is playing at home and with the spin resources they have, they will start as favourites against SunRisers.

Predicted XIs of both teams -

CSK - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana and Akash Singh

SRH - Harry Brook, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (C), Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Washington Sundar, Akeal Hosein, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan and Mayank Markande

Chennai Super Kings will host SunRisers Hyderabad in Match 29 of IPL 2023 on Friday. MS Dhoni's side is brimming with confidence after its latest win over RCB in an away clash at M Chinnaswamy, while SRH is coming off from a defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians.

Chennai Super Kings will host SunRisers Hyderabad in Match 29 of IPL 2023 on Friday. MS Dhoni's side is brimming with confidence after its latest win over RCB in an away clash at M Chinnaswamy, while SRH is coming off from a defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians. With both teams filled with quality spinners, this contest at MA Chidambaram Stadium will be mouth-watering for everyone. Chennai has struggled to field their best XI owing to injuries to several first-team players. However, with England's Ben Stokes now deemed to fit to get into contention, it will be interesting to see whom he replaces. Since the match is played at Chepauk, both turners Maheesh Theekshana and Moeen Ali are expected to retain their places. That leaves MS Dhoni with Devon Conway, who is among runs at the top, and Matheesha Pathirana, the match-winner for CSK against RCB, to make a choice from if Stokes is to return to the XI. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: DC finally break duck for season, beat KKR by four wickets in low-scoring thriller Meanwhile, Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube are in excellent touch and will provide stability in the middle order. Ravindra Jadeja hasn't fared bad either, and same could be said for skipper Dhoni, who has smoked some incredible sixes during his limited time on crease this season. On the other hand, SRH has an excellent spin-bowling attack to boost their confidence ahead of this crucial tie. With Mayank Markande, Adil Rashid, Akeal Hosein and local boy Washington Sundar, captain Aiden Markram might have a selection headache heading into this match. The pace battery of Umran Malik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan are also there to further threaten CSK at their home. SRH's batting department looks sorted, with all eyes on Englishman Harry Brook, who had earlier scored his maiden IPL hundred against KKR. Rahul Tripathi and Markram are also in good touch, with Heinrich Klaasen showing signs of dominating lower down the order. Result Prediction - Given how strong CSK is playing at home and with the spin resources they have, they will start as favourites against SunRisers. Predicted XIs of both teams - CSK - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana and Akash Singh SRH - Harry Brook, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (C), Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Washington Sundar, Akeal Hosein, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan and Mayank Markande

IPL 2023, Match 29th: Chennai Super Kings vs SunRisers Hyderabad - Match preview and result prediction

Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded MS Dhoni. Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. He ended his glorious run at the international level on August 15, 2020. In his international career, he ended with 17,266 runs, 108 half-centuries, 16 tons, 634 catches, 359 sixes and 195 stumpings along with leading India to the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dhoni has represented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) -- his current franchise as well -- and now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS). Dhoni has led CSK to the title on four occasions and also guided them to two Champions League (CLT20) trophies. In addition, Chennai have ended as runners-up on five instances and reached the playoffs in 11 out of their 13 appearances; all under MSD.

Dhoni has over 5,000 runs in the IPL and recently became the first-ever player to captain an IPL team (CSK) in 200 matches. Thus, he enjoys a humongous fan-following in world cricket, especially in India. As IPL 2023 could be his last season, many of his loyalists have gathered in large numbers in CSK's games so far.

Recently, Harbhajan -- former India and CSK spinner -- praised Dhoni and said on Star Sports, "Mahendra Singh Dhoni is only one. There cannot be a bigger cricketer than him in India. Someone could have scored more runs than him and someone could have taken more wickets than him, but no one has a bigger fanbase than him," Harbhajan said on Star Sports.

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"Dhoni has accepted this fandom to heart and he respects his teammates as well. He walks with so much love and emotion that anyone else would go mad, but Dhoni has carried this love and emotion in his heart for 15 years and he still hasn't changed at all."

Dhoni-led CSK occupy the third spot in the points table after their first five games. On Friday evening (April 21), they will host the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai in match 29 of this year's edition. CSK enjoy a 3-0 lead over SRH at the Chepauk.

Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded MS Dhoni. Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. He ended his glorious run at the international level on August 15, 2020.

Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded MS Dhoni. Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. He ended his glorious run at the international level on August 15, 2020. In his international career, he ended with 17,266 runs, 108 half-centuries, 16 tons, 634 catches, 359 sixes and 195 stumpings along with leading India to the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dhoni has represented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) -- his current franchise as well -- and now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS). Dhoni has led CSK to the title on four occasions and also guided them to two Champions League (CLT20) trophies. In addition, Chennai have ended as runners-up on five instances and reached the playoffs in 11 out of their 13 appearances; all under MSD. Dhoni has over 5,000 runs in the IPL and recently became the first-ever player to captain an IPL team (CSK) in 200 matches. Thus, he enjoys a humongous fan-following in world cricket, especially in India. As IPL 2023 could be his last season, many of his loyalists have gathered in large numbers in CSK's games so far. Recently, Harbhajan -- former India and CSK spinner -- praised Dhoni and said on Star Sports, "Mahendra Singh Dhoni is only one. There cannot be a bigger cricketer than him in India. Someone could have scored more runs than him and someone could have taken more wickets than him, but no one has a bigger fanbase than him," Harbhajan said on Star Sports. Also read: IPL 2023: 'Once he gets into his 40s, he slows down' - Manjrekar on Virat Kohli's batting after RCB beat PBKS "Dhoni has accepted this fandom to heart and he respects his teammates as well. He walks with so much love and emotion that anyone else would go mad, but Dhoni has carried this love and emotion in his heart for 15 years and he still hasn't changed at all." Dhoni-led CSK occupy the third spot in the points table after their first five games. On Friday evening (April 21), they will host the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai in match 29 of this year's edition. CSK enjoy a 3-0 lead over SRH at the Chepauk.

IPL 2023: There cannot be a bigger cricketer than MS Dhoni in India, says Harbhajan Singh

The IPL 2023 edition is on a roll, churning out thrilling contests with each passing day. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), two of the most successful franchises in IPL history, are slowly coming to their own after a slow start and have three wins each after five encounters.&nbsp;

Recently, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar -- who is part of the commentary panel of IPL 2023 -- revealed he would have loved to play for MI, his home franchise. If not MI, Gavaskar stated that he would have loved to play for CSK, the four-time champions, for two reasons -- majorly to play under&nbsp;MS Dhoni.

Gavaskar in a Q&amp;A session on Star Sports, Gavaskar was asked which team he would like to represent in the IPL.&nbsp;While his first choice was MI, he named CSK as his second preference due to the Dhoni factor.

"If not Mumbai Indians then I would like to play for Chennai Super Kings. Chennai Super Kings for two reasons, firstly, the Chennai owners are passionate about cricket, they have done so much for the sport. Srinivasan sir has done a lot for cricket. And the second big reason would be to sit in the dressing room with MS Dhoni and see how he captains the team. Is he as calm and composed in the dressing room as he is on the field? Does he lose his cool when someone has dropped a catch or somebody didn’t back up a fielder? That’s what I would like to know," Gavaskar said.

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On being asked&nbsp;who he would like to see play in the cash-rich league from his era, Gavaskar mentione,&nbsp;"Look, a batsman I would like to see would be Sandeep Patil, there is only one all-rounder who I would choose – Kapil Dev, for the bowler, I would like to see BS Chandrashekhar play in the T20 format, because his bowling action was not suited only for test cricket, but one day cricket and T20 cricket would also be easy for him."

At present, CSK occupy the third position whereas Rohit Sharma's MI are in the sixth spot.

The IPL 2023 edition is on a roll, churning out thrilling contests with each passing day. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), two of the most successful franchises in IPL history, are slowly coming to their own after a slow start and have three wins each after five encounters.

The IPL 2023 edition is on a roll, churning out thrilling contests with each passing day. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), two of the most successful franchises in IPL history, are slowly coming to their own after a slow start and have three wins each after five encounters. Recently, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar -- who is part of the commentary panel of IPL 2023 -- revealed he would have loved to play for MI, his home franchise. If not MI, Gavaskar stated that he would have loved to play for CSK, the four-time champions, for two reasons -- majorly to play under MS Dhoni. Gavaskar in a Q&A session on Star Sports, Gavaskar was asked which team he would like to represent in the IPL. While his first choice was MI, he named CSK as his second preference due to the Dhoni factor. "If not Mumbai Indians then I would like to play for Chennai Super Kings. Chennai Super Kings for two reasons, firstly, the Chennai owners are passionate about cricket, they have done so much for the sport. Srinivasan sir has done a lot for cricket. And the second big reason would be to sit in the dressing room with MS Dhoni and see how he captains the team. Is he as calm and composed in the dressing room as he is on the field? Does he lose his cool when someone has dropped a catch or somebody didn’t back up a fielder? That’s what I would like to know," Gavaskar said. Also read: 'It might put pressure': Virender Sehwag on Ashish Nehra's on-field tactics in GT-RR IPL 2023 tie On being asked who he would like to see play in the cash-rich league from his era, Gavaskar mentione, "Look, a batsman I would like to see would be Sandeep Patil, there is only one all-rounder who I would choose – Kapil Dev, for the bowler, I would like to see BS Chandrashekhar play in the T20 format, because his bowling action was not suited only for test cricket, but one day cricket and T20 cricket would also be easy for him." At present, CSK occupy the third position whereas Rohit Sharma's MI are in the sixth spot.

IPL 2023: If not MI, Sunil Gavaskar reveals he would have loved to play for MS Dhoni's CSK - Here's why

Chennai Super Kings won their match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore but not without a scare by RCB skipper Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. The duo added 126 runs for the third wicket to bring RCB back in the game.

The partnership, however, wasn't without glitches. After Virat Kohli got out on the third ball of RCB's chase, Faf edged a ball in the second over bowled by Tushar Deshpande. The ball travelled to Dhoni's right who leapt to grab it but misjudged and RCB got four lucky runs. Have a look at the video here:

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The misjudged catch proved costly enough as Faf, who was at zero at that time, went on to score 62 off 33 balls, hitting five fours and four sixes. The fielding by CSK was not up to the mark in general but they managed to sneak away with an eight-run win.

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After the partnership between Maxwell, who scored a stormy 36-ball 76, and Faf, RCB lost the way a bit despite cameos from Dinesh Karthik (28 off 14) and Imapct Sub Suyash Prabhudesai (19 off 11). For CSK, Tushar Desphande gave away 45 runs in his four overs but took three wickets as well.

Earlier, CSK too had a quiet start with Ruturaj Gaikwad getting out cheaply for a team score of 16 runs. Devon Conway and Shivam Dube, however, played defining knocks of 45-ball 83 and 27-ball 52, respectively as CSK managed 226/6 in their 20 overs.&nbsp;

Apart from Conway and Dube, Ajinkya Rahane also smacked 20-ball 37 while Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja played cameos of 14, 19 and 10 runs, respectively, to lift CSK up. For RCB, each bowler took a wicket with Mohammed Siraj being the most economical one, giving away just 30 runs in his four overs.

The two points from win over RCB, took CSK to third place on the points table with six points from five matches.

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Chennai Super Kings won their match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore but not without a scare by RCB skipper Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. The duo added 126 runs for the third wicket to bring RCB back in the game.

Chennai Super Kings won their match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore but not without a scare by RCB skipper Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. The duo added 126 runs for the third wicket to bring RCB back in the game. The partnership, however, wasn't without glitches. After Virat Kohli got out on the third ball of RCB's chase, Faf edged a ball in the second over bowled by Tushar Deshpande. The ball travelled to Dhoni's right who leapt to grab it but misjudged and RCB got four lucky runs. Have a look at the video here: pic.twitter.com/Z5WjhsPXLe — Billu Pinki (@BilluPinkiSabu) April 18, 2023 × The misjudged catch proved costly enough as Faf, who was at zero at that time, went on to score 62 off 33 balls, hitting five fours and four sixes. The fielding by CSK was not up to the mark in general but they managed to sneak away with an eight-run win. Also Read: RCB's Virat Kohli fined by BCCI for 'aggressive behaviour' in CSK tie After the partnership between Maxwell, who scored a stormy 36-ball 76, and Faf, RCB lost the way a bit despite cameos from Dinesh Karthik (28 off 14) and Imapct Sub Suyash Prabhudesai (19 off 11). For CSK, Tushar Desphande gave away 45 runs in his four overs but took three wickets as well. Earlier, CSK too had a quiet start with Ruturaj Gaikwad getting out cheaply for a team score of 16 runs. Devon Conway and Shivam Dube, however, played defining knocks of 45-ball 83 and 27-ball 52, respectively as CSK managed 226/6 in their 20 overs. Apart from Conway and Dube, Ajinkya Rahane also smacked 20-ball 37 while Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja played cameos of 14, 19 and 10 runs, respectively, to lift CSK up. For RCB, each bowler took a wicket with Mohammed Siraj being the most economical one, giving away just 30 runs in his four overs. The two points from win over RCB, took CSK to third place on the points table with six points from five matches. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni drops Faf du Plessis for zero during RCB vs CSK tie - WATCH

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged on top of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 17), at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. After being asked to bat first, the four-time champions Chennai rode on Devon Conway's 83, Ajinkya Rahane's 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 and defended the target after restricting the Faf du Plessis-led RCB camp for 218 for 8.

While the win puts CSK in the top three, at the third spot, it wasn't an easy victory by any means. Despite posting 226 for 6 on board, the CSK bowlers were taken to the cleaners by the RCB batters -- mainly Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76) and captain Du Plessis (33-ball 62) -- before some tidy overs towards the end enabled the Yellow Army to clinch the match. Chennai bowlers leaked runs left, right and centre while the fielders were very sloppy, however, Dhoni's calm and composed leadership, some good bowling changes and few tidy overs propelled CSK to turn the tides and end as the winners.

After CSK's win, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar explained how CSK weathered the ‘Faf-Maxwell’ storm in the Southern Derby, held in Bengaluru, and hailed Dhoni's cool leadership style.&nbsp;"Players don't feel much pressure when MS Dhoni is leading the side. He's utterly cool and that helps. He stays in the moment and never gets carried away. Yes, he gives them some stares once they drop catches or miss field but he never puts them under pressure. That is the reason why CSK manage to brave crunch situations more often than not," Gavaskar told&nbsp;Star Sports.

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At the post-match presentation, Dhoni said, "When you come to Bangalore, you know it's a good wicket. Early part of IPL you get a lot of dew. You want to start well and then alter whatever is there in your mind. It was slightly tacky to start off. It's important to go through that and then look to accelerate. We kept it simple and tried to get as much as possible in the second half of the game." He added, "I keep assessing from behind the wicket, I am always involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result. (on death overs) It is a difficult one for the youngsters, specially at this time of the year with the dew around. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them."

CSK will now host the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), in Chennai, in match 29 on Friday (April 21).&nbsp;

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged on top of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 17), at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged on top of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 17), at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. After being asked to bat first, the four-time champions Chennai rode on Devon Conway's 83, Ajinkya Rahane's 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 and defended the target after restricting the Faf du Plessis-led RCB camp for 218 for 8. While the win puts CSK in the top three, at the third spot, it wasn't an easy victory by any means. Despite posting 226 for 6 on board, the CSK bowlers were taken to the cleaners by the RCB batters -- mainly Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76) and captain Du Plessis (33-ball 62) -- before some tidy overs towards the end enabled the Yellow Army to clinch the match. Chennai bowlers leaked runs left, right and centre while the fielders were very sloppy, however, Dhoni's calm and composed leadership, some good bowling changes and few tidy overs propelled CSK to turn the tides and end as the winners. After CSK's win, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar explained how CSK weathered the ‘Faf-Maxwell’ storm in the Southern Derby, held in Bengaluru, and hailed Dhoni's cool leadership style. "Players don't feel much pressure when MS Dhoni is leading the side. He's utterly cool and that helps. He stays in the moment and never gets carried away. Yes, he gives them some stares once they drop catches or miss field but he never puts them under pressure. That is the reason why CSK manage to brave crunch situations more often than not," Gavaskar told Star Sports. Also Read: IPL 2023: 'Shouldn't go to a stage where MS Dhoni...: Virender Sehwag's STERN WARNING to CSK after RCB win At the post-match presentation, Dhoni said, "When you come to Bangalore, you know it's a good wicket. Early part of IPL you get a lot of dew. You want to start well and then alter whatever is there in your mind. It was slightly tacky to start off. It's important to go through that and then look to accelerate. We kept it simple and tried to get as much as possible in the second half of the game." He added, "I keep assessing from behind the wicket, I am always involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result. (on death overs) It is a difficult one for the youngsters, specially at this time of the year with the dew around. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them." CSK will now host the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), in Chennai, in match 29 on Friday (April 21).

IPL 2023: 'He gives them some stares but...': Sunil Gavaskar in awe of MS Dhoni's captaincy after CSK beat RCB

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 18). Being asked to bat first, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, MS Dhoni &amp; Co. rode on&nbsp;Devon Conway's 83 (45), Ajinkya Rahane's 20-ball 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 in 20 overs. In response, RCB managed 218/8 -- with electrifying fifties from Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76) and Faf du Plessis (33-ball 62) with some tidy overs towards the end to win by a whisker.

At the post-match presentation, Dhoni reviewed CSK's death-bowling performance and said, "&nbsp;It is a difficult one for the youngsters, specially at this time of the year with the dew around. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them."

Virender Sehwag, India's former cricketer, spoke at length on CSK's bowling performance. The Yellow Army bowlers had leaked runs left, right and centre in the first half of RCB's run-chase. After ten overs, RCB was well-placed 121 for 2. They somehow pulled things back with regular wickets towards the end overs and leaked only 37 runs in the last four overs (with 46 required from 24 balls). Nonetheless, they once again conceded plenty of extras -- which has been their Achilles heels this season -- in the high-scorer (11; including six wides).

Sehwag said on Cricbuzz, "Dhoni was not looking happy because he has mentioned it before that he wants the bowlers to reduce the number of no-balls and wides. CSK had bowled two-three years of extra and against RCB, they bowled another extra over. It shouldn't go to a stage where Dhoni gets banned and CSK has to take the field without their captain."

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He added, "With the kind of knee injury he has, it appears he might play only a handful of matches more anyway. He is constantly pushing himself but if his bowlers are bowling so many wides and no-balls, then Dhoni will have to take rest."

Dhoni-led CSK have won three out of their five fixtures in IPL 2023. They occupy the third spot in the points table. While their batting has looked very good, their bowlers need to be more disciplined whereas their fielding has also been ordinary so far.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 18). Being asked to bat first, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, MS Dhoni & Co.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs in match 24 of the IPL 2023 edition on Monday evening (April 18). Being asked to bat first, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, MS Dhoni & Co. rode on Devon Conway's 83 (45), Ajinkya Rahane's 20-ball 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 in 20 overs. In response, RCB managed 218/8 -- with electrifying fifties from Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76) and Faf du Plessis (33-ball 62) with some tidy overs towards the end to win by a whisker. At the post-match presentation, Dhoni reviewed CSK's death-bowling performance and said, " It is a difficult one for the youngsters, specially at this time of the year with the dew around. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them." Virender Sehwag, India's former cricketer, spoke at length on CSK's bowling performance. The Yellow Army bowlers had leaked runs left, right and centre in the first half of RCB's run-chase. After ten overs, RCB was well-placed 121 for 2. They somehow pulled things back with regular wickets towards the end overs and leaked only 37 runs in the last four overs (with 46 required from 24 balls). Nonetheless, they once again conceded plenty of extras -- which has been their Achilles heels this season -- in the high-scorer (11; including six wides). Sehwag said on Cricbuzz, "Dhoni was not looking happy because he has mentioned it before that he wants the bowlers to reduce the number of no-balls and wides. CSK had bowled two-three years of extra and against RCB, they bowled another extra over. It shouldn't go to a stage where Dhoni gets banned and CSK has to take the field without their captain." Also Read: IPL 2023 updated points table: Latest standings after CSK vs RCB match, orange cap and purple cap holders He added, "With the kind of knee injury he has, it appears he might play only a handful of matches more anyway. He is constantly pushing himself but if his bowlers are bowling so many wides and no-balls, then Dhoni will have to take rest." Dhoni-led CSK have won three out of their five fixtures in IPL 2023. They occupy the third spot in the points table. While their batting has looked very good, their bowlers need to be more disciplined whereas their fielding has also been ordinary so far.

IPL 2023: 'Shouldn't go to a stage where MS Dhoni...: Virender Sehwag's STERN WARNING to CSK after RCB win

MS Dhoni is currently involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition. He is leading the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who picked their third win of the season -- after five games -- as they emerged on top of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 24, in Bengaluru, on Monday evening (April 17). It is believed that this is the last IPL season for Dhoni although the 41-year-old has not given any clarity on his future.&nbsp;

Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. He retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020, putting an end to his illustrious career with 17,266 runs, 634 catches,&nbsp; 359 sixes, 195 stumpings and having led India to all three major ICC titles. He led India to the 2007 T20 World Cup title but the Men in Blue faced an early exit in the following edition, in England, in 2009. After India's three-run loss to hosts England in their second game of the Super Eight round, at Lord's London, the then skipper Dhoni apologised to the Indian fans for their dismal show.&nbsp;

"We are more disappointed (than you) and we respect the emotions of our fans and the country. We are sorry for whatever happened. We gave our best and we say that with an open heart, we have nothing to hide. But the next Twenty20 world cup is coming again in nine months and we would have an opportunity of proving ourselves," said a dejected Dhoni after India's disappointing loss&nbsp;while addressing the press.

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Talking about the match, India elected to bowl first and restricted England to 153 for 7, who rode on Kevin Pietersen's 46 and Ravi Bopara's 37. In reply, India promoted Ravindra Jadeja over Yuvraj Singh and paid the price for it as the then-inexperienced spin-bowling all-rounder made a scratchy 35-ball 25. From India, Gautam Gambhir, Dhoni, Yuvraj and Yusuf Pathan added runs on the board but it wasn't enough as India managed 150 for 5 in 20 overs.

On his decision to promote Jadeja over Yuvraj, Dhoni said, "Sometimes you don't know what would happen. We thought Jadeja could stabilise the innings as well as go after the bowling. He did try but somehow he always found the fielders. It was unfortunate it didn't work for us. We needed somebody to play percentage cricket at that stage."

"We failed in batting. If the opposition scores 153 and you cannot achieve that on a track like this, I don't think there can be any excuse. You just cannot explain that. We lost simply because we did not bat well. I'm rather happy with the performance of the bowlers," he added.

After the 2009 T20 WC, Dhoni led India in every edition of the marquee event till 2016, taking them to the final in 2014 and the semi-finals two years later at home. Since India's 2007 T20 WC triumph, they are yet to lift the mega title once again.

Meanwhile, Dhoni also led&nbsp;India&nbsp;to the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy during his captaincy tenure.

MS Dhoni is currently involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition. He is leading the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who picked their third win of the season -- after five games -- as they emerged on top of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 24, in Bengaluru, on Monday evening (April 17).

MS Dhoni is currently involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition. He is leading the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who picked their third win of the season -- after five games -- as they emerged on top of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 24, in Bengaluru, on Monday evening (April 17). It is believed that this is the last IPL season for Dhoni although the 41-year-old has not given any clarity on his future. Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. He retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020, putting an end to his illustrious career with 17,266 runs, 634 catches, 359 sixes, 195 stumpings and having led India to all three major ICC titles. He led India to the 2007 T20 World Cup title but the Men in Blue faced an early exit in the following edition, in England, in 2009. After India's three-run loss to hosts England in their second game of the Super Eight round, at Lord's London, the then skipper Dhoni apologised to the Indian fans for their dismal show. "We are more disappointed (than you) and we respect the emotions of our fans and the country. We are sorry for whatever happened. We gave our best and we say that with an open heart, we have nothing to hide. But the next Twenty20 world cup is coming again in nine months and we would have an opportunity of proving ourselves," said a dejected Dhoni after India's disappointing loss while addressing the press. Also Read: IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni reunite, have a laugh together after CSK beat RCB in a thriller - Watch Talking about the match, India elected to bowl first and restricted England to 153 for 7, who rode on Kevin Pietersen's 46 and Ravi Bopara's 37. In reply, India promoted Ravindra Jadeja over Yuvraj Singh and paid the price for it as the then-inexperienced spin-bowling all-rounder made a scratchy 35-ball 25. From India, Gautam Gambhir, Dhoni, Yuvraj and Yusuf Pathan added runs on the board but it wasn't enough as India managed 150 for 5 in 20 overs. On his decision to promote Jadeja over Yuvraj, Dhoni said, "Sometimes you don't know what would happen. We thought Jadeja could stabilise the innings as well as go after the bowling. He did try but somehow he always found the fielders. It was unfortunate it didn't work for us. We needed somebody to play percentage cricket at that stage." "We failed in batting. If the opposition scores 153 and you cannot achieve that on a track like this, I don't think there can be any excuse. You just cannot explain that. We lost simply because we did not bat well. I'm rather happy with the performance of the bowlers," he added. After the 2009 T20 WC, Dhoni led India in every edition of the marquee event till 2016, taking them to the final in 2014 and the semi-finals two years later at home. Since India's 2007 T20 WC triumph, they are yet to lift the mega title once again. Meanwhile, Dhoni also led India to the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy during his captaincy tenure.

THROWBACK: When MS Dhoni apologised to Indian fans after Team India bowed out of 2009 T20 WC

In match 24 of IPL 2023 edition, on Monday (April 17), the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Being asked to bat first, MS Dhoni-led Yellow Army rode on&nbsp;Devon Conway's 83 (45), Ajinkya Rahane's 20-ball 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 in 20 overs. In reply, RCB were on course to chase the target when Glenn Maxwell&nbsp;&nbsp;(36-ball 76) and skipper Faf du Plessis' 33-ball 62 were striking it big but CSK eventually emerged on top, as RCB managed 218/8&nbsp;with some tidy overs towards the end to win by a whisker.

Following this win, CSK moved up in the points table whereas RCB remain at the seventh position after yet another loss on their home ground; second of the season. Here's the updated points table after CSK beat RCB in a high-scorer -

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At the post-match presentation, Dhoni stated, "When you come to Bangalore, you know it's a good wicket. Early part of IPL you get a lot of dew. You want to start well and then alter whatever is there in your mind. It was slightly tacky to start off. It's important to go through that and then look to accelerate. We kept it simple and tried to get as much as possible in the second half of the game."

He added, "If Faf and Maxi had continued, they would have won it by the 18th over. I keep assessing from behind the wicket, I am always involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result. (Death overs) It is a difficult one for the youngsters, specially at this time of the year with the dew around. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them."

In match 24 of IPL 2023 edition, on Monday (April 17), the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

In match 24 of IPL 2023 edition, on Monday (April 17), the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by eight runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Being asked to bat first, MS Dhoni-led Yellow Army rode on Devon Conway's 83 (45), Ajinkya Rahane's 20-ball 37 and Shivam Dube's 27-ball 52 to post a mammoth 226 for 6 in 20 overs. In reply, RCB were on course to chase the target when Glenn Maxwell (36-ball 76) and skipper Faf du Plessis' 33-ball 62 were striking it big but CSK eventually emerged on top, as RCB managed 218/8 with some tidy overs towards the end to win by a whisker. Following this win, CSK moved up in the points table whereas RCB remain at the seventh position after yet another loss on their home ground; second of the season. Here's the updated points table after CSK beat RCB in a high-scorer - Also Read: IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni reunite, have a laugh together after CSK beat RCB in a thriller - Watch Here's the updated Orange and Purple Cap list after the high-scoring encounter between CSK and RCB - At the post-match presentation, Dhoni stated, "When you come to Bangalore, you know it's a good wicket. Early part of IPL you get a lot of dew. You want to start well and then alter whatever is there in your mind. It was slightly tacky to start off. It's important to go through that and then look to accelerate. We kept it simple and tried to get as much as possible in the second half of the game." He added, "If Faf and Maxi had continued, they would have won it by the 18th over. I keep assessing from behind the wicket, I am always involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result. (Death overs) It is a difficult one for the youngsters, specially at this time of the year with the dew around. But they are working hard. Bravo is one of the specialists. Under him, the bowlers will gain confidence. It's a team game. The coach, the bowling coach and the senior players guide them."

IPL 2023 updated points table: Latest standings after CSK vs RCB match, orange cap and purple cap holders

Chennai Super Kings had a poor time in the outfield as they dropped four crucial catches, but someone beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs in the end. Requiring 19th off the final over, Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana defended the target and even got rid of RCB’s impact player, Suyash Prabhudessai, to pick up the win for his team and take two points home.&nbsp;

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After being asked to bat first, Chennai lost opener Ruturaj Gaikwad on three. Devon Conway and Ajinkya Rahane put the fifth gear inside the Powerplay as they stitched a 74-run stand for the second wicket. Following Rahane’s dismissal, Shivam Dube, who enjoys scoring against RCB, that too at M Chinnaswamy, began the onslaught from the word go.&nbsp;

Two left-handers made bowlers' life miserable in the middle as they hammered at least a four or a six in each over. That did put RCB’s back against the wall, and CSK looked like registering&nbsp;a huge total on the board. However, considering how fast things can change in a T20 game – it did so in this match also, as RCB picked a few wickets during the fag to pull CSK’s momentum back.

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Despite all efforts, they still let CSK score a mammoth 226 for six in 20 overs.

In reply, they got off to the worst possible start, with star batter Virat Kohli getting bowled in the first over itself. Mahipal Lomror also departed on a duck in Deshpande’s over, as RCB was reeling at 15 for two at one stage.

From that point onwards, no one would have thought that they will be the favourites to win the match, which was the case.

Captain Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell took the onus and started going after the CSK bowlers. They ran riot as both completed their fifties inside 25 balls. At that point, it looked like CSK might fall despite that gigantic total on the board. As fate would have it, the spinners brought CSK back into the game with big wickets of Faf and Maxwell; it was about time, before Chennai put RCB under pressure.&nbsp;

Though a late blitz from the experienced Dinesh Karthik and even the impact player - Suyash Prabhudessai kept RCB afloat in the chase, a cluster of wickets in the final three overs proved too costly as they lost the match by eight runs.

With this win, Chennai has moved to third place on the points table with three wins in five games.

Chennai Super Kings had a poor time in the outfield as they dropped four crucial catches, but someone beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs in the end. Requiring 19th off the final over, Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana defended the target and even got rid of RCB’s impact player, Suyash Prabhudessai, to pick up the win for his team and take two points home.

Chennai Super Kings had a poor time in the outfield as they dropped four crucial catches, but someone beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs in the end. Requiring 19th off the final over, Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana defended the target and even got rid of RCB’s impact player, Suyash Prabhudessai, to pick up the win for his team and take two points home. .@ChennaiIPL come out on top in the mid-table clash as they beat #RCB by 8 runs in highly entertaining and run-filled #TATAIPL match. 👏 👏 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/QZwZlNk1Tt#RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/jlEz6KmM0V — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 17, 2023 × After being asked to bat first, Chennai lost opener Ruturaj Gaikwad on three. Devon Conway and Ajinkya Rahane put the fifth gear inside the Powerplay as they stitched a 74-run stand for the second wicket. Following Rahane’s dismissal, Shivam Dube, who enjoys scoring against RCB, that too at M Chinnaswamy, began the onslaught from the word go. Two left-handers made bowlers' life miserable in the middle as they hammered at least a four or a six in each over. That did put RCB’s back against the wall, and CSK looked like registering a huge total on the board. However, considering how fast things can change in a T20 game – it did so in this match also, as RCB picked a few wickets during the fag to pull CSK’s momentum back. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: 'CSK treat everyone with same respect, never let anyone feel low,' claims star all-rounder Despite all efforts, they still let CSK score a mammoth 226 for six in 20 overs. In reply, they got off to the worst possible start, with star batter Virat Kohli getting bowled in the first over itself. Mahipal Lomror also departed on a duck in Deshpande’s over, as RCB was reeling at 15 for two at one stage. From that point onwards, no one would have thought that they will be the favourites to win the match, which was the case. Captain Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell took the onus and started going after the CSK bowlers. They ran riot as both completed their fifties inside 25 balls. At that point, it looked like CSK might fall despite that gigantic total on the board. As fate would have it, the spinners brought CSK back into the game with big wickets of Faf and Maxwell; it was about time, before Chennai put RCB under pressure. Though a late blitz from the experienced Dinesh Karthik and even the impact player - Suyash Prabhudessai kept RCB afloat in the chase, a cluster of wickets in the final three overs proved too costly as they lost the match by eight runs. With this win, Chennai has moved to third place on the points table with three wins in five games.

IPL 2023: Despite sloppy out-fielding, Chennai somehow beat spirited Bangalore side by 8 runs

Ravindra Jadeja is an IPL legend, and having represented Chennai Super Kings for over 11 years further magnifies his stature. Ahead of IPL 2023 marquee clash between CSK and RCB at M Chinnaswamy on Monday evening, Jadeja had a few encouraging words to say for his franchise.&nbsp;

Speaking to Star Sports, Jadeja revealed CSK’s winning-psychology and how by&nbsp;working on it they found so much success over the years. An integral part of the yellow army now, the left-handed Jadeja said CSK treat everyone with equal respect - be it the senior-most player or an upcoming U-19 player.&nbsp;He added that no one in the camp puts pressure on anyone and will never let a player&nbsp;feel low, regardless of his&nbsp;performance.

"CSK management and the owners never put any pressure on any players. Even now, after 11 years with CSK, they have the same attitude and approach. They'll never make you feel low even when you aren't performing well," Jadeja told Star Sports. "There is no senior and junior kind of thing there. Even any youngster from U19 will get the same respect and treatment as other senior players. No pressure at all. No biases among any players, whether they are playing or not," Jaddu added.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-for-ms-dhoni-the-process-is-really-important-says-moeen-ali-ahead-of-csks-away-clash-vs-rcb-583300">IPL 2023: 'For MS Dhoni, the process is really important...,' says Moeen Ali ahead of CSK's away clash vs RCB</a>

Earlier, another spin-bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali also revealed what goes behind the camera in the CSK’s dressing room -&nbsp;saying for the team, especially for MS Dhoni, the process matters; and if everyone follows that right the results will eventually follow.

"The one thing with CSK is that it is not always about the result, it's about the process and that takes care of the result. You are not going to always win. One thing we know is that for MS the process is really important. If we do that well, we will most of the games. That's how you really come back from losing," the English all-rounder said in a video posted on CSK’s social media handles.

Meanwhile, RCB will host CSK for the 31st time in the IPL, with the former four-time champions leading the head-to-head record by 19-10. Moreover, in the past five outings between the two sides, Chennai have come on the top three times.

The match begins at 7:30 PM IST.

Ravindra Jadeja is an IPL legend, and having represented Chennai Super Kings for over 11 years further magnifies his stature. Ahead of IPL 2023 marquee clash between CSK and RCB at M Chinnaswamy on Monday evening, Jadeja had a few encouraging words to say for his franchise.

Ravindra Jadeja is an IPL legend, and having represented Chennai Super Kings for over 11 years further magnifies his stature. Ahead of IPL 2023 marquee clash between CSK and RCB at M Chinnaswamy on Monday evening, Jadeja had a few encouraging words to say for his franchise. Speaking to Star Sports, Jadeja revealed CSK’s winning-psychology and how by working on it they found so much success over the years. An integral part of the yellow army now, the left-handed Jadeja said CSK treat everyone with equal respect - be it the senior-most player or an upcoming U-19 player. He added that no one in the camp puts pressure on anyone and will never let a player feel low, regardless of his performance. "CSK management and the owners never put any pressure on any players. Even now, after 11 years with CSK, they have the same attitude and approach. They'll never make you feel low even when you aren't performing well," Jadeja told Star Sports. "There is no senior and junior kind of thing there. Even any youngster from U19 will get the same respect and treatment as other senior players. No pressure at all. No biases among any players, whether they are playing or not," Jaddu added. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: 'For MS Dhoni, the process is really important...,' says Moeen Ali ahead of CSK's away clash vs RCB Earlier, another spin-bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali also revealed what goes behind the camera in the CSK’s dressing room - saying for the team, especially for MS Dhoni, the process matters; and if everyone follows that right the results will eventually follow. "The one thing with CSK is that it is not always about the result, it's about the process and that takes care of the result. You are not going to always win. One thing we know is that for MS the process is really important. If we do that well, we will most of the games. That's how you really come back from losing," the English all-rounder said in a video posted on CSK’s social media handles. Meanwhile, RCB will host CSK for the 31st time in the IPL, with the former four-time champions leading the head-to-head record by 19-10. Moreover, in the past five outings between the two sides, Chennai have come on the top three times. The match begins at 7:30 PM IST.

IPL 2023: 'CSK treat everyone with same respect, never let anyone feel low,' claims star all-rounder

MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. Despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020, the wicketkeeper-batter remains active in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is leading the four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongonig 2023 edition in India. After five games, the Yellow Army have won and lost two each and will be gearing up for their face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 24 of IPL 2023 on Monday evening (April 17), at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

While Dhoni remains focused to leading CSK to their fifth title, the question on his IPL future remains on everyone's mind. It is widely speculated that IPL 2023 will be the final season for the celebrated cricketer. During a&nbsp;promotional event recently,&nbsp;Dhoni was asked by a fan about his retirement plans from the cash-rich league. To this, the 41-year-old gave a witty response. He said, "There is lots of time to take that call. Right now, we have lots of games, and the coach will be under pressure if I say something," Dhoni said as the crowd cheered for the CSK captain's answer."&nbsp;

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So far, Dhoni has been in superb form in IPL 2023. He has faced only 27 deliveries and scored 58 runs at a whopping strike rate of&nbsp;214.81 along with six sixes from three outings. He will be eager to bring his side back to winning ways when they take on Faf du Plessis-led RCB on Monday evening. In their last clash, at home, CSK lost by three runs to last year's finalists Rajasthan Royals (RR) and currently occupy the sixth position in the points table.&nbsp;

In IPL, Dhoni has played 238 games and amassed 5,036 runs at an average of&nbsp;39.34 and strike rate of 135.78. He has led CSK to four IPL championships. Will he take them to their fifth title this time around? Only time will tell...

MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. Despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020, the wicketkeeper-batter remains active in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is leading the four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongonig 2023 edition in India.

MS Dhoni remains a huge name in world cricket. Despite retiring from international cricket on August 15, 2020, the wicketkeeper-batter remains active in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is leading the four-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongonig 2023 edition in India. After five games, the Yellow Army have won and lost two each and will be gearing up for their face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 24 of IPL 2023 on Monday evening (April 17), at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. While Dhoni remains focused to leading CSK to their fifth title, the question on his IPL future remains on everyone's mind. It is widely speculated that IPL 2023 will be the final season for the celebrated cricketer. During a promotional event recently, Dhoni was asked by a fan about his retirement plans from the cash-rich league. To this, the 41-year-old gave a witty response. He said, "There is lots of time to take that call. Right now, we have lots of games, and the coach will be under pressure if I say something," Dhoni said as the crowd cheered for the CSK captain's answer." Here's the video: "There's lot of time to take that call (Retirement). Rightnow we have a lot of games and the coach will be under pressure if I say something." - @msdhoni in latest event pic.twitter.com/rR4XWF6NHk — ` (@icskian) April 17, 2023 × Also Read: 'They know how to get out of tough situations': Sunil Gavaskar on CSK, lauds MS Dhoni's captaincy So far, Dhoni has been in superb form in IPL 2023. He has faced only 27 deliveries and scored 58 runs at a whopping strike rate of 214.81 along with six sixes from three outings. He will be eager to bring his side back to winning ways when they take on Faf du Plessis-led RCB on Monday evening. In their last clash, at home, CSK lost by three runs to last year's finalists Rajasthan Royals (RR) and currently occupy the sixth position in the points table. In IPL, Dhoni has played 238 games and amassed 5,036 runs at an average of 39.34 and strike rate of 135.78. He has led CSK to four IPL championships. Will he take them to their fifth title this time around? Only time will tell...

IPL 2023: Is retirement on cards for MS Dhoni? CSK skipper responds to million-dollar question - Watch

Chennai Super Kings Moeen Ali said for captain MS Dhoni it’s the process that matters and the not the result; and if the team follows the process right, the results will surely follow.

Chennai Super Kings Moeen Ali said for captain MS Dhoni it’s the process that matters and the not the result; and if the team follows the process right, the results will surely follow. Ahead of the Southern derby between RCB and CSK on Monday evening at the M Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru, Moeen revealed he really enjoyed playing at this venue while he was with Virat’s team earlier. Speaking in a video posted by CSK on its social media handles, Moeen explained how was his first experience of playing at this venue in Bengaluru and what really goes into the CSK camp ahead of each game. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: DC coaching staff might face axe after current season, claims report "When I played for RCB here against CSK, I remember there being more yellow shirts actually for the first time. The crowd is amazing here. It's an amazing stadium. Really good fans. It's more of a local derby, which is always a big game and a game that we always look forward to," Moeen Ali said. He further added that at CSK it’s all about trusting the process and that itself takes care of the results. "The one thing with CSK is that it is not always about the result, it's about the process and that takes care of the result. You are not going to always win. One thing we know that for MS the process is really important. If we do that well, we will most of the games. That's how you really come back from losing," Moeen Ali further added. Meanwhile, against Rajasthan Royals in the previous game, CSK lost the close encounter by two runs despite Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja almost pulling off an inevitable chase. As things stand, they are placed sixth in the points table with two wins in four games, while RCB is seventh with same outcomes but a lower net run-rate. Against RCB in the IPL, CSK have won 19 out of the 30 games played, while at this venue the number is tied at 4-4. Meanwhile, in their last four meetings, Chennai have come on the top three times. The game begins at 7:30 PM IST.

IPL 2023: 'For MS Dhoni, the process is really important...,' says Moeen Ali ahead of CSK's away clash vs RCB

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Kedar Jadhav has made a bold prediction on MS Dhoni’s successor as the franchise is likely to be on a hunt for a new man to lead the side. MS Dhoni, 41, is predicted to hang his boots and retire from the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a player at the end of the current season. While CSK have a bunch of experienced players, Jadhav, a former CSK star and Indian player has not picked Ben Stokes as his favourite to succeed Dhoni.

<h2>Who is Jadhav’s favourite to succeed Dhoni?</h2>

"I think Ruturaj Gaikwad could be the captain of CSK after MS Dhoni. Ben Stokes is also another potential captain along with Ravindra Jadeja. But for that, Stokes has to play really well for CSK this year. Availability is another issue. So I think Rituraj Gaikwad is the best option to captain CSK after MS Dhoni," said Kedar Jadhav, who is an IPL commentator for the digital broadcasters.

Ruturaj has been in sensational form for CSK in recent years and has been a major boost for the franchise ever since joining them. Gaikwad, who played along with Jadhav in the domestic circuit won the Orange Cap in the 2021 edition of the IPL with 635 runs. He has made a good start to the 2023 campaign and has already scored 197 runs in four matches.

Gaikwad is one of the favourite candidates to win the Orange Cap this time and made his intentions clear in the opening match of the season with a well-made 92-run knock against defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Gaikwad is currently in the standings for the Orange Cap and trails Shikhar Dhawan (233 runs) at the top by 36 runs.

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<h2>Could Ruturaj lead CSK vs RCB?</h2>

With question marks surrounding the availability of MS Dhoni for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clash on Monday at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Ruturaj could be the surprise package for CSK. If Dhoni fails to make the matchday squad due to the knee issue, the Maharashtra batter could lead the side.

On the horizon, Jadhav also mentioned Ben Stokes as an option to lead the CSK side, if the franchise decides to go for an experienced candidate. Stokes is the skipper of the England Test side and has been on an impressive run as a skipper ever since he took charge from Joe Root in June 2022.

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Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Kedar Jadhav has made a bold prediction on MS Dhoni’s successor as the franchise is likely to be on a hunt for a new man to lead the side.

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Kedar Jadhav has made a bold prediction on MS Dhoni’s successor as the franchise is likely to be on a hunt for a new man to lead the side. MS Dhoni, 41, is predicted to hang his boots and retire from the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a player at the end of the current season. While CSK have a bunch of experienced players, Jadhav, a former CSK star and Indian player has not picked Ben Stokes as his favourite to succeed Dhoni. Who is Jadhav’s favourite to succeed Dhoni? "I think Ruturaj Gaikwad could be the captain of CSK after MS Dhoni. Ben Stokes is also another potential captain along with Ravindra Jadeja. But for that, Stokes has to play really well for CSK this year. Availability is another issue. So I think Rituraj Gaikwad is the best option to captain CSK after MS Dhoni," said Kedar Jadhav, who is an IPL commentator for the digital broadcasters. Ruturaj has been in sensational form for CSK in recent years and has been a major boost for the franchise ever since joining them. Gaikwad, who played along with Jadhav in the domestic circuit won the Orange Cap in the 2021 edition of the IPL with 635 runs. He has made a good start to the 2023 campaign and has already scored 197 runs in four matches. Gaikwad is one of the favourite candidates to win the Orange Cap this time and made his intentions clear in the opening match of the season with a well-made 92-run knock against defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Gaikwad is currently in the standings for the Orange Cap and trails Shikhar Dhawan (233 runs) at the top by 36 runs. ALSO READ | Media rights deal for Indian cricket for 2023-2027 cycle could be completed by July, hints Jay Shah Could Ruturaj lead CSK vs RCB? With question marks surrounding the availability of MS Dhoni for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clash on Monday at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Ruturaj could be the surprise package for CSK. If Dhoni fails to make the matchday squad due to the knee issue, the Maharashtra batter could lead the side. On the horizon, Jadhav also mentioned Ben Stokes as an option to lead the CSK side, if the franchise decides to go for an experienced candidate. Stokes is the skipper of the England Test side and has been on an impressive run as a skipper ever since he took charge from Joe Root in June 2022. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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