<p>Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lauded MS Dhoni after he guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to yet another IPL title on Friday. CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the IPL 2021 final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Gavaskar was all praise for Dhoni - the leader and explained why he will go down as one of the greatest captains ever.</p>

<p>Dhoni, who did not have a great season on the personal front and struggled with the willow, was brilliant once again as a captain and marshalled his troops to perfection. From missing out on a spot in the playoffs last season to winning the title this year, Dhoni's men completed a remarkable turnaround.</p>

<p>Gavaskar said Dhoni's ability to back players irrespective of their failures ensures the team is never under pressure from the captain's side. The batting legend also marvelled at CSK skipper's leadership qualities and pointed out how every individual has his own game plan under Dhoni and the captain rarely interferes with those.</p>

<p>"It's very impressive because he has shown faith in the players. Look, you know the ability of the players and you also know that in this game of cricket, there will be days when a player doesn't do well. He might be a brilliant fielder, but might drop catches and misfield. As a batsman, you could also get out to full-tosses. And also, for the bowlers, they may bowl the occasional bad ball which gets hit for sixes. But if you know as a captain a player's capability, you allow them that bad day or a bad over and that is what Dhoni is so good as," Gavaskar said on <em>Star Sports.</em></p>

<p>"With him what happens is that he just doesn't put any pressure on his own team. He just lets them express themselves. It is so true in MSD's case. He doesn't seem to interfere at all in anybody's game plan. Every individual has his own game plan. And once the captain is convinced that is how it is, he is not going to interfere," he added.</p>

<p>Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in the history of IPL with four titles to his name. He has led CSK in a total of 12 seasons so far and has inspired them to nine finals and four trophies. Dhoni's clever street-smart captaincy coupled with his ability to remain calm and composed in the most pressurising situations, makes him stand out as a leader.</p>

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<p>Batting legend Gavaskar, who has himself led team India in the past, said he was not fortunate enough to be in the same change room as Dhoni but can see why the tag 'Captain Cool' suits him well.</p>

<p>"I haven't been fortunate enough to have been in the same change room as MS Dhoni. But I just see the calmness that he brings to situations. He is not Captain Cool for nothing. There is never any panic. For the first time in that 19th over, when Thakur bowled wides, for the first time, I saw him diddle a bit because it was only delaying the inevitable," said Gavaskar.</p>


Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lauded MS Dhoni after he guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to yet another IPL title on Friday. CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the IPL 2021 final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lauded MS Dhoni after he guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to yet another IPL title on Friday. CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the IPL 2021 final at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Gavaskar was all praise for Dhoni - the leader and explained why he will go down as one of the greatest captains ever. Dhoni, who did not have a great season on the personal front and struggled with the willow, was brilliant once again as a captain and marshalled his troops to perfection. From missing out on a spot in the playoffs last season to winning the title this year, Dhoni's men completed a remarkable turnaround. Gavaskar said Dhoni's ability to back players irrespective of their failures ensures the team is never under pressure from the captain's side. The batting legend also marvelled at CSK skipper's leadership qualities and pointed out how every individual has his own game plan under Dhoni and the captain rarely interferes with those. "It's very impressive because he has shown faith in the players. Look, you know the ability of the players and you also know that in this game of cricket, there will be days when a player doesn't do well. He might be a brilliant fielder, but might drop catches and misfield. As a batsman, you could also get out to full-tosses. And also, for the bowlers, they may bowl the occasional bad ball which gets hit for sixes. But if you know as a captain a player's capability, you allow them that bad day or a bad over and that is what Dhoni is so good as," Gavaskar said on Star Sports. "With him what happens is that he just doesn't put any pressure on his own team. He just lets them express themselves. It is so true in MSD's case. He doesn't seem to interfere at all in anybody's game plan. Every individual has his own game plan. And once the captain is convinced that is how it is, he is not going to interfere," he added. Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in the history of IPL with four titles to his name. He has led CSK in a total of 12 seasons so far and has inspired them to nine finals and four trophies. Dhoni's clever street-smart captaincy coupled with his ability to remain calm and composed in the most pressurising situations, makes him stand out as a leader. Also Read: Stephen Fleming or Mahela Jayawardene - Who is the most successful coach in IPL history? Batting legend Gavaskar, who has himself led team India in the past, said he was not fortunate enough to be in the same change room as Dhoni but can see why the tag 'Captain Cool' suits him well. "I haven't been fortunate enough to have been in the same change room as MS Dhoni. But I just see the calmness that he brings to situations. He is not Captain Cool for nothing. There is never any panic. For the first time in that 19th over, when Thakur bowled wides, for the first time, I saw him diddle a bit because it was only delaying the inevitable," said Gavaskar.

Sunil Gavaskar pays tribute to MS Dhoni: Haven't been fortunate enough to be in same change room as him

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will resume their rivalry in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the iconic Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah on Friday (September 24). The blockbuster encounter is expected to be a historic one with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli potentially enjoying their final duel as captains in the IPL.</p>

<p>Kohli has already announced that he will be stepping down as the RCB captain after the conclusion of IPL 2021 in UAE, while Dhoni's future beyond the current season in the cash-rich league remains uncertain. Dhoni, who has already retired from international cricket, is in the final lap of his illustrious career and might draw curtains on his IPL career post this season.</p>

<p>The RCB skipper had earlier confirmed he will also relinquish team India's T20 captaincy after the T20 World Cup 2021 but his decision to step down from RCB captaincy had come as a shock to many. If Kohli decides not to return to captaincy again or Dhoni retires from all forms for cricket after the 2021 season, Sharjah can be witness to a historic final captaincy duel between the two icons of Indian cricket on Friday.</p>

<p>Kohli and Dhoni might lock horns against each other once again later this season if their teams manage to make it to the playoffs, however, that remains an uncertain possibility considering the competitive nature of the sport. Thus, fans will be eager to soak the most of what has been an epic rivalry between the two enigmatic personalities as their teams go up against each other in Sharjah.</p>

<p>Dhoni and Kohli are two of the most popular superstars in the history of IPL, commanding a staggering fan base across the globe. While Dhoni has outshone Kohli in captaincy, the RCB skipper has been the better batsman over the last few seasons in the IPL.</p>

<p><strong>Captaincy record:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Dhoni has been one of the most successful captains in the history of the Indian Premier League with 104 wins to his name in 174 matches. He has led CSK to three IPL titles and a staggering eight finals. Kohli has 49 wins to his name in 100 matches as captain and is yet to win his maiden IPL title with RCB.</p>

<p><strong>Batting record:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>When it comes to weaving magic with the willow, run-machine Kohli comfortably outclasses Dhoni. The RCB skipper has 5412 runs in 177 matches as captain while Dhoni has so far managed to amass 4432 runs in 190 matches as a skipper. Kohli is also the leading run-getter in the history of IPL with 6081 runs in 200 matches at a brilliant average of 37.77.</p>

<p><strong>The last dance:</strong></p>

<p>The much-awaited clash between RCB and CSK in Sharjah on Friday might potentially be the final time Kohli and Dhoni take the field against each other as captains of their respective sides in the IPL. CSK have enjoyed a stellar dominance over RCB with 17 wins and 9 losses in 26 meetings, but it remains to be seen who will come out on top in the last dance between the two greats.</p>

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will resume their rivalry in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the iconic Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah on Friday (September 24).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will resume their rivalry in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the iconic Sharjah Stadium in Sharjah on Friday (September 24). The blockbuster encounter is expected to be a historic one with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli potentially enjoying their final duel as captains in the IPL. Kohli has already announced that he will be stepping down as the RCB captain after the conclusion of IPL 2021 in UAE, while Dhoni's future beyond the current season in the cash-rich league remains uncertain. Dhoni, who has already retired from international cricket, is in the final lap of his illustrious career and might draw curtains on his IPL career post this season. The RCB skipper had earlier confirmed he will also relinquish team India's T20 captaincy after the T20 World Cup 2021 but his decision to step down from RCB captaincy had come as a shock to many. If Kohli decides not to return to captaincy again or Dhoni retires from all forms for cricket after the 2021 season, Sharjah can be witness to a historic final captaincy duel between the two icons of Indian cricket on Friday. Kohli and Dhoni might lock horns against each other once again later this season if their teams manage to make it to the playoffs, however, that remains an uncertain possibility considering the competitive nature of the sport. Thus, fans will be eager to soak the most of what has been an epic rivalry between the two enigmatic personalities as their teams go up against each other in Sharjah. Dhoni and Kohli are two of the most popular superstars in the history of IPL, commanding a staggering fan base across the globe. While Dhoni has outshone Kohli in captaincy, the RCB skipper has been the better batsman over the last few seasons in the IPL. Captaincy record: Dhoni has been one of the most successful captains in the history of the Indian Premier League with 104 wins to his name in 174 matches. He has led CSK to three IPL titles and a staggering eight finals. Kohli has 49 wins to his name in 100 matches as captain and is yet to win his maiden IPL title with RCB. Batting record: When it comes to weaving magic with the willow, run-machine Kohli comfortably outclasses Dhoni. The RCB skipper has 5412 runs in 177 matches as captain while Dhoni has so far managed to amass 4432 runs in 190 matches as a skipper. Kohli is also the leading run-getter in the history of IPL with 6081 runs in 200 matches at a brilliant average of 37.77. The last dance: The much-awaited clash between RCB and CSK in Sharjah on Friday might potentially be the final time Kohli and Dhoni take the field against each other as captains of their respective sides in the IPL. CSK have enjoyed a stellar dominance over RCB with 17 wins and 9 losses in 26 meetings, but it remains to be seen who will come out on top in the last dance between the two greats.

RCB vs CSK: The last dance! Can this be final captaincy duel between MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in IPL?

<p>Former India opener Virender Sehwag hailed MS Dhoni after he guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Friday. Dhoni's CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of IPL 2021 to further extend their dominance in the league with an elusive fourth IPL crown. Sehwag believes it will be hard for any captain to beat Dhoni's legacy at CSK.</p>

<p>One of the most successful captains of all time, Dhoni led India exemplary well and guided them to numerous trophies over the years. He remains the only captain in international cricket to have won all three major ICC trophies in limited-overs cricket - T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011) and Champions Trophy (2013).</p>

<p>Sehwag said Dhoni's legacy with the Indian cricket team is hard to beat and the same is the case at CSK. Dhoni has led CSK to a remarkable four IPL triumphs and a staggering nine finals. He is one of the most successful captains in the history of IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While lauding him for his captaincy, Sehwag also backed Dhoni to play another season of IPL for CSK next year. The former India opener believes Dhoni still has a year of cricket left in him despite turning 40 and that he should turn up for CSK once again in IPL 2022.</p>

<p>"It's a phenomenal team. No one in Team India could beat Dhoni's legacy and hopefully, it would be difficult for any other captain to do the same for CSK. I feel he has one more year left in him for Chennai. He must play next season and then retire," Sehwag said on <em>Cricbuzz</em>.</p>

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<p>Sehwag also reckoned that Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma, who has won five IPL titles compared to Dhoni's four will need some time to match Dhoni's achievements as the latter has guided CSK to nine finals so far.</p>

<p>"The legacy of the captain is known for the number of trophies he has won. And this captain [MS Dhoni] has won four titles and played 9 finals. So, to match him up will be an uphill task for any other skipper. Rohit Sharma is indeed close but to play 9 season finals, he needs more time," Sehwag added.</p>

<p>Dhoni didn't have a great season with the bat as he managed to score only 114 runs in 16 matches for CSK in IPL 2021 but was phenomenal as a captain and played an instrumental role in his side's success.<br />
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Former India opener Virender Sehwag hailed MS Dhoni after he guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Friday. Dhoni's CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of IPL 2021 to further extend their dominance in the league with an elusive fourth IPL crown.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag hailed MS Dhoni after he guided Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Friday. Dhoni's CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of IPL 2021 to further extend their dominance in the league with an elusive fourth IPL crown. Sehwag believes it will be hard for any captain to beat Dhoni's legacy at CSK. One of the most successful captains of all time, Dhoni led India exemplary well and guided them to numerous trophies over the years. He remains the only captain in international cricket to have won all three major ICC trophies in limited-overs cricket - T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011) and Champions Trophy (2013). Sehwag said Dhoni's legacy with the Indian cricket team is hard to beat and the same is the case at CSK. Dhoni has led CSK to a remarkable four IPL triumphs and a staggering nine finals. He is one of the most successful captains in the history of IPL. While lauding him for his captaincy, Sehwag also backed Dhoni to play another season of IPL for CSK next year. The former India opener believes Dhoni still has a year of cricket left in him despite turning 40 and that he should turn up for CSK once again in IPL 2022. "It's a phenomenal team. No one in Team India could beat Dhoni's legacy and hopefully, it would be difficult for any other captain to do the same for CSK. I feel he has one more year left in him for Chennai. He must play next season and then retire," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz. Also Read: MS Dhoni to be the 1st player to be kept by CSK if retentions are allowed ahead of IPL mega auction Sehwag also reckoned that Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma, who has won five IPL titles compared to Dhoni's four will need some time to match Dhoni's achievements as the latter has guided CSK to nine finals so far. "The legacy of the captain is known for the number of trophies he has won. And this captain [MS Dhoni] has won four titles and played 9 finals. So, to match him up will be an uphill task for any other skipper. Rohit Sharma is indeed close but to play 9 season finals, he needs more time," Sehwag added. Dhoni didn't have a great season with the bat as he managed to score only 114 runs in 16 matches for CSK in IPL 2021 but was phenomenal as a captain and played an instrumental role in his side's success.

No one can beat MS Dhoni's legacy in Team India and Chennai Super Kings: Virender Sehwag

<p>Virat Kohli, India's captain, stated on Saturday that having MS Dhoni as the mentor for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will benefit Team India. On October 24, India will play Pakistan in the first match of the T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Massive experience. He is quite excited about getting back in this environment. He has always been a mentor for all of us, when we were starting our careers at the time he played and now he has the same opportunity to continue the same again, "Kohli said this during an International Cricket Council (ICC) Captain's Call ahead of the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup.</p>

<p>He added, "Especially for the younger guys who are in early stages of their career, just experience that he has gained over the years and having conversations with him about the game."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Such practical inputs and such intricate details of where the game is going and where we can improve. He makes a difference when he is in a leadership role in any team, absolutely delighted to have him in this environment. He will certainly boost the morale of the team further," he added.</p>

<p>Kohli said of Bhuvneshwar Kumar's participation in the T20 World Cup: "His economy rate continued to be top-notch in the IPL, he has always been known for this, and his experience comes to the fore. I think his experience and accuracy have always been priceless for the team. He is back to full fitness which augers really well for our team. I am sure he will get assistance with the new ball."</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Kohli responded to a question regarding India's performance in the previous two T20 World Cups by saying: "It was quite frustrating to go out the way we did in the 2016 T20 World Cup, but to a deserving side I thought. West Indies was the best team in that tournament, playing the best cricket as a team I felt and they thoroughly deserved to win that tournament. We had a heartbreak against Sri Lanka in the 2014 T20 World Cup finals as well, that tells us as far as our T20 cricket is concerned, we have always had a strong side."</o:p></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> "Lot of youngsters from the IPL have now come into their roles and they are players who can change the game at any stage. So, we are quite confident heading into this World Cup, knowing we have a strong side and potentially we could go deep in the tournament and if we reach knockouts, go one step further," he added.</o:p></p>


Virat Kohli, India's captain, stated on Saturday that having MS Dhoni as the mentor for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will benefit Team India. On October 24, India will play Pakistan in the first match of the T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium.

Virat Kohli, India's captain, stated on Saturday that having MS Dhoni as the mentor for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will benefit Team India. On October 24, India will play Pakistan in the first match of the T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium. "Massive experience. He is quite excited about getting back in this environment. He has always been a mentor for all of us, when we were starting our careers at the time he played and now he has the same opportunity to continue the same again, "Kohli said this during an International Cricket Council (ICC) Captain's Call ahead of the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup. He added, "Especially for the younger guys who are in early stages of their career, just experience that he has gained over the years and having conversations with him about the game." ALSO READ | MS Dhoni's CSK claim 4th title: Complete list of IPL winners since 2008 "Such practical inputs and such intricate details of where the game is going and where we can improve. He makes a difference when he is in a leadership role in any team, absolutely delighted to have him in this environment. He will certainly boost the morale of the team further," he added. Kohli said of Bhuvneshwar Kumar's participation in the T20 World Cup: "His economy rate continued to be top-notch in the IPL, he has always been known for this, and his experience comes to the fore. I think his experience and accuracy have always been priceless for the team. He is back to full fitness which augers really well for our team. I am sure he will get assistance with the new ball." Kohli responded to a question regarding India's performance in the previous two T20 World Cups by saying: "It was quite frustrating to go out the way we did in the 2016 T20 World Cup, but to a deserving side I thought. West Indies was the best team in that tournament, playing the best cricket as a team I felt and they thoroughly deserved to win that tournament. We had a heartbreak against Sri Lanka in the 2014 T20 World Cup finals as well, that tells us as far as our T20 cricket is concerned, we have always had a strong side." ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid set to replace Ravi Shastri as team India's new head coach after T20 World Cup 2021 "Lot of youngsters from the IPL have now come into their roles and they are players who can change the game at any stage. So, we are quite confident heading into this World Cup, knowing we have a strong side and potentially we could go deep in the tournament and if we reach knockouts, go one step further," he added.

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<p>IPL 2021 ended in a fitting manner on Friday evening (October 15), with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) meeting the Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p>The 14th edition of the cash-rich league has been very different from all the preceding seasons as it took place in two halves, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the 14th season&nbsp;lived up to expectations despite the BCCI facing plenty of issues to complete the marquee edition in 2021. The just-concluded season saw&nbsp;many uncapped players standing tall with the bat and ball whereas some known and big names also outperformed for their respective franchises.</p>

<p>While Harshal Patel ended with the Purple Cap, with as many as 32 wickets for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad&nbsp;earned the elusive Orange Cap after Dhoni &amp; Co. won their fourth championship, beating KKR by 27 runs in the finale.</p>

<p>Ruturaj&nbsp;ended with 636 runs at 45.35 along with a strike-rate of 136.26 following his 32 in the summit clash. His opening partner Faf du Plessis gave him a very tough fight for the cap, however, the 24-year-old youngster topped the run-scoring chart&nbsp;courtesy of a two-run lead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In this way, Ruturaj has joined some elite names in the list for the Orange Cap winners. It includes some big names such as Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, David Warner (winning it thrice), KL Rahul, etc. Here's the whole Orange Cap list after&nbsp;IPL 2021:&nbsp;</p>

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<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>Year</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Orange Cap winner</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Runs scored</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2008</td>
			<td>Shaun Marsh</td>
			<td>616</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2009</td>
			<td>Matthew Hayden</td>
			<td>572</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2010</td>
			<td>Sachin Tendulkar</td>
			<td>618</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2011</td>
			<td>Chris Gayle</td>
			<td>608</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2012</td>
			<td>Chris Gayle</td>
			<td>733</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2013</td>
			<td>Michael Hussey</td>
			<td>733</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2014</td>
			<td>Robin Uthappa</td>
			<td>660</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2015</td>
			<td>David Warner</td>
			<td>562</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2016</td>
			<td>Virat Kohli</td>
			<td>973</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2017</td>
			<td>David Warner</td>
			<td>641</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2018</td>
			<td>Kane Williamson</td>
			<td>735</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2019</td>
			<td>David Warner</td>
			<td>692</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2020</td>
			<td>KL Rahul</td>
			<td>670</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>2021</td>
			<td>Ruturaj Gaikwad</td>
			<td>636</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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<p>Ruturaj's IPL 14 has been a breakthrough season. Returning with as many as four half-centuries and a hundred and taking on many world-class bowlers from the word go, without dropping much sweat, the CSK opener is now being touted as the next-big-thing in Indian cricket and is expected to be the future of the MS Dhoni-led franchise. Following such a season, many experts believe he will be retained by the Yellow Army ahead of the mega auction, later this year.</p>

<p>When he was almost confirmed to be the owner of the cap, Ruturaj told broadcasters at the halfway stage of the finale, "We did brilliantly to get to 192 by hitting some brilliant sixes. We need to bowl well and back it up with the fielding. I wanted him to hit that six (on Faf coming very close to&nbsp;surpassing him in the Orange Cap list)&nbsp;and add those six important runs."&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the unversed, Faf's 86 helped CSK post a competitive 192-3&nbsp;versus KKR in the season-finale. While the South African missed out on winning the elusive cap, by a whisker, his knock helped CSK defend the total by 27 runs.</p>


IPL 2021 ended in a fitting manner on Friday evening (October 15), with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) meeting the Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

IPL 2021 ended in a fitting manner on Friday evening (October 15), with the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) meeting the Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The 14th edition of the cash-rich league has been very different from all the preceding seasons as it took place in two halves, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the 14th season lived up to expectations despite the BCCI facing plenty of issues to complete the marquee edition in 2021. The just-concluded season saw many uncapped players standing tall with the bat and ball whereas some known and big names also outperformed for their respective franchises. While Harshal Patel ended with the Purple Cap, with as many as 32 wickets for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad earned the elusive Orange Cap after Dhoni & Co. won their fourth championship, beating KKR by 27 runs in the finale. Ruturaj ended with 636 runs at 45.35 along with a strike-rate of 136.26 following his 32 in the summit clash. His opening partner Faf du Plessis gave him a very tough fight for the cap, however, the 24-year-old youngster topped the run-scoring chart courtesy of a two-run lead. In this way, Ruturaj has joined some elite names in the list for the Orange Cap winners. It includes some big names such as Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, David Warner (winning it thrice), KL Rahul, etc. Here's the whole Orange Cap list after IPL 2021: ALSO READ | Virender Sehwag names uncapped Indian star KKR should retain ahead of IPL mega auction Year Orange Cap winner Runs scored 2008 Shaun Marsh 616 2009 Matthew Hayden 572 2010 Sachin Tendulkar 618 2011 Chris Gayle 608 2012 Chris Gayle 733 2013 Michael Hussey 733 2014 Robin Uthappa 660 2015 David Warner 562 2016 Virat Kohli 973 2017 David Warner 641 2018 Kane Williamson 735 2019 David Warner 692 2020 KL Rahul 670 2021 Ruturaj Gaikwad 636 ALSO READ | A look at top 5 highest and lowest totals in IPL finals as CSK battle KKR for elusive trophy Ruturaj's IPL 14 has been a breakthrough season. Returning with as many as four half-centuries and a hundred and taking on many world-class bowlers from the word go, without dropping much sweat, the CSK opener is now being touted as the next-big-thing in Indian cricket and is expected to be the future of the MS Dhoni-led franchise. Following such a season, many experts believe he will be retained by the Yellow Army ahead of the mega auction, later this year. When he was almost confirmed to be the owner of the cap, Ruturaj told broadcasters at the halfway stage of the finale, "We did brilliantly to get to 192 by hitting some brilliant sixes. We need to bowl well and back it up with the fielding. I wanted him to hit that six (on Faf coming very close to surpassing him in the Orange Cap list) and add those six important runs." For the unversed, Faf's 86 helped CSK post a competitive 192-3 versus KKR in the season-finale. While the South African missed out on winning the elusive cap, by a whisker, his knock helped CSK defend the total by 27 runs.

From Virat Kohli to Ruturaj Gaikwad: Orange Cap winners in IPL history

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai to lift the elusive trophy. CSK claimed their fourth IPL title as they completed a remarkable turnaround. The Men in Yellow had missed out on a spot in the playoffs last year but made a stunning comeback to be crowned champions this season.</p>

<p>CSK skipper MS Dhoni was asked about his future with the franchise after leading them to their 4th title. The 40-year-old has already retired from international cricket and is in the final lap of what has been a glorious career. He currently plies his trade only in the IPL and came up with a cheeky response when prompted about his future on Friday.</p>

<p>Dhoni's future remains in doubt with age not on his side and a mega auction set to take place ahead of IPL 2022 with the addition of two new teams to the IPL roster. Dhoni said it was not about him at CSK and that the franchise will look to build a strong core that can contribute for the next ten years.</p>

<p>"Again I've said it before, it depends on BCCI," Dhoni said when asked about his future in the IPL. He was then cut off by commentator Harsha Bhogle who said - "No MS, it's between you and CSK." The CSK skipper then went on to state that the franchise will focus on building a good core.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-perfect-catch-to-highest-runs-list-of-all-the-awards-in-ipl-2021-421137">&nbsp;From perfect catch to highest runs: List of all the awards in IPL 2021</a></p>

<p>"With two new teams coming in......we have to decide what is good for CSK. It's not about me being there in top-three or four. It's about making a strong core to ensure the franchise doesn't suffer. The core group, we have to have a hard look to see who can contribute for the next 10 years," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation after winning the IPL 2021 title.</p>

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<p>Bhogle then told the CSK captain about the legacy he has left behind at CSK to which Dhoni came up with a cheeky response and hinted at donning the yellow once again next season.&nbsp;"Still I haven't left behind," said Dhoni with a cheeky smile as he signed off from the presentation.</p>

<p>Dhoni has led CSK in all 12 seasons that they have been part of the IPL. He has led them to a staggering nine finals and four titles and is one of the most successful captains in the history of the IPL.<br />
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai to lift the elusive trophy.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai to lift the elusive trophy. CSK claimed their fourth IPL title as they completed a remarkable turnaround. The Men in Yellow had missed out on a spot in the playoffs last year but made a stunning comeback to be crowned champions this season. CSK skipper MS Dhoni was asked about his future with the franchise after leading them to their 4th title. The 40-year-old has already retired from international cricket and is in the final lap of what has been a glorious career. He currently plies his trade only in the IPL and came up with a cheeky response when prompted about his future on Friday. Dhoni's future remains in doubt with age not on his side and a mega auction set to take place ahead of IPL 2022 with the addition of two new teams to the IPL roster. Dhoni said it was not about him at CSK and that the franchise will look to build a strong core that can contribute for the next ten years. "Again I've said it before, it depends on BCCI," Dhoni said when asked about his future in the IPL. He was then cut off by commentator Harsha Bhogle who said - "No MS, it's between you and CSK." The CSK skipper then went on to state that the franchise will focus on building a good core. Also Read: From perfect catch to highest runs: List of all the awards in IPL 2021 "With two new teams coming in......we have to decide what is good for CSK. It's not about me being there in top-three or four. It's about making a strong core to ensure the franchise doesn't suffer. The core group, we have to have a hard look to see who can contribute for the next 10 years," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation after winning the IPL 2021 title. Say HELLO to #VIVOIPL 2021 CHAMPIONS #CSKvKKR | #Final | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/1tnq5C6m2F — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2021 × Bhogle then told the CSK captain about the legacy he has left behind at CSK to which Dhoni came up with a cheeky response and hinted at donning the yellow once again next season. "Still I haven't left behind," said Dhoni with a cheeky smile as he signed off from the presentation. Dhoni has led CSK in all 12 seasons that they have been part of the IPL. He has led them to a staggering nine finals and four titles and is one of the most successful captains in the history of the IPL.

'Still haven't left behind': MS Dhoni hints at returning for CSK next year after leading them to 4th IPL title

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<p>What a night for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and what a night for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/faf-du-plessis-shardul-thakur-help-ms-dhonis-csk-beat-kkr-by-27-runs-in-ipl-2021-final-to-lift-4th-trophy-421111">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> team as they won the fourth Indian Pemier League title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of the 14th edition of IPL in Dubai on Friday (October 15).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the first innings, Chennai amassed 192-3 with opener Faf du Plessis anchoring their innings with 86 off 59 balls after putting into bat. Ruturaj Gaikwad made 32, while Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37 not out) chipped in with useful cameos.</p>

<p>Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with a 91-run stand between openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer before wheels came off their innings and they finished on 165-9. Morgan made four and only four Kolkata batsmen managed double digit scores. For CSK, Shardul Thakur returned 3-38, while Ravindra Jadeja claimed 2-37 and took two stunning catches to hurt Kolkata.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-virat-kohli-to-ruturaj-gaikwad-orange-cap-winners-in-ipl-history-421076">From Virat Kohli to Ruturaj Gaikwad: Orange Cap winners in IPL history</a></strong></p>

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<p>As the IPL frenzy comes to an end, here are all the awards, that players have won for their stunning performances throughout the season.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Player of the Match:</strong>&nbsp;CSK's Faf du Plessis won player of the IPL 2021 final match against KKR for his stunning knock of 86 runs off 59 balls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning the award, du Plessis said, "That was a great day. 100th IPL game, special day. I loved my time here at CSK, almost 10 years. No 4 in the IPL trophy cabinet is really good."</p>

<p><strong>Emerging Player:&nbsp;</strong>Ruturaj Gaikwad. In all the 16 matches he played, Gaikwad scored 635 runs and emerged as a vital cog for his team.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/300-200-and-100-csk-veterans-ms-dhoni-ravindra-jadeja-faf-du-plessis-play-milestone-game-in-ipl-2021-final-421071">CSK veterans MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis play milestone game in IPL 2021 final</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Fair Play Award:&nbsp;</strong>Rajasthan Royals</p>

<p><strong>Perfect Catch Of The Season:&nbsp;</strong>Ravi Bishnoi of Punjab Kings won the award of Perfect Catch Of The Season for taking a stunning catch of KKR's Sunil Narine in the Match 21 of the season, when the tournament was underway in India. He pulled off the catch with a full-length dive at deep mid-wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Super Striker of the Season:&nbsp;</strong>Delhi Capital's Shimron Hetmyer won striker of the season award for his batting strike rate of 168.05 as he scored 242 in 14 matches he played.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Game Changer of the Season:&nbsp;</strong>Harshal Patel</p>

<p><strong>Maximum Sixes:</strong>&nbsp;PBKS skipper KL Rahul struck maximum sixes in the season that is 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Power player of the season</strong>: Venkatesh Iyer</p>

<p><strong>Purple cap</strong>: RCB's Harshal Patel won the Purple cap for taking 32 wickets in the season in 15 games he played. It is also joint highest ever in IPL with CSK's Dwayne Bravo. His spells included one 5-wicket haul, one 4-wicket haul.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Orange cap</strong>: - Ruturaj Gaikwad won the orange cap. In the IPL 2021 season, the 24-year-old scored 635 runs in 16 games (one hundred, four fifties).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Most valuable player of the season</strong>: Harshal Patel</p>


What a night for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and what a night for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team as they won the fourth Indian Pemier League title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of the 14th edition of IPL in Dubai on Friday (October 15).

What a night for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and what a night for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team as they won the fourth Indian Pemier League title after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final of the 14th edition of IPL in Dubai on Friday (October 15). In the first innings, Chennai amassed 192-3 with opener Faf du Plessis anchoring their innings with 86 off 59 balls after putting into bat. Ruturaj Gaikwad made 32, while Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37 not out) chipped in with useful cameos. Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with a 91-run stand between openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer before wheels came off their innings and they finished on 165-9. Morgan made four and only four Kolkata batsmen managed double digit scores. For CSK, Shardul Thakur returned 3-38, while Ravindra Jadeja claimed 2-37 and took two stunning catches to hurt Kolkata. ALSO READ | From Virat Kohli to Ruturaj Gaikwad: Orange Cap winners in IPL history Fantastic FOUR! 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 The @msdhoni-led @ChennaiIPL beat #KKR by 27 runs in the #VIVOIPL #Final & clinch their 4⃣th IPL title. 👏 👏 #CSKvKKR A round of applause for @KKRiders, who are the runners-up of the season. 👍 👍 Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/JOEYUSwYSt pic.twitter.com/PQGanwi3H3 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2021 × As the IPL frenzy comes to an end, here are all the awards, that players have won for their stunning performances throughout the season. Player of the Match: CSK's Faf du Plessis won player of the IPL 2021 final match against KKR for his stunning knock of 86 runs off 59 balls. After winning the award, du Plessis said, "That was a great day. 100th IPL game, special day. I loved my time here at CSK, almost 10 years. No 4 in the IPL trophy cabinet is really good." Emerging Player: Ruturaj Gaikwad. In all the 16 matches he played, Gaikwad scored 635 runs and emerged as a vital cog for his team. ALSO READ | CSK veterans MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis play milestone game in IPL 2021 final Fair Play Award: Rajasthan Royals Perfect Catch Of The Season: Ravi Bishnoi of Punjab Kings won the award of Perfect Catch Of The Season for taking a stunning catch of KKR's Sunil Narine in the Match 21 of the season, when the tournament was underway in India. He pulled off the catch with a full-length dive at deep mid-wicket. Super Striker of the Season: Delhi Capital's Shimron Hetmyer won striker of the season award for his batting strike rate of 168.05 as he scored 242 in 14 matches he played. Game Changer of the Season: Harshal Patel Maximum Sixes: PBKS skipper KL Rahul struck maximum sixes in the season that is 30. Power player of the season: Venkatesh Iyer Purple cap: RCB's Harshal Patel won the Purple cap for taking 32 wickets in the season in 15 games he played. It is also joint highest ever in IPL with CSK's Dwayne Bravo. His spells included one 5-wicket haul, one 4-wicket haul. Orange cap: - Ruturaj Gaikwad won the orange cap. In the IPL 2021 season, the 24-year-old scored 635 runs in 16 games (one hundred, four fifties). Most valuable player of the season: Harshal Patel

From perfect catch to highest runs: List of all the awards in IPL 2021

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<p>After <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/faf-du-plessis-shardul-thakur-help-ms-dhonis-csk-beat-kkr-by-27-runs-in-ipl-2021-final-to-lift-4th-trophy-421111">Chennai Super Kings</a>&nbsp;aka 'Dad's Army', clinched their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, the young members of the CSK family were spotted having a gala time, celebrating the winning moment most adorably at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday (October 15), CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs to win the 14th edition of the cash-rich cricket league. After posting a total of 192/3, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur took command of the bowling department and restricted KKR to 165/9.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/still-havent-left-behind-ms-dhoni-hints-at-returning-for-csk-next-year-after-leading-them-to-4th-ipl-title-421162">MS Dhoni hints at returning for CSK next year after leading them to 4th IPL title</a></strong></p>

<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the skipper of CSK, collected the coveted trophy from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and handed it over to young pacer, Deepak Chahar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With beautiful fireworks and glittery confetti, CSK celebrated the win in Dubai with their family, among several cute videos, a clip of Dhoni's daughter Ziva and Suresh Raina's daughter Gracia playing with the camera went viral on the social media forums.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-perfect-catch-to-highest-runs-list-of-all-the-awards-in-ipl-2021-421137">From perfect catch to highest runs: List of all the awards in IPL 2021</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Watch the adorable video here and don't miss Dhoni's reaction:</strong></p>

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<p>During the match, Faf du Plessis hit a magnificent 86 off 59 balls as CSK made 192 for three in the IPL 2021 summit clash. He continued his fine form as he struck seven fours and three sixes during his knock after CSK were invited to bat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We shuffled a few players, we used them in different ways," Dhoni said of their turnaround after collecting the trophy. "It was important to take responsibility and we had match-winners coming game after game and performing. People who were in form, they made sure they were scoring throughout the tournament, and everybody else was chipping in," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer smashing individual fifties. Gill made 51 and Iyer scored 50 before wheels came off their innings and two-time champions Kolkata, cruising at 91-0 in the 11th over, eventually finished on 165-9.&nbsp;</p>


After Chennai Super Kings aka 'Dad's Army', clinched their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, the young members of the CSK family were spotted having a gala time, celebrating the winning moment most adorably at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

After Chennai Super Kings aka 'Dad's Army', clinched their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, the young members of the CSK family were spotted having a gala time, celebrating the winning moment most adorably at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. On Friday (October 15), CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs to win the 14th edition of the cash-rich cricket league. After posting a total of 192/3, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur took command of the bowling department and restricted KKR to 165/9. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni hints at returning for CSK next year after leading them to 4th IPL title Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the skipper of CSK, collected the coveted trophy from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and handed it over to young pacer, Deepak Chahar. With beautiful fireworks and glittery confetti, CSK celebrated the win in Dubai with their family, among several cute videos, a clip of Dhoni's daughter Ziva and Suresh Raina's daughter Gracia playing with the camera went viral on the social media forums. ALSO READ | From perfect catch to highest runs: List of all the awards in IPL 2021 Watch the adorable video here and don't miss Dhoni's reaction: This is really cute😍#IPL2021 #CSK #dhoni#ziva pic.twitter.com/1lcL4hKnp5 — delhicapitalsfanclub (@pantiyerfc) October 15, 2021 × The family that stays together#dhoni #CSKvKKR #ChennaiSuperKings #shardul #ruturaj #WhistlePodu #WhistlePoduArmy #SRK #Venkatesh #Yellove #sakshi #ziva #Raina pic.twitter.com/rM9wxm4OwX — Nitin Kumar Agarwal (@nitinalwz) October 15, 2021 × During the match, Faf du Plessis hit a magnificent 86 off 59 balls as CSK made 192 for three in the IPL 2021 summit clash. He continued his fine form as he struck seven fours and three sixes during his knock after CSK were invited to bat. "We shuffled a few players, we used them in different ways," Dhoni said of their turnaround after collecting the trophy. "It was important to take responsibility and we had match-winners coming game after game and performing. People who were in form, they made sure they were scoring throughout the tournament, and everybody else was chipping in," he added. On the other hand, Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer smashing individual fifties. Gill made 51 and Iyer scored 50 before wheels came off their innings and two-time champions Kolkata, cruising at 91-0 in the 11th over, eventually finished on 165-9.

IPL 2021: Ziva and Gracia play with camera as MS Dhoni adorably watches them, cute video will melt your heart

<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the coveted Indian Premier League trophy for the fourth time after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final clash of the 14th edition of IPL at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday (October 15). After posting a formidable total of 192/3, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur impressed with their bowling skills to restrict KKR at 165/9. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"We shuffled a few players, we used them in different ways," Dhoni said of their turnaround after collecting the trophy.</p>

<p>"It was important to take responsibility and we had match-winners coming game after game and performing. People who were in form, they made sure they were scoring throughout the tournament, and everybody else was chipping in," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the first innings, Faf du Plessis hit a magnificent 86 off 59 balls as CSK made 192 for three in the IPL 2021 summit clash. He continued his fine form as he struck seven fours and three sixes during his knock after CSK were invited to bat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He first put up 61 runs with his opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad (32) and that was followed by a 63-run stand with Robin Uthappa (31 off 15 balls) for the second wicket.&nbsp;Gaikwad claimed the orange cap as the tournament's leading scorer.&nbsp;Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37 not out) made useful contributions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moeen Ali then made a late flourish with a stroke-filled 37 not out off 20 balls, laced with two fours and three sixes as he stitched a 68-run stand with du Plessis.&nbsp;CSK added 112 runs in the back end of their innings after they were 80 for one at the halfway mark.</p>

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<p>Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer smashing individual fifties. Gill made 51 and Iyer scored 50 before wheels came off their innings and two-time champions Kolkata, cruising at 91-0 in the 11th over, eventually finished on 165-9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shardul Thakur (3-38) dismissed Iyer and Nitish Rana in the same over, and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja also bowled a two-wicket over to rip the heart out of Kolkata's middle order.</p>

<p>All-rounder Jadeja also took two stunning catches in the deep as Chennai, who missed the playoff for the first time last year, went on to claim the title.</p>

<p>Morgan scored four as his lean run with the bat continued ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup beginning on Sunday. "Our guys fought incredibly hard and performed but today, unfortunately, proved just one game too many," said the England captain.&nbsp;For KKR, Sunil Narine took two wickets for 26 runs.</p>

<p>The second half of this year's IPL was shifted to the United Arab Emirates following a COVID-19 surge in India.</p>


Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the coveted Indian Premier League trophy for the fourth time after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final clash of the 14th edition of IPL at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday (October 15).

Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the coveted Indian Premier League trophy for the fourth time after defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs in the final clash of the 14th edition of IPL at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday (October 15). After posting a formidable total of 192/3, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur impressed with their bowling skills to restrict KKR at 165/9. "We shuffled a few players, we used them in different ways," Dhoni said of their turnaround after collecting the trophy. "It was important to take responsibility and we had match-winners coming game after game and performing. People who were in form, they made sure they were scoring throughout the tournament, and everybody else was chipping in," he added. ALSO READ | From Virat Kohli to Ruturaj Gaikwad: Orange Cap winners in IPL history Urs Anbuden Everywhere 😍🥳#SuperCham21ons#CSKvKKR #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/d1o6VNnxE4 — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) October 15, 2021 × Fantastic FOUR! 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 The @msdhoni-led @ChennaiIPL beat #KKR by 27 runs in the #VIVOIPL #Final & clinch their 4⃣th IPL title. 👏 👏 #CSKvKKR A round of applause for @KKRiders, who are the runners-up of the season. 👍 👍 Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/JOEYUSwYSt pic.twitter.com/PQGanwi3H3 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 15, 2021 × ALSO READ | CSK veterans MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis play milestone game in IPL 2021 final In the first innings, Faf du Plessis hit a magnificent 86 off 59 balls as CSK made 192 for three in the IPL 2021 summit clash. He continued his fine form as he struck seven fours and three sixes during his knock after CSK were invited to bat. He first put up 61 runs with his opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad (32) and that was followed by a 63-run stand with Robin Uthappa (31 off 15 balls) for the second wicket. Gaikwad claimed the orange cap as the tournament's leading scorer. Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37 not out) made useful contributions. Moeen Ali then made a late flourish with a stroke-filled 37 not out off 20 balls, laced with two fours and three sixes as he stitched a 68-run stand with du Plessis. CSK added 112 runs in the back end of their innings after they were 80 for one at the halfway mark. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: 'Extremely proud of the fight the boys have put in,' says KKR skipper Eoin Morgan Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer smashing individual fifties. Gill made 51 and Iyer scored 50 before wheels came off their innings and two-time champions Kolkata, cruising at 91-0 in the 11th over, eventually finished on 165-9. Shardul Thakur (3-38) dismissed Iyer and Nitish Rana in the same over, and left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja also bowled a two-wicket over to rip the heart out of Kolkata's middle order. All-rounder Jadeja also took two stunning catches in the deep as Chennai, who missed the playoff for the first time last year, went on to claim the title. Morgan scored four as his lean run with the bat continued ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup beginning on Sunday. "Our guys fought incredibly hard and performed but today, unfortunately, proved just one game too many," said the England captain. For KKR, Sunil Narine took two wickets for 26 runs. The second half of this year's IPL was shifted to the United Arab Emirates following a COVID-19 surge in India.

Faf du Plessis, Shardul Thakur help MS Dhoni's CSK beat KKR by 27 runs in IPL 2021 final to lift 4th trophy

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni recieved a rousing reception as he walked out for toss during the IPL 2021 final against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 15). Dhoni added another feather to his illustrious cap as he became the first captain to lead in 300 T20 matches.</p>

<p>Dhoni, who is one of the most successful captains in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) led CSK out in their ninth final in Dubai on Friday. While he has captained the Yellow Army to three titles and nine finals, Dhoni himself has been part of ten finals as a player.</p>

<p>The crowd in Dubai couldn't stop raring as Dhoni stood alongside Morgan for the toss.&nbsp;The crowd erupted after Dhoni took the mic at the toss and the CSK captain had to take a brief pause before beginning. 'I can't hear you,' He was heard telling presenter Ian Bishop as the crowd went berserk. The CSK skipper spoke after the noise died down a bit</p>

<p>"Crowd was silent before the toss, but as soon as MS Dhoni started speaking, we couldn't hear a single thing," Bishop was later heard saying in the commentary box.</p>

<p>KKR captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and decided to bowl first in the IPL 2021 final. However, his decision backfired as CSK openers Faf du Plessis and Ruturak Gaikwad got their team off to a brilliant start. The duo put on a 61-run stand for the first wicket before Gaikwad was dismissed on 32 off 27 balls.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/300-200-and-100-csk-veterans-ms-dhoni-ravindra-jadeja-faf-du-plessis-play-milestone-game-in-ipl-2021-final-421071">300, 200 and 100: CSK veterans MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis play milestone game in IPL 2021 final</a></p>

<p>Du Plessis continued his purple patch and went on to notch up 86 runs off 59 balls laced with 7 fours and 3 sixes. He combined with Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37) to propel CSK to a strong total of 192 runs in the final. KKR will have to chase down 193 to win the IPL 2021 title and clinch their third trophy.</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni recieved a rousing reception as he walked out for toss during the IPL 2021 final against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 15).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni recieved a rousing reception as he walked out for toss during the IPL 2021 final against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 15). Dhoni added another feather to his illustrious cap as he became the first captain to lead in 300 T20 matches. Dhoni, who is one of the most successful captains in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) led CSK out in their ninth final in Dubai on Friday. While he has captained the Yellow Army to three titles and nine finals, Dhoni himself has been part of ten finals as a player. The crowd in Dubai couldn't stop raring as Dhoni stood alongside Morgan for the toss. The crowd erupted after Dhoni took the mic at the toss and the CSK captain had to take a brief pause before beginning. 'I can't hear you,' He was heard telling presenter Ian Bishop as the crowd went berserk. The CSK skipper spoke after the noise died down a bit "Crowd was silent before the toss, but as soon as MS Dhoni started speaking, we couldn't hear a single thing," Bishop was later heard saying in the commentary box. KKR captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and decided to bowl first in the IPL 2021 final. However, his decision backfired as CSK openers Faf du Plessis and Ruturak Gaikwad got their team off to a brilliant start. The duo put on a 61-run stand for the first wicket before Gaikwad was dismissed on 32 off 27 balls. Also Read: 300, 200 and 100: CSK veterans MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis play milestone game in IPL 2021 final Du Plessis continued his purple patch and went on to notch up 86 runs off 59 balls laced with 7 fours and 3 sixes. He combined with Robin Uthappa (31) and Moeen Ali (37) to propel CSK to a strong total of 192 runs in the final. KKR will have to chase down 193 to win the IPL 2021 title and clinch their third trophy.

'I can't hear you': MS Dhoni tells presenter Ian Bishop as Dubai crowd erupts at toss during IPL 2021 final

<p>Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni became the first captain to lead a side in 300 T20 matches during CSK's Indian Premier League 2021 final clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday (October 15) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Apart from Dhoni, Daren Sammy (208) is the only other player to have captained teams in more than 200 T20s. The match against KKR is also the ninth IPL final for Dhoni as a CSK leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reflecting on the same, Dhoni during the toss said, "It's been a long time. We started T20 in around 2005-06 and most of the games have been franchise cricket and in the last five years there have been a lot of T20 games in international cricket as well."</p>

<p>Apart from Dhoni, two other CSK players have also made a milestone in the IPL 2021 final clash and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and the South African batter Faf du Plessis are playing their 200th and 100th IPL match, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Du Plessis has been a beast this season, scoring 547 runs in a total of 15 matches. In his entire IPL career, the South African has gathered 2849 runs.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Jadeja has scored 227 runs and snatched 11 wickets in 15 matches this season. In his entire IPL career, the Indian has scored 2386 runs and took 125 wickets.</p>


Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni became the first captain to lead a side in 300 T20 matches during CSK's Indian Premier League 2021 final clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday (October 15) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni became the first captain to lead a side in 300 T20 matches during CSK's Indian Premier League 2021 final clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday (October 15) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Apart from Dhoni, Daren Sammy (208) is the only other player to have captained teams in more than 200 T20s. The match against KKR is also the ninth IPL final for Dhoni as a CSK leader. Reflecting on the same, Dhoni during the toss said, "It's been a long time. We started T20 in around 2005-06 and most of the games have been franchise cricket and in the last five years there have been a lot of T20 games in international cricket as well." Apart from Dhoni, two other CSK players have also made a milestone in the IPL 2021 final clash and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and the South African batter Faf du Plessis are playing their 200th and 100th IPL match, respectively. ALSO READ | Virender Sehwag names uncapped Indian star KKR should retain ahead of IPL mega auction We #Yellove you 300* Thala 💛#CSKvKKR #WhistlePodu 🦁 pic.twitter.com/q7wgnxmKTT — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) October 15, 2021 × The Super Kings Going Miles together 🦁#CSKvKKR #WhistlePodu #Yellove 💛 pic.twitter.com/fQivdaXwDG — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) October 15, 2021 × ALSO READ | When Manvinder Bisla tormented MS Dhoni & Co.! Here's what happened in last IPL final between CSK and KKR Du Plessis has been a beast this season, scoring 547 runs in a total of 15 matches. In his entire IPL career, the South African has gathered 2849 runs. On the other hand, Jadeja has scored 227 runs and snatched 11 wickets in 15 matches this season. In his entire IPL career, the Indian has scored 2386 runs and took 125 wickets.

300, 200 and 100: CSK veterans MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Faf du Plessis play milestone game in IPL 2021 final

<p>MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are gearing up for the IPL 2021 final, where the Yellow Army will lock horns with the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Yellow Army have entered their 9th IPL final whereas the 40-year-old Dhoni will be playing his 10th finale, in the tournament-history. Thus, he will be desperate to take CSK to their fourth title. The wicketkeeper-batsman has been very good behind the stumps and has also led the team magnificently in the current edition, however, his batting has been a huge letdown.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nonetheless, Dhoni came to his own during the Qualifier 1 between CSK and Delhi Capitals (DC), at Dubai. Coming out to bat at No. 7, with Chennai needing 19 off 9 balls, the superstar cricketer played a brilliant cameo (6-ball 18*) to take his side past the finish line. He will now look to contribute in a similar manner in the summit clash and the veteran cricketer was seen nailing his helicopter shot at the CSK nets. <strong>Here's the video:</strong></p>

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<p>For the unversed, Dhoni will also become the first player to lead for the 300th time in T20s when he comes out for the toss during CSK-KKR finale in the 14th edition. In 299 matches, Dhoni has 176 wins and 118 losses, winning the T20 World Cup, 2016 Asia Cup T20 for Team India and taking CSK to the Champions League (CLT20) title twice and IPL trophy on three occasions.</p>

<p>Will Dhoni lead CSK to their fourth title in his 300th T20 as captain? Only time will tell...</p>


MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are gearing up for the IPL 2021 final, where the Yellow Army will lock horns with the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15).

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are gearing up for the IPL 2021 final, where the Yellow Army will lock horns with the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15). The Yellow Army have entered their 9th IPL final whereas the 40-year-old Dhoni will be playing his 10th finale, in the tournament-history. Thus, he will be desperate to take CSK to their fourth title. The wicketkeeper-batsman has been very good behind the stumps and has also led the team magnificently in the current edition, however, his batting has been a huge letdown. Nonetheless, Dhoni came to his own during the Qualifier 1 between CSK and Delhi Capitals (DC), at Dubai. Coming out to bat at No. 7, with Chennai needing 19 off 9 balls, the superstar cricketer played a brilliant cameo (6-ball 18*) to take his side past the finish line. He will now look to contribute in a similar manner in the summit clash and the veteran cricketer was seen nailing his helicopter shot at the CSK nets. Here's the video: ALSO READ | A look at top 5 highest and lowest totals in IPL finals as CSK battle KKR for elusive trophy View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) × ALSO READ | CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 final: RECORD ALERT! MS Dhoni set to become first captain to lead in 300 T20s For the unversed, Dhoni will also become the first player to lead for the 300th time in T20s when he comes out for the toss during CSK-KKR finale in the 14th edition. In 299 matches, Dhoni has 176 wins and 118 losses, winning the T20 World Cup, 2016 Asia Cup T20 for Team India and taking CSK to the Champions League (CLT20) title twice and IPL trophy on three occasions. Will Dhoni lead CSK to their fourth title in his 300th T20 as captain? Only time will tell...

Helicopter shot loading! MS Dhoni resorts to his trademark stroke at the nets before CSK's IPL 2021 final

<p>Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Expressing his thoughts on the batting forms of skippers of both the teams — MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan, Steyn said that their captaincy skills helped the teams get to the final despite the fact that both of them failed to impress with their individual performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/heres-why-sanjay-manjrekar-feels-ipl-2021-has-been-most-frustrating-to-watch-420976">Here's why Sanjay Manjrekar feels IPL 2021 has been 'most frustrating' to watch</a></strong></p>

<p>"Their captaincy has helped their teams get to the final, but with one game to go, you worry it will catch up to them," said Steyn in a conversation on ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Class is permanent with someone like MS Dhoni. He came out the other day (Qualifier 1) and was able to get his team over the line. I feel he has probably got it between his teeth, whereas Eoin Morgan might just be struggling a bit more with the bat, and KKR might just run out of their luck, so as to speak," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If we talk about both the captains,&nbsp;while Dhoni showed signs of redemption in the knockout game against Delhi Capitals, Morgan registered a duck before KKR sealed a win to set up a final clash with CSK.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>MS Dhoni-led CSK has won the IPL title thrice and after putting on a dismal show in the 2020 season in UAE, the side made a remarkable comeback this year and some fearless cricket from the franchise has seen Dhoni's men reach the finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, Morgan's side was completely down and out in the India leg as the side had won just two games out of seven. However, travelling to the UAE brought about a change in fortunes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Venkatesh Iyer's inclusion provided the much-needed boost to the batting lineup and the Kolkata-based franchise has been playing fearless cricket. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Rahul Tripathi have done their job too this season.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15).

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15). Expressing his thoughts on the batting forms of skippers of both the teams — MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan, Steyn said that their captaincy skills helped the teams get to the final despite the fact that both of them failed to impress with their individual performance. ALSO READ | Here's why Sanjay Manjrekar feels IPL 2021 has been 'most frustrating' to watch "Their captaincy has helped their teams get to the final, but with one game to go, you worry it will catch up to them," said Steyn in a conversation on ESPNcricinfo. "Class is permanent with someone like MS Dhoni. He came out the other day (Qualifier 1) and was able to get his team over the line. I feel he has probably got it between his teeth, whereas Eoin Morgan might just be struggling a bit more with the bat, and KKR might just run out of their luck, so as to speak," he added. If we talk about both the captains, while Dhoni showed signs of redemption in the knockout game against Delhi Capitals, Morgan registered a duck before KKR sealed a win to set up a final clash with CSK. ALSO READ | WATCH: 'We don't have a keeper like MS Dhoni' - Virat Kohli teases Rishabh Pant in T20 World Cup promo MS Dhoni-led CSK has won the IPL title thrice and after putting on a dismal show in the 2020 season in UAE, the side made a remarkable comeback this year and some fearless cricket from the franchise has seen Dhoni's men reach the finals. On the other hand, Morgan's side was completely down and out in the India leg as the side had won just two games out of seven. However, travelling to the UAE brought about a change in fortunes. Venkatesh Iyer's inclusion provided the much-needed boost to the batting lineup and the Kolkata-based franchise has been playing fearless cricket. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Rahul Tripathi have done their job too this season. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2021: Dale Steyn has his say on captaincy skills of CSK's MS Dhoni and KKR's Eoin Morgan

<p>As MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to take on Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of Indian Premier League 2021, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his thoughts over the quality of cricket throughout the season.</p>

<p>Manjrekar highlighted the performances by players who are "ordinary" and are "past their prime" in the 14th edition of the cash-rich league and also mentioned why&nbsp;there were&nbsp;so many "bizarre" ends and "turn-arounds". He further opined why this season has been the "most frustrating" IPL to watch for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I've followed the IPL very closely, but this has been a very unique IPL. Because we have seen some quality players, but we have also seen a large number of guys who are either ability-wise quite ordinary to begin with or players who are past their prime. So, we have seen a lot of those kinds of players in the IPL and we have seen some bizarre results and performances," Manjrekar said during a show on ESPNcricinfo.com.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"You've got these very good players and then there is a huge chunk of out-of-form players, players past their prime and players with ability that you wonder they belong here. And that is the reason why we've seen so many bizarre ends and turn-arounds. This has been, for me, the most frustrating IPL to watch," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Manjrekar's words were recorded after the finish of the second Qualifier between KKR and Delhi Capitals (DC) that Morgan's team won by three wickets in a nail-biting finish. Set 136 for victory, Kolkata looked to be easing towards victory before five quick wickets forced a thrilling finish. With seven needed off the last over, Rahul Tripathi (12 not out) hit a six on the second last ball of the over to guide his side home.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, if we talk about the IPL 2021 final then both teams are led by two successful skippers as between them they have won every major title on offer. Morgan led England to victory in the 2019 50-over World Cup. On the other hand, Dhoni masterminded India's wins. He was India's captain when they won the Twenty20 World Cup in 2007 and the 2011 50-over title.</p>


As MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to take on Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of Indian Premier League 2021, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his thoughts over the quality of cricket throughout the season.

As MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to take on Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of Indian Premier League 2021, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his thoughts over the quality of cricket throughout the season. Manjrekar highlighted the performances by players who are "ordinary" and are "past their prime" in the 14th edition of the cash-rich league and also mentioned why there were so many "bizarre" ends and "turn-arounds". He further opined why this season has been the "most frustrating" IPL to watch for him. "I've followed the IPL very closely, but this has been a very unique IPL. Because we have seen some quality players, but we have also seen a large number of guys who are either ability-wise quite ordinary to begin with or players who are past their prime. So, we have seen a lot of those kinds of players in the IPL and we have seen some bizarre results and performances," Manjrekar said during a show on ESPNcricinfo.com. ALSO READ | WATCH: 'We don't have a keeper like MS Dhoni' - Virat Kohli teases Rishabh Pant in T20 World Cup promo "You've got these very good players and then there is a huge chunk of out-of-form players, players past their prime and players with ability that you wonder they belong here. And that is the reason why we've seen so many bizarre ends and turn-arounds. This has been, for me, the most frustrating IPL to watch," he added. Manjrekar's words were recorded after the finish of the second Qualifier between KKR and Delhi Capitals (DC) that Morgan's team won by three wickets in a nail-biting finish. Set 136 for victory, Kolkata looked to be easing towards victory before five quick wickets forced a thrilling finish. With seven needed off the last over, Rahul Tripathi (12 not out) hit a six on the second last ball of the over to guide his side home. ALSO READ | From India-Pakistan to England-West Indies: Reliving 5 humdingers in T20 World Cup However, if we talk about the IPL 2021 final then both teams are led by two successful skippers as between them they have won every major title on offer. Morgan led England to victory in the 2019 50-over World Cup. On the other hand, Dhoni masterminded India's wins. He was India's captain when they won the Twenty20 World Cup in 2007 and the 2011 50-over title.

Here's why Sanjay Manjrekar feels IPL 2021 has been 'most frustrating' to watch

<p>The IPL 2021 edition's final is taking place on Friday (October 15) but the cricketing action will continue for the sport's ardent lovers as the T20 World Cup is set to commence from October 17 (Sunday). The mega event was scheduled to be held last year in Australia, however, the Covid-19 pandemic led to the showpiece event getting postponed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The forthcoming edition will take place in the UAE, which will kick off with the qualifying round whereas the main draw of the tournament will take place from October 23. Ahead of the ICC event, Star Sports -- official broadcasters of the marquee tournament -- shared a hilarious video where Team India captain Virat Kohli trolled wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant in an epic manner.</p>

<p>The video starts with Kohli saying, “Rishabh, sixes win you matches in T20 cricket.” To this, Pant replied saying, "Don’t worry bhaiya (brother), I am practicing every day. It was a wicketkeeper that won India a World Cup by hitting a six (reminding one and all of MS Dhoni's 2011 ODI World Cup winning shot).</p>

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<p>“Yes, but India have not got a wicketkeeper like Mahi bhai (Dhoni) since then,” Kohli told Pant. As Pant replied saying, "I am your wicket-keeper”, Kohli reminded him by saying, “See I have a lot of wicketkeepers, let’s see who plays in the warm-ups."</p>

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<p>For the unversed, India will play two warm-up encounters, versus England and Australia on October 18 and 20 respectively, before they kick off their campaign in the main draw of the tournament. The Kohli-led Men in Blue are placed in Pool B along with Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan whereas two more teams will join them&nbsp;from the qualifiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will play their tournament-opener versus Babar Azam-led Pakistan, on October 24 (Sunday), at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai before locking horns with New Zealand (October 31), Afghanistan (November 3) and the two teams from the qualifiers (on November 5 and 8 respectively).&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will be eager to win their second T20 WC title. Their World Cup-winning skipper Dhoni will also be a part of the Indian squad&nbsp;as a team mentor.</p>


The IPL 2021 edition's final is taking place on Friday (October 15) but the cricketing action will continue for the sport's ardent lovers as the T20 World Cup is set to commence from October 17 (Sunday).

The IPL 2021 edition's final is taking place on Friday (October 15) but the cricketing action will continue for the sport's ardent lovers as the T20 World Cup is set to commence from October 17 (Sunday). The mega event was scheduled to be held last year in Australia, however, the Covid-19 pandemic led to the showpiece event getting postponed. The forthcoming edition will take place in the UAE, which will kick off with the qualifying round whereas the main draw of the tournament will take place from October 23. Ahead of the ICC event, Star Sports -- official broadcasters of the marquee tournament -- shared a hilarious video where Team India captain Virat Kohli trolled wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant in an epic manner. The video starts with Kohli saying, “Rishabh, sixes win you matches in T20 cricket.” To this, Pant replied saying, "Don’t worry bhaiya (brother), I am practicing every day. It was a wicketkeeper that won India a World Cup by hitting a six (reminding one and all of MS Dhoni's 2011 ODI World Cup winning shot). ALSO READ | From India-Pakistan to England-West Indies: Reliving 5 humdingers in T20 World Cup “Yes, but India have not got a wicketkeeper like Mahi bhai (Dhoni) since then,” Kohli told Pant. As Pant replied saying, "I am your wicket-keeper”, Kohli reminded him by saying, “See I have a lot of wicketkeepers, let’s see who plays in the warm-ups." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Star Sports India (@starsportsindia) × ALSO READ | From warm-up games to Pakistan clash: Here's Virat Kohli-led India's complete T20 World Cup schedule For the unversed, India will play two warm-up encounters, versus England and Australia on October 18 and 20 respectively, before they kick off their campaign in the main draw of the tournament. The Kohli-led Men in Blue are placed in Pool B along with Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan whereas two more teams will join them from the qualifiers. India will play their tournament-opener versus Babar Azam-led Pakistan, on October 24 (Sunday), at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai before locking horns with New Zealand (October 31), Afghanistan (November 3) and the two teams from the qualifiers (on November 5 and 8 respectively). India will be eager to win their second T20 WC title. Their World Cup-winning skipper Dhoni will also be a part of the Indian squad as a team mentor.

WATCH: 'We don't have a keeper like MS Dhoni' - Virat Kohli teases Rishabh Pant in T20 World Cup promo

<p>Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has given his take on the captaincy debate between MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both Dhoni and Morgan have not had great seasons on the personal front and have underperformed despite their respective sides managing to make it to the summit clash of the tournament.</p>

<p>Dhoni and Morgan have been brilliant with their captaincy but have failed to deliver consistently with the bat. Dhoni, who retired from international cricket last year, has struggled to find his rhythm and has so far managed to score 114 runs in 15 matches this season. Morgan too has had an underwhelming season and has amassed only 129 runs in 15 matches.</p>

<p>However, they have both managed to inspire their respective sides into the final of the tournament and now stand a step away from clinching the elusive trophy. While sharing his views on the captaincy debate ahead of the IPL 2021 final, Gambhir said it will be wrong to compare Dhoni and Morgan as the CSK captain has already retired from international cricket and it's understood that he will struggle due to lack of regular game time.</p>

<p>Gambhir feels a retired Dhoni has performed well with the bat and as a captain that Morgan, who leads England in limited-overs cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Comparing their forms is very wrong in itself because MS Dhoni has retired from international cricket and the second player is the captain of his national team. You should not compare apples with oranges,"&nbsp;Gambhir said on <em>ESPNCricinfo</em>.</p>

<p>"MS Dhoni hasn't played international cricket for so long and it's acceptable if he's not in form or is contributing less. But on the other hand, Morgan is playing international cricket. Still, if you look at their performances, MS Dhoni has performed better than Morgan even with the bat," he added.</p>

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<p>While CSK had a comfortable run to the playoffs, becoming the first team to seal a spot in the top this season, Morgan's KKR sparked a dramatic turnaround by winning five out of their seven games in the UAE leg to become the last team to enter playoffs.</p>

<p>KKR then got the better of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals to reach the final where they will be up against nine-time finalists CSK at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. It remains to be seen who will come out on top in the battle between Dhoni and Morgan.</p>


Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has given his take on the captaincy debate between MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has given his take on the captaincy debate between MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan ahead of the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both Dhoni and Morgan have not had great seasons on the personal front and have underperformed despite their respective sides managing to make it to the summit clash of the tournament. Dhoni and Morgan have been brilliant with their captaincy but have failed to deliver consistently with the bat. Dhoni, who retired from international cricket last year, has struggled to find his rhythm and has so far managed to score 114 runs in 15 matches this season. Morgan too has had an underwhelming season and has amassed only 129 runs in 15 matches. However, they have both managed to inspire their respective sides into the final of the tournament and now stand a step away from clinching the elusive trophy. While sharing his views on the captaincy debate ahead of the IPL 2021 final, Gambhir said it will be wrong to compare Dhoni and Morgan as the CSK captain has already retired from international cricket and it's understood that he will struggle due to lack of regular game time. Gambhir feels a retired Dhoni has performed well with the bat and as a captain that Morgan, who leads England in limited-overs cricket. "Comparing their forms is very wrong in itself because MS Dhoni has retired from international cricket and the second player is the captain of his national team. You should not compare apples with oranges," Gambhir said on ESPNCricinfo. "MS Dhoni hasn't played international cricket for so long and it's acceptable if he's not in form or is contributing less. But on the other hand, Morgan is playing international cricket. Still, if you look at their performances, MS Dhoni has performed better than Morgan even with the bat," he added. Also Read: IPL 2021 final - RECORD ALERT! MS Dhoni set to become first captain to lead in 300 T20s While CSK had a comfortable run to the playoffs, becoming the first team to seal a spot in the top this season, Morgan's KKR sparked a dramatic turnaround by winning five out of their seven games in the UAE leg to become the last team to enter playoffs. KKR then got the better of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals to reach the final where they will be up against nine-time finalists CSK at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. It remains to be seen who will come out on top in the battle between Dhoni and Morgan.

Retired MS Dhoni has performed better than Eoin Morgan: Gautam Gambhir on captaincy debate ahead of IPL final

<p>MS Dhoni remains a legendary name in world cricket. The Jharkhand-born cricketer made his international debut in 2004 and retired from the highest level on August 15, 2020. Despite his retirement, he remains a big name in the cricketing fraternity and the 40-year-old is gearing up for his 10th IPL final as the three-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2021 finale, on Friday (October 15).</p>

<p>Ahead of the summit clash of the 14th edition, Dhoni is set to attain a massive record. The legendary CSK captain will become the first player to captain in 300 T20s when he takes on the field for the Yellow Army versus Eoin Morgan-led KKR, at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Most matches as captain in T20s</strong></p>

<p><strong>MS Dhoni - 299 (Won - 176, Lost- 118)</strong><br />
Daren Sammy - 208 (W- 104, L- 97)<br />
Virat Kohli - 185 (W- 91, L-83)<br />
Gautam Gambhir - 170 (W- 98, L-70)<br />
Rohit Sharma - 153 (W- 94, L-55)</p>

<p>Talking about Dhoni's T20 career, the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has amassed a staggering 6,935 runs at 38.31 with 27 half-centuries. As a captain, the former Team India and current CSK skipper has won every major title in the shortest format -- T20 World Cup, 2016 Asia Cup T20, Champions League (CLT20), IPL (thrice). The retired international cricketer will, thus, be desperate to win his fourth IPL trophy with the Chennai line-up in what will be his 300th T20 game as captain.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/csk-vs-kkr-ipl-2021-final-prediction-who-will-win-chennai-super-kings-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-clash-420899"><strong>CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 final prediction: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash?</strong></a></p>

<p>In IPL 2021, Dhoni hasn't done anything extraordinary with the bat. However, he came to his own and finished the game in style for CSK in Qualifier 1 -- versus Delhi Capitals (DC) -- with a quickfire 6-ball 18* whereas his keeping and captaincy remains a potent weapon for the Yellow Army. Will he take CSK to their fourth title in his&nbsp;landmark game as&nbsp;captain? Only time will tell..</p>


MS Dhoni remains a legendary name in world cricket. The Jharkhand-born cricketer made his international debut in 2004 and retired from the highest level on August 15, 2020.

MS Dhoni remains a legendary name in world cricket. The Jharkhand-born cricketer made his international debut in 2004 and retired from the highest level on August 15, 2020. Despite his retirement, he remains a big name in the cricketing fraternity and the 40-year-old is gearing up for his 10th IPL final as the three-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2021 finale, on Friday (October 15). Ahead of the summit clash of the 14th edition, Dhoni is set to attain a massive record. The legendary CSK captain will become the first player to captain in 300 T20s when he takes on the field for the Yellow Army versus Eoin Morgan-led KKR, at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. ALSO READ | KKR vs CSK, IPL 2021 Final Live Streaming: When and where to watch Kolkata vs Chennai match? Most matches as captain in T20s MS Dhoni - 299 (Won - 176, Lost- 118) Daren Sammy - 208 (W- 104, L- 97) Virat Kohli - 185 (W- 91, L-83) Gautam Gambhir - 170 (W- 98, L-70) Rohit Sharma - 153 (W- 94, L-55) Talking about Dhoni's T20 career, the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has amassed a staggering 6,935 runs at 38.31 with 27 half-centuries. As a captain, the former Team India and current CSK skipper has won every major title in the shortest format -- T20 World Cup, 2016 Asia Cup T20, Champions League (CLT20), IPL (thrice). The retired international cricketer will, thus, be desperate to win his fourth IPL trophy with the Chennai line-up in what will be his 300th T20 game as captain. ALSO READ | CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 final prediction: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash? In IPL 2021, Dhoni hasn't done anything extraordinary with the bat. However, he came to his own and finished the game in style for CSK in Qualifier 1 -- versus Delhi Capitals (DC) -- with a quickfire 6-ball 18* whereas his keeping and captaincy remains a potent weapon for the Yellow Army. Will he take CSK to their fourth title in his landmark game as captain? Only time will tell..

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 final: RECORD ALERT! MS Dhoni set to become first captain to lead in 300 T20s

<p>The IPL 2021 edition's final is upon us. After 59 enthralling games, the stage is set for a blockbuster finish as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the summit clash, which will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15).</p>

<p>Both CSK and KKR have had contrasting yet impressive seasons. CSK reached the final after ending as the second-best side in the league stage and beating Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 1. KKR, on the other hand, bounced back in style in the second and final leg -- in the UAE -- to end at the fourth position and then defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and DC,&nbsp;in the Eliminator and&nbsp;Qualifier 2 respectively, to book the final's ticket.</p>

<p>Both CSK and KKR have met twice this season, with Dhoni &amp; Co. emerging on top in both occasions. However, KKR have never lost an IPL final (winning in 2012 and 2014). Thus, it is expected to be a mouth-watering finale.</p>

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<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings taking place?</strong><br />
The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings begin?</strong><br />
The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, October 15.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between KKR vs CSK will be available on Hotstar.</p>


The IPL 2021 edition's final is upon us. After 59 enthralling games, the stage is set for a blockbuster finish as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the summit clash, which will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15).

The IPL 2021 edition's final is upon us. After 59 enthralling games, the stage is set for a blockbuster finish as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the summit clash, which will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday evening (October 15). Both CSK and KKR have had contrasting yet impressive seasons. CSK reached the final after ending as the second-best side in the league stage and beating Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 1. KKR, on the other hand, bounced back in style in the second and final leg -- in the UAE -- to end at the fourth position and then defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and DC, in the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 respectively, to book the final's ticket. Both CSK and KKR have met twice this season, with Dhoni & Co. emerging on top in both occasions. However, KKR have never lost an IPL final (winning in 2012 and 2014). Thus, it is expected to be a mouth-watering finale. ALSO READ | CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 final prediction: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings taking place? The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. What time does the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings begin? The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, October 15. ALSO READ | IPL 2021 final: Michael Vaughan predicts one BIG change in KKR line-up ahead of CSK face-off Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings? The IPL 2021 final between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between KKR vs CSK will be available on Hotstar.

KKR vs CSK, IPL 2021 Final Live Streaming: When and where to watch Kolkata vs Chennai match?

<p>Ahead of the marquee IPL 2021 finale between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the two-time winners KKR franchise might make a big change in their line-up. KKR have entered their third IPL final after beating Delhi Capitals (DC) by three wickets in Qualifier 2 and will now face the MS Dhoni-led CSK,&nbsp;at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on October 15 (Friday).</p>

<p>While the Andre Russell-less KKR line-up have done exceedingly well to turn their campaign around and beat DC in the Qualifier 2, without their West Indian all-rounder, they will be eager to regain Russell's services in the IPL 14 finale. For the unversed, Russell has a knack of performing well versus the Yellow Army. The all-rounder returned with a wicket and a quickfire 22-ball 54 in the first face-off between both sides this season, in Mumbai.</p>

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<p>Hence, Russell's fitness will be closely monitored by the Kolkata camp. If fit, Vaughan believes that Morgan -- who has done nothing significant with the bat and has four ducks in IPL 14 -- might leave himself out in order to accommodate Russell.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to Cricbuzz, the Englishman said, "They have to make a call on the pitch because when they played at Sharjah, they got used to the pitch, knew the conditions, and stuck with the team. Dubai might be a different proposition, it might be a different surface. If Andre Russell can bowl four overs, they may turn to change Shakib."</p>

<p>He further added, "You know, they may think that a left-arm spinner (won't be required). Again, we'll talk about Eoin Morgan (chuckles). I personally wouldn't drop him, but do not be surprised if he drops himself) because I just know the character that he is. He will do what he feels is best for the team. I think he's a massive player, and adds 25 runs of value with his tactics, maybe more with his man-management of those younger players that we talk about. So I would certainly play him, but don't rule it out with Eoin Morgan because he's that kind of personality."</p>

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<p>For the unversed, KKR have never lost an IPL final. They won the 2012 and 2014 editions. However, they face a resilient CSK line-up, who have a 3-0 winning streak versus Kolkata. All in all, a mouth-watering contest is awaited at Dubai on Friday evening.</p>

<p>Will KKR claim their third title or CSK will walk away with their fourth IPL championship? Only time will tell...</p>


Ahead of the marquee IPL 2021 finale between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the two-time winners KKR franchise might make a big change in their line-up.

Ahead of the marquee IPL 2021 finale between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the two-time winners KKR franchise might make a big change in their line-up. KKR have entered their third IPL final after beating Delhi Capitals (DC) by three wickets in Qualifier 2 and will now face the MS Dhoni-led CSK, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on October 15 (Friday). While the Andre Russell-less KKR line-up have done exceedingly well to turn their campaign around and beat DC in the Qualifier 2, without their West Indian all-rounder, they will be eager to regain Russell's services in the IPL 14 finale. For the unversed, Russell has a knack of performing well versus the Yellow Army. The all-rounder returned with a wicket and a quickfire 22-ball 54 in the first face-off between both sides this season, in Mumbai. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: How Rishabh Pant pranked umpire before DC's Qualifier 2 face-off vs KKR - Watch Hence, Russell's fitness will be closely monitored by the Kolkata camp. If fit, Vaughan believes that Morgan -- who has done nothing significant with the bat and has four ducks in IPL 14 -- might leave himself out in order to accommodate Russell. Speaking to Cricbuzz, the Englishman said, "They have to make a call on the pitch because when they played at Sharjah, they got used to the pitch, knew the conditions, and stuck with the team. Dubai might be a different proposition, it might be a different surface. If Andre Russell can bowl four overs, they may turn to change Shakib." He further added, "You know, they may think that a left-arm spinner (won't be required). Again, we'll talk about Eoin Morgan (chuckles). I personally wouldn't drop him, but do not be surprised if he drops himself) because I just know the character that he is. He will do what he feels is best for the team. I think he's a massive player, and adds 25 runs of value with his tactics, maybe more with his man-management of those younger players that we talk about. So I would certainly play him, but don't rule it out with Eoin Morgan because he's that kind of personality." ALSO READ | Would never have R Ashwin in my T20 team: Sanjay Manjrekar's BOLD claim after DC lose Qualifier 2 to KKR For the unversed, KKR have never lost an IPL final. They won the 2012 and 2014 editions. However, they face a resilient CSK line-up, who have a 3-0 winning streak versus Kolkata. All in all, a mouth-watering contest is awaited at Dubai on Friday evening. Will KKR claim their third title or CSK will walk away with their fourth IPL championship? Only time will tell...

IPL 2021 final: Michael Vaughan predicts one BIG change in KKR line-up ahead of CSK face-off

<p>After a long wait, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have finally unveiled the new jersey of Virat Kohli-led Team India for the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2021. Fans waited for a long period and the Indian board had revealed that the new jersey will be shared with one and all on October 13 (Wednesday). Thus, the BCCI didn't disappoint as the new stylish jersey has gone viral in no time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BCCI shared the new jersey with a picture, comprising captain Virat Kohli, vice-captain Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul, on its official social media platforms and captioned the post, "Presenting the Billion Cheers Jersey! The patterns on the jersey are inspired by the billion cheers of the fans."</p>

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The patterns on the jersey are inspired by the billion cheers of the fans.<br />
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Get ready to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShowYourGame?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShowYourGame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mpl_sport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mpl_sport</a>.<br />
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<p><strong>Here are some of the reactions of the ardent Team India fans seeing the new jersey:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">All the best Team India <a href="https://t.co/hS071ZSPiQ">pic.twitter.com/hS071ZSPiQ</a></p>
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This one is looking cool and way better than retro one<br />
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Just love these blue+ Orange combo <a href="https://t.co/bz7NONKFps">pic.twitter.com/bz7NONKFps</a></p>
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— Aditya Singh Rajput (@culer_aditya) <a href="https://twitter.com/culer_aditya/status/1448208308842557442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>The T20 World Cup will commence from October 17, two days after the conclusion of IPL 2021 in the UAE. For the unversed, the qualifying round (along with the warm-up encounters) will be held from October 17-22 before the main draw of the showpiece event will kick off from October 23. India will open their campaign versus arch-rivals Pakistan, on October 24 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India are placed in Pool B along with Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan whereas two more teams will join them from the qualifiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This will also be Kohli's last series as India's T20I captain as he will step down from the post, in the shortest format, post the tournament. Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni will also join the national side as the team mentor for the mega event.</p>


After a long wait, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have finally unveiled the new jersey of Virat Kohli-led Team India for the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2021.

After a long wait, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have finally unveiled the new jersey of Virat Kohli-led Team India for the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2021. Fans waited for a long period and the Indian board had revealed that the new jersey will be shared with one and all on October 13 (Wednesday). Thus, the BCCI didn't disappoint as the new stylish jersey has gone viral in no time. BCCI shared the new jersey with a picture, comprising captain Virat Kohli, vice-captain Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul, on its official social media platforms and captioned the post, "Presenting the Billion Cheers Jersey! The patterns on the jersey are inspired by the billion cheers of the fans." Presenting the Billion Cheers Jersey! The patterns on the jersey are inspired by the billion cheers of the fans. Get ready to #ShowYourGame @mpl_sport. Buy your jersey now on https://t.co/u3GYA2wIg1#MPLSports #BillionCheersJersey pic.twitter.com/XWbZhgjBd2 — BCCI (@BCCI) October 13, 2021 × ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid politely turns down BCCI's offer to succeed Ravi Shastri as Team India coach: Reports Here are some of the reactions of the ardent Team India fans seeing the new jersey: All the best Team India pic.twitter.com/hS071ZSPiQ — 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒖𝒑𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒅𝒚 (@surup_reddy) October 13, 2021 × TBH This one is looking cool and way better than retro one Just love these blue+ Orange combo pic.twitter.com/bz7NONKFps — Ravi Desai Champion CSK (@its_DRP) October 13, 2021 × Kings* pic.twitter.com/9n9aFYWYfx — Aditya Singh Rajput (@culer_aditya) October 13, 2021 × The winning jersey looks good. — Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 13, 2021 × ALSO READ | India to play England, Australia: Complete schedule of T20 World Cup 2021 warm-up matches The T20 World Cup will commence from October 17, two days after the conclusion of IPL 2021 in the UAE. For the unversed, the qualifying round (along with the warm-up encounters) will be held from October 17-22 before the main draw of the showpiece event will kick off from October 23. India will open their campaign versus arch-rivals Pakistan, on October 24 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. India are placed in Pool B along with Pakistan, New Zealand, Afghanistan whereas two more teams will join them from the qualifiers. This will also be Kohli's last series as India's T20I captain as he will step down from the post, in the shortest format, post the tournament. Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni will also join the national side as the team mentor for the mega event.

Fans cannot keep calm as BCCI unveils Virat Kohli-led Team India's new jersey for T20 World Cup

<p>Delhi Capitals' (DC) pacer Avesh Khan has had a breakthrough season in IPL 2021, being the second-highest wicket-taker overall with 23 scalps in 15 games. Avesh has dismissed some of the greats of the game, such as MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, etc.</p>

<p>For the unversed, Avesh got rid of Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) captain Dhoni twice during the league stage encounters when DC locked horns with the Yellow Army. The Delhi speedster's extra pace and bounce troubled Dhoni as he dismissed him twice and made heads turn. In an interview with ESPNCricinfo, Avesh has now revealed how DC captain Rishabh Pant plotted the dismissal of Dhoni on both the occasions.</p>

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<p>“When Mahi bhai walked in, Rishabh told me to bring in the mid-on and mid-off. He said if he [Dhoni] hits you over them, that is fine, but don't pitch fuller, bowl your length. At first I disagreed with him and asked him not to bring in five fielders and leave only four inside [the 30-yard circle], but he insisted. So I did that and the second ball, he [Dhoni] attempted to hit over when he saw both fielders [mid-on and mid-off] inside the circle. He had not played for a while, and Rishabh took advantage of that and we got the wicket,” Avesh said.</p>

<p>Speaking on the second instance when he got rid of Dhoni, Avesh added, "Once again I had a chat with Rishabh. Basically, he said to pitch a hard length and let him [Dhoni] hit from there because it is tough to do that. And that is what I did and he edged."</p>

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<p>However, Avesh couldn't dismiss Dhoni for cheap when CSK and DC locked horns for the third time in IPL 14; during the Qualifier 1 on Sunday (October 10). Coming out to bat in the penultimate over of the contest, with CSK needing 19 off 9 balls to chase down 172, Dhoni missed two deliveries off Avesh but smacked him for a six before finishing things off in style in the final over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pant-led DC will now face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Qualifier 2, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on Wednesday evening (October 13) for a final in the place. Avesh, meanwhile, will hope to take DC to their second successive IPL final and get another chance to dismiss Dhoni.</p>


Delhi Capitals' (DC) pacer Avesh Khan has had a breakthrough season in IPL 2021, being the second-highest wicket-taker overall with 23 scalps in 15 games. Avesh has dismissed some of the greats of the game, such as MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, etc.

Delhi Capitals' (DC) pacer Avesh Khan has had a breakthrough season in IPL 2021, being the second-highest wicket-taker overall with 23 scalps in 15 games. Avesh has dismissed some of the greats of the game, such as MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, etc. For the unversed, Avesh got rid of Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) captain Dhoni twice during the league stage encounters when DC locked horns with the Yellow Army. The Delhi speedster's extra pace and bounce troubled Dhoni as he dismissed him twice and made heads turn. In an interview with ESPNCricinfo, Avesh has now revealed how DC captain Rishabh Pant plotted the dismissal of Dhoni on both the occasions. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: KKR vs DC Qualifier 2 - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads “When Mahi bhai walked in, Rishabh told me to bring in the mid-on and mid-off. He said if he [Dhoni] hits you over them, that is fine, but don't pitch fuller, bowl your length. At first I disagreed with him and asked him not to bring in five fielders and leave only four inside [the 30-yard circle], but he insisted. So I did that and the second ball, he [Dhoni] attempted to hit over when he saw both fielders [mid-on and mid-off] inside the circle. He had not played for a while, and Rishabh took advantage of that and we got the wicket,” Avesh said. Speaking on the second instance when he got rid of Dhoni, Avesh added, "Once again I had a chat with Rishabh. Basically, he said to pitch a hard length and let him [Dhoni] hit from there because it is tough to do that. And that is what I did and he edged." ALSO READ | DC vs KKR, IPL 2021 Qualifier 2 prediction: Who will win Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match? However, Avesh couldn't dismiss Dhoni for cheap when CSK and DC locked horns for the third time in IPL 14; during the Qualifier 1 on Sunday (October 10). Coming out to bat in the penultimate over of the contest, with CSK needing 19 off 9 balls to chase down 172, Dhoni missed two deliveries off Avesh but smacked him for a six before finishing things off in style in the final over. Pant-led DC will now face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Qualifier 2, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on Wednesday evening (October 13) for a final in the place. Avesh, meanwhile, will hope to take DC to their second successive IPL final and get another chance to dismiss Dhoni.

DC pacer Avesh Khan spills the beans on how Rishabh Pant helped him in dismissing MS Dhoni twice

<p>MS Dhoni is currently busy involved in the IPL 2021 edition as his franchise, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have already qualified for the tournament-finale and are awaiting the winner of the Qualifier 2 -- between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following IPL 14, Dhoni will join Team India in the UAE. The 40-year-old, who announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020, will return back to the Indian team dressing room as the Virat Kohli-led India's mentor for the forthcoming T20 World Cup. The mega event will kick off from October 17 whereas the main draw of the showpiece event will commence from October 23.</p>

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<p>Ahead of Dhoni's new role, BCCI secretary Jay Shah dropped a bomb regarding the former captain's new role and told ANI, "MS Dhoni is not charging any honorarium for his services as the mentor of Indian team for the T20 World Cup."</p>

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<p>For the unversed, Dhoni will serve as the national side's mentor only for the mega event; in a bid to break India's eight-year ICC-title drought. India's last ICC title came under Dhoni, during the 2013 Champions Trophy in England and Wales.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India, meanwhile, will start their campaign in the main draw of the event on October 24 (Sunday), where they play the arch-rivals Pakistan&nbsp;at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The one-time winners are placed in Pool B along with the Men in Green, New Zealand, Afghanistan and will be joined by two other teams from the qualifiers.&nbsp;</p>


MS Dhoni is currently busy involved in the IPL 2021 edition as his franchise, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have already qualified for the tournament-finale and are awaiting the winner of the Qualifier 2 -- between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC).

MS Dhoni is currently busy involved in the IPL 2021 edition as his franchise, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have already qualified for the tournament-finale and are awaiting the winner of the Qualifier 2 -- between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC). Following IPL 14, Dhoni will join Team India in the UAE. The 40-year-old, who announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020, will return back to the Indian team dressing room as the Virat Kohli-led India's mentor for the forthcoming T20 World Cup. The mega event will kick off from October 17 whereas the main draw of the showpiece event will commence from October 23. Ahead of Dhoni's new role, BCCI secretary Jay Shah dropped a bomb regarding the former captain's new role and told ANI, "MS Dhoni is not charging any honorarium for his services as the mentor of Indian team for the T20 World Cup." ALSO READ | August 15 again? MS Dhoni drops a bomb on his IPL future, says you can bid me farewell in Chennai For the unversed, Dhoni will serve as the national side's mentor only for the mega event; in a bid to break India's eight-year ICC-title drought. India's last ICC title came under Dhoni, during the 2013 Champions Trophy in England and Wales. ALSO READ | Harshal Patel and 2 other IPL stars likely to join Indian team to support their training for T20 WC - Report India, meanwhile, will start their campaign in the main draw of the event on October 24 (Sunday), where they play the arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The one-time winners are placed in Pool B along with the Men in Green, New Zealand, Afghanistan and will be joined by two other teams from the qualifiers.

MS Dhoni not charging any honorarium for his services as India's mentor for T20 World Cup: Jay Shah

<p>Virat Kohli is the biggest name in world cricket in the modern-era. The 32-year-old broke into the scene at the highest level in 2008 and was a part of the MS Dhoni-led Indian team which won the 2011 ODI World Cup at home. After the mega event, Team India went through a revamp which saw the rise of King Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, Kohli continues to be the poster boy of Indian cricket and one of the best batsmen across formats. While many will point out that the right-hander isn't at his fluent best in all forms of the game, having not scored a single century since late 2019, but his records still speak volumes of his abilities. To date, Kohli has 70 international tons and over 22,000 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the Indian captain plays the game in an aggressive manner, he is totally opposite off the 22-yard cricket strip; fooling around with his teammates and having a blast from time to time even during training sessions. In the past, his ardent fans have often been treated with Kohli's funny side; imitating his Team India players with perfection. So far, Kohli has imitated the body language and playing style of many superstar cricketers, such as MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, etc.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Here's a compilation of Kohli's imitation skills:</strong></p>

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<p>The above video illustrates that while Kohli might be a passionate and aggressive cricketer on the field, he likes to have fun with his teammates off the 22-yard cricket strip and leaves the worries of the game behind him once stepping out of the field.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowed out of the IPL 2021 edition, on Monday (October 11), the Indian captain will now gear up for leading the Men in Blue -- for the last time in the shortest format -- in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the UAE, from October 17.</p>


Virat Kohli is the biggest name in world cricket in the modern-era. The 32-year-old broke into the scene at the highest level in 2008 and was a part of the MS Dhoni-led Indian team which won the 2011 ODI World Cup at home.

Virat Kohli is the biggest name in world cricket in the modern-era. The 32-year-old broke into the scene at the highest level in 2008 and was a part of the MS Dhoni-led Indian team which won the 2011 ODI World Cup at home. After the mega event, Team India went through a revamp which saw the rise of King Kohli. Since then, Kohli continues to be the poster boy of Indian cricket and one of the best batsmen across formats. While many will point out that the right-hander isn't at his fluent best in all forms of the game, having not scored a single century since late 2019, but his records still speak volumes of his abilities. To date, Kohli has 70 international tons and over 22,000 runs. While the Indian captain plays the game in an aggressive manner, he is totally opposite off the 22-yard cricket strip; fooling around with his teammates and having a blast from time to time even during training sessions. In the past, his ardent fans have often been treated with Kohli's funny side; imitating his Team India players with perfection. So far, Kohli has imitated the body language and playing style of many superstar cricketers, such as MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, etc. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma likely to replace Virat Kohli as Team India's limited-overs captain post T20 World Cup: Reports Here's a compilation of Kohli's imitation skills: × ALSO READ | 'He will see himself as a failure' - Michael Vaughan opines on Virat Kohli's tenure as RCB captain The above video illustrates that while Kohli might be a passionate and aggressive cricketer on the field, he likes to have fun with his teammates off the 22-yard cricket strip and leaves the worries of the game behind him once stepping out of the field. After Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowed out of the IPL 2021 edition, on Monday (October 11), the Indian captain will now gear up for leading the Men in Blue -- for the last time in the shortest format -- in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the UAE, from October 17.

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