Team India batsman KL Rahul has commended former India captain, MS Dhoni, saying any individual who played under him would be prepared to take a bullet for him.&nbsp; Mahendra Singh Dhoni is viewed as probably the best skipper ever, with three ICC titles added to his repertoire. His capacity to stay cool and calm and marshall his teammates with flawlessness is top-notch.&nbsp;

MS Dhoni was truly a conceived leader; somebody who might trust and back his players as far as possible and somebody who might take the onus when the going got intense. Consistently a few cricketers who played under MS Dhoni have loaded high applause on the captain and the most recent to join the rundown is KL Rahul.&nbsp;

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In an interaction with Forbes India, KL Rahul said that the first name that rings a bell when somebody makes reference to the word 'captain' is MS Dhoni. He said: “The minute anyone says ‘captain’, the first name that comes into anybody’s mind from our generation, our era, will be MS Dhoni.”

KL Rahul further added that MS Dhoni may have won a ton of tournaments and series however his greatest accomplishment as captain was the trust and regard that he won from his players. The Indian opener added that any player that has played under MS Dhoni will readily take a bullet for him.&nbsp;

“We have all played a lot of cricket under him. Yes, he has won a lot of big tournaments and done so many amazing things for the country but the biggest achievement any captain can have is to have the respect of your teammates and any of us will happily take a bullet for him without a second thought.”&nbsp;

Furthermore, it's the commitment and responsibility of MS Dhoni towards his team that rouses KL Rahul the most. He added: “One thing I have learned from him is how humble he has been through ups and downs; how he has always put his country over everything else is just unbelievable."

Aside from three ICC titles, MS Dhoni has won numerous different shrubs for India too. The T-20 WC 2007, Cricket World Cup 2011, Champions Trophy 2013, No. 1 Test and ODI group, CB series 2008, IPL 2010 and 2011, and the rundown goes on. What's more, amazingly these are the accomplishments accomplished under the authority of one man: M.S. Dhoni. He became the first Indian skipper to win a Test series in New Zealand in 2009.&nbsp;

Team India batsman KL Rahul has commended former India captain, MS Dhoni, saying any individual who played under him would be prepared to take a bullet for him. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is viewed as probably the best skipper ever, with three ICC titles added to his repertoire.

Team India batsman KL Rahul has commended former India captain, MS Dhoni, saying any individual who played under him would be prepared to take a bullet for him. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is viewed as probably the best skipper ever, with three ICC titles added to his repertoire. His capacity to stay cool and calm and marshall his teammates with flawlessness is top-notch. MS Dhoni was truly a conceived leader; somebody who might trust and back his players as far as possible and somebody who might take the onus when the going got intense. Consistently a few cricketers who played under MS Dhoni have loaded high applause on the captain and the most recent to join the rundown is KL Rahul. ALSO READ: 'T20 World Cup will be extremely crucial for Virat Kohli's captaincy career', says Saba Karim In an interaction with Forbes India, KL Rahul said that the first name that rings a bell when somebody makes reference to the word 'captain' is MS Dhoni. He said: “The minute anyone says ‘captain’, the first name that comes into anybody’s mind from our generation, our era, will be MS Dhoni.” KL Rahul further added that MS Dhoni may have won a ton of tournaments and series however his greatest accomplishment as captain was the trust and regard that he won from his players. The Indian opener added that any player that has played under MS Dhoni will readily take a bullet for him. “We have all played a lot of cricket under him. Yes, he has won a lot of big tournaments and done so many amazing things for the country but the biggest achievement any captain can have is to have the respect of your teammates and any of us will happily take a bullet for him without a second thought.” Furthermore, it's the commitment and responsibility of MS Dhoni towards his team that rouses KL Rahul the most. He added: “One thing I have learned from him is how humble he has been through ups and downs; how he has always put his country over everything else is just unbelievable." Aside from three ICC titles, MS Dhoni has won numerous different shrubs for India too. The T-20 WC 2007, Cricket World Cup 2011, Champions Trophy 2013, No. 1 Test and ODI group, CB series 2008, IPL 2010 and 2011, and the rundown goes on. What's more, amazingly these are the accomplishments accomplished under the authority of one man: M.S. Dhoni. He became the first Indian skipper to win a Test series in New Zealand in 2009.

Cricket: Any of us would take a bullet for MS Dhoni, says KL Rahul

Ruturaj Gaikwad earned his maiden India call-up for the tour of Sri Lanka after an impressive performance in the IPL 2021. The young batsman opened for Chennai Super Kings alongside Faf Du Plessis under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.&nbsp;

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Gaikwad revealed that he learnt a lot after sharing the dressing room with Du Plessis and Dhoni. He also explained how Captain Cool helped him calm his nerves after kicking off IPL 2020 poorly.&nbsp;

"I think with Mahi Bhai, obviously whatever he speaks it is always eye-catching and I had heard that he spoke about me in the post-match presentation and all, I don't talk much with him, he knows that I'm a quiet and shy guy," Gaikwad told PTI.

"When he (Dhoni) thinks I'm under the pump or pressure, he is first one to come and ask me that 'are you feeling something like that and you need not worry'," he recalled.

"Even last year there was a situation, where I started badly in IPL, so he was the one who came up first and asked me to relax and enjoy the game...it calmed my nerves a little bit and it helped me enjoy my game. There are lot of inputs he has given me throughout and they have not just helped in cricket but also helped me in life."

Gaikwad was also excited to reunite with his former India A coach Rahul Dravid.&nbsp;

"The opportunities would be limited but I'm just looking forward to learn from this journey as much as I can. There are experienced players in the group and obviously once again I will get a chance to reconnect with Rahul Sir," he said.

"The last India A tour happened one and half years ago, so again, there is a chance to regroup with him (Rahul Dravid) have a chat about the game, so there is lot more than just performance or scorecard."

Ruturaj Gaikwad earned his maiden India call-up for the tour of Sri Lanka after an impressive performance in the IPL 2021. The young batsman opened for Chennai Super Kings alongside Faf Du Plessis under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.

Ruturaj Gaikwad earned his maiden India call-up for the tour of Sri Lanka after an impressive performance in the IPL 2021. The young batsman opened for Chennai Super Kings alongside Faf Du Plessis under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. ALSO READ: Cricket: KKR weren't taking the tournament seriously, says Kuldeep Yadav Gaikwad revealed that he learnt a lot after sharing the dressing room with Du Plessis and Dhoni. He also explained how Captain Cool helped him calm his nerves after kicking off IPL 2020 poorly. "I think with Mahi Bhai, obviously whatever he speaks it is always eye-catching and I had heard that he spoke about me in the post-match presentation and all, I don't talk much with him, he knows that I'm a quiet and shy guy," Gaikwad told PTI. "When he (Dhoni) thinks I'm under the pump or pressure, he is first one to come and ask me that 'are you feeling something like that and you need not worry'," he recalled. "Even last year there was a situation, where I started badly in IPL, so he was the one who came up first and asked me to relax and enjoy the game...it calmed my nerves a little bit and it helped me enjoy my game. There are lot of inputs he has given me throughout and they have not just helped in cricket but also helped me in life." Gaikwad was also excited to reunite with his former India A coach Rahul Dravid. "The opportunities would be limited but I'm just looking forward to learn from this journey as much as I can. There are experienced players in the group and obviously once again I will get a chance to reconnect with Rahul Sir," he said. "The last India A tour happened one and half years ago, so again, there is a chance to regroup with him (Rahul Dravid) have a chat about the game, so there is lot more than just performance or scorecard."

'Not just helped in cricket but also helped me in life': Ruturaj Gaikwad on MS Dhoni

Former captain MS Dhoni has been an absolute legend in Indian cricket. Under his captaincy, Team India won all the ICC trophies. The wicket-keeper-batsman kicked off his captaincy in the year 2007 when he led the Men in Blue in the 2007 T20 World Cup, where India lifted the trophy. &nbsp;

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However, former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who was one of the main highlights in the tournament (2007 T20 World Cup) for his six 6s, recently revealed that he was expecting to be named captain over MS Dhoni for the tournament.&nbsp;

“So, basically, India had lost the 50-over World Cup, right? I mean there was quite a turmoil in Indian cricket and then there was a two-month tour of England and there was also a month tour in between with South Africa and Ireland. And then there was a month of T20 World Cup so there were like four months away from home.

“So probably the seniors thought that they need a break and obviously, nobody took the T20 World Cup seriously. I was expecting to captain India in the T20 World Cup and then it was announced MS Dhoni will be the captain,” Yuvraj told on the 22 Yarns podcast.

Yuvraj Singh went on to become the Man of the Tournament for his prolific performance in the inaugural T20 World Cup. The captaincy snub did not affect Yuvraj Singh's relations with MS Dhoni, in fact, the duo have stitched some massive partnerships together.&nbsp;

“Yes, obviously, whoever becomes captain you got to support that guy whether it was Rahul, whether it was [Sourav] Ganguly, whoever in the future, end of the day you want to be a team man and that’s how I was,” Yuvraj added.

Former captain MS Dhoni has been an absolute legend in Indian cricket. Under his captaincy, Team India won all the ICC trophies. The wicket-keeper-batsman kicked off his captaincy in the year 2007 when he led the Men in Blue in the 2007 T20 World Cup, where India lifted the trophy.

Former captain MS Dhoni has been an absolute legend in Indian cricket. Under his captaincy, Team India won all the ICC trophies. The wicket-keeper-batsman kicked off his captaincy in the year 2007 when he led the Men in Blue in the 2007 T20 World Cup, where India lifted the trophy. ALSO READ: Cricket: Yuvraj Singh predicts opening duo of Team India for WTC Finals However, former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who was one of the main highlights in the tournament (2007 T20 World Cup) for his six 6s, recently revealed that he was expecting to be named captain over MS Dhoni for the tournament. “So, basically, India had lost the 50-over World Cup, right? I mean there was quite a turmoil in Indian cricket and then there was a two-month tour of England and there was also a month tour in between with South Africa and Ireland. And then there was a month of T20 World Cup so there were like four months away from home. “So probably the seniors thought that they need a break and obviously, nobody took the T20 World Cup seriously. I was expecting to captain India in the T20 World Cup and then it was announced MS Dhoni will be the captain,” Yuvraj told on the 22 Yarns podcast. Yuvraj Singh went on to become the Man of the Tournament for his prolific performance in the inaugural T20 World Cup. The captaincy snub did not affect Yuvraj Singh's relations with MS Dhoni, in fact, the duo have stitched some massive partnerships together. “Yes, obviously, whoever becomes captain you got to support that guy whether it was Rahul, whether it was [Sourav] Ganguly, whoever in the future, end of the day you want to be a team man and that’s how I was,” Yuvraj added.

Cricket- 'Was expecting to captain India in 2007 T20 World Cup': Yuvraj Singh

Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar talked about MS Dhoni's captaincy and talked about his best qualities while leading a team.&nbsp;

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MS Dhoni is regarded as the best captain to lead the Indian side. The wicketkeeper won all the ICC trophies, including the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy and has also won three Indian Premier Leagues. He was also the first Indian captain to help Team India rank number one in Test cricket.&nbsp;

Chahar has bowled under MS Dhoni's leadership in Rising Pune Supergiant and then in Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;

"This has been my fourth year at CSK and Dhoni bhai has shown his trust in me as his strike bowler. This trust is so important because he has not just inspired me but also many others,” Chahar told Sportskeeda.

“His best quality as a captain is about how to utilize a player on a particular day for a particular situation. I've bowled three overs in the powerplay in pretty much every game for CSK and have learned a lot through him," Deepak Chahar asserted.

Chahar enjoyed a strong spell in IPL 2021, the pacer scalped 8 wickets in 7 matches before the cash-rich T20 league was postponed due to coronavirus.&nbsp;

"A batsman cannot bat the same way for 15-20 years. If any batsman hasn't played regular cricket before, it is never easy to just come to a competition of the level of IPL and start performing, it takes time. He has always played the finisher's role, which is even tougher when you haven't played regular cricket. Even in the 2018 and 2019 IPL seasons, Dhoni bhai started a bit slowly by his standards, but his strokeplay became fluent as the season progressed. So you might get to see the best of MS Dhoni in the second half of the season," he said.

Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar talked about MS Dhoni's captaincy and talked about his best qualities while leading a team. ALSO READ: Football: Zinedine Zidane leaves Real Madrid after disappointing 2020-21 campaign MS Dhoni is regarded as the best captain to lead the Indian side.

Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar talked about MS Dhoni's captaincy and talked about his best qualities while leading a team. ALSO READ: Football: Zinedine Zidane leaves Real Madrid after disappointing 2020-21 campaign MS Dhoni is regarded as the best captain to lead the Indian side. The wicketkeeper won all the ICC trophies, including the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy and has also won three Indian Premier Leagues. He was also the first Indian captain to help Team India rank number one in Test cricket. Chahar has bowled under MS Dhoni's leadership in Rising Pune Supergiant and then in Chennai Super Kings. "This has been my fourth year at CSK and Dhoni bhai has shown his trust in me as his strike bowler. This trust is so important because he has not just inspired me but also many others,” Chahar told Sportskeeda. “His best quality as a captain is about how to utilize a player on a particular day for a particular situation. I've bowled three overs in the powerplay in pretty much every game for CSK and have learned a lot through him," Deepak Chahar asserted. Chahar enjoyed a strong spell in IPL 2021, the pacer scalped 8 wickets in 7 matches before the cash-rich T20 league was postponed due to coronavirus. "A batsman cannot bat the same way for 15-20 years. If any batsman hasn't played regular cricket before, it is never easy to just come to a competition of the level of IPL and start performing, it takes time. He has always played the finisher's role, which is even tougher when you haven't played regular cricket. Even in the 2018 and 2019 IPL seasons, Dhoni bhai started a bit slowly by his standards, but his strokeplay became fluent as the season progressed. So you might get to see the best of MS Dhoni in the second half of the season," he said.

Cricket: Deepak Chahar talks about MS Dhoni's 'best quality as a captain'

Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav held a Q and A (question and answer) session on his Instagram account on Saturday. He was asked to describe MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in one word.&nbsp;

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The Mumbai Indians batsman gave a heartwarming response to the question. He described MS Dhoni as a "legend", whereas, Virat Kohli as an "inspiration".

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are regarded as one of the best in modern-era cricket. They hold the most elite records and achievements to their names. Suryakumar Yadav also described his Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma as a "hitman".&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav is considered one of the most consistent batsmen in the Indian Premier League. He scored 420 runs in 16 matches in IPL 2020. His performance in the 2020 season earned him a maiden India call up. On his international debut, SKY went on to score a brilliant half-century cementing his position in the team.&nbsp;

Suryakumar also scored 173 runs in 7 matches in the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League before it got cancelled due to a surge in COVID-19 cases inside the bio-secure bubble.&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav is likely to play for India in the limited over series in Sri Lanka as the senior players head to England for the WTC finals and Test series against Root and Co.&nbsp;

Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav held a Q and A (question and answer) session on his Instagram account on Saturday. He was asked to describe MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in one word.

Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav held a Q and A (question and answer) session on his Instagram account on Saturday. He was asked to describe MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in one word. ALSO READ: 'Felt somewhere that my name might pop up': Chahal on squad for England tour The Mumbai Indians batsman gave a heartwarming response to the question. He described MS Dhoni as a "legend", whereas, Virat Kohli as an "inspiration". MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are regarded as one of the best in modern-era cricket. They hold the most elite records and achievements to their names. Suryakumar Yadav also described his Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma as a "hitman". Suryakumar Yadav is considered one of the most consistent batsmen in the Indian Premier League. He scored 420 runs in 16 matches in IPL 2020. His performance in the 2020 season earned him a maiden India call up. On his international debut, SKY went on to score a brilliant half-century cementing his position in the team. Suryakumar also scored 173 runs in 7 matches in the 2021 season of the Indian Premier League before it got cancelled due to a surge in COVID-19 cases inside the bio-secure bubble. Suryakumar Yadav is likely to play for India in the limited over series in Sri Lanka as the senior players head to England for the WTC finals and Test series against Root and Co.

Cricket: Suryakumar Yadav describes MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in one word

Chennai Super Kings enjoyed a terrific first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 before it was indefinitely postponed. CSK won five of their seven matches and the mood in the camp was upbeat during the T20 tournament. <o:p></o:p>

MS Dhoni marshalled his troops to perfection once again as CSK revived themselves after a disappointing show last season.<o:p></o:p>

Chennai Super Kings took to social media platforms to give a glimpse of Dhoni enjoying his time in IPL 2021 as the three-time IPL winners shared a video of Dhoni mimicking Ravindra Jadeja’s highly popular sword celebration.<o:p></o:p>

The clip from a practice session went viral in no time as Dhoni was seen swinging his hand in the air, emulating Jadeja’s sword celebration – that has become a massive hit in the cricket fraternity.

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Even Jadeja took to social media to request his CSK captain to try it with bat next time.<o:p></o:p>

"Should try with the bat," Jadeja replied in the comments section on Instagram.

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In IPL 2021, Dhoni walked out to bat just four times as the top-order did the majority of the scoring. The former India skipper was dismissed for a duck in his first match of IPL 2021 and managed just 37 runs in seven matches.<o:p></o:p>

Whereas, Ravindra Jadeja was at the peak of his power after recovering from a hand injury. Jadeja scored his runs at a strike rate of 161 and played a major role with the bat, ball and in the field, cementing his place as one of the finest all-rounders in world cricket.<o:p></o:p>

Chennai Super Kings enjoyed a terrific first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 before it was indefinitely postponed. CSK won five of their seven matches and the mood in the camp was upbeat during the T20 tournament.

Chennai Super Kings enjoyed a terrific first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 before it was indefinitely postponed. CSK won five of their seven matches and the mood in the camp was upbeat during the T20 tournament. MS Dhoni marshalled his troops to perfection once again as CSK revived themselves after a disappointing show last season. Chennai Super Kings took to social media platforms to give a glimpse of Dhoni enjoying his time in IPL 2021 as the three-time IPL winners shared a video of Dhoni mimicking Ravindra Jadeja’s highly popular sword celebration. The clip from a practice session went viral in no time as Dhoni was seen swinging his hand in the air, emulating Jadeja’s sword celebration – that has become a massive hit in the cricket fraternity. ALSO READ: Battled anxiety for 10-12 years, had many sleepless nights before matches, reveals Sachin Tendulkar S♾ord ⚔️ ft.Thala 🔥#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/fsO7lqMYRs — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) May 16, 2021 × Even Jadeja took to social media to request his CSK captain to try it with bat next time. "Should try with the bat," Jadeja replied in the comments section on Instagram. ALSO READ: 'Virat Kohli's confidence, energy rub off on others': Abhimanyu Easwaran to WION In IPL 2021, Dhoni walked out to bat just four times as the top-order did the majority of the scoring. The former India skipper was dismissed for a duck in his first match of IPL 2021 and managed just 37 runs in seven matches. Whereas, Ravindra Jadeja was at the peak of his power after recovering from a hand injury. Jadeja scored his runs at a strike rate of 161 and played a major role with the bat, ball and in the field, cementing his place as one of the finest all-rounders in world cricket.

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni imitates Ravindra Jadeja's sword celebration, CSK all-rounder responds - Watch

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has reportedly decided to stay back and ensure all his CSK teammates depart for their respective destinations before he leaves for Ranchi. As per a report, Dhoni has informed all his teammates via video meeting that he will be the last person to board the flight back home.

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“Mahibhai said that he will be the last person to leave the hotel. He wanted foreigners to leave first, then the Indian players. He will be taking the last flight tomorrow when everyone reaches their home safe and secure,” a member of CSK was quoted as saying by Indian Express.

Several members of the CSK contingent tested positive for the dreaded virus.&nbsp;

With India going through a deadly second wave of COVID-19, some countries, including Australia, have banned travellers from flying back to their nation from India. However, eight out of 11 England players flew back last night and landed in London on Wednesday morning.

Only three England players – Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan and Eoin Morgan – are still in India and expected to leave India within the next 48 hours.

"I can confirm that 8 of the 11 England players in India managed to get on a flight to Heathrow last night and have landed this morning. They will now quarantine in government-approved hotels. The remaining three -- - Chris Jordan, David Malan (both Punjab Kings) and Eoin Morgan (Kolkata Knight Riders) should leave India within the next 48 hours," an ECB spokesman confirmed to WION.

Several Australian players, coaches, and commentators part of the Indian Premier League 2021 will be moving out of India within the next few days after the cash-rich league was indefinitely suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the bubble.

Cricket Australia's interim chief executive Nick Hockley said that BCCI is working on getting a unit of 38 personnel safely out of India to either Maldives or Sri Lanka first before being allowed to head back to their homes.

“What we and the BCCI are working to do is to move the entire cohort out of India, where they will then wait until it’s possible to return to Australia,” Cricket Australia's interim chief executive Nick Hockley said, as quoted by the Guardian.

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has reportedly decided to stay back and ensure all his CSK teammates depart for their respective destinations before he leaves for Ranchi.

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has reportedly decided to stay back and ensure all his CSK teammates depart for their respective destinations before he leaves for Ranchi. As per a report, Dhoni has informed all his teammates via video meeting that he will be the last person to board the flight back home. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 postponed: 8 England players return home, remaining 3 to fly out in next 48 hours “Mahibhai said that he will be the last person to leave the hotel. He wanted foreigners to leave first, then the Indian players. He will be taking the last flight tomorrow when everyone reaches their home safe and secure,” a member of CSK was quoted as saying by Indian Express. Several members of the CSK contingent tested positive for the dreaded virus. With India going through a deadly second wave of COVID-19, some countries, including Australia, have banned travellers from flying back to their nation from India. However, eight out of 11 England players flew back last night and landed in London on Wednesday morning. Only three England players – Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan and Eoin Morgan – are still in India and expected to leave India within the next 48 hours. "I can confirm that 8 of the 11 England players in India managed to get on a flight to Heathrow last night and have landed this morning. They will now quarantine in government-approved hotels. The remaining three -- - Chris Jordan, David Malan (both Punjab Kings) and Eoin Morgan (Kolkata Knight Riders) should leave India within the next 48 hours," an ECB spokesman confirmed to WION. Several Australian players, coaches, and commentators part of the Indian Premier League 2021 will be moving out of India within the next few days after the cash-rich league was indefinitely suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the bubble. Cricket Australia's interim chief executive Nick Hockley said that BCCI is working on getting a unit of 38 personnel safely out of India to either Maldives or Sri Lanka first before being allowed to head back to their homes. “What we and the BCCI are working to do is to move the entire cohort out of India, where they will then wait until it’s possible to return to Australia,” Cricket Australia's interim chief executive Nick Hockley said, as quoted by the Guardian.

IPL 2021: CSK skipper MS Dhoni will wait for all his teammates to depart before heading to Ranchi: Reports

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni deplored the absence of execution from his bowlers, as the IPL 2021 table-clinchers neglected to defend a total of 219 runs against Mumbai Indians on Saturday.&nbsp;

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Regardless of dropping to 81 for 3 in their chase, Mumbai Indians recuperated to beat Chennai Super Kings by four wickets in Delhi, as Kieron Pollard crushed an unbeaten 87 off 34 balls. Lamenting his group's powerlessness to guard a humongous total, MS Dhoni said at the post-match presentation:

“It was a brilliant wicket. We knew it would be a close game unless they (MI) lost too many wickets. The difference was the execution. How off we were when&nbsp;it came to executing what we wanted to bowl. Without being too harsh on the bowlers, catches do help. We dropped catches at a crucial point.”

MS Dhoni added that the loss would not damage CSK to an extreme, as they are as yet top of the points table. MS Dhoni said in such manner:&nbsp;

“When you are at the top of the table, it doesn’t hurt a lot, but it is still learning. Hopefully, the bowlers would execute better.” 
When you are under the pump, you learn more: MS Dhoni

Notwithstanding the disillusioning loss, MS Dhoni stated that the spirit of the team was high and that they would take it each game, in turn, going ahead.&nbsp;

“The wicket was good, and it was slightly easy to hit. The spirit of the team will be up. Of course, it hurts, but in a tournament like this, you will win and lose quite a few close games. When you are under the pump, you learn more. Irrespective of where we are in the points table, we take one game at a time. We hardly ever focus on where we are standing in&nbsp;the table. That’s always how it has been our way of going forward.”

In the wake of being sent into bat by Mumbai Indians, CSK posted a mammoth 218 for 4 on the board. Ambati Rayudu made a bursting 72 not out off just 27 balls, while Faf du Plessis 50&nbsp;and Moeen Ali 58&nbsp;additionally made key contributions.

Mumbai Indians, however, crossed the line off the last ball, graciousness Kieron Pollard's quick assault. The MI all-rounder, who had prior gotten two wickets in the game too, crushed eight sixes as CSK lost a high-scoring thrill ride. 
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Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni deplored the absence of execution from his bowlers, as the IPL 2021 table-clinchers neglected to defend a total of 219 runs against Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni deplored the absence of execution from his bowlers, as the IPL 2021 table-clinchers neglected to defend a total of 219 runs against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. IN PICS| Pollard powers Mumbai Indians to a thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings Regardless of dropping to 81 for 3 in their chase, Mumbai Indians recuperated to beat Chennai Super Kings by four wickets in Delhi, as Kieron Pollard crushed an unbeaten 87 off 34 balls. Lamenting his group's powerlessness to guard a humongous total, MS Dhoni said at the post-match presentation: “It was a brilliant wicket. We knew it would be a close game unless they (MI) lost too many wickets. The difference was the execution. How off we were when it came to executing what we wanted to bowl. Without being too harsh on the bowlers, catches do help. We dropped catches at a crucial point.” MS Dhoni added that the loss would not damage CSK to an extreme, as they are as yet top of the points table. MS Dhoni said in such manner: “When you are at the top of the table, it doesn’t hurt a lot, but it is still learning. Hopefully, the bowlers would execute better.” When you are under the pump, you learn more: MS Dhoni Notwithstanding the disillusioning loss, MS Dhoni stated that the spirit of the team was high and that they would take it each game, in turn, going ahead. “The wicket was good, and it was slightly easy to hit. The spirit of the team will be up. Of course, it hurts, but in a tournament like this, you will win and lose quite a few close games. When you are under the pump, you learn more. Irrespective of where we are in the points table, we take one game at a time. We hardly ever focus on where we are standing in the table. That’s always how it has been our way of going forward.” In the wake of being sent into bat by Mumbai Indians, CSK posted a mammoth 218 for 4 on the board. Ambati Rayudu made a bursting 72 not out off just 27 balls, while Faf du Plessis 50 and Moeen Ali 58 additionally made key contributions. Mumbai Indians, however, crossed the line off the last ball, graciousness Kieron Pollard's quick assault. The MI all-rounder, who had prior gotten two wickets in the game too, crushed eight sixes as CSK lost a high-scoring thrill ride.

IPL 2021: 'We knew it would be a close game': MS Dhoni

Named by numerous individuals as the ‘El Clasico of IPL’, the current season's first match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.&nbsp;

The two teams have won a sum of eight titles, and both as of now hold a spot in the best 4 of the IPL 2021 points table. Table-clinchers Chennai Super Kings are in scorching structure heading into their apparatus against the two-time reigning champions.&nbsp;

<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

The Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head record against the Chennai Super Kings by 19-13. As referenced before, the two teams recorded success over the other last season.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have fought at Arun Jaitley Stadium once previously. During the IPL 2013 Playoffs, the Super Kings beat the Indians by 48 runs in Qualifier 1 at this scene.

<h2>Mumbai Indians</h2>

Quinton De Kock took a gander quiet in his past excursion, so his fight with the Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;bowlers almost immediately could be key with regards to the game. Dropping Ishan Kishan gave Mumbai Indians&nbsp;additional bowling alternatives, however, it'll be intriguing to check whether the defending champions choose to bring the youngster back, thinking about his fair record against Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians will probably name an unaltered setup for this game. The inclusion of Nathan Coulter-Nile gives them some protection in the bowling department. Jayant Yadav's duels against the Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;left-handers could be a critical fight in this match.

Probable XI: Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Jayant Yadav, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult

<h2>Chennai Super Kings</h2>

Faf Du Plessis has batted well this season and has ruled the spinners as well as pacers. Ruturaj Gaikwad has likewise come great subsequent to persevering through an extreme beginning to his mission. CSK's positive methodology will be vital against a solid MI bowling assault.

Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;imploding with the bat against MI has been a new pattern, however, their in-structure and protracted batting setup could give them the edge over the reigning champions in this game. CSK's bowling has been decent this season, and the three-time champions have the fortitude to contain the amazing Mumbai Indians&nbsp;batting setup.

Probable XI: Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi/Imran Tahir

Ravindra Jadeja has gotten 17 wickets while wearing the CSK jersey against MI in the IPL. In the interim, Kieron Pollard has 13 wickets to his name against CSK. Both all-rounders will hold the way into their respective teams' achievement in the forthcoming IPL 2021 match.

Named by numerous individuals as the ‘El Clasico of IPL’, the current season's first match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Named by numerous individuals as the ‘El Clasico of IPL’, the current season's first match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The two teams have won a sum of eight titles, and both as of now hold a spot in the best 4 of the IPL 2021 points table. Table-clinchers Chennai Super Kings are in scorching structure heading into their apparatus against the two-time reigning champions. Head-to-Head The Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head record against the Chennai Super Kings by 19-13. As referenced before, the two teams recorded success over the other last season. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have fought at Arun Jaitley Stadium once previously. During the IPL 2013 Playoffs, the Super Kings beat the Indians by 48 runs in Qualifier 1 at this scene. Mumbai Indians Quinton De Kock took a gander quiet in his past excursion, so his fight with the Chennai Super Kings bowlers almost immediately could be key with regards to the game. Dropping Ishan Kishan gave Mumbai Indians additional bowling alternatives, however, it'll be intriguing to check whether the defending champions choose to bring the youngster back, thinking about his fair record against Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai Indians will probably name an unaltered setup for this game. The inclusion of Nathan Coulter-Nile gives them some protection in the bowling department. Jayant Yadav's duels against the Chennai Super Kings left-handers could be a critical fight in this match. Probable XI: Quinton de Kock, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Jayant Yadav, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult Chennai Super Kings Faf Du Plessis has batted well this season and has ruled the spinners as well as pacers. Ruturaj Gaikwad has likewise come great subsequent to persevering through an extreme beginning to his mission. CSK's positive methodology will be vital against a solid MI bowling assault. Chennai Super Kings imploding with the bat against MI has been a new pattern, however, their in-structure and protracted batting setup could give them the edge over the reigning champions in this game. CSK's bowling has been decent this season, and the three-time champions have the fortitude to contain the amazing Mumbai Indians batting setup. Probable XI: Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi/Imran Tahir Ravindra Jadeja has gotten 17 wickets while wearing the CSK jersey against MI in the IPL. In the interim, Kieron Pollard has 13 wickets to his name against CSK. Both all-rounders will hold the way into their respective teams' achievement in the forthcoming IPL 2021 match.

IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to inflame ferocious rivalry at the Arun Jaitley Stadium

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

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni heaped praises on Ravindra Jadeja`s all-round performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and said he has the potential to change the game on his own.

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Jadeja whacked 37 runs in the final over of CSK innings before the all-rounder came back to pick three wickets as the side thrashed RCB by 69 runs on Sunday.

"Jaddu is somebody who can change the game on his own. In the last few years, we have seen significant change in batting and it is worth it to give him that extra bit of time, extra deliveries. The bowlers have found it difficult to contain left-handers, and that helps as well. You cannot really predict the quantum of victory. There is no control to how many runs or wickets," Dhoni said after the game.

A business end master-class from Jadeja had powered CSK to 191/4 in their 20 overs. In response, RCB could only manage 122/9, thanks to Jadeja and Imran Tahir`s impeccable bowling performances.

A three-for, a wicket-maiden, and a direct hit with the ball aided by Tahir`s tight bowling helped CSK move to the top of the points table as they toppled RCB.

"When we started we had the conversation about whether to bat or bowl. It was a good wicket but I felt the spinners had something up their sleeves and I felt that extra few runs Jadeja made helped," Dhoni said.

"165 would have been par, and once you get 25 extra the opposition has to come a little harder. You cannot make your strategy on the assumption of what dew will do - frankly, some games have been high scoring, some have been low scoring. You have to assess every game and today we made the right decision to bat," he added.

When asked about what the side is doing differently this season, Dhoni said, "We are not doing anything drastically different from what we did last year. Me and Fleming, we keep saying that we focus on the process. You gain more respect if you keep following your path when you are under pressure. I think that is something that gave a lot of confidence to the players. Credit to the players. Everybody would have felt the pressure in the first game because it was a lean season."

CSK registered their fourth successive win and will now take on SunRisers Hyderabad in Delhi on Wednesday.

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni heaped praises on Ravindra Jadeja`s all-round performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and said he has the potential to change the game on his own.

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni heaped praises on Ravindra Jadeja`s all-round performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and said he has the potential to change the game on his own. ALSO READ: Ravindra Jadeja the ultimate hero as CSK end RCB's unbeaten streak in IPL 2021 Jadeja whacked 37 runs in the final over of CSK innings before the all-rounder came back to pick three wickets as the side thrashed RCB by 69 runs on Sunday. "Jaddu is somebody who can change the game on his own. In the last few years, we have seen significant change in batting and it is worth it to give him that extra bit of time, extra deliveries. The bowlers have found it difficult to contain left-handers, and that helps as well. You cannot really predict the quantum of victory. There is no control to how many runs or wickets," Dhoni said after the game. A business end master-class from Jadeja had powered CSK to 191/4 in their 20 overs. In response, RCB could only manage 122/9, thanks to Jadeja and Imran Tahir`s impeccable bowling performances. A three-for, a wicket-maiden, and a direct hit with the ball aided by Tahir`s tight bowling helped CSK move to the top of the points table as they toppled RCB. "When we started we had the conversation about whether to bat or bowl. It was a good wicket but I felt the spinners had something up their sleeves and I felt that extra few runs Jadeja made helped," Dhoni said. "165 would have been par, and once you get 25 extra the opposition has to come a little harder. You cannot make your strategy on the assumption of what dew will do - frankly, some games have been high scoring, some have been low scoring. You have to assess every game and today we made the right decision to bat," he added. When asked about what the side is doing differently this season, Dhoni said, "We are not doing anything drastically different from what we did last year. Me and Fleming, we keep saying that we focus on the process. You gain more respect if you keep following your path when you are under pressure. I think that is something that gave a lot of confidence to the players. Credit to the players. Everybody would have felt the pressure in the first game because it was a lean season." CSK registered their fourth successive win and will now take on SunRisers Hyderabad in Delhi on Wednesday.

IPL 2021: Jadeja has potential to change game on his own, says Dhoni

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Former Indian wicketkeeper MS Dhoni is currently part of the ongoing Indian Premier League leading Chennai Super Kings. The Yellow Army is currently playing against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;

India has reported 2,95,041 new COVID-19 cases, 2,023 deaths and 1,67,457 discharges in the last 24 hours, Union Health Ministry said.

Total cases in the country have reached 1,56,16,130; total recoveries: 1,32,76,039 and death toll – 1,82,553. There are 21,57,538 active cases in the country at present.

As Covid cases continue to rise across the country, India has opened the vaccination programme for all above 18 years from May 1.

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India on Tuesday (April 20, 2021) reported 2,59,170 new COVID-19 cases, 1,761 deaths and 1,54,761 discharges in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry.&nbsp;

India has been in the grips of the second wave of infections blamed on a new "double mutant" virus variant, adding almost 3.5 million new cases this month alone.

In an address to the nation on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the country of 1.3 billion people was "once again fighting a big fight".

"The situation was under control till a few weeks back, and then this second corona wave came like a storm," PM Modi said.

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni's parents have tested positive for COVID-19. As per several reports, they have been admitted to Pulse Superspeciality hospital in Ranchi.

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni's parents have tested positive for COVID-19. As per several reports, they have been admitted to Pulse Superspeciality hospital in Ranchi. Also read: KKR vs CSK, IPL 2021: Wankhede Stadium pitch report, Head-to-head stats, Mumbai weather forecast- All you need to know Former Indian wicketkeeper MS Dhoni is currently part of the ongoing Indian Premier League leading Chennai Super Kings. The Yellow Army is currently playing against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India has reported 2,95,041 new COVID-19 cases, 2,023 deaths and 1,67,457 discharges in the last 24 hours, Union Health Ministry said. Total cases in the country have reached 1,56,16,130; total recoveries: 1,32,76,039 and death toll – 1,82,553. There are 21,57,538 active cases in the country at present. As Covid cases continue to rise across the country, India has opened the vaccination programme for all above 18 years from May 1. IN PICS| From Harbhajan-Sreesanth slap gate to MS Dhoni's anger: Top IPL controversies through the years India on Tuesday (April 20, 2021) reported 2,59,170 new COVID-19 cases, 1,761 deaths and 1,54,761 discharges in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry. India has been in the grips of the second wave of infections blamed on a new "double mutant" virus variant, adding almost 3.5 million new cases this month alone. In an address to the nation on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the country of 1.3 billion people was "once again fighting a big fight". "The situation was under control till a few weeks back, and then this second corona wave came like a storm," PM Modi said.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming had special words for skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni following his 200th appearance for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Fleming labelled Dhoni as the ‘heartbeat’ of CSK while saying his longevity and desire to do well for the team are to be appreciated. <o:p></o:p>

Dhoni has been leading Chennai Super Kings since the inaugural edition of IPL in 2008. <o:p></o:p>

"His longevity has to be mentioned and appreciated...to play 200 games and still have a desire to do well is a testament to his attitude towards the game and franchise," Fleming said after CSK beat Punjab Kings by six wickets win in the ongoing IPL here on Friday.<o:p></o:p>

"I think the franchise has grown and MS has grown with it, so it is a great relationship and great fun," the former New Zealand skipper added.

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Terming Dhoni the heartbeat of CSK, Fleming said, "He is the heartbeat of CSK, there's no doubt about it. Whether it's performance, guidance or leadership, you run out of things to say about him."<o:p></o:p>

The former New Zealand captain was impressed by the team’s hunger to bounce back after the defeat in their IPL 2021 opener while heaping praise on Man of the Match Deepak Chahar for his figures of 4 for 13 in four overs. <o:p></o:p>

"Really impressed with the way he bounced back after the first game. Without a doubt, when Deepak gets a little bit of swing and a little bit of movement, he is one of the finest around. His ability to swing the ball is one. But his control and skill set is also very high.<o:p></o:p>

"The key is keeping him simple in his plans and just operating in and around the stumps. He is very effective when the ball swings. A great bounce back from a below-par performance in the first game."

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The CSK coach backed opener Ruturaj Gaikwad despite the batsman not being able to get going for a second straight match.<o:p></o:p>

Fleming further backed opener Ruturaj Gaikwad after the youngster endured a shaky start in the 14th edition of the tournament.<o:p></o:p>

"I am happy with the balance we have got in the team. Ruturaj (Gaikwad) is a fine player. He got a good ball in the first match and very difficult conditions today. It wasn't a 220-run wicket today. It was much different.<o:p></o:p>

"Ruturaj was a player we showed faith in last year, and his talent came through. Our philosophy when we pick players and put them in the team is to back them. This combination (Ruturaj-Faf du Plessis) is simply that," he added.<o:p></o:p>

CSK next play Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021, at the Wankhede in Mumbai on Monday.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming had special words for skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni following his 200th appearance for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming had special words for skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni following his 200th appearance for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Fleming labelled Dhoni as the ‘heartbeat’ of CSK while saying his longevity and desire to do well for the team are to be appreciated. Dhoni has been leading Chennai Super Kings since the inaugural edition of IPL in 2008. "His longevity has to be mentioned and appreciated...to play 200 games and still have a desire to do well is a testament to his attitude towards the game and franchise," Fleming said after CSK beat Punjab Kings by six wickets win in the ongoing IPL here on Friday. "I think the franchise has grown and MS has grown with it, so it is a great relationship and great fun," the former New Zealand skipper added. ALSO READ: BCCI selects 9 venues for ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in India: Reports Terming Dhoni the heartbeat of CSK, Fleming said, "He is the heartbeat of CSK, there's no doubt about it. Whether it's performance, guidance or leadership, you run out of things to say about him." The former New Zealand captain was impressed by the team’s hunger to bounce back after the defeat in their IPL 2021 opener while heaping praise on Man of the Match Deepak Chahar for his figures of 4 for 13 in four overs. "Really impressed with the way he bounced back after the first game. Without a doubt, when Deepak gets a little bit of swing and a little bit of movement, he is one of the finest around. His ability to swing the ball is one. But his control and skill set is also very high. "The key is keeping him simple in his plans and just operating in and around the stumps. He is very effective when the ball swings. A great bounce back from a below-par performance in the first game." IN PICS | From Dhoni to Kohli: Highest-paid players with mind-boggling salaries in IPL 2021 The CSK coach backed opener Ruturaj Gaikwad despite the batsman not being able to get going for a second straight match. Fleming further backed opener Ruturaj Gaikwad after the youngster endured a shaky start in the 14th edition of the tournament. "I am happy with the balance we have got in the team. Ruturaj (Gaikwad) is a fine player. He got a good ball in the first match and very difficult conditions today. It wasn't a 220-run wicket today. It was much different. "Ruturaj was a player we showed faith in last year, and his talent came through. Our philosophy when we pick players and put them in the team is to back them. This combination (Ruturaj-Faf du Plessis) is simply that," he added. CSK next play Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021, at the Wankhede in Mumbai on Monday. ×

'Heartbeat': Fleming's special praise for MS Dhoni after 200th CSK appearance in IPL

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma overtook MS Dhoni on Saturday to become the Indian player with the most number of six in the history of the Indian Premier League. Rohit Sharma struck two sixes in his 32-run knock against SunRisers Hyderabad taking his sixes tally to 217 surpassing MS Dhoni (216).&nbsp;

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Sharma is on the third spot in the overall list behind Chris Gayle (351) and AB de Villers (237). Kieron Pollard equalled RCB skipper Virat Kohli for the fifth spot in the overall list with 201 sixes in the tournament after smashing two consecutive six to end the innings.&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision proved useful as openers (Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock) were off to a flying start. The duo added 55 runs for the opening wicket. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 32 runs by Vijay Shankar. Quinton de Kock scored 40 runs and was dismissed by Mujeeb Ur Rahman.&nbsp;

Kieron Pollard's last-minute fireworks (including the 105m six, which is the biggest this season) powered Mumbai Indians to 150 runs at the loss of five wickets.&nbsp;

In return, Sunrisers Hyderabad were off to a superb start with the opening batsmen (Jonny Bairstow and David Warner) put up a 67-run partnership to kick start the innings. Jonny Bairstow, however, had an unlucky dismissal as he was hit wicket after scoring a quick-fire 43 runs.&nbsp;

The Briton smacked four sixes and three fours to reduce the deficit.

SRH are 85 for 2 at the end of the 11th over as they need 66 runs in 54 balls.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma overtook MS Dhoni on Saturday to become the Indian player with the most number of six in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma overtook MS Dhoni on Saturday to become the Indian player with the most number of six in the history of the Indian Premier League. Rohit Sharma struck two sixes in his 32-run knock against SunRisers Hyderabad taking his sixes tally to 217 surpassing MS Dhoni (216). IN PICS| From Virat Kohli to Rashid Khan: Top 7 IPL 2021 stars and their cricketing idols Sharma is on the third spot in the overall list behind Chris Gayle (351) and AB de Villers (237). Kieron Pollard equalled RCB skipper Virat Kohli for the fifth spot in the overall list with 201 sixes in the tournament after smashing two consecutive six to end the innings. Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision proved useful as openers (Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock) were off to a flying start. The duo added 55 runs for the opening wicket. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 32 runs by Vijay Shankar. Quinton de Kock scored 40 runs and was dismissed by Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Kieron Pollard's last-minute fireworks (including the 105m six, which is the biggest this season) powered Mumbai Indians to 150 runs at the loss of five wickets. In return, Sunrisers Hyderabad were off to a superb start with the opening batsmen (Jonny Bairstow and David Warner) put up a 67-run partnership to kick start the innings. Jonny Bairstow, however, had an unlucky dismissal as he was hit wicket after scoring a quick-fire 43 runs. The Briton smacked four sixes and three fours to reduce the deficit. SRH are 85 for 2 at the end of the 11th over as they need 66 runs in 54 balls.

Rohit Sharma overtakes MS Dhoni to become Indian with most number of sixes in IPL

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

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

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

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

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Delhi Capitals' fast bowler&nbsp;Avesh Khan was the pick of the bowlers in his team's seven-wicket victory over the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2021 in Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. The 24-year-old, who returned with figures of 2/23, helped the Delhi franchise restrict CSK to 188/7 in their 20 overs before the Delhi Capitals chased their target in 18.4 overs. The speedster was particularly thrilled about taking the big wicket of MS Dhoni.

"Three years ago, I had a chance to take Mahi bhai's wicket, but somebody had dropped the catch. But now my dream of taking Mahi bhai's wicket is fulfilled, so I am very happy about it. Since he has not played competitive matches for some time, we had planned to put pressure on him and because of that pressure I could take his wicket," said Avesh.

The fast bowler said that the Delhi Capitals will have to maintain the momentum they have attained after winning their first match of the competition, "I was quite happy with my performance in our first match, and I am even more happy because the team has won. I put the team in a good position with the wickets of Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) and Faf du Plessis. I was happy with the way I carried out the role given to me by the team management. After winning the first match, everyone's confidence goes up. Now, we have to maintain the momentum."

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Avesh added that&nbsp;Faf du Plessis' wicket helped him get into a good rhythm, "Rishabh backed me and gave me the second over of the match and I took a wicket in that over itself. A wicket in the initial part of a fast bowler's spell is really good for his rhythm. Du Plessis is a good batsman and if he continued to play, then he would've made things difficult for us."

The 24-year-old expressed that he hired a dietician ahead of the IPL 2021 to improve his fitness, "I have reduced my weight by 5 kg. I have hired a personal dietician and I plan my diet according to the dietician's directions. My diet plan changes on a day-to-day basis, depending on my gym and training sessions and rest days. Improving my fitness has helped me a lot. I am feeling light, and I feel great when I run. I had to sacrifice some of my favourite dishes for 20-25 days, but that has helped me to stay on track for achieving some of my personal goals."

While speaking about the fast-bowling prowess of the Delhi Capitals, Avesh said that the Delhi franchise has the best fast bowling line-up in the IPL.

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"I think we have the best fast bowling line-up in the tournament. Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap last season, Anrich Nortje bowled the fastest ball in IPL history last season, Ishant Sharma is an experienced bowler and Umesh Yadav has been bowling well in the nets as well. There's good competition among the fast bowlers in our team," signed off Avesh.

Delhi Capitals' fast bowler Avesh Khan was the pick of the bowlers in his team's seven-wicket victory over the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2021 in Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals' fast bowler Avesh Khan was the pick of the bowlers in his team's seven-wicket victory over the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2021 in Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. The 24-year-old, who returned with figures of 2/23, helped the Delhi franchise restrict CSK to 188/7 in their 20 overs before the Delhi Capitals chased their target in 18.4 overs. The speedster was particularly thrilled about taking the big wicket of MS Dhoni. "Three years ago, I had a chance to take Mahi bhai's wicket, but somebody had dropped the catch. But now my dream of taking Mahi bhai's wicket is fulfilled, so I am very happy about it. Since he has not played competitive matches for some time, we had planned to put pressure on him and because of that pressure I could take his wicket," said Avesh. The fast bowler said that the Delhi Capitals will have to maintain the momentum they have attained after winning their first match of the competition, "I was quite happy with my performance in our first match, and I am even more happy because the team has won. I put the team in a good position with the wickets of Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) and Faf du Plessis. I was happy with the way I carried out the role given to me by the team management. After winning the first match, everyone's confidence goes up. Now, we have to maintain the momentum." ALSO READ: Here are some major records CSK skipper MS Dhoni can shatter in IPL 2021 Avesh added that Faf du Plessis' wicket helped him get into a good rhythm, "Rishabh backed me and gave me the second over of the match and I took a wicket in that over itself. A wicket in the initial part of a fast bowler's spell is really good for his rhythm. Du Plessis is a good batsman and if he continued to play, then he would've made things difficult for us." The 24-year-old expressed that he hired a dietician ahead of the IPL 2021 to improve his fitness, "I have reduced my weight by 5 kg. I have hired a personal dietician and I plan my diet according to the dietician's directions. My diet plan changes on a day-to-day basis, depending on my gym and training sessions and rest days. Improving my fitness has helped me a lot. I am feeling light, and I feel great when I run. I had to sacrifice some of my favourite dishes for 20-25 days, but that has helped me to stay on track for achieving some of my personal goals." While speaking about the fast-bowling prowess of the Delhi Capitals, Avesh said that the Delhi franchise has the best fast bowling line-up in the IPL. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- Big knocks from Rana and Tripathi help KKR beat SRH "I think we have the best fast bowling line-up in the tournament. Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap last season, Anrich Nortje bowled the fastest ball in IPL history last season, Ishant Sharma is an experienced bowler and Umesh Yadav has been bowling well in the nets as well. There's good competition among the fast bowlers in our team," signed off Avesh.

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

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

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

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

Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw's top knock help Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in Match 2 of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;

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Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to field first. Chennai Super Kings were off to a poor start as both openers departed within the first three overs. However, Suresh Raina and Moeen Ali tried stabilising the innings. The duo stitched a 53-run partnership.&nbsp;

After Moeen Ali's dismissal, Raina smashed his first IPL half-century since 2019 in just 32 balls and formed another fifty partnership with Ambati Rayudu. Rayudu got out while trying to accelerate the innings and a huge mix-up between Raina and Ravindra Jadeja resulted in another wicket. Raina departed after scoring 54 runs. &nbsp;

Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja's last-minute smash-fest powered CSK to 188 runs in 20 overs.&nbsp;

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Delhi had a big chase ahead. However, openers Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw gave the best possible start for the Capitals. The duo stitched a 138-run partnership.&nbsp;

Prithvi Shaw scored a brilliant 72 runs off 38 balls including nine 4s and three sixes.&nbsp;

Dhawan smashed 85 runs in 54 balls. He smashed 10 4s and two sixes and was adjudged the Man of the Match.

Both Dhawan and Shaw's half-century was enough to dampen CSK's confidence. Despite Shaw and Dhawan's dismissal, Delhi easily chased the big total.&nbsp;

Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw's top knock help Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in Match 2 of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw's top knock help Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in Match 2 of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. IN PICS: IPL 2021- Dhawan and Shaw star as Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to field first. Chennai Super Kings were off to a poor start as both openers departed within the first three overs. However, Suresh Raina and Moeen Ali tried stabilising the innings. The duo stitched a 53-run partnership. After Moeen Ali's dismissal, Raina smashed his first IPL half-century since 2019 in just 32 balls and formed another fifty partnership with Ambati Rayudu. Rayudu got out while trying to accelerate the innings and a huge mix-up between Raina and Ravindra Jadeja resulted in another wicket. Raina departed after scoring 54 runs. Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja's last-minute smash-fest powered CSK to 188 runs in 20 overs. Checkout: CSK vs DC, IPL 2021 Highlights: Dhawan and Shaw star as DC beat CSK Delhi had a big chase ahead. However, openers Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw gave the best possible start for the Capitals. The duo stitched a 138-run partnership. Prithvi Shaw scored a brilliant 72 runs off 38 balls including nine 4s and three sixes. Dhawan smashed 85 runs in 54 balls. He smashed 10 4s and two sixes and was adjudged the Man of the Match. Both Dhawan and Shaw's half-century was enough to dampen CSK's confidence. Despite Shaw and Dhawan's dismissal, Delhi easily chased the big total.

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

MS Dhoni will be back in action as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) gear up to lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

In the build-up to the much-awaited match, Dhoni was seen launching mammoth sixes at the Wankhede Stadium. Chennai Super Kings took to social media platform Twitter to post a video of Dhoni hammering the bowlers in the nets as fans hoped they would witness the best of the former Indian captain.

<h2>Here is the clip of Dhoni smashing sixes at Wankhede Stadium:</h2>

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Ulla vandha power adiii! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Thala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Thala</a> 💪 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlePodu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlePodu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yellove?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yellove</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> <a href="https://t.co/MUXqtMKkBL">pic.twitter.com/MUXqtMKkBL</a>
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Meanwhile, Dhoni and Co. would be looking to make amends in the 14th edition of IPL after failing to qualify to the playoffs for the first time in IPL history last season. CSK roped in a few big names at the auctions with the likes of Moeen Ali, Krishnappa Gowtham joining the franchise while Jason Behrendorff replaced Josh Hazlewood, who pulled out of the tournament citing COVID-19 concern.

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CSK would also welcome Suresh Raina, who missed IPL 2020 due to personal reasons. Raina is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history behind Virat Kohli. The Chennai-based franchise would also look to have solid returns from veteran Ambati Rayudu in the batting order.

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While CSK have added the much-needed firepower in the batting order, it would be interesting to see whether the out-of-action players like Dhoni, Raina, Rayudu would find their form in IPL 2021.

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Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant would be seen leading Delhi Capitals against his mentor Dhoni, who will lead CSK. With the match being hosted by Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, it is expected to be a high-scoring game.

MS Dhoni will be back in action as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) gear up to lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

MS Dhoni will be back in action as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) gear up to lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. In the build-up to the much-awaited match, Dhoni was seen launching mammoth sixes at the Wankhede Stadium. Chennai Super Kings took to social media platform Twitter to post a video of Dhoni hammering the bowlers in the nets as fans hoped they would witness the best of the former Indian captain. Here is the clip of Dhoni smashing sixes at Wankhede Stadium: Ulla vandha power adiii! #Thala 💪 #WhistlePodu #Yellove @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/MUXqtMKkBL — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 10, 2021 × Meanwhile, Dhoni and Co. would be looking to make amends in the 14th edition of IPL after failing to qualify to the playoffs for the first time in IPL history last season. CSK roped in a few big names at the auctions with the likes of Moeen Ali, Krishnappa Gowtham joining the franchise while Jason Behrendorff replaced Josh Hazlewood, who pulled out of the tournament citing COVID-19 concern. IN PICS | From MS Dhoni to Imran Tahir: Five oldest players in IPL 2021 CSK would also welcome Suresh Raina, who missed IPL 2020 due to personal reasons. Raina is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history behind Virat Kohli. The Chennai-based franchise would also look to have solid returns from veteran Ambati Rayudu in the batting order. × While CSK have added the much-needed firepower in the batting order, it would be interesting to see whether the out-of-action players like Dhoni, Raina, Rayudu would find their form in IPL 2021. ALSO READ: CSK vs DC, IPL 2021: Wankhede Stadium pitch report, venue stats and Mumbai weather forecast - All you need to know Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant would be seen leading Delhi Capitals against his mentor Dhoni, who will lead CSK. With the match being hosted by Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, it is expected to be a high-scoring game.

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Social media campaigns have&nbsp;already taken the internet by storm ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021&nbsp;and the cricketers are not untouched by the virality. All in good humour but especially players from overseas have not shied away from taunting legendary MS Dhoni and eccentric Shikhar Dhawan on social media. It just goes on to show that the coming two months of IPL 2021 will be filled with unlimited entertainment.

After Dream11 shared a video of the #TeamHaiTohMazaaHai campaign starring MS Dhoni who is seen bowling at a street cricket match and managing to dismiss his opponent, Ab de Villiers requested MSD to bowl and not keep. ‘Definitely prefer you bowling than keeping. New role?’ – a suggestion from a competitive standpoint from two&nbsp;wicketkeepers.

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Faf du Plessis, Dhoni’s CSK teammate reminds him of plans to go for bike rides on Mahi’s bike, We all know that MSD is a fan of bikes and has an awesome collection, Faf just wants to benefit as a teammate. &nbsp;- @msdhoni When are we taking your bikes out for a ride? You Promised We're a TEAM after all :P #TeamHaiTohMazaaHai #Whistlepodu

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In another video Shikhar Dhawan was seen making space to cricket on the terrace, he tagged his teammates Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin, Shreyas Iyer and Kagiso Rabada showcasing the importance of comradery as Delhi Capitals challenges for their first IPL trophy, he said Team hai toh zindagi hai. Aur jab saare dost ek saath ho, toh zindagi kamaal hai.

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In the tweet where Shikhar Dhawan tagged his teammates, Ben Stokes tweets ‘Great warm-up’. As Ben Stoke’s Rajasthan Royals looks eager to match up against Shikhar Dhawan's Delhi Capitals again, &nbsp;it is sure that Ben is genuinely challenging Shikhar for a matchup in the days to follow.

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Great warm up <a href="https://twitter.com/SDhawan25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SDhawan25</a>! Let’s do this <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajasthanroyals</a> 🙌🙌 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamHaiTohMazaaHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamHaiTohMazaaHai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dream11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dream11</a> <a href="https://t.co/BsmDLSSmGh">https://t.co/BsmDLSSmGh</a>
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Jos Butler surely had a trick up his sleeve, he taunted Shikhar Dhawan when he was seen clearing his terrace of clothes, kept out to dry in order to play cricket with his friends to which the English gloveman poked - &nbsp;Didn't know you had such a massive wardrobe.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-what-is-new-what-has-changed-who-is-in-who-is-out-ten-things-different-this-time-376268" hreflang="en">IPL 2021: What is new, what has changed, who is in, who is out? Ten things different this time</a>

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As if the Englishmen were not enough, even compatriot Ashwin jibed at the southpaw to clear his terrace too - My terrace is great for building cricket too @SDhawan25, please help clear it!!&nbsp;. @DelhiCapitals @RishabhPant17 @ShreyasIyer15 &nbsp;#TeamHaiTohMazaaHai @dream11

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My terrace is great for building cricket too <a href="https://twitter.com/SDhawan25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SDhawan25</a> , please help clear it!!😁😁 . <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiCapitals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RishabhPant17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RishabhPant17</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ShreyasIyer15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShreyasIyer15</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamHaiTohMazaaHai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamHaiTohMazaaHai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Dream11?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dream11</a> <a href="https://t.co/R64zDdU8pM">https://t.co/R64zDdU8pM</a>
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Social media campaigns have already taken the internet by storm ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 and the cricketers are not untouched by the virality.

Social media campaigns have already taken the internet by storm ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 and the cricketers are not untouched by the virality. All in good humour but especially players from overseas have not shied away from taunting legendary MS Dhoni and eccentric Shikhar Dhawan on social media. It just goes on to show that the coming two months of IPL 2021 will be filled with unlimited entertainment. After Dream11 shared a video of the #TeamHaiTohMazaaHai campaign starring MS Dhoni who is seen bowling at a street cricket match and managing to dismiss his opponent, Ab de Villiers requested MSD to bowl and not keep. ‘Definitely prefer you bowling than keeping. New role?’ – a suggestion from a competitive standpoint from two wicketkeepers. @msdhoni Definitely prefer you bowling than keeping, new role? 😉 #TeamHaiTohMazaaHai https://t.co/QfblmD0YuQ — AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) April 8, 2021 × Faf du Plessis, Dhoni’s CSK teammate reminds him of plans to go for bike rides on Mahi’s bike, We all know that MSD is a fan of bikes and has an awesome collection, Faf just wants to benefit as a teammate. - @msdhoni When are we taking your bikes out for a ride? You Promised We're a TEAM after all :P #TeamHaiTohMazaaHai #Whistlepodu ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Will there be opening ceremony ahead of tournament opener? - All you need to know @msdhoni When are we taking your bikes out for a ride? You Promised😀 We're a TEAM afterall :P #TeamHaiTohMazaaHai #Whistlepodu https://t.co/DFdHep5S3n — Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) April 8, 2021 × In another video Shikhar Dhawan was seen making space to cricket on the terrace, he tagged his teammates Rishabh Pant, R Ashwin, Shreyas Iyer and Kagiso Rabada showcasing the importance of comradery as Delhi Capitals challenges for their first IPL trophy, he said Team hai toh zindagi hai. Aur jab saare dost ek saath ho, toh zindagi kamaal hai. Team hai toh zindagi hai. Aur jab saare dost ek saath ho, toh zindagi kamaal hai. @DelhiCapitals @RishabhPant17 @KagisoRabada25 @ashwinravi99 @ShreyasIyer15 #TeamHaiTohMazaaHai https://t.co/vnWwZzbVbO — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 8, 2021 × In the tweet where Shikhar Dhawan tagged his teammates, Ben Stokes tweets ‘Great warm-up’. As Ben Stoke’s Rajasthan Royals looks eager to match up against Shikhar Dhawan's Delhi Capitals again, it is sure that Ben is genuinely challenging Shikhar for a matchup in the days to follow. Great warm up @SDhawan25! Let’s do this @rajasthanroyals 🙌🙌 #TeamHaiTohMazaaHai @Dream11 https://t.co/BsmDLSSmGh — Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) April 8, 2021 × Jos Butler surely had a trick up his sleeve, he taunted Shikhar Dhawan when he was seen clearing his terrace of clothes, kept out to dry in order to play cricket with his friends to which the English gloveman poked - Didn't know you had such a massive wardrobe. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: What is new, what has changed, who is in, who is out? Ten things different this time Didn't know you had such a massive wardrobe!!😂#TeamHaiTohMazaaHai @Dream11 https://t.co/o15SmhiwXC — Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) April 8, 2021 × As if the Englishmen were not enough, even compatriot Ashwin jibed at the southpaw to clear his terrace too - My terrace is great for building cricket too @SDhawan25, please help clear it!! . @DelhiCapitals @RishabhPant17 @ShreyasIyer15 #TeamHaiTohMazaaHai @dream11 My terrace is great for building cricket too @SDhawan25 , please help clear it!!😁😁 . @DelhiCapitals @RishabhPant17 @ShreyasIyer15 #TeamHaiTohMazaaHai @dream11 https://t.co/R64zDdU8pM — Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) April 8, 2021 ×

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