Hardik Pandya-led India thrashed West Indies by nine wickets to win the fourth and penultimate T20I, in Florida, and level the five-match series on Saturday (August 12). Opting to bat first, Rovman Powell-led Windies piled up 178 for 8&nbsp;courtesy of Shai Hope's 45 and Shimron Hetmyer's 61. The total proved to be inadequate as Yashasvi Jaiswal (84 not out) and Shubman Gill (77) stitched a mammoth 165-run first-wicket stand to chase down the score in 17 overs.

With the ball, Arshdeep Singh (3 for 38) and Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 26) did the job for India to keep the Windies below the 200-run mark before Jaiswal-Gill stood tall. The opening duo ran hard between wickets and found the boundaries at regular intervals, smarting targetting the bowlers, to take India to a&nbsp;dominating win. After the clash, former Indian batter Robin Uthappa made a big claim.

<h2>'They can be something as great as Sachin Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly opening the batting'</h2>

Uthappa said on Jio Cinema after the match, "Everyone who plays for India are equally capable and have equal ability but the way Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill bat in tandem; they can bat for each other as well and they need to find that space. If they do, they are going to be a very dangerous pair for India in years to come. It will be a hot pair and they can be something as great as a Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly opening the batting."

He added, "They need to figure a few things out and if they do, they will do great things for India."

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At the post-match presentation, Hardik lauded the opening duo and said, "There is no doubt in their (Gill and Jaiswal) skill set.&nbsp;Shubman and Yashasvi were brilliant. The way they ran in this heat ... and ... making sure they finished the job, it was very pleasing to see."

Jaiswal has been in superb form in the West Indies tour whereas Gill shrugged past his poor run of form, of late, and smacked an impressive 47-ball 77 laced with 3 fours and 5 sixes.

The fifth and final T20I will be held at the same venue, i.e. at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida, with the series up for grabs for both sides.&nbsp;

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Hardik Pandya-led India thrashed West Indies by nine wickets to win the fourth and penultimate T20I, in Florida, and level the five-match series on Saturday (August 12).

Hardik Pandya-led India thrashed West Indies by nine wickets to win the fourth and penultimate T20I, in Florida, and level the five-match series on Saturday (August 12). Opting to bat first, Rovman Powell-led Windies piled up 178 for 8 courtesy of Shai Hope's 45 and Shimron Hetmyer's 61. The total proved to be inadequate as Yashasvi Jaiswal (84 not out) and Shubman Gill (77) stitched a mammoth 165-run first-wicket stand to chase down the score in 17 overs. With the ball, Arshdeep Singh (3 for 38) and Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 26) did the job for India to keep the Windies below the 200-run mark before Jaiswal-Gill stood tall. The opening duo ran hard between wickets and found the boundaries at regular intervals, smarting targetting the bowlers, to take India to a dominating win. After the clash, former Indian batter Robin Uthappa made a big claim. 'They can be something as great as Sachin Tendulkar-Sourav Ganguly opening the batting' Uthappa said on Jio Cinema after the match, "Everyone who plays for India are equally capable and have equal ability but the way Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill bat in tandem; they can bat for each other as well and they need to find that space. If they do, they are going to be a very dangerous pair for India in years to come. It will be a hot pair and they can be something as great as a Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly opening the batting." He added, "They need to figure a few things out and if they do, they will do great things for India." Also read: IND vs WI 4th T20I: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal fire India level after dominating win At the post-match presentation, Hardik lauded the opening duo and said, "There is no doubt in their (Gill and Jaiswal) skill set. Shubman and Yashasvi were brilliant. The way they ran in this heat ... and ... making sure they finished the job, it was very pleasing to see." Jaiswal has been in superb form in the West Indies tour whereas Gill shrugged past his poor run of form, of late, and smacked an impressive 47-ball 77 laced with 3 fours and 5 sixes. The fifth and final T20I will be held at the same venue, i.e. at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida, with the series up for grabs for both sides. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ind vs WI: 'Gill-Jaiswal can become India's next Tendulkar-Ganguly' - Uthappa's BIG claim after 4th T20I

Hardik Pandya-led India lost the five-match T20I series opener by four runs at the&nbsp;Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad on Thursday (August 04). In&nbsp;the first game, debutant Tilak Verma impressed one and all and top-scored for India (39) but the visitors failed to chase a moderate 150 and were restricted for 145 for 9. India were on course to chase down the score and were well-placed at 67 for 2 before Verma's dismissal turned the tide&nbsp;in West Indies' favour. Eventually, Jason Holder's 2 for 19 starred in his side's narrow win.

During India's run-chase, they tried Sanju Samson at No. 6. The swashbuckling right-hander mostly bats higher up the order, in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and also in the limited ODIs he has featured in, but was given the task to finish the innings in the first T20I. As the pitch got slower, Samson took some time to get going and stitched a vital 36-run fifth-wicket stand with captain Hardik before the duo fell in&nbsp;the final five overs, to bring West Indies on top.

Samson ended with a run-a-ball 12. After the T20I series opener, former Indian batter Robin Uthappa - part of the MS Dhoni-led India's victorious run in the T20 World Cup in 2007 -- stated that Samson should be given a longer rope at the No. 6 spot ahead of next year's T20 World Cup, to be held in West Indies and USA.

<h2>'The more Samson plays....'</h2>

"I am hopeful considering the team management has decided to play Sanju Samson at No. 6 in T20I cricket, then it's important he gets a longer rope. If you are going to go into the World Cup with Sanju Samson playing a finisher's role, then it's important he understands the position well. The more he plays in that position, he would be able to understand it better," Robin Uthappa told JioCinema.

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Uthappa added, "When Sanju Samson plays for the Rajasthan Royals, there also he can play half the season at the top order and the remaining half at No. 6. so that he can build familiarity. When he plays for India, it's not a given that he would get the No. 3 spot. Suryakumar Yadav might take the spot or Virat Kohli might play at No. 3. So he needs to be prepared for both positions."

Samson will like to come up with significant contributions in the remaining four T20Is and help Hardik &amp; Co. win the series. He scored an impressive 41-ball 51 in the third and final ODI and, hence, has form on his side to turn the tides in the upcoming games.&nbsp;

India take on the Windies in the second T20I on Sunday (August 06) at the&nbsp;Providence Stadium, Guyana.

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Hardik Pandya-led India lost the five-match T20I series opener by four runs at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad on Thursday (August 04). In the first game, debutant Tilak Verma impressed one and all and top-scored for India (39) but the visitors failed to chase a moderate 150 and were restricted for 145 for 9.

Hardik Pandya-led India lost the five-match T20I series opener by four runs at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad on Thursday (August 04). In the first game, debutant Tilak Verma impressed one and all and top-scored for India (39) but the visitors failed to chase a moderate 150 and were restricted for 145 for 9. India were on course to chase down the score and were well-placed at 67 for 2 before Verma's dismissal turned the tide in West Indies' favour. Eventually, Jason Holder's 2 for 19 starred in his side's narrow win. During India's run-chase, they tried Sanju Samson at No. 6. The swashbuckling right-hander mostly bats higher up the order, in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and also in the limited ODIs he has featured in, but was given the task to finish the innings in the first T20I. As the pitch got slower, Samson took some time to get going and stitched a vital 36-run fifth-wicket stand with captain Hardik before the duo fell in the final five overs, to bring West Indies on top. Samson ended with a run-a-ball 12. After the T20I series opener, former Indian batter Robin Uthappa - part of the MS Dhoni-led India's victorious run in the T20 World Cup in 2007 -- stated that Samson should be given a longer rope at the No. 6 spot ahead of next year's T20 World Cup, to be held in West Indies and USA. 'The more Samson plays....' "I am hopeful considering the team management has decided to play Sanju Samson at No. 6 in T20I cricket, then it's important he gets a longer rope. If you are going to go into the World Cup with Sanju Samson playing a finisher's role, then it's important he understands the position well. The more he plays in that position, he would be able to understand it better," Robin Uthappa told JioCinema. Also read: Not Kohli or Shastri, but THIS former selector helped Kuldeep Yadav revive his international career Uthappa added, "When Sanju Samson plays for the Rajasthan Royals, there also he can play half the season at the top order and the remaining half at No. 6. so that he can build familiarity. When he plays for India, it's not a given that he would get the No. 3 spot. Suryakumar Yadav might take the spot or Virat Kohli might play at No. 3. So he needs to be prepared for both positions." Samson will like to come up with significant contributions in the remaining four T20Is and help Hardik & Co. win the series. He scored an impressive 41-ball 51 in the third and final ODI and, hence, has form on his side to turn the tides in the upcoming games. India take on the Windies in the second T20I on Sunday (August 06) at the Providence Stadium, Guyana. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IND vs WI: Hope Sanju Samson gets long run at No. 6 ahead of T20 World Cup 2024, says Robin Uthappa

One of the finest players ever to play in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Suresh Raina’s playing stint at Chennai Super Kings came to a sudden end in 2021. Raina, who played a key role in Chennai’s incredible success in the competition, had last donned the yellow jersey during a match against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2021 season. In their next match against Delhi Capitals, the Chennai team management decided to drop Raina in order to bring in Robin Uthappa in the playing XI. Chennai skipper MS Dhoni, at the toss, had informed that Raina could not find a place in the team due to an injury. Raina has now finally opened up on his omission. The southpaw revealed that giving a chance to Uthappa was a tactical move. Raina disclosed that Dhoni had even consulted him before taking the decision.

<h2>Suresh Raina reveals</h2>

“When MS Dhoni and I talked, I suggested him that 'you should try Robin Uthappa'. He (Dhoni) took permission from me to play you and I said him that 'he is the guy to give you the final, trust me.’ MS Dhoni said that 'see we have played since 2008 but I want to win this season. Now, you tell me what to do'. I said 'play Robin at number 3 and make sure he is in the playing XI till final. If you win, CSK will win. Whether I play or him, Robin and Raina are same'," Suresh Raina said during an interaction with Robin Uthappa on Jio Cinema.

<h2>How did Uthappa fare?</h2>

The decision to include Robin Uthappa in the playing XI did pay dividends eventually. Having played four matches that season, Uthappa ended up with 115 runs to his name with a strike rate of 136.90. He had even managed to score a half century that season. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, went on to win their fourth IPL title in 2021. MS Dhoni’s men got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders in the final by 27 runs to lift the title two years back.

While Robin Uthappa donned the Chennai Super Kings jersey once more in IPL 2022, Suresh Raina’s journey in the competition came to an end in 2021.

One of the finest players ever to play in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Suresh Raina’s playing stint at Chennai Super Kings came to a sudden end in 2021.

One of the finest players ever to play in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Suresh Raina’s playing stint at Chennai Super Kings came to a sudden end in 2021. Raina, who played a key role in Chennai’s incredible success in the competition, had last donned the yellow jersey during a match against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2021 season. In their next match against Delhi Capitals, the Chennai team management decided to drop Raina in order to bring in Robin Uthappa in the playing XI. Chennai skipper MS Dhoni, at the toss, had informed that Raina could not find a place in the team due to an injury. Raina has now finally opened up on his omission. The southpaw revealed that giving a chance to Uthappa was a tactical move. Raina disclosed that Dhoni had even consulted him before taking the decision. Suresh Raina reveals “When MS Dhoni and I talked, I suggested him that 'you should try Robin Uthappa'. He (Dhoni) took permission from me to play you and I said him that 'he is the guy to give you the final, trust me.’ MS Dhoni said that 'see we have played since 2008 but I want to win this season. Now, you tell me what to do'. I said 'play Robin at number 3 and make sure he is in the playing XI till final. If you win, CSK will win. Whether I play or him, Robin and Raina are same'," Suresh Raina said during an interaction with Robin Uthappa on Jio Cinema. How did Uthappa fare? The decision to include Robin Uthappa in the playing XI did pay dividends eventually. Having played four matches that season, Uthappa ended up with 115 runs to his name with a strike rate of 136.90. He had even managed to score a half century that season. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, went on to win their fourth IPL title in 2021. MS Dhoni’s men got the better of Kolkata Knight Riders in the final by 27 runs to lift the title two years back. While Robin Uthappa donned the Chennai Super Kings jersey once more in IPL 2022, Suresh Raina’s journey in the competition came to an end in 2021.

Suresh Raina recalls his conversation with 'Thala' MS Dhoni

Shubman Gill's glorious run at the highest level continues. Ever since he slammed his maiden international hundred, in August 2022, he has been unstoppable. Gill came into the IPL 2023 edition on the back of twin tons in Tests, a double hundred in ODIs, maiden T20I century and scored his first-ever IPL century in Gujarat Titans' (GT) 34-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 62 on Monday (May 15).

Gill occupies the second spot in the list of batters with most runs in IPL 2023 -- with&nbsp;576 runs in 13 games at an average of 48 and strike rate close to 150 (146.19) with four fifties and a ton. The right-hander is displaying his class and has certainly grown in stature in recent times. Thus, former Indian batter Robin Uthappa made a big claim on Gill.

<h2>'As big as Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar'</h2>

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Uthappa -- IPL winner with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) -- said, “I definitely see him having the potential of becoming someone as big as Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar. I certainly think he has got the stuff. He is a phenomenal player who is in exceptional form and is playing some exceptional cricket at the moment."

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“I feel and believe personally that Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the two next big things of Indian cricket,”&nbsp;Uthappa further opined.

Apart from Gill, Rajasthan Royals' (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has also lit up the atmosphere in IPL 2023. He has amassed&nbsp;575 runs in 13 games -- striking at 166.18&nbsp;-- including a ton and four half-centuries.

Shubman Gill's glorious run at the highest level continues. Ever since he slammed his maiden international hundred, in August 2022, he has been unstoppable. Gill came into the IPL 2023 edition on the back of twin tons in Tests, a double hundred in ODIs, maiden T20I century and scored his first-ever IPL century in Gujarat Titans' (GT) 34-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 62 on Monday (May 15).

Shubman Gill's glorious run at the highest level continues. Ever since he slammed his maiden international hundred, in August 2022, he has been unstoppable. Gill came into the IPL 2023 edition on the back of twin tons in Tests, a double hundred in ODIs, maiden T20I century and scored his first-ever IPL century in Gujarat Titans' (GT) 34-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 62 on Monday (May 15). Gill occupies the second spot in the list of batters with most runs in IPL 2023 -- with 576 runs in 13 games at an average of 48 and strike rate close to 150 (146.19) with four fifties and a ton. The right-hander is displaying his class and has certainly grown in stature in recent times. Thus, former Indian batter Robin Uthappa made a big claim on Gill. 'As big as Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar' Speaking to Hindustan Times, Uthappa -- IPL winner with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) -- said, “I definitely see him having the potential of becoming someone as big as Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar. I certainly think he has got the stuff. He is a phenomenal player who is in exceptional form and is playing some exceptional cricket at the moment." Also Read: EXPLAINED: Playoffs qualification scenario for seven teams in contention for remaining three spots “I feel and believe personally that Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the two next big things of Indian cricket,” Uthappa further opined. Apart from Gill, Rajasthan Royals' (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has also lit up the atmosphere in IPL 2023. He has amassed 575 runs in 13 games -- striking at 166.18 -- including a ton and four half-centuries.

Definitely see Gill becoming as big as Kohli or Tendulkar: Former CSK opener lavishes huge praise on GT star

Former Indian and Chennai Super Kings batsman Robin Uthappa thinks that Mumbai Indians really need to figure out their bowling. The statement comes after Mumbai chased down a mammoth 213 against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League's (IPL) 1000th game.

“This game will make it feel like all’s well with the Mumbai Indians, but it really isn’t. They really need to figure out their bowling and how they finish overs because they’re doing fairly decent until the 15th over, especially in the last three games, they were on course to defend 170, and 180, and then in the last five overs something happens and they kind of lose the plot," said Uthappa while speaking on JioCinema - official digital broadcaster of IPL.

"Then they give 60, 70, 80, 90 runs in the last five overs, which is diabolical for them," added Uthappa. Notably, Mumbai - the five-time IPL champions, currently are at the seventh spot on the points table with eight points in as many matches.

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Uthappa's comments have an element of truth as Mumbai have conceded 200+ runs three times in eight matches and those three instances have come in their last three games. Mumbai's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah is not available for the season due to a back injury and their other superstar, Jofra Archer, hasn't hit the sweet spot yet.

The five-time champions, although, have the express abilities of Riley Meredith, but the pace has gone off plenty in the current IPL season. As for the spin department, veteran leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has held the fort down on his own with others like Hrithik Shokeen playing second fiddle to him without much impact.

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Former Indian and Chennai Super Kings batsman Robin Uthappa thinks that Mumbai Indians really need to figure out their bowling. The statement comes after Mumbai chased down a mammoth 213 against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League's (IPL) 1000th game.

Former Indian and Chennai Super Kings batsman Robin Uthappa thinks that Mumbai Indians really need to figure out their bowling. The statement comes after Mumbai chased down a mammoth 213 against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League's (IPL) 1000th game. “This game will make it feel like all’s well with the Mumbai Indians, but it really isn’t. They really need to figure out their bowling and how they finish overs because they’re doing fairly decent until the 15th over, especially in the last three games, they were on course to defend 170, and 180, and then in the last five overs something happens and they kind of lose the plot," said Uthappa while speaking on JioCinema - official digital broadcaster of IPL. "Then they give 60, 70, 80, 90 runs in the last five overs, which is diabolical for them," added Uthappa. Notably, Mumbai - the five-time IPL champions, currently are at the seventh spot on the points table with eight points in as many matches. Also Watch: Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir get into heated argument after RCB beat LSG Uthappa's comments have an element of truth as Mumbai have conceded 200+ runs three times in eight matches and those three instances have come in their last three games. Mumbai's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah is not available for the season due to a back injury and their other superstar, Jofra Archer, hasn't hit the sweet spot yet. The five-time champions, although, have the express abilities of Riley Meredith, but the pace has gone off plenty in the current IPL season. As for the spin department, veteran leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has held the fort down on his own with others like Hrithik Shokeen playing second fiddle to him without much impact. With the season just past its halfway stage, Mumbai must figure out their bowling soon if they want to stay alive, else the tough competition in the middle, which already has five teams on the same number of points, would be too much for them to break through. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Ex-CSK batter Robin Uthappa laments Mumbai's bowling

Virat Kohli remains the only player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to have played for a single franchise since the tournament's inception in 2008. Kohli has been part of the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and continues to be a big name in the franchise.

Kohli has had a stellar run in the RCB franchise. In the initial years, he was part of the dressing room which featured yesteryear greats such as Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Jacques Kallis, Ross Taylor, Kevin Pietersen, etc. and then formed a lethan trio with Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers. He led the franchise to the final in IPL 2016 and captained them for several years before resigning after 2021 season. Recently, the 34-year-old Kohli revealed how he was interested to join another franchise during IPL's early years but they didn't show much interest and when they came back to him, he rejected their offer for RCB's relentless backing.

Speaking to Robin Uthappa -- a former RCB player -- during an interview for JioCinema, Kohli said, “It's been amazing. Why I value this partnership and journey with RCB so much, is because in the first 3 years of the IPL, they backed me a lot. Even when the retentions happened, they said, 'we want to retain you'. My only feedback to Ray Jennings at the time was 'I want to bat in top-order. I bat at 3 for India, and I want to bat at 3'. And they said, 'okay, you will bat at 3'. They showed faith in me at the time when I needed it. I was growing in my international career as well,” Kohli told Robin Uthappa during an interview for&nbsp;JioCinema.

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Kohli further added, "That is of more value for me. I won't take names but another franchise who I spoke to at the time... they were not even keen enough to listen to me. I was playing lower down the order at the time (5-6). I was like, ‘if I could get the opportunity to bat in the top of the order somewhere else...’ The same franchise, because I had played for India and performed in 2011, before the retention, came to me and said, 'can you please come to the auction?' I said, ‘no chance. I will always be with the franchise that backs me’."

Kohli is a legend of IPL. He is the leading run-getter with 6,844 runs with five centuries at an average of 36.59 and a strike rate of 129.67. RCB are not off to a great start in IPL 2023, having won only two out of their first five games and currently occupy the eighth position in the overall standings.

Virat Kohli remains the only player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to have played for a single franchise since the tournament's inception in 2008. Kohli has been part of the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and continues to be a big name in the franchise.

Virat Kohli remains the only player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to have played for a single franchise since the tournament's inception in 2008. Kohli has been part of the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and continues to be a big name in the franchise. Kohli has had a stellar run in the RCB franchise. In the initial years, he was part of the dressing room which featured yesteryear greats such as Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Jacques Kallis, Ross Taylor, Kevin Pietersen, etc. and then formed a lethan trio with Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers. He led the franchise to the final in IPL 2016 and captained them for several years before resigning after 2021 season. Recently, the 34-year-old Kohli revealed how he was interested to join another franchise during IPL's early years but they didn't show much interest and when they came back to him, he rejected their offer for RCB's relentless backing. Speaking to Robin Uthappa -- a former RCB player -- during an interview for JioCinema, Kohli said, “It's been amazing. Why I value this partnership and journey with RCB so much, is because in the first 3 years of the IPL, they backed me a lot. Even when the retentions happened, they said, 'we want to retain you'. My only feedback to Ray Jennings at the time was 'I want to bat in top-order. I bat at 3 for India, and I want to bat at 3'. And they said, 'okay, you will bat at 3'. They showed faith in me at the time when I needed it. I was growing in my international career as well,” Kohli told Robin Uthappa during an interview for JioCinema. Also Read: IPL 2023: Arjun Tendulkar takes his maiden wicket in MI's last-over win over SRH - Watch Kohli further added, "That is of more value for me. I won't take names but another franchise who I spoke to at the time... they were not even keen enough to listen to me. I was playing lower down the order at the time (5-6). I was like, ‘if I could get the opportunity to bat in the top of the order somewhere else...’ The same franchise, because I had played for India and performed in 2011, before the retention, came to me and said, 'can you please come to the auction?' I said, ‘no chance. I will always be with the franchise that backs me’." Kohli is a legend of IPL. He is the leading run-getter with 6,844 runs with five centuries at an average of 36.59 and a strike rate of 129.67. RCB are not off to a great start in IPL 2023, having won only two out of their first five games and currently occupy the eighth position in the overall standings.

'No chance, I will...': Virat Kohli recalls how he turned down another franchise's offer and remained at RCB

Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his calm presence on the field and being open about his thoughts off it. Dhoni, who has now retired from international cricket and is regarded as one of the best captains around the world, will next be seen in IPL 2023, starting March 31.

In IPL too, Dhoni has won the trophy four times with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the second most behind Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma's five. Dhoni, however, is very clear-minded about what he wants and his former teammate at CSK Robin Uthappa agrees to it as well.

Speaking on JioCinema, IPL 2023's official digital broadcaster, Uthappa narrated a incident about Dhoni's clear thought process.

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“MS is a very open person. He does not hesitate in speaking the truth, even if it hurts you. I remember when I was signed by CSK in the auction, he called me and said, I am not sure if you’ll get a chance to play because the season is still far away and I haven’t given it any thought. If you do end up playing, I will let you know. By now, I had enjoyed 13 successful years in the IPL. Still, he told me to my face what he had to do. I still appreciate that a lot,” Uthappa said.

Notably, Dhoni is one of the most successful skippers in the history of IPL, having won 123 matches and lost 86 out of 210 matches he has captained in with one ending in no-result.

Last season, Dhoni, who is 41-year-old now, made way for Ravindra Jadeja to lead CSK last season but took back the reins mid-season after a string of losses. CSK eventually finished the 14-game season with just four wins and 10 losses.

The next season of the marquee league begins on March 31 with Dhoni expected to lead the side.

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Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his calm presence on the field and being open about his thoughts off it. Dhoni, who has now retired from international cricket and is regarded as one of the best captains around the world, will next be seen in IPL 2023, starting March 31.

Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his calm presence on the field and being open about his thoughts off it. Dhoni, who has now retired from international cricket and is regarded as one of the best captains around the world, will next be seen in IPL 2023, starting March 31. In IPL too, Dhoni has won the trophy four times with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the second most behind Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma's five. Dhoni, however, is very clear-minded about what he wants and his former teammate at CSK Robin Uthappa agrees to it as well. Speaking on JioCinema, IPL 2023's official digital broadcaster, Uthappa narrated a incident about Dhoni's clear thought process. Also Read: "Important for him to...": Suresh Raina's message to Virat Kohli ahead of WTC final and ODI World Cup “MS is a very open person. He does not hesitate in speaking the truth, even if it hurts you. I remember when I was signed by CSK in the auction, he called me and said, I am not sure if you’ll get a chance to play because the season is still far away and I haven’t given it any thought. If you do end up playing, I will let you know. By now, I had enjoyed 13 successful years in the IPL. Still, he told me to my face what he had to do. I still appreciate that a lot,” Uthappa said. Notably, Dhoni is one of the most successful skippers in the history of IPL, having won 123 matches and lost 86 out of 210 matches he has captained in with one ending in no-result. Last season, Dhoni, who is 41-year-old now, made way for Ravindra Jadeja to lead CSK last season but took back the reins mid-season after a string of losses. CSK eventually finished the 14-game season with just four wins and 10 losses. The next season of the marquee league begins on March 31 with Dhoni expected to lead the side. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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After the disappointments of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, Team India is now gearing up for their upcoming three-match T20I series versus hosts New Zealand. With many regulars not being part of the tour, Hardik Pandya will lead the side with Rishabh Pant as his deputy.

With a semi-final defeat in the recently-concluded T20 WC, in Australia, India will now look to revamp and restart with the next edition of the World Cup to be held in 2024. The NZ series can give a sneak peak into the mindset of the team. With regular skipper Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and others not part of the tour, the young batters&nbsp;are expected to take more responsibility and get more chances at the top order. Amid all this, former Indian batter Robin Uthappa has suggested a new batting slot for Pant.

"The next World Cup is in two years' time. So, keeping the conditions there in mind, I feel Rishabh Pant should bat in the top 3," he told&nbsp;Sportskeeda. "If you look at his IPL records, his best performances have come when he has opened or when he has batted at No. 3. So, you have to give him the opportunity to become a match-winner in that position," he further opined.

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Pant featured in only two games for India in the T20 WC 2022 edition. So far, the swashbuckling left-hander hasn't done anything extra ordinary in the shortest format and will hope to get going from the opening match itself versus the Kiwis. He has played 64 T20Is and has managed 970 runs at a strike rate of&nbsp;127.12.

The first T20I kicks off on November 18 at&nbsp;Sky Stadium, Wellington.

Squad for NZ T20Is: Hardik Pandya (C), Rishabh Pant (VC &amp; wk), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), W Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik.

Squad for NZ ODIs:&nbsp;Shikhar Dhawan (C), Rishabh Pant (VC &amp; wk), Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), W Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen, Umran Malik.

After the disappointments of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, Team India is now gearing up for their upcoming three-match T20I series versus hosts New Zealand. With many regulars not being part of the tour, Hardik Pandya will lead the side with Rishabh Pant as his deputy.

After the disappointments of the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, Team India is now gearing up for their upcoming three-match T20I series versus hosts New Zealand. With many regulars not being part of the tour, Hardik Pandya will lead the side with Rishabh Pant as his deputy. With a semi-final defeat in the recently-concluded T20 WC, in Australia, India will now look to revamp and restart with the next edition of the World Cup to be held in 2024. The NZ series can give a sneak peak into the mindset of the team. With regular skipper Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and others not part of the tour, the young batters are expected to take more responsibility and get more chances at the top order. Amid all this, former Indian batter Robin Uthappa has suggested a new batting slot for Pant. "The next World Cup is in two years' time. So, keeping the conditions there in mind, I feel Rishabh Pant should bat in the top 3," he told Sportskeeda. "If you look at his IPL records, his best performances have come when he has opened or when he has batted at No. 3. So, you have to give him the opportunity to become a match-winner in that position," he further opined. Also read: 'Everything is fine': Ravindra Jadeja shuns rift rumours with MS Dhoni-led CSK after being retained Pant featured in only two games for India in the T20 WC 2022 edition. So far, the swashbuckling left-hander hasn't done anything extra ordinary in the shortest format and will hope to get going from the opening match itself versus the Kiwis. He has played 64 T20Is and has managed 970 runs at a strike rate of 127.12. The first T20I kicks off on November 18 at Sky Stadium, Wellington. Squad for NZ T20Is: Hardik Pandya (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & wk), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), W Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik. Squad for NZ ODIs: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & wk), Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), W Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen, Umran Malik.

'His best performances have...' - Ex-India batter suggests batting spot for Rishabh Pant ahead of NZ T20Is

Former India batter Robin Uthappa recently recalled Yuvraj Singh's famous six sixes off an over against Stuart Broad in the T20 World Cup 2007. Ex-India all-rounder Yuvraj scripted history as he became the first batter in the world to smash six sixes off six consecutive deliveries in a T20I game.

Yuvraj had an altercation with England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff during the game before he punished Broad in the next over. The former India all-rounder looked in sensational touch as smacked Broad to all parts of the ground in an over that remains etched in the memories of millions of Indian cricket fans.

Recalling Yuraj's brilliant feat, Uthappa revealed the entire Indian team didn't move from their places in the dressing room while Yuvraj was going after Broad in the famous over. The former India batter said Dinesh Karthik wanted to use the loss at the time but he was not allowed to do so by his teammates, as it was decided no one will move from their places.

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"I got out, went to the dressing room, took my pads off and came down. But by the time I reached, the altercation had already happened. But I knew from Yuvi's body language, that he was pumped up," Uthappa said recalling the incident on Star Sports.

"Pehla chhakkka dekhke laga, paaji gusse me hai (When I saw the first six, I thought he is angry). When he hit the second one, we thought he might be on to something here. After the third six, everyone was like, 'just sit wherever you are'. It think it was DK or somebody else, he wanted to go to the loo. We just said, 'nobody is moving. Just stay put until the over gets over'," he added.

Yuvraj went on to smash the fastest fifty in the history of T20Is off just 12 balls after his onslaught against Broad, who ended up conceding a staggering 60 runs off his four overs in the game. Yuvraj finished with 58 off 16 balls laced with seven sixes and three fours as India went on to post a humongous total of 218 runs on the board.

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Uthappa said he knew Yuvraj would complete six sixes off six deliveries after the left-hander dispatched the fifth delivery from Broad into the stands. The former India batter revealed the entire Indian team was elated as they celebrated the left-hander's magnificent feat.

"I remember all of us were so elated. When he hit the fifth one, we knew the sixth was going to come. We just knew sitting down there. And that's exactly what happened. We celebrated the six and we sat back down," said Uthappa.

Yuvraj remains the only Indian to have slammed six sixes off an over in a T20I game and still holds the record for fastest fifty in the shortest format.

Former India batter Robin Uthappa recently recalled Yuvraj Singh's famous six sixes off an over against Stuart Broad in the T20 World Cup 2007. Ex-India all-rounder Yuvraj scripted history as he became the first batter in the world to smash six sixes off six consecutive deliveries in a T20I game.

Former India batter Robin Uthappa recently recalled Yuvraj Singh's famous six sixes off an over against Stuart Broad in the T20 World Cup 2007. Ex-India all-rounder Yuvraj scripted history as he became the first batter in the world to smash six sixes off six consecutive deliveries in a T20I game. Yuvraj had an altercation with England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff during the game before he punished Broad in the next over. The former India all-rounder looked in sensational touch as smacked Broad to all parts of the ground in an over that remains etched in the memories of millions of Indian cricket fans. Recalling Yuraj's brilliant feat, Uthappa revealed the entire Indian team didn't move from their places in the dressing room while Yuvraj was going after Broad in the famous over. The former India batter said Dinesh Karthik wanted to use the loss at the time but he was not allowed to do so by his teammates, as it was decided no one will move from their places. Also Read: India equal Australia's 19-year-old world record after thrashing South Africa in 3rd ODI "I got out, went to the dressing room, took my pads off and came down. But by the time I reached, the altercation had already happened. But I knew from Yuvi's body language, that he was pumped up," Uthappa said recalling the incident on Star Sports. "Pehla chhakkka dekhke laga, paaji gusse me hai (When I saw the first six, I thought he is angry). When he hit the second one, we thought he might be on to something here. After the third six, everyone was like, 'just sit wherever you are'. It think it was DK or somebody else, he wanted to go to the loo. We just said, 'nobody is moving. Just stay put until the over gets over'," he added. Yuvraj went on to smash the fastest fifty in the history of T20Is off just 12 balls after his onslaught against Broad, who ended up conceding a staggering 60 runs off his four overs in the game. Yuvraj finished with 58 off 16 balls laced with seven sixes and three fours as India went on to post a humongous total of 218 runs on the board. Also Read: From MS Dhoni's Team India to Australia: List of winners in ICC Men's T20 World Cup Uthappa said he knew Yuvraj would complete six sixes off six deliveries after the left-hander dispatched the fifth delivery from Broad into the stands. The former India batter revealed the entire Indian team was elated as they celebrated the left-hander's magnificent feat. "I remember all of us were so elated. When he hit the fifth one, we knew the sixth was going to come. We just knew sitting down there. And that's exactly what happened. We celebrated the six and we sat back down," said Uthappa. Yuvraj remains the only Indian to have slammed six sixes off an over in a T20I game and still holds the record for fastest fifty in the shortest format.

'DK wanted to go to loo, we just said..': Robin Uthappa recalls Yuvraj Singh's six sixes against Stuart Broad

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Robin Uthappa took to Twitter on Wednesday (September 14) to announce his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. Uthappa was one of the heroes of India's memorable maiden T20 World Cup triumph under former captain MS Dhoni in 2007.

Uthappa, in fact, has chosen to announce his retirement on the 15th anniversary of India's famous win against Pakistan after a bowl-out in the group stage of the 2007 T20 World Cup. It was Dhoni's first game as the captain of the Indian team and Uthappa was one of the players who successfully hit the stumps during the bowl-out to secure a thrilling win for the Men in Blue.

While Uthappa's international career never took off despite him being part of the T20 World Cup-winning team in 2007, he went on to become one of the greats of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Uthappa played for teams like Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals and CSK in his IPL career.

He was part of the CSK's title-winning squad in 2021 and was bought back by the four-time champions at the IPL mega auction earlier this year. Uthappa was a regular feature for CSK in their middle-order in IPL 2022 but failed to deliver consistently as he finished the season with 230 runs in 12 matches.

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He will not play for CSK in the upcoming 2023 season after announcing his retirement on Wednesday. Uthappa spent two seasons with the MS Dhoni-led side and scored 345 runs in 16 matches for the team, including a crucial knock in the final of IPL 2021 against his former team KKR.

"It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket," Uthappa wrote in a tweet announcing his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket.

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The veteran batter had made his debut for the Indian team in an ODI against England in 2006 and was subsequently selected in India's T20 World Cup 2007 squad. Uthappa finished his international career with 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is for India, amassing 934 and 249 runs in the two formats respectively.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Robin Uthappa took to Twitter on Wednesday (September 14) to announce his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. Uthappa was one of the heroes of India's memorable maiden T20 World Cup triumph under former captain MS Dhoni in 2007.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Robin Uthappa took to Twitter on Wednesday (September 14) to announce his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. Uthappa was one of the heroes of India's memorable maiden T20 World Cup triumph under former captain MS Dhoni in 2007. Uthappa, in fact, has chosen to announce his retirement on the 15th anniversary of India's famous win against Pakistan after a bowl-out in the group stage of the 2007 T20 World Cup. It was Dhoni's first game as the captain of the Indian team and Uthappa was one of the players who successfully hit the stumps during the bowl-out to secure a thrilling win for the Men in Blue. While Uthappa's international career never took off despite him being part of the T20 World Cup-winning team in 2007, he went on to become one of the greats of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Uthappa played for teams like Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals and CSK in his IPL career. He was part of the CSK's title-winning squad in 2021 and was bought back by the four-time champions at the IPL mega auction earlier this year. Uthappa was a regular feature for CSK in their middle-order in IPL 2022 but failed to deliver consistently as he finished the season with 230 runs in 12 matches. Also Read: Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah to continue on BCCI top posts as SC amends cooling-off provision He will not play for CSK in the upcoming 2023 season after announcing his retirement on Wednesday. Uthappa spent two seasons with the MS Dhoni-led side and scored 345 runs in 16 matches for the team, including a crucial knock in the final of IPL 2021 against his former team KKR. "It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket," Uthappa wrote in a tweet announcing his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. It has been my greatest honour to represent my country and my state, Karnataka. However, all good things must come to an end, and with a grateful heart, I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket. Thank you all pic.twitter.com/GvWrIx2NRs — Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 14, 2022 × Also Read: Thank you for helping me achieve my dream: Dinesh Karthik tells RCB fans after T20 World Cup selection The veteran batter had made his debut for the Indian team in an ODI against England in 2006 and was subsequently selected in India's T20 World Cup 2007 squad. Uthappa finished his international career with 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is for India, amassing 934 and 249 runs in the two formats respectively.

CSK batter Robin Uthappa announces retirement from all forms of Indian cricket

India's 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup was announced on Monday evening (September 12). While there were some notable omissions, a lot of mainstays were included. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad is a good mix of youth and experience and are serious title-contenders if they play to their potential in the forthcoming showpiece event in Australia.

After the squad announcement, many former cricketers and experts of the game shared their take on the team list shared by the BCCI. In this regard, T20 World Cup medallist Robin Uthappa also opined on the squad and pointed out just one issue which the Rohit-Rahul Dravid-led team management need to address.&nbsp;

"[Yuzvendra] Chahal, Axar [Patel], and Ashwin are all intelligent, shrewd, and wicket-taking bowlers. Their intent will be to always look for wickets. The top four looks extremely formidable, the lower-middle order looks solid as well, they just have to find clarity over that No. 5 spot," Uthappa was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo. "That would be between Rishabh Pant and Deepak Hooda,"he further asserted.

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"I think it is important to have a left-arm fast bowler, and they have that in Arshdeep Singh and he will be very effective in the death overs. Bhuvi has shown what he can do and I think he will be effective in Australia as well. I am feeling very confident about the fast bowling lineup, the bowling is in a good state, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener went onto add.

Uthappa, a member of the MS Dhoni-led team who won the inaugural T20 WC title in 2007, is confident of the Men in Blue's chances but Rohit &amp; Co. will like to make the most of their leftover matches ahead of the mega event Down Under. After a disappointing run in the Asia Cup, India will host Australia in three T20Is and South Africa in three T20Is and ODIs, each, before boarding the flight to Australia.

Will India address the No. 5 issue, as pointed out by Uthappa, in their remaining fixtures? Time will tell...

India's final 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2022:

Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Hardik Pandya, R&nbsp;Ashwin, Yuzvendra&nbsp;Chahal, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh

Standby players -&nbsp;Mohammed&nbsp;Shami, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar

India's 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup was announced on Monday evening (September 12). While there were some notable omissions, a lot of mainstays were included.

India's 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup was announced on Monday evening (September 12). While there were some notable omissions, a lot of mainstays were included. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad is a good mix of youth and experience and are serious title-contenders if they play to their potential in the forthcoming showpiece event in Australia. After the squad announcement, many former cricketers and experts of the game shared their take on the team list shared by the BCCI. In this regard, T20 World Cup medallist Robin Uthappa also opined on the squad and pointed out just one issue which the Rohit-Rahul Dravid-led team management need to address. "[Yuzvendra] Chahal, Axar [Patel], and Ashwin are all intelligent, shrewd, and wicket-taking bowlers. Their intent will be to always look for wickets. The top four looks extremely formidable, the lower-middle order looks solid as well, they just have to find clarity over that No. 5 spot," Uthappa was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo. "That would be between Rishabh Pant and Deepak Hooda,"he further asserted. ALSO READ | 'We can always crib but...: Sunil Gavaskar reacts as BCCI names India's final squad for T20 World Cup "I think it is important to have a left-arm fast bowler, and they have that in Arshdeep Singh and he will be very effective in the death overs. Bhuvi has shown what he can do and I think he will be effective in Australia as well. I am feeling very confident about the fast bowling lineup, the bowling is in a good state, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener went onto add. Uthappa, a member of the MS Dhoni-led team who won the inaugural T20 WC title in 2007, is confident of the Men in Blue's chances but Rohit & Co. will like to make the most of their leftover matches ahead of the mega event Down Under. After a disappointing run in the Asia Cup, India will host Australia in three T20Is and South Africa in three T20Is and ODIs, each, before boarding the flight to Australia. Will India address the No. 5 issue, as pointed out by Uthappa, in their remaining fixtures? Time will tell... India's final 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh Standby players - Mohammed Shami, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar

'Have to find clarity over...': Uthappa gives thumbs up to India's T20 WC squad, points out one issue

Rohit Sharma-led India went down to Sri Lanka by six wickets in defence of 173/8 in the Super Four clash at the Asia Cup 2022 edition, on Tuesday (September 06) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. After losing to Pakistan, India were in a must-win position versus Sri Lanka but the Dasun Shanaka-led side punched above their weight to push India closer to elimination.

Being asked to bat first, India rode on Rohit's 72 and Suryakumar Yadav's 34 to post a competitive score. However, they fell short of posting anything near 200 given the platform set by Hitman. In reply, Pathum Nissanka-Kusal Mendis' fifties and finishing cameos from Shanaka-Bhanuka Rajapaksa propelled the Islanders to a stunning six-wicket win on the penultimate ball.

With the Men in Blue almost on the verge of an early exit, T20 World Cup winner Robin Uthappa opined on the national side's struggles at the continental tournament. "India are trying too many things, trying to fix something that is not broken. They have overthought this. Be as aggressive as you want, but if you do not have wickets at the back end, you are always going to be under the pump," Uthappa said on&nbsp;ESPNCricinfo.

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At the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "We just ended up on the wrong side, as simple as that. We could have capitalized on the first half of our innings. We fell 10-15 runs short. The second half wasn't good for us. The guys who were out in the middle can learn about what shots can be played. These things can happen. Losses like these will make us understand what works as a team."

He added, "Since the last World Cup, we haven't lost too many games. These games will teach us. We wanted to put ourselves under pressure in the Asia Cup. We are still looking for answers."

Rohit Sharma-led India went down to Sri Lanka by six wickets in defence of 173/8 in the Super Four clash at the Asia Cup 2022 edition, on Tuesday (September 06) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Rohit Sharma-led India went down to Sri Lanka by six wickets in defence of 173/8 in the Super Four clash at the Asia Cup 2022 edition, on Tuesday (September 06) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. After losing to Pakistan, India were in a must-win position versus Sri Lanka but the Dasun Shanaka-led side punched above their weight to push India closer to elimination. Being asked to bat first, India rode on Rohit's 72 and Suryakumar Yadav's 34 to post a competitive score. However, they fell short of posting anything near 200 given the platform set by Hitman. In reply, Pathum Nissanka-Kusal Mendis' fifties and finishing cameos from Shanaka-Bhanuka Rajapaksa propelled the Islanders to a stunning six-wicket win on the penultimate ball. With the Men in Blue almost on the verge of an early exit, T20 World Cup winner Robin Uthappa opined on the national side's struggles at the continental tournament. "India are trying too many things, trying to fix something that is not broken. They have overthought this. Be as aggressive as you want, but if you do not have wickets at the back end, you are always going to be under the pump," Uthappa said on ESPNCricinfo. ALSO READ | Ind vs SL: Rishabh Pant's reaction to Hardik Pandya's batting promotion in Asia Cup tie goes viral - WATCH At the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "We just ended up on the wrong side, as simple as that. We could have capitalized on the first half of our innings. We fell 10-15 runs short. The second half wasn't good for us. The guys who were out in the middle can learn about what shots can be played. These things can happen. Losses like these will make us understand what works as a team." He added, "Since the last World Cup, we haven't lost too many games. These games will teach us. We wanted to put ourselves under pressure in the Asia Cup. We are still looking for answers."

'Trying to fix something that is not broken' - India's T20 WC winner on Rohit & Co.'s Asia Cup struggles

Indian cricket fans continue to be&nbsp;concerned for&nbsp;Virat Kohli as his form remains below par. The star India batter didn't touch the 50-run mark even once during the England tour whereas his century-drought continues since late 2019, in the pre-Covid era.

Despite no century for nearly&nbsp;three years, Kohli has still contributed for India with many&nbsp;vital knocks. However, the runs have dried down considerably from his willow of late. Even in IPL 2022, he struggled for his 341 runs, which came at a below-par strike rate of 115.98. While Kohli isn't part of India's ongoing white-ball tour of West Indies, after being rested, talks on his form and calls for his omission&nbsp;from&nbsp;the white-ball setup continue to make the headlines.

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Recently, India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran opener Robin Uthappa backed Kohli and asked one and all to give him some space amid form concerns. "When he (Virat Kohli) was scoring runs, when he was hitting hundred after hundred, nobody said he should play like this or that. Now, I don't think we have any right to tell him how to play. He has scored 70 hundreds thanks to his own abilities and he will score another 30 or 35 also on his own abilities,"&nbsp;Uthappa said while speaking on ShareChat’s Audio Chatroom session.

"We need to just leave him alone and let him play cricket. He knows what works best for him and I believe once he acknowledges his problem, he will be able to sort it out on his own. All we need to do is give him space to be himself," he mentioned.

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Uthappa also opined on Kohli&nbsp;being rested for the WI tour, despite his poor run of form. In this regard, the 36-year-old T20 World Cup winner&nbsp;added, "If he feels it is fit for him to take a break, then he can take a break. If he feels he has to play a certain series or tournament, allow him to play. Don't bring his spot into question. He is a match-winner, one of the proven match-winners and he is the best in the world. We have no right and authority or no ground to stand on and question his ability to win matches or question his position in our team."

Indian cricket fans continue to be concerned for Virat Kohli as his form remains below par. The star India batter didn't touch the 50-run mark even once during the England tour whereas his century-drought continues since late 2019, in the pre-Covid era.

Indian cricket fans continue to be concerned for Virat Kohli as his form remains below par. The star India batter didn't touch the 50-run mark even once during the England tour whereas his century-drought continues since late 2019, in the pre-Covid era. Despite no century for nearly three years, Kohli has still contributed for India with many vital knocks. However, the runs have dried down considerably from his willow of late. Even in IPL 2022, he struggled for his 341 runs, which came at a below-par strike rate of 115.98. While Kohli isn't part of India's ongoing white-ball tour of West Indies, after being rested, talks on his form and calls for his omission from the white-ball setup continue to make the headlines. ALSO READ | WI vs IND: The lot are serious match-winners, says former Pakistan spinner on Men in Blue's young brigade Recently, India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran opener Robin Uthappa backed Kohli and asked one and all to give him some space amid form concerns. "When he (Virat Kohli) was scoring runs, when he was hitting hundred after hundred, nobody said he should play like this or that. Now, I don't think we have any right to tell him how to play. He has scored 70 hundreds thanks to his own abilities and he will score another 30 or 35 also on his own abilities," Uthappa said while speaking on ShareChat’s Audio Chatroom session. "We need to just leave him alone and let him play cricket. He knows what works best for him and I believe once he acknowledges his problem, he will be able to sort it out on his own. All we need to do is give him space to be himself," he mentioned. ALSO READ | Shoaib Akhtar wins hearts with epic response as Twitter user asks him to describe Virat Kohli in one word Uthappa also opined on Kohli being rested for the WI tour, despite his poor run of form. In this regard, the 36-year-old T20 World Cup winner added, "If he feels it is fit for him to take a break, then he can take a break. If he feels he has to play a certain series or tournament, allow him to play. Don't bring his spot into question. He is a match-winner, one of the proven match-winners and he is the best in the world. We have no right and authority or no ground to stand on and question his ability to win matches or question his position in our team."

No one has right to question Virat Kohli's position in Team India, says CSK opener Robin Uthappa

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have locked horns with their arch-rivals and bottom-ranked Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 59 of IPL 2022 edition, on Thursday evening (May 12), at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. In a must-win clash for the defending champions and four-time winners, nothing has clicked for them including the coin toss.

After being asked to bat first, CSK paid the price for both teams not having the DRS available to them due to power cut at the iconic stadium. As a result, Devon Conway, in the in-form opener, was wrongly adjudged lbw and Chennai never recovered from thereon. They were 29-5 and managed to reach close to the three-figure mark due to MS Dhoni's 33-ball 36*. Chennai eventually folded for a paltry 97 in 17 overs (rocked by Daniels Sams' 3 for 16 and two scalps each from Riley Meredith-Kumar Kartikeya) to succumb to a new low in what has been a forgettable season for them.

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Thus, this became CSK's second-lowest total in IPL (both coming versus MI at the same venue).

Low totals for CSK in IPL

79 MI Wankhede Stadium 2013 
97 MI Wankhede Stadium 2022* 
109 RR Jaipur 2008 
109 MI Chepauk 2019

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CSK had to win the game anyhow, that too by a big margin, to keep their playoff hopes alive. After their dismal run in the first half of the encounter, they are down and out and heading towards an early exit in their title-defence campaign.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have locked horns with their arch-rivals and bottom-ranked Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 59 of IPL 2022 edition, on Thursday evening (May 12), at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have locked horns with their arch-rivals and bottom-ranked Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 59 of IPL 2022 edition, on Thursday evening (May 12), at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. In a must-win clash for the defending champions and four-time winners, nothing has clicked for them including the coin toss. After being asked to bat first, CSK paid the price for both teams not having the DRS available to them due to power cut at the iconic stadium. As a result, Devon Conway, in the in-form opener, was wrongly adjudged lbw and Chennai never recovered from thereon. They were 29-5 and managed to reach close to the three-figure mark due to MS Dhoni's 33-ball 36*. Chennai eventually folded for a paltry 97 in 17 overs (rocked by Daniels Sams' 3 for 16 and two scalps each from Riley Meredith-Kumar Kartikeya) to succumb to a new low in what has been a forgettable season for them. ALSO READ | CSK vs MI: EXPLAINED! Here's why both teams were deprived of DRS during first 10 balls of the contest Thus, this became CSK's second-lowest total in IPL (both coming versus MI at the same venue). Low totals for CSK in IPL 79 MI Wankhede Stadium 2013 97 MI Wankhede Stadium 2022* 109 RR Jaipur 2008 109 MI Chepauk 2019 ALSO READ | Ravindra Jadeja might not be with CSK in IPL 2023, says ex-Indian opener amid rift rumours CSK had to win the game anyhow, that too by a big margin, to keep their playoff hopes alive. After their dismal run in the first half of the encounter, they are down and out and heading towards an early exit in their title-defence campaign.

CSK vs MI: 97 all-out! MS Dhoni & Co. succumb to a new low, register their 2nd lowest IPL total

Match 59 of the IPL 2022 edition saw the arch-rivals and bottom-lying Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on each other at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday evening (May 12). The match presented another opportunity for the five-time winners and already-eliminated Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise to add another two points in their kitty whereas it was a must-win clash for MS Dhoni's CSK.

Being alive in the playoffs race by the barest of margins, Chennai couldn't afford to let loose. However, nothing clicked for the defending champions and four-time winners as they conceded the game by 5 wickets. Being asked to bat first, amid power cut issues, CSK were off to a horrible start and soon reduced to 29-5 courtesy Daniel Sams' three quick strikes. Their top-order players couldn't even take the help of the DRS in the first ten deliveries due to the power cut. Barring Dhoni's 36*, no one stood tall as CSK folded for their second-lowest IPL total (97).

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In reply, Rohit &amp; Co. were also reduced to 33 for 4 due to Mukesh Choudhary's early blows. However, a sedate 48-run fifth-wicket stand between young guns Hrithik Shoukeen-Tilak Verma steadied MI's innings as they won by five wickets.&nbsp;

Here's the updated points table after MI eliminate CSK:

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CSK and MI are now the two eliminated teams from the playoffs race as all the other seven franchises remain in contention or are close to qualifying for the next round. Gujarat Titans (GT) are the only side confirmed of a playoffs spot.

Match 59 of the IPL 2022 edition saw the arch-rivals and bottom-lying Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on each other at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday evening (May 12).

Match 59 of the IPL 2022 edition saw the arch-rivals and bottom-lying Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on each other at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday evening (May 12). The match presented another opportunity for the five-time winners and already-eliminated Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise to add another two points in their kitty whereas it was a must-win clash for MS Dhoni's CSK. Being alive in the playoffs race by the barest of margins, Chennai couldn't afford to let loose. However, nothing clicked for the defending champions and four-time winners as they conceded the game by 5 wickets. Being asked to bat first, amid power cut issues, CSK were off to a horrible start and soon reduced to 29-5 courtesy Daniel Sams' three quick strikes. Their top-order players couldn't even take the help of the DRS in the first ten deliveries due to the power cut. Barring Dhoni's 36*, no one stood tall as CSK folded for their second-lowest IPL total (97). ALSO READ | CSK vs MI: 97 all-out! MS Dhoni & Co. succumb to a new low, register their 2nd lowest IPL total In reply, Rohit & Co. were also reduced to 33 for 4 due to Mukesh Choudhary's early blows. However, a sedate 48-run fifth-wicket stand between young guns Hrithik Shoukeen-Tilak Verma steadied MI's innings as they won by five wickets. Here's the updated points table after MI eliminate CSK: ALSO READ | CSK vs MI: EXPLAINED! Here's why both teams were deprived of DRS during first 10 balls of the contest CSK and MI are now the two eliminated teams from the playoffs race as all the other seven franchises remain in contention or are close to qualifying for the next round. Gujarat Titans (GT) are the only side confirmed of a playoffs spot.

Updated IPL 2022 points table after Mumbai Indians thrash Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets

From superstar Virat Kohli to finisher Dinesh Karthik: Top ten run-getters in IPL

The whole nation has dived into celebrations as the country is celebrating EID 2022 on Tuesday (May 03). On the occasion of the festival, the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) also joined the celebrations and enjoyed some delicacies.

The likes of skipper MS Dhoni, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa, Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo and many other CSK players joined together, in the team hotel, to enjoy a meal together on the occasion of Eid-al-fitr. Here's the video of&nbsp;the Chennai players' get-together with their family members and others:

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Talking about defending champions CSK's run in IPL 2022, the Yellow Army haven't lived upto expectations. One of the most successful and consistent franchises, CSK are languishing at the penultimate position in the points table with only three wins from nine encounters. They, however, returned to winning ways in their previous clash, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 13 runs to keep themselves alive in the playoffs race.

Once again being led by Dhoni, CSK will aim to win all their remaining games and hope for few other results to go their way to make an entry into the top four. For now, their chances are very slim. They next face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Pune on May 04.

The whole nation has dived into celebrations as the country is celebrating EID 2022 on Tuesday (May 03). On the occasion of the festival, the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) also joined the celebrations and enjoyed some delicacies.

The whole nation has dived into celebrations as the country is celebrating EID 2022 on Tuesday (May 03). On the occasion of the festival, the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) also joined the celebrations and enjoyed some delicacies. The likes of skipper MS Dhoni, Ambati Rayudu, Robin Uthappa, Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo and many other CSK players joined together, in the team hotel, to enjoy a meal together on the occasion of Eid-al-fitr. Here's the video of the Chennai players' get-together with their family members and others: ALSO READ | Kieron Pollard to Jonny Bairstow: Top 5 overseas superstars who have flopped so far in IPL 2022 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) × ALSO READ | From Umran Malik to Ayush Badoni: Young Indian stars who have taken IPL 2022 by storm Talking about defending champions CSK's run in IPL 2022, the Yellow Army haven't lived upto expectations. One of the most successful and consistent franchises, CSK are languishing at the penultimate position in the points table with only three wins from nine encounters. They, however, returned to winning ways in their previous clash, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 13 runs to keep themselves alive in the playoffs race. Once again being led by Dhoni, CSK will aim to win all their remaining games and hope for few other results to go their way to make an entry into the top four. For now, their chances are very slim. They next face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Pune on May 04.

WATCH: MS Dhoni-starrer CSK celebrate EID with family members ahead of Yellow Army's next clash

From MS Dhoni to Parthiv Patel: Wicketkeepers with most dismissals in IPL

IPL has been a huge hit over the years. Some of the big names in IPL are MS Dhoni, Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Shikhar Dhawan, etc. On Monday evening (April 25), Dhawan is playing his 200th IPL game as Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai in match 38 of IPL 2022. Thus, he entered&nbsp;an elite list of players with 200, or more, appearances in the cash-rich league.

Players with 200, or more, IPL games

MS Dhoni - 227 
Dinesh Karthik - 221 
Rohit Sharma - 221 
Virat Kohli - 215 
Ravindra Jadeja - 207 
Suresh Raina - 205 
Robin Uthappa - 200 
Shikhar Dhawan - 200*

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Not only this, but Dhawan also&nbsp;entered the elusive 6000-run club in IPL history. The swashbuckling left-hander was just two runs away from entering the elite club, which comprises only one more member in Kohli (6,402). Dhawan had amassed 5,998 runs at an average of&nbsp;34.67 and a strike rate of 126.65, along with two centuries, before the CSK encounter. He has represented a plethora of franchises such as Mumbai Indians, Delhi Daredevils,&nbsp;Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Deccan Chargers and Punjab.

Known as one of the legends of IPL, Dhawan will be desperate to lead the charge for Punjab in their eighth encounter of IPL 2022, where they are up against Ravindra Jadeja-led&nbsp;CSK on Monday evening. So far, he has scored 214 runs in seven innings at 30.57 in IPL 15. Meanwhile, PBKS have three wins from seven games in the ongoing season.

IPL has been a huge hit over the years. Some of the big names in IPL are MS Dhoni, Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Shikhar Dhawan, etc.

IPL has been a huge hit over the years. Some of the big names in IPL are MS Dhoni, Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Shikhar Dhawan, etc. On Monday evening (April 25), Dhawan is playing his 200th IPL game as Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai in match 38 of IPL 2022. Thus, he entered an elite list of players with 200, or more, appearances in the cash-rich league. Players with 200, or more, IPL games MS Dhoni - 227 Dinesh Karthik - 221 Rohit Sharma - 221 Virat Kohli - 215 Ravindra Jadeja - 207 Suresh Raina - 205 Robin Uthappa - 200 Shikhar Dhawan - 200* ALSO READ | Time for Rohit Sharma to take a breather, says Michael Vaughan as Mumbai Indians remain winless in IPL 2022 Not only this, but Dhawan also entered the elusive 6000-run club in IPL history. The swashbuckling left-hander was just two runs away from entering the elite club, which comprises only one more member in Kohli (6,402). Dhawan had amassed 5,998 runs at an average of 34.67 and a strike rate of 126.65, along with two centuries, before the CSK encounter. He has represented a plethora of franchises such as Mumbai Indians, Delhi Daredevils, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Deccan Chargers and Punjab. Known as one of the legends of IPL, Dhawan will be desperate to lead the charge for Punjab in their eighth encounter of IPL 2022, where they are up against Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK on Monday evening. So far, he has scored 214 runs in seven innings at 30.57 in IPL 15. Meanwhile, PBKS have three wins from seven games in the ongoing season.

CSK vs PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan completes a special double ton, joins MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in elite list

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 edition on Monday evening (April 25). The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be taking on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the second reverse fixture of the season, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.&nbsp;

Both sides are in desperate need to find some momentum and consistency as their playoffs hopes are hanging by a thread. Talking about the Punjab franchise, they are slowly getting into a familiar territory -- like in the past few seasons -- of getting into a&nbsp;do-or-die situation. So far, they have only three wins from seven encounters and are languishing at the eighth position, just a spot above Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK.

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On the other hand, the defending champions Chennai has picked up some momentum but they still need a log of catching up to do in order to progress to the playoffs. The four-time winners have only two victories from seven games and also need to work on their NRR. While CSK bowlers are now beginning to complement the ever-reliant Dwayne Bravo, they would need a lot more to stop a rampant Punjab batting line-up, who usually go all-out in the powerplay overs (going at over 9 RPO).&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the likes of Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad also need to find some form for Chennai's benefit. From Punjab's perspective, they need a lot more from their opening duo Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan whereas Jonny Bairstow desperately needs to find form or make way for Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Liam Livingstone -- Man-of-the-Match in PBKS' big win over CSK earlier in the season -- will continue to spearhead the middle and lower-order, however, he needs more support from the likes of Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, etc.&nbsp;Their bowling has been led by Rahul Chahar and an economical Arshdeep Singh but Kagiso Rabada still hasn't come good.

Match prediction for Chennai vs Punjab: The Wankhede pitches are now back to producing some big scores. However, the dew effect has gone down considerably and, hence, batting first won't be ruled out altogether. The surface used for the Lucknow-Mumbai encounter was a two-paced one. It will be interesting to see if it remains the same for Monday's clash. With Punjab coming into this encounter on the back of a loss, a slightly-improved Chennai should march ahead of an inconsistent PBKS line-up to pick up their third win of the season. CSK also have a better head-to-head record, leading Punjab 15-11.

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 edition on Monday evening (April 25). The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be taking on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the second reverse fixture of the season, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 edition on Monday evening (April 25). The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be taking on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the second reverse fixture of the season, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Both sides are in desperate need to find some momentum and consistency as their playoffs hopes are hanging by a thread. Talking about the Punjab franchise, they are slowly getting into a familiar territory -- like in the past few seasons -- of getting into a do-or-die situation. So far, they have only three wins from seven encounters and are languishing at the eighth position, just a spot above Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK. ALSO READ | WATCH: Ishan Kishan gets dismissed in bizarre fashion in MI's face-off versus LSG in IPL 2022 On the other hand, the defending champions Chennai has picked up some momentum but they still need a log of catching up to do in order to progress to the playoffs. The four-time winners have only two victories from seven games and also need to work on their NRR. While CSK bowlers are now beginning to complement the ever-reliant Dwayne Bravo, they would need a lot more to stop a rampant Punjab batting line-up, who usually go all-out in the powerplay overs (going at over 9 RPO). Meanwhile, the likes of Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad also need to find some form for Chennai's benefit. From Punjab's perspective, they need a lot more from their opening duo Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan whereas Jonny Bairstow desperately needs to find form or make way for Bhanuka Rajapaksa. Liam Livingstone -- Man-of-the-Match in PBKS' big win over CSK earlier in the season -- will continue to spearhead the middle and lower-order, however, he needs more support from the likes of Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, etc. Their bowling has been led by Rahul Chahar and an economical Arshdeep Singh but Kagiso Rabada still hasn't come good. Match prediction for Chennai vs Punjab: The Wankhede pitches are now back to producing some big scores. However, the dew effect has gone down considerably and, hence, batting first won't be ruled out altogether. The surface used for the Lucknow-Mumbai encounter was a two-paced one. It will be interesting to see if it remains the same for Monday's clash. With Punjab coming into this encounter on the back of a loss, a slightly-improved Chennai should march ahead of an inconsistent PBKS line-up to pick up their third win of the season. CSK also have a better head-to-head record, leading Punjab 15-11.

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From MS Dhoni to Robin Uthappa: Players with 200 or more matches in Indian Premier League

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

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

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

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

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have their task cut out in a bid to stay alive in the playoffs race in IPL 2022 edition. The Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army have not hit the ground running so far in the 15th season of the IPL, with only one win from six games.&nbsp;

The defending champions and four-time winners CSK got off the mark with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- in what was their fifth encounter -- and were on top versus Gujarat Titans (GT), in defence of a competitive 171, before David Miller-Rashid Khan's blitz took Gujarat past the finish line. While Chennai's batting has been expressive, their bowling has continued to let them down in crunch situations. Given they are facing arch-rivals and five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI), who are the only team yet to get off the mark in IPL 2022, CSK will churn out their best XI to get the better of Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 21).

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Predicting CSK's XI versus MI

With Ruturaj Gaikwad finally getting some runs under his belt in the game versus Gujarat, Robin Uthappa and he will continue to don the opening slots. Moeen Ali will follow suit at No. 3 with Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni,&nbsp;skipper Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo to form the middle and lower order. Chris Jordan was highly-expensive versus Gujarat, returning with 3.5-0-58-0, and looks set to make way for South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius -- who should never have been dropped in the first place as per many experts.

Mukesh Choudhary and Maheesh Theekshana will continue to hold onto their respective spots and hope to strike with a few wickets in the powerplay overs, the nemesis of CSK this season.&nbsp;

CSK's predicted XI vs MI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (c), Dwayne Bravo, Dwaine Pretorius,&nbsp;Mukesh Choudhary,&nbsp;Mahesh Theekshana

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have their task cut out in a bid to stay alive in the playoffs race in IPL 2022 edition. The Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army have not hit the ground running so far in the 15th season of the IPL, with only one win from six games.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have their task cut out in a bid to stay alive in the playoffs race in IPL 2022 edition. The Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army have not hit the ground running so far in the 15th season of the IPL, with only one win from six games. The defending champions and four-time winners CSK got off the mark with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- in what was their fifth encounter -- and were on top versus Gujarat Titans (GT), in defence of a competitive 171, before David Miller-Rashid Khan's blitz took Gujarat past the finish line. While Chennai's batting has been expressive, their bowling has continued to let them down in crunch situations. Given they are facing arch-rivals and five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI), who are the only team yet to get off the mark in IPL 2022, CSK will churn out their best XI to get the better of Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 21). ALSO READ | MI vs CSK, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings clash? Predicting CSK's XI versus MI With Ruturaj Gaikwad finally getting some runs under his belt in the game versus Gujarat, Robin Uthappa and he will continue to don the opening slots. Moeen Ali will follow suit at No. 3 with Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, skipper Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo to form the middle and lower order. Chris Jordan was highly-expensive versus Gujarat, returning with 3.5-0-58-0, and looks set to make way for South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius -- who should never have been dropped in the first place as per many experts. Mukesh Choudhary and Maheesh Theekshana will continue to hold onto their respective spots and hope to strike with a few wickets in the powerplay overs, the nemesis of CSK this season. CSK's predicted XI vs MI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (c), Dwayne Bravo, Dwaine Pretorius, Mukesh Choudhary, Mahesh Theekshana

IPL 2022: Dwaine Pretorius for Chris Jordan? Predicting CSK's XI for marquee clash versus MI

Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa's scintillating strokeplay was complemented by a stellar performance from the spinners as Chennai Super Kings notched up a 23-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore to open their account in the 15th IPL here on Tuesday.

Invited to bat, Dube (95 not out) and Uthappa (88 off 50 balls) conjured up commanding unbeaten half-centuries, smashing 17 sixes and 9 fours between them en route to a 165-run stand -- the overall highest for the third wicket and the highest of this season -- to take CSK to an imposing 216 for 4.

In reply, RCB was restricted to 193 for nine, with young spinner Maheesh Theekshana (4/33) and skipper Ravindra Jadeja (3/39) running riot with seven wickets between them in CSK's 200th IPL game.

With this win, the defending champions finally snapped their four-match losing streak, while for Bangalore, it was just their second loss in five matches.

Chasing an improbable 217, RCB lost skipper Faf du Plessis (8), who became Theekshana's first victim and star-batter Virat Kohli (1), who was removed by Mukesh Choudhary, inside the first five overs.

In-form Anuj Rawat (12) too fell inside the power-play after being trapped in front of the wicket by Theekshana. 
The 21-year-old spinner from Sri Lanka, who was picked for Rs 70 lakh in the mega auction, then cleaned up debutant Suyash Prabhudessai (34) and Shahbaz Ahmed (41), who tried to take the game deep with their quick 60-run stand off 33 balls.

Theekshana castled Prabhudessai, after the ball beat the inside edge and crashed into the middle stump and then used the carrom ball to dismiss Ahmed and cap off a match-winning spell under the lights.

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Dinesh Karthik did create a scare with his 14-ball 34, but that was too little and too late as CSK heaved a sigh of relief with their first points on the board.

At the start, Dube and Uthappa feasted on the RCB attack, smashing scintillating half-centuries. Earlier, invited to bat, Uthappa and Dube showed their six hitting prowess as they rallied the innings after CSK was reeling at 36 for 2.

While Uthappa's knock was studded with nine sixes and four boundaries, Dube also hit eight sixes and five fours in his unbeaten 46-ball knock. Both Dube and Uthappa posted their highest IPL scores to set up the match for defending champions CSK, who are reeling from four straight losses and are still looking for their first win this season.

Uthappa took time to settle and fetched his first boundary only in the fifth over, a cut shot off Mohammed Siraj (0/37), before clobbering Akash Deep (0/58) for his first maximum in the next over.

Uthappa and Dube then upped the ante as they hammered a boundary each off Deep and then the lanky left-handed batter launched into Glenn Maxwell (0/29) for his first six over long-on. The carnage started from the 11th over as the duo went hammer and tongs and CSK cruised to 133 for 2 in the 15th&nbsp;over, with 73 runs coming in the five overs.

Dube was brutal on Wanindu Hasaranga (2/35), who bled 13 runs, in the 11th over. Uthappa and Dube spared no bowler with the former striking three sixes off Maxwell in the 13th over as CSK amassed 19 runs.

Continuing the onslaught, the duo punished Deep in the 15th over, as it was raining boundaries and sixes here. 
Uthappa stepped up the attack after his fifty and launched into Siraj, hitting him for two sixes and a four in the 17th over, where 18 runs came.

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Deep again faced Dube's brunt, conceding two sixes and a boundary in the 18th over, as 200 looked imminent. Deep bled 24 runs in the 18th over.

Uthappa missed a deserving hundred as he fell in the penultimate over which yielded 14 runs and then Dube compounded the bowling team's woes by hitting two sixes in the final over to finish the innings in style.

CSK lost Ruturaj Gaikwad (17) and Moeen Ali (3) cheaply. But then it was the Uthappa and Dube show. 
RCB badly missed the services of Harshal Patel, who had left the bio-bubble following the death of his sister on Saturday.

The RCB players wore black armbands in the match to show solidarity with Patel and his family.&nbsp;

Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa's scintillating strokeplay was complemented by a stellar performance from the spinners as Chennai Super Kings notched up a 23-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore to open their account in the 15th IPL here on Tuesday.

Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa's scintillating strokeplay was complemented by a stellar performance from the spinners as Chennai Super Kings notched up a 23-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore to open their account in the 15th IPL here on Tuesday. Invited to bat, Dube (95 not out) and Uthappa (88 off 50 balls) conjured up commanding unbeaten half-centuries, smashing 17 sixes and 9 fours between them en route to a 165-run stand -- the overall highest for the third wicket and the highest of this season -- to take CSK to an imposing 216 for 4. In reply, RCB was restricted to 193 for nine, with young spinner Maheesh Theekshana (4/33) and skipper Ravindra Jadeja (3/39) running riot with seven wickets between them in CSK's 200th IPL game. With this win, the defending champions finally snapped their four-match losing streak, while for Bangalore, it was just their second loss in five matches. Chasing an improbable 217, RCB lost skipper Faf du Plessis (8), who became Theekshana's first victim and star-batter Virat Kohli (1), who was removed by Mukesh Choudhary, inside the first five overs. In-form Anuj Rawat (12) too fell inside the power-play after being trapped in front of the wicket by Theekshana. The 21-year-old spinner from Sri Lanka, who was picked for Rs 70 lakh in the mega auction, then cleaned up debutant Suyash Prabhudessai (34) and Shahbaz Ahmed (41), who tried to take the game deep with their quick 60-run stand off 33 balls. Theekshana castled Prabhudessai, after the ball beat the inside edge and crashed into the middle stump and then used the carrom ball to dismiss Ahmed and cap off a match-winning spell under the lights. Also Read: Will this be RCB's year in the IPL? Dinesh Karthik comes up with cheeky response Dinesh Karthik did create a scare with his 14-ball 34, but that was too little and too late as CSK heaved a sigh of relief with their first points on the board. At the start, Dube and Uthappa feasted on the RCB attack, smashing scintillating half-centuries. Earlier, invited to bat, Uthappa and Dube showed their six hitting prowess as they rallied the innings after CSK was reeling at 36 for 2. While Uthappa's knock was studded with nine sixes and four boundaries, Dube also hit eight sixes and five fours in his unbeaten 46-ball knock. Both Dube and Uthappa posted their highest IPL scores to set up the match for defending champions CSK, who are reeling from four straight losses and are still looking for their first win this season. Uthappa took time to settle and fetched his first boundary only in the fifth over, a cut shot off Mohammed Siraj (0/37), before clobbering Akash Deep (0/58) for his first maximum in the next over. Uthappa and Dube then upped the ante as they hammered a boundary each off Deep and then the lanky left-handed batter launched into Glenn Maxwell (0/29) for his first six over long-on. The carnage started from the 11th over as the duo went hammer and tongs and CSK cruised to 133 for 2 in the 15th over, with 73 runs coming in the five overs. Dube was brutal on Wanindu Hasaranga (2/35), who bled 13 runs, in the 11th over. Uthappa and Dube spared no bowler with the former striking three sixes off Maxwell in the 13th over as CSK amassed 19 runs. Continuing the onslaught, the duo punished Deep in the 15th over, as it was raining boundaries and sixes here. Uthappa stepped up the attack after his fifty and launched into Siraj, hitting him for two sixes and a four in the 17th over, where 18 runs came. Also Read: Updated IPL 2022 points table after Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore clash Deep again faced Dube's brunt, conceding two sixes and a boundary in the 18th over, as 200 looked imminent. Deep bled 24 runs in the 18th over. Uthappa missed a deserving hundred as he fell in the penultimate over which yielded 14 runs and then Dube compounded the bowling team's woes by hitting two sixes in the final over to finish the innings in style. CSK lost Ruturaj Gaikwad (17) and Moeen Ali (3) cheaply. But then it was the Uthappa and Dube show. RCB badly missed the services of Harshal Patel, who had left the bio-bubble following the death of his sister on Saturday. The RCB players wore black armbands in the match to show solidarity with Patel and his family.

IPL 2022: Uthappa, Dube power CSK to emphatic win over RCB as Jadeja & Co. bring an end to winless streak

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stars Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa went all guns blazing as they took the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowlers to the cleaners in the clash between the two sides at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12). Dube and Uthappa notched up half-centuries apiece as the duo went on to put on a magnificent stand of 165 runs for the third wicket.

Asked to bat first, CSK got off to a shaky start once again as they lost opener Ruturaj Gaikwad cheaply on 17 off 16 balls before Moeen Ali was run out on 3. Dube and Uthappa then joined hands in the middle and took the RBC bowling attack apart with absolutely sensational knocks.

Dube took the attack to the RCB bowlers right from the start of his innings as he went berserk against the spinners after coming out to bat at number four. On the other hand, Uthappa, who had started off cautiously, shifted gears in the middle overs and played some stunning strokes all around the ground.

Dube remained unbeaten on 95 off 46 balls laced with eight sixes and five fours while Uthappa slammed 88 off 50 deliveries with the help of nine sixes and 4 fours. The duo added 165 runs for the third wicket to set a new record in the IPL. The sensational partnership between the duo is the highest in the history of IPL for the third wicket or lower.

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The duo broke the record of&nbsp;Cameron White and Kumar Sangakkara, who had put on a partnership of 157 runs for Deccan Chargers against the Pune Warriors India in 2012. Dube and Uthappa were both excellent with the bat and targeted different bowlers to help CSK post a massive total of 216&nbsp;runs on the board.

Shivam Dube misses out on a well-deserved hundred

Batting on 80, Dube was 20 runs away from his maiden IPL ton with six balls to go in the final over. He started the 20th over from Josh Hazlewood with a massive six before playing two dot balls. He smacked another six off the fourth delivery and followed it up with a couple to stand just 6 runs away from his hundred ahead of the last ball.

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Dube tried to go big and almost ended up connecting a yorker from Hazlewood but couldn't send it over the boundary rope for a six. The left-hander managed to get only a single off the final ball to end his innings on 95, missing out on his century by just 5 runs.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stars Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa went all guns blazing as they took the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowlers to the cleaners in the clash between the two sides at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stars Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa went all guns blazing as they took the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowlers to the cleaners in the clash between the two sides at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12). Dube and Uthappa notched up half-centuries apiece as the duo went on to put on a magnificent stand of 165 runs for the third wicket. Asked to bat first, CSK got off to a shaky start once again as they lost opener Ruturaj Gaikwad cheaply on 17 off 16 balls before Moeen Ali was run out on 3. Dube and Uthappa then joined hands in the middle and took the RBC bowling attack apart with absolutely sensational knocks. Dube took the attack to the RCB bowlers right from the start of his innings as he went berserk against the spinners after coming out to bat at number four. On the other hand, Uthappa, who had started off cautiously, shifted gears in the middle overs and played some stunning strokes all around the ground. Dube remained unbeaten on 95 off 46 balls laced with eight sixes and five fours while Uthappa slammed 88 off 50 deliveries with the help of nine sixes and 4 fours. The duo added 165 runs for the third wicket to set a new record in the IPL. The sensational partnership between the duo is the highest in the history of IPL for the third wicket or lower. Also Read: WATCH: Suyash Prabhudessai produces stunning fielding effort to run Moeen Ali out in RCB vs CSK clash The duo broke the record of Cameron White and Kumar Sangakkara, who had put on a partnership of 157 runs for Deccan Chargers against the Pune Warriors India in 2012. Dube and Uthappa were both excellent with the bat and targeted different bowlers to help CSK post a massive total of 216 runs on the board. Shivam Dube misses out on a well-deserved hundred Batting on 80, Dube was 20 runs away from his maiden IPL ton with six balls to go in the final over. He started the 20th over from Josh Hazlewood with a massive six before playing two dot balls. He smacked another six off the fourth delivery and followed it up with a couple to stand just 6 runs away from his hundred ahead of the last ball. Also Read: Have learned a lot from MS Dhoni, he is fantastic: RCB skipper Faf du Plessis lauds Chennai's 'Thala' Dube tried to go big and almost ended up connecting a yorker from Hazlewood but couldn't send it over the boundary rope for a six. The left-hander managed to get only a single off the final ball to end his innings on 95, missing out on his century by just 5 runs.

Robin Uthappa, Shivam Dube maul RCB bowlers, set new IPL record with sensational partnership

Match 22 of IPL 2022 will see two highly-followed teams take on each other. The defending champions and winless Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with a high-flying Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12).&nbsp;

The clash will be a marquee affair as it reunites old friends and teammates. Faf du Plessis will try to keep his emotions in check as he is will lead RCB against his previous franchise, which gave him thundering success for more than five years. CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja and former captain MS Dhoni will also reunite with Virat Kohli. Thus, the match is sure to turn heads as cricket fans will be spoilt for choices with many big names involved in the CSK-RCB clash.&nbsp;

Talking about CSK, the Yellow Army has no end to their miseries. With no Faf, Ruturaj Gaikwad hasn't found his rhythm and is facing the pressure at the top. The likes of Moeen Ali, Robin Uthappa, and Ambati Rayudu also need to step up and be more consistent. Dhoni's presence and power-hitting are required for the Chennai setup whereas Jadeja will have to be more proactive and think out of the box to produce favourable results for his franchise.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, RCB is moving ahead confidently. They've ticked quite a few boxes with openers and finishers doing the job and bowlers also chipping in at regular intervals. Harshal Patel and Wanindu Hasaranga have been most successful with the ball, however, the former's absence -- due to personal reasons -- will test RCB if CSK gets going.&nbsp;

Match prediction for CSK-RCB clash: While CSK enjoys a better head-to-head record, the momentum is with RCB at the moment. With dew to be a big factor in the evening game, toss will once again have a big role with the winning captain opting to bowl first (no-brainer). Despite a key bowler out of action, RCB is expected to keep CSK winless, who are struggling with their Deepak Chahar-less bowling unit.&nbsp;

Match 22 of IPL 2022 will see two highly-followed teams take on each other. The defending champions and winless Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with a high-flying Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), at the Dr.

Match 22 of IPL 2022 will see two highly-followed teams take on each other. The defending champions and winless Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with a high-flying Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday (April 12). The clash will be a marquee affair as it reunites old friends and teammates. Faf du Plessis will try to keep his emotions in check as he is will lead RCB against his previous franchise, which gave him thundering success for more than five years. CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja and former captain MS Dhoni will also reunite with Virat Kohli. Thus, the match is sure to turn heads as cricket fans will be spoilt for choices with many big names involved in the CSK-RCB clash. Talking about CSK, the Yellow Army has no end to their miseries. With no Faf, Ruturaj Gaikwad hasn't found his rhythm and is facing the pressure at the top. The likes of Moeen Ali, Robin Uthappa, and Ambati Rayudu also need to step up and be more consistent. Dhoni's presence and power-hitting are required for the Chennai setup whereas Jadeja will have to be more proactive and think out of the box to produce favourable results for his franchise. ALSO READ | Gujarat Titans' skipper Hardik Pandya becomes fastest Indian to hit 100 IPL sixes with 86m shot - Watch On the other hand, RCB is moving ahead confidently. They've ticked quite a few boxes with openers and finishers doing the job and bowlers also chipping in at regular intervals. Harshal Patel and Wanindu Hasaranga have been most successful with the ball, however, the former's absence -- due to personal reasons -- will test RCB if CSK gets going. Match prediction for CSK-RCB clash: While CSK enjoys a better head-to-head record, the momentum is with RCB at the moment. With dew to be a big factor in the evening game, toss will once again have a big role with the winning captain opting to bowl first (no-brainer). Despite a key bowler out of action, RCB is expected to keep CSK winless, who are struggling with their Deepak Chahar-less bowling unit.

CSK vs RCB, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Chennai Super Kings-Royal Challengers Bangalore match?

Robin Uthappa has been a part of the IPL since its inception. The veteran Indian player has represented a plethora of IPL franchises. When IPL was still in its early years, Uthappa played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), now-defunct Pune Warriors (PW) before having his best time at the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Later, Uthappa shifted to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and represented the one-time winners in IPL 2020 before being transferred to his current franchise, i.e. the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) prior to the previous year's season. Thus, the swashbuckling left-hander has had quite a journey in IPL and now feels settled with the Yellow Army.

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Reflecting on his transfer from RR to CSK, Uthappa recently revealed -- in a freewheeling chat with R Ashwin on Youtube -- which Chennai star player had a key role in initiating his transfer talks. "Kerala had a Syed Mushtaq game against Andhra in Bombay. Amba [Rayudu] was leading the Andhra side. Rayudu asked, 'what's happening with you'. He was like, 'Bro, I'll do one thing. I will give you Kasi Sir's [CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan] number. You call Kasi sir. We want a player like you in our team. Why don't you give him a call?'"

"From RR I got to know that the conversations had begun and we will see where it goes and then Kasi sir called me after two days. I was leaving Bombay. He said, 'Rob the deal is done. You're gonna be coming to us. MS said that he doesn't have anything to do with the decision. The support staff believes that you'll be a great value to our team'," added the CSK opener.

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Uthappa has played only a limited number of games (7)&nbsp;for CSK but already has two half-centuries and was part of their IPL 2021 title-win.&nbsp;

Robin Uthappa has been a part of the IPL since its inception. The veteran Indian player has represented a plethora of IPL franchises. When IPL was still in its early years, Uthappa played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), now-defunct Pune Warriors (PW) before having his best time at the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Robin Uthappa has been a part of the IPL since its inception. The veteran Indian player has represented a plethora of IPL franchises. When IPL was still in its early years, Uthappa played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), now-defunct Pune Warriors (PW) before having his best time at the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Later, Uthappa shifted to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and represented the one-time winners in IPL 2020 before being transferred to his current franchise, i.e. the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) prior to the previous year's season. Thus, the swashbuckling left-hander has had quite a journey in IPL and now feels settled with the Yellow Army. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Will Manish Pandey be retained? Predicting Lucknow Super Giants' XI vs Delhi Capitals Reflecting on his transfer from RR to CSK, Uthappa recently revealed -- in a freewheeling chat with R Ashwin on Youtube -- which Chennai star player had a key role in initiating his transfer talks. "Kerala had a Syed Mushtaq game against Andhra in Bombay. Amba [Rayudu] was leading the Andhra side. Rayudu asked, 'what's happening with you'. He was like, 'Bro, I'll do one thing. I will give you Kasi Sir's [CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan] number. You call Kasi sir. We want a player like you in our team. Why don't you give him a call?'" "From RR I got to know that the conversations had begun and we will see where it goes and then Kasi sir called me after two days. I was leaving Bombay. He said, 'Rob the deal is done. You're gonna be coming to us. MS said that he doesn't have anything to do with the decision. The support staff believes that you'll be a great value to our team'," added the CSK opener. ALSO READ | MI star Ishan Kishan shares a hilarious incident on how MS Dhoni's hand-gestures left him puzzled Uthappa has played only a limited number of games (7) for CSK but already has two half-centuries and was part of their IPL 2021 title-win.

Not MS Dhoni or Ravindra Jadeja! Robin Uthappa names CSK star who played a role in his transfer from RR

Veteran Indian batter Robin Uthappa has revealed he was completely into depression and was not at all in the right mental space during his first season with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Uthappa was part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 but was later transferred to RCB.

During a conversation with Indian spinner R Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Uthappa revealed he didn't want to go to RCB from the Mumbai Indians but someone at MI told him that he is unlikely to get a chance to play for the franchise if he decided to stay and not opt for the transfer.

Uthappa revealed he battled depression during IPL 2009 which was his first season with RCB and his mental space also affected his performances on the field. Uthappa recalled how he had a mediocre season for RCB and was able to do well in just one game for his side.

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"I was going through something in my personal life and I was completely into depression during my first season with RCB. I didn't play well even for one game that season. The only game in which I did well was when I was dropped and picked again. I played thinking that I really needed to do something in this match. Someone from MI had told me that if I didn't sign the transfer papers, I'd not get to play in the XI for MI," Uthappa told Ashwin.

"I feel like I played during the best phase of RCB. It was a phase in IPL where the first year was a lot of fun because everyone was finding ground. I think from the second year onwards, it became really big.

So, I was along with Zaheer Khan and Manish Pandey. I was one of the first people to be transferred in IPL. For me, it became extremely difficult because my loyalties were completely laid out with MI at that point. It happened a month before the IPL and I refused to sign the transfer papers," he added.

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Uthappa managed to score only 175 runs in 15 matches for RCB in IPL 2009 at an average strike rate of 102.94. However, he bounced back to form next season with 374 runs in the campaign. Uthappa enjoyed his best time at Kolkata Knight Riders under Gautam Gambhir.

He was part of the KKR squad which won the IPL title twice in 2012 and 2014. Uthappa moved to Chennai Super Kings last year and went on to win the title with the MS Dhoni-led side. He is currently part of the CSK squad under their new skipper Ravindra Jadeja and has done well so far in IPL 2022.

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Veteran Indian batter Robin Uthappa has revealed he was completely into depression and was not at all in the right mental space during his first season with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Veteran Indian batter Robin Uthappa has revealed he was completely into depression and was not at all in the right mental space during his first season with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Uthappa was part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 but was later transferred to RCB. During a conversation with Indian spinner R Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Uthappa revealed he didn't want to go to RCB from the Mumbai Indians but someone at MI told him that he is unlikely to get a chance to play for the franchise if he decided to stay and not opt for the transfer. Uthappa revealed he battled depression during IPL 2009 which was his first season with RCB and his mental space also affected his performances on the field. Uthappa recalled how he had a mediocre season for RCB and was able to do well in just one game for his side. Also Read: 5 times MS Dhoni shell-shocked fans with his unexpected decisions "I was going through something in my personal life and I was completely into depression during my first season with RCB. I didn't play well even for one game that season. The only game in which I did well was when I was dropped and picked again. I played thinking that I really needed to do something in this match. Someone from MI had told me that if I didn't sign the transfer papers, I'd not get to play in the XI for MI," Uthappa told Ashwin. "I feel like I played during the best phase of RCB. It was a phase in IPL where the first year was a lot of fun because everyone was finding ground. I think from the second year onwards, it became really big. So, I was along with Zaheer Khan and Manish Pandey. I was one of the first people to be transferred in IPL. For me, it became extremely difficult because my loyalties were completely laid out with MI at that point. It happened a month before the IPL and I refused to sign the transfer papers," he added. Also Read: 'He has the potential to go ahead': Ravi Shastri heaps praise on Mumbai Indians youngster Tilak Varma Uthappa managed to score only 175 runs in 15 matches for RCB in IPL 2009 at an average strike rate of 102.94. However, he bounced back to form next season with 374 runs in the campaign. Uthappa enjoyed his best time at Kolkata Knight Riders under Gautam Gambhir. He was part of the KKR squad which won the IPL title twice in 2012 and 2014. Uthappa moved to Chennai Super Kings last year and went on to win the title with the MS Dhoni-led side. He is currently part of the CSK squad under their new skipper Ravindra Jadeja and has done well so far in IPL 2022.

'I was completely into depression': Robin Uthappa recalls his first season with RCB in IPL

Jos Buttler has been in top form in the IPL 2022 edition. After scoring 35 in Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR)'s season-opener, versus the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Englishman slammed an impressive 68-ball 100 in Rajasthan's second game, i.e. versus the Mumbai Indians (MI). In RR's third encounter, versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday evening (April 05), Buttler has continued his rich vein of form and returned with an unbeaten 70, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

While it was another class inning from Buttler, he ensured Samson &amp; Co. got to a good total; 169-3 in 20 overs (after they were asked to bat first). Courtesy his knock, the swashbuckling keeper-batter entered the 100-sixes club. Thus, he has joined some big names in the cash-rich league who have smashed more than 100 maximums in the tournament. Overall, he became the 26th player to enter the elite club.&nbsp;

Overall, the list is spearheaded by Universe Boss Chris Gayle with AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni and Kieron Pollard following suit.

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Most sixes hit in IPL

Chris Gayle - 357

AB de Villiers - 251

Rohit Sharma - 232

MS Dhoni - 222

Kieron Pollard - 215

Virat Kohli - 212

Suresh Raina - 203

David Warner - 201

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The players to have smashed 100, or more, sixes also include the likes of Shane Watson, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Robin Uthappa, Dinesh Karthik, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh, Sanju Samson and many others. Buttler's tally now stands at 103 after his unbeaten knock versus RCB at the Wankhede. In addition, he became the Orange Cap holder during his knock versus RCB.

At the innings break, Buttler told the broadcasters, "The surface feels a little bit soft. The slower balls and Hasaranga with his googly was slow off the wicket. We'll have to see if it changes with the dew. It was frustrating, but sometimes you have to suck it up and keep going. (On the dew) We're definitely in the game, but a lot will depend on the conditions. I'll still back my bowlers to defend it."

Jos Buttler has been in top form in the IPL 2022 edition. After scoring 35 in Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR)'s season-opener, versus the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Englishman slammed an impressive 68-ball 100 in Rajasthan's second game, i.

Jos Buttler has been in top form in the IPL 2022 edition. After scoring 35 in Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR)'s season-opener, versus the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Englishman slammed an impressive 68-ball 100 in Rajasthan's second game, i.e. versus the Mumbai Indians (MI). In RR's third encounter, versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday evening (April 05), Buttler has continued his rich vein of form and returned with an unbeaten 70, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. While it was another class inning from Buttler, he ensured Samson & Co. got to a good total; 169-3 in 20 overs (after they were asked to bat first). Courtesy his knock, the swashbuckling keeper-batter entered the 100-sixes club. Thus, he has joined some big names in the cash-rich league who have smashed more than 100 maximums in the tournament. Overall, he became the 26th player to enter the elite club. Overall, the list is spearheaded by Universe Boss Chris Gayle with AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni and Kieron Pollard following suit. ALSO READ | MI star Ishan Kishan shares a hilarious incident on how MS Dhoni's hand-gestures left him puzzled Most sixes hit in IPL Chris Gayle - 357 AB de Villiers - 251 Rohit Sharma - 232 MS Dhoni - 222 Kieron Pollard - 215 Virat Kohli - 212 Suresh Raina - 203 David Warner - 201 ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Kieron Pollard: Big-hitters with most sixes in IPL The players to have smashed 100, or more, sixes also include the likes of Shane Watson, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Robin Uthappa, Dinesh Karthik, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh, Sanju Samson and many others. Buttler's tally now stands at 103 after his unbeaten knock versus RCB at the Wankhede. In addition, he became the Orange Cap holder during his knock versus RCB. At the innings break, Buttler told the broadcasters, "The surface feels a little bit soft. The slower balls and Hasaranga with his googly was slow off the wicket. We'll have to see if it changes with the dew. It was frustrating, but sometimes you have to suck it up and keep going. (On the dew) We're definitely in the game, but a lot will depend on the conditions. I'll still back my bowlers to defend it."

IPL 2022: Jos Buttler joins big names as RR opener enters 100-sixes club during RCB encounter

MS Dhoni is on the cusp of joining an elite list as defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face newcomers Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday.<o:p></o:p>

Dhoni is just 15 runs away from joining Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina and Robin Uthappa in the list of Indian cricketers who have completed 7000 runs in T20s. Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Kohli leads the list with 10,326 runs in the shortest format of the sport followed by Rohit (9936 runs) and Punjab Kings opener Dhawan with 8818 runs.

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The two other names in the list are – former CSK batsman Suresh Raina who has 8654 runs under his belt and Dhoni’s current teammate Robin Uthappa who has scored 7070 runs in his T20 career.<o:p></o:p>

Dhoni was the top-scorer for CSK in their season opener against Kolkata Knight Riders as he scored his first half-century in almost three years to steady the innings after an early collapse. However, that was not enough as KKR marched on to a five-wicket victory thanks to Ajinkya Rahane’s batting.

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During the encounter, Dhoni also became the oldest cricketer to score an IPL fifty surpassing Rahul Dravid’s record when he scored 65 off 51 deliveries against Delhi Daredevils in 2013.<o:p></o:p>

Oldest Indian to score an IPL fifty:<o:p></o:p>

40y 262d - MS Dhoni v KKR, 2022<o:p></o:p>

40y 116d - Rahul Dravid v DC, 2013<o:p></o:p>

39y 362d - Sachin Tendulkar v DC, 2013<o:p></o:p>

Dhoni stepped down as CSK skipper ahead of IPL 2022 and passed the baton on Ravindra Jadeja.<o:p></o:p>

MS Dhoni is on the cusp of joining an elite list as defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face newcomers Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday.

MS Dhoni is on the cusp of joining an elite list as defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face newcomers Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday. Dhoni is just 15 runs away from joining Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina and Robin Uthappa in the list of Indian cricketers who have completed 7000 runs in T20s. Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Kohli leads the list with 10,326 runs in the shortest format of the sport followed by Rohit (9936 runs) and Punjab Kings opener Dhawan with 8818 runs. Also read | EXCLUSIVE: Raina, Dhoni & ABD were the toughest to bowl to - Sandeep Sharma The two other names in the list are – former CSK batsman Suresh Raina who has 8654 runs under his belt and Dhoni’s current teammate Robin Uthappa who has scored 7070 runs in his T20 career. Dhoni was the top-scorer for CSK in their season opener against Kolkata Knight Riders as he scored his first half-century in almost three years to steady the innings after an early collapse. However, that was not enough as KKR marched on to a five-wicket victory thanks to Ajinkya Rahane’s batting. Also read | Universe Boss' show not over yet! Gayle kicks off preparations for IPL 2023 During the encounter, Dhoni also became the oldest cricketer to score an IPL fifty surpassing Rahul Dravid’s record when he scored 65 off 51 deliveries against Delhi Daredevils in 2013. Oldest Indian to score an IPL fifty: 40y 262d - MS Dhoni v KKR, 2022 40y 116d - Rahul Dravid v DC, 2013 39y 362d - Sachin Tendulkar v DC, 2013 Dhoni stepped down as CSK skipper ahead of IPL 2022 and passed the baton on Ravindra Jadeja.

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni on cusp of joining Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan in T20 elite list

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be without the services of two of their key players when they take the field against Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (March 26). CSK will be missing Indian pacer Deepak Chahar and England all-rounder Moeen Ali for the game.

While Chahar is still recovering from his injury and is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks of action for CSK, Ali is yet to receive his visa for India and is currently stuck in London. Despite having applied for the visa a long time back, Ali is yet to receive approval and leave for India to join the rest of the CSK squad ahead of the new season.

If Ali manages to land in India today (March 23) only then will he be able to feature in the playing XI for CSK in their opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26 (Saturday).&nbsp;All players are required to serve at least 3 days of isolation upon landing in their team hotel. Ali is thus likely to miss CSK's opener against Shreyas Iyer's men.

In the absence of Ali, CSK have a number of players on their roster who can take the England all-rounder's spot in the playing XI against KKR. Here is a look at three players who can take his spot in the side:

1) Mitchell Santner

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner can be a like-to-like replacement for Moeen&nbsp;Ali in the CSK line-up. While Robin Uthappa can take Ali's no.3 spot in the top-order, Santner can be slotted in the middle-order. He has been with CSK for quite some time now and is a great utility player who can contribute with both the bat and the ball.

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2) Shivam Dube&nbsp;

Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube can also take Moeen's spot in the playing XI which will allow CSK to play four quality overseas players in the form of Devon Conway, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan and Adam Milne all together. CSK can also include Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana in place of Jordan.

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3) Chris Jordan&nbsp;

England pacer Chris Jordan can be an excellent option in the death overs for CSK and also swing his bat in the tail. Jordan can be CSK's fourth overseas player in the XI along with Conway, Bravo and Milne. Uthappa can bat at number three with Rayudu at 4 and Ravindra Jadeja at number five to allow Jordan to be included in the XI.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be without the services of two of their key players when they take the field against Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (March 26).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be without the services of two of their key players when they take the field against Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (March 26). CSK will be missing Indian pacer Deepak Chahar and England all-rounder Moeen Ali for the game. While Chahar is still recovering from his injury and is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks of action for CSK, Ali is yet to receive his visa for India and is currently stuck in London. Despite having applied for the visa a long time back, Ali is yet to receive approval and leave for India to join the rest of the CSK squad ahead of the new season. If Ali manages to land in India today (March 23) only then will he be able to feature in the playing XI for CSK in their opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26 (Saturday). All players are required to serve at least 3 days of isolation upon landing in their team hotel. Ali is thus likely to miss CSK's opener against Shreyas Iyer's men. In the absence of Ali, CSK have a number of players on their roster who can take the England all-rounder's spot in the playing XI against KKR. Here is a look at three players who can take his spot in the side: 1) Mitchell Santner New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner can be a like-to-like replacement for Moeen Ali in the CSK line-up. While Robin Uthappa can take Ali's no.3 spot in the top-order, Santner can be slotted in the middle-order. He has been with CSK for quite some time now and is a great utility player who can contribute with both the bat and the ball. Also Read: IPL revenue to cross INR 10-billion mark for first time ever, confirms BCCI Secretary Jay Shah 2) Shivam Dube Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube can also take Moeen's spot in the playing XI which will allow CSK to play four quality overseas players in the form of Devon Conway, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan and Adam Milne all together. CSK can also include Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana in place of Jordan. Also Read: Despite BCCI's intervention Moeen Ali stranded in UK due to visa delay, likely to miss CSK's opener vs KKR 3) Chris Jordan England pacer Chris Jordan can be an excellent option in the death overs for CSK and also swing his bat in the tail. Jordan can be CSK's fourth overseas player in the XI along with Conway, Bravo and Milne. Uthappa can bat at number three with Rayudu at 4 and Ravindra Jadeja at number five to allow Jordan to be included in the XI.

Moeen Ali likely to miss IPL 2022 opener: 3 CSK players who can replace England all-rounder against KKR

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