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Shreyas Iyer remains winless as India T20I captain after record 125-run defeat

Shreyas Iyer remains winless as India T20I captain after record 125-run defeat

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It feels like 2011 again. Where an empire that looked unshakable only months back has been brought to the ground in the most stunning fashion. Three months after becoming the first team ever to successfully defend the T20 World Cup, India remain winless on their trip to Ireland and the UK and are staring at a second successive series defeat, having already lost to Ireland. Set 202 to win in Nottingham, with MS Dhoni watching from the stands on his 45th birthday, India folded for 76 in 11.4 overs, losing by a record 125 margin – their worst ever- on Tuesday, and go 0-2 down in the series. As has been the case throughout this tour, India failed to bring their A-game to the fore and paid for it. It is the first instance where India are without a win in five successive matches. A new T20 cycle calls for changes in personnel. But given India’s depth, the fact that they have been listless so far is a concern. A series that promised fireworks is …

‘Thala x Thalapathy’: Fans can’t keep calm as Vijay wishes ‘captain cool’ MS Dhoni on his 45th birthday

‘Thala x Thalapathy’: Fans can’t keep calm as Vijay wishes ‘captain cool’ MS Dhoni on his 45th birthday

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Indian cricketer and Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings favourite MS Dhoni turned 45 on July 7. As wishes poured in for the cricketer from across the country, Tamil Nadu chief minister and actor Vijay also took the time out to wish ‘captain cool’ on his special day. Vijay even posted a picture from the last time he met Dhoni. MS Dhoni received a special birthday wish from Tamil Nadu chief minister and actor Vijay. Vijay’s birthday wish for Dhoni as he turns 45 Vijay posted an old picture of himself and Dhoni from when they met in 2021. “From every resounding whistle that echoes your name to the countless hearts you’ve inspired, your journey has become a cherished part of Tamil Nadu’s sporting emotion!” wrote the actor-politician in an X (formerly Twitter) post. He also praised Dhoni, adding, “Happy Birthday to our ‘Captain Cool’ Mahendra Singh Dhoni! Your extraordinary cricketing legacy, calm leadership and humble nature continue to inspire generations. Wishing you good health, happiness and many more years of success. May the …

Shubman Gill hits first ODI century as captain

Shubman Gill hits first ODI century as captain

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2 min readJun 17, 2026 03:48 PM IST Shubman Gill continued his prolific scoring form as he recorded his maiden ODI century as captain in the second match against Afghanistan at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. FOLLOW: IND vs AFG LIVE SCORE, 2ND ODI Batting out of his usual position as opener to accomodate the returning Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order, Gill turned to the No. 3 slot. After Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bowl, Gill walked in during the third over after Jaiswal fell early to Mohammed Saleem on four off deliveries. Continuing his flawless run from the previous ODI where he struck an unbeaten 84 during a 195-run chase in Dharamsala, Gill steered the innings with a 87-run stand for the second wicket with Rohit Sharma. While Rohit missed out on his half-century, Gill doubled his scoring rates and cruised to his century in only 77 deliveries, an innings laced with 12 fours and two sixes. The century marked Gill’s ninth ODI century in only 63 …

Teams defending their IPL titles: Dhoni tames Gayle, ABD and Kohli; MI’s last win | Cricket News

Teams defending their IPL titles: Dhoni tames Gayle, ABD and Kohli; MI’s last win | Cricket News

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3 min readJun 1, 2026 05:33 PM IST Royal Challengers Bengaluru waited 17 years to win the Indian Premier League (IPL). And then, they suddenly had two trophies in two years. With the victory over Gujarat Titans on Sunday, RCB have become just the third team to have succesfully defender their IPL title, with the only other sides being Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, teams that Bengaluru have shared a rivalry with but never quite matched in terms of trophy count until now. RCB are still a long way from equalling MI or CSK’s records though – the latter two sides have won a record five titles each. Here we take a look at the two previous IPL finals in which a team won the trophy for a second consecutive time. 2011 IPL final: CSK beat RCB by 58 runs CSK had won the IPL for the first time in 2010 and in the next one year, the tournament went through a bit of a storm. Founder and league commissioner Lalit Modi had been …

MS Dhoni’s wife Sakshi recently touched Jayaram’s feet; told him she’s a fan: ‘I thought she was mistaken’

MS Dhoni’s wife Sakshi recently touched Jayaram’s feet; told him she’s a fan: ‘I thought she was mistaken’

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Actor Jayaram recently promoted his upcoming Tamil film Parimala & Co with a fan interaction. At the meet, he revealed that he recently met cricketer MS Dhoni’s wife, Sakshi, during an IPL match. He also stated that when she first touched his feet, he wondered whether she had mistaken him for someone else. Jayaram revealed how he learnt that MS Dhoni’s wife Sakshi was his fan. Sakshi Dhoni tells Jayaram she’s a fan During the interaction hosted by Cinema Vikatan, a fan asked Jayaram which fan meet made him happiest. He said, “Just one week ago, I was at an IPL cricket match in Chennai. Someone pointed out Dhoni’s wife to me, but I didn’t know it. Suddenly, she walks over to me, touches my feet and says she’s a big fan. I was shocked and wondered if she had mistaken me for someone else.” When Jayaram asked her the same, he said Sakshi assured him she knew him. “Their daughter Ziva’s nanny was Malayalai. When she was young, she would sing my song Ambalappuzha …

Sooryavanshi’s 03 joins Dhoni’s 7, Kohli’s 18, Rohit’s 45 in IPL’s prized jersey club

Sooryavanshi’s 03 joins Dhoni’s 7, Kohli’s 18, Rohit’s 45 in IPL’s prized jersey club

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3 min readUpdated: May 27, 2026 10:41 PM IST The IPL is in its 19th season but the only jerseys worth collecting and sporting for a long time now were the ones with 7 (MS Dhoni), 18 (Virat Kohli) and 45 (Rohit Sharma) printed on them. This edition, one can add 03 (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi) to the short list. The 15-year-old’s exploits – in terms of run-making, strike rate and six-hitting ability – has made him a favourite among those collecting jerseys. Rajasthan Royals has witnessed a huge demand for Sooryavanshi jerseys this season and a source in the team said that they had never seen such a spike in demand for any particular player’s jersey since the inception of the league. “His jersey is in huge demand, everyone has been asking for his jersey only. And it’s the most-sold jersey too, we have never seen such demand,” the source told The Indian Express. ALSO READ | Sooryavanshi’s 97 off 29 balls: Innings that redefined what’s possible in T20s The teenager – who scored 97 in …

CSK need a facelift, but it requires looking beyond their very face, MS Dhoni

CSK need a facelift, but it requires looking beyond their very face, MS Dhoni

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Sometime last year, an India coach – a big name with close ties with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) old-timers – explored the possibility of a coaching role with the five-time champions. The timing seemed apt. The franchise had finished at the bottom, and all signs pointed to a major overhaul. Instead, he was told to wait. Now that CSK has missed the play-off qualification for the third straight year, there is clamour for total revamp again. But the extent of it depends on the future of MS Dhoni, the club’s face and heartbeat. As long as he is around, coaches would remain hesitant to assume charges, fearing their powers would be curtailed. According to reliable sources, at least one interested candidate seemed convinced that until Dhoni is around, there is no way he will throw his hat in the ring. The coming weeks will give a clear picture. This much is certain. The five-time champions are under immense pressure to ring in the changes. There is uncertainty over Stephen Fleming, who has been the …

‘Are you seriously asking me that question?’

‘Are you seriously asking me that question?’

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CSK bowling coach Eric Simons left the door open for MS Dhoni’s return in IPL 2027, while making it clear that the final call will rest entirely with the former captain himself. Dhoni missed the entirety of IPL 2026, but Simons said the veteran wicketkeeper-batter looked sharp in training sessions and has been struck the ball as cleanly as ever in the nets. However, he stressed that Dhoni’s comeback would depend on his own assessment of fitness and readiness. ALSO READ | Gaikwad on MS Dhoni playing IPL 2027: ‘You and I will know next year’ “Are you seriously asking me that question? We always are. I mean, honestly, he has hit the ball so well. He obviously had a leg injury, which made it very difficult for him to run, so that’s why he couldn’t play. But in terms of hitting the ball in the nets, he’s hitting it as well as I’ve ever seen him hit it. But I keep saying this, only MS will know, and MS will make the decision about …

Has MS Dhoni played his last IPL game? Before CSK’s match, former captain heads to Ranchi

Has MS Dhoni played his last IPL game? Before CSK’s match, former captain heads to Ranchi

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4 min readChennaiUpdated: May 21, 2026 11:13 AM IST With the thumb injury yet to heal, MS Dhoni has headed home to Ranchi even as Chennai Super Kings get ready to take on a crucial fixture against Gujarat Titans on Thursday. With CSK’s chances of making the play-offs appearing slim, the IPL 2026 marks the first edition of the tournament where Dhoni hasn’t played a single game and puts a question mark around his future. “I can confirm Dhoni is not here (Ahmedabad) with the team, but if we do happen to qualify, he’ll definitely join back up with the squad. He’s got a bit of a sore thumb. He’s recovering nicely, but he won’t be ready for this match. If we manage to get through to the playoffs, hopefully he’ll be alright,” Hussey said. Having been ruled out at the start of the season for two weeks due to a calf injury, Dhoni then decided to sit out of the matches after regaining fitness because he did’t want to take a spot of Kartik …

The MS Dhoni advice still echoes in Dewald Brevis’ career: ‘You get overconfidence and confidence…’

The MS Dhoni advice still echoes in Dewald Brevis’ career: ‘You get overconfidence and confidence…’

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Dewald Brevis has shared an important piece of advice he received from MS Dhoni even before joining Chennai Super Kings, a message that has stayed with him throughout his IPL journey. The young South African arrived in the league with huge expectations, often compared to AB de Villiers, which kept him under constant scrutiny from the very beginning of his career. Dewald Brevis opens up on MS Dhoni’s lasting advice. (Instagram) His time at Mumbai Indians did not go as planned, where he managed only 10 appearances and scored 230 runs without registering a half-century, struggling to convert starts into big scores. Brevis later joined the CSK setup in IPL 2025 as a replacement for the injured Gurjapneet Singh, marking a fresh chapter in his career. Since then, he has grown in confidence and gradually established himself as an important part of the five-time champions’ squad, showing greater maturity and consistency in his performances under the CSK environment. The Proteas star recalled a piece of early-career advice from Dhoni that continues to shape his mindset, …