NEW DELHI: All-format all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja remains without a moniker from the passionate Chennai Super Kings supporters, unlike teammate Mahendra Singh Dhoni — fondly referred to as Thala (leader) and Suresh Raina — ‘Chinna Thala’ (leader’s right-hand man) respectively. However, after his match-winning performance of 3/18 in 4 overs against KKR, Jadeja believes it’s time…
NEW DELHI: How old is MS Dhoni? He’s 42. Well, that’s just another number for the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman. Dhoni, affectionately known as ‘Thala’ among his fans, showcased his brilliance during the match against Gujarat Titans.Bowling his first over, CSK’s Daryl Mitchell delivered a full delivery around the off-stump to Vijay Shankar. Shankar attempted a straight…
Dinesh Karthik’s brilliant finish against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Monday not only saved Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) from a humiliating defeat but also subsided his age-related concerns. The aggressive innings earned praise from cricket veterans and cricket commentator Simon Doull compared Dinesh Karthik’s innings with legend MS Dhoni, who is prepping for today’s CSK…
Three Chennai-based players in Titans’ XI will look to prove themselves at ‘home’CHENNAI: If there is one IPL venue which Gujarat Titans can call home away from home, it is the MA Chidambaram Stadium, given the strong Tamil Nadu influence in their squad.The Titans playing pack comprises five TN members, who know the Chepauk pitches…
NEW DELHI: Despite being an unstoppable run-machine in the IPL, Virat Kohli has yet to conquer the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai while representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).Kohli holds a significant lead over other players in the IPL, amassing 7263 runs from 237 matches with an impressive seven centuries and a striking rate of…
NEW DELHI: As the defending champions Chennai Super Kings prepare to face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL season opener this year, former batter Abhinav Mukund believes that Chepauk is ‘no longer a fortress’ for the five-time winners.Mukund, who was part of Chennai Super Kings from 2008 to 2012, stated on Thursday that RCB might…
