New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) MS Dhoni walked into another Chennai night carrying the same aura he always has. The noise rose instantly, the yellow flags fluttered louder, and thousands inside Chepauk stood up, hoping to witness something memorable once again. Not just a cameo, not merely a few runs, but perhaps one final moment with the man who has defined Chennai Super Kings for nearly two decades. That possibility, unspoken yet overwhelmingly present, hung over CSK’s clash with Sunrisers Hyderab…
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Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and elected to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their penultimate game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 league stage at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday.Three playoff spots have already been sealed, but the battle for the final berth is set to go down to the wire with five teams still in contention. Rajasthan Royals find themselves under pressure after three consecutive defeats, a slump that has seen them go…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have allowed emotion to overshadow cricketing reality during the ongoing discussion surrounding MS Dhoni and his future with the franchise.With retirement speculation once again dominating conversations around Dhoni following CSK’s final home game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Chepauk, Manjrekar admitted he has little left to add to the debate and suggested the focus should instead shi…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The possibility of a Big Bash League 2026-27 fixture being staged at Chennai’s iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in December this year has gained significant momentum, with discussions between Cricket Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) reportedly progressing towards final approval.While the formal agreement between the three bodies has yet to be signed, officials involved in the process believe the rem…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina believes Chennai Super Kings may have found a long-term answer for their crucial number four position in young Kartik Sharma, drawing comparisons with former CSK mainstay S. Badrinath after the youngster’s impressive run in IPL 2026.Raina compared Kartik’s temperament and role clarity to Badrinath, who was regarded as one of CSK’s most dependable middle-order batters during the franchise’s early years, stating that Kartik has…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former South Africa wicketkeeper batter Mark Boucher described Heinrich Klaasen’s attacking innings against Chennai Super Kings as a “masterclass” after the Proteas batter helped Sunrisers Hyderabad seal qualification for the IPL 2026 playoffs.Klaasen smashed 47 off 26 balls on a difficult Chepauk surface and shifted the momentum decisively during a crucial 75-run partnership with Ishan Kishan as SRH chased down 181 with an over to spare.“I think he should open a…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher delivered an emotional tribute to MS Dhoni following Sunrisers Hyderabad’s playoff-clinching win over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, calling the legendary captain a global icon who changed the sport forever.Boucher reflected on Dhoni’s unmatched connection with fans and his lasting impact on world cricket.“I’ve been at Chepauk a few times, and I’ve never seen fans go as crazy for anyone as they do for MS Dhoni,” …
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu praised the temperament and versatility of Ishan Kishan after the keeper-batter played a key role in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s must-win five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings that ensured their spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs.On a difficult pitch at Chepauk, the wicketkeeper-batter smashed a 70-ball 47 that saw him stitch a 75-run match-winning partnership with Heinrich Klaasen for the Sunrisers Hyderabad after they lost both Travis Head and…
Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach James Franklin described Ishan Kishan’s mature 70 against Chennai Super Kings as “probably his best innings” of IPL 2026 after Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed a playoff spot following a five-wicket win in Chepauk.Chasing 181 on a slow surface in the M.A. Chidambaram stadium, SRH recovered from the early loss of Travis Head but were rescued by an excellent 75-run stand between Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen which came off only 41 deliveries.Kisha…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former Mumbai Indians quick bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has stated that Ishan Kishan’s player-and captain’s development has been “sensational” after the keeper-batsman inspired Sunrisers Hyderabad’s entry into the IPL 2026 playoffs.Kishan smashed 70 off 47 deliveries against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk to help SRH chase 181 six balls down at the time. It was a match winning partnership with Heinrich Klaasen which was vital for Sunrisers Hyderabad.Speaking of the batsm…