New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul said surpassing MS Dhoni on the IPL’s all-time run-scorers list was special, but insisted that winning five trophies like the legendary CSK captain remains the milestone he still has to achieve. During DC’s game against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he smashed an unbeaten 152, Rahul surpassed Dhoni and Suresh Raina to become the fifth highest run-getter in IPL history. “I didn’t even realise I had gone past…
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Chennai, April 26 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has indicated that MS Dhoni’s return to the playing XI for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has been further delayed after the veteran wicketkeeper-batter suffered another setback in his recovery from a calf injury.Dhoni, who was initially expected to miss only the opening two weeks of IPL 2026, has now been sidelined for nearly a month, with CSK already eight matches into their campaign without their talismanic former…
Chennai, April 26 (IANS) Sanju Samson etched his name into the record books by becoming the fastest Indian, in terms of balls, to reach 5,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, achieving the milestone during Chennai Super Kings’ clash against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.The 31-year-old achieved this milestone impressively by hitting Kagiso Rabada for a boundary in the second over. However, Rabada had the last laugh, dismissing Samson for 11 off 15 balls la…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have provided a positive update on injured left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed, confirming that he has successfully undergone surgery after being ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a quadricep injury. “Khaleel has undergone a successful surgery! Wishing him strength and a quick recovery,” the franchise said in a social media update.The 28-year-old fast bowler was earlier ruled out of the remainder of the …
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Players of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wore black armbands during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday as a mark of respect following the passing of pacer Mukesh Choudhary’s mother.The franchise confirmed earlier in the day that Choudhary’s mother had passed on Tuesday after battling illness for a long time. In a message shared by the team, CSK expressed their condolences and support for the yo…
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Naman Dhir said he is ready to bat in any position for the team, stressing his flexibility ahead of their high-profile clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.“I am comfortable everywhere, I do not have any problem with that. But yes, if you get more time in a game to settle in, then obviously why not,” Dhir said while speaking to broadcasters before the match.The youngster revealed that he was asked…
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Rohit Sharma is still out due to injury as MI have not made any changes in the team. While CSK have made only one change, Prashant Veer has come in place of Matthew Short.The clash between the two five-time IPL champions, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super …
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) India’s U19 World Cup-winning captain and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Ayush Mhatre expressed disappointment after being ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a hamstring injury.Mhatre penned down an emotional note for the CSK fans and also vowed to come back stronger after recovering.”Disappointed to not be able to contribute to @chennaiipl anymore in IPL 2026, but promise to come back stronger,” Mhatre wrote in an Instagram caption while …
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Former Mumbai Indians batter Aditya Tare believes that the veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni taking on the gloves during the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) recent practice is a ‘good sign’ and anticipated his comeback against MI in their upcoming game on Thursday. After being sidelined for six matches due to a calf injury, Dhoni spent nearly an hour in the nets, actively engaging in batting and wicketkeeping drills. He looked confident during the session, moving freely a…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) said on Tuesday that their top-order batter Ayush Mhatre had been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament after sustaining a hamstring injury during the team’s recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The franchise said that the top-order batter will require six to 12 weeks of rehab.”Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a left hamstring injury sustained while batting during the match against Sunrisers Hyd…