In a farewell match against Ireland at the T20 World Cup, Tim Southee equals Chris Gayle's record of hitting the most sixes in Tests, with just two short of reaching 100 maximums. However, Gayle's six-hitting prowess is not limited to just Tests as Nicholas Pooran's stats in 2024 have surpassed Gayle's peak performance. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma reaches a new milestone in international cricket with his six-hitting abilities, and former cricket star Shahid Afridi has been named the ICC ambassador for the T20 World Cup, joining other famous sports icons like Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, and Usain Bolt. As the IPL heats up, Virat Kohli leads with the most hundreds while speculations arise about whether former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will play all matches for CSK in IPL 2024. In the exciting world of cricket, the old "jungle rule" of six-hitting teams making it to the finals still prevails.
The Chennai Super Kings' middle-order suffered a dramatic collapse against the Rajasthan Royals, as they fell short chasing the target set by the Royals. Veteran batsmen MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja tried to take the game deep, but were ultimately unable to pull off a thrilling last-over finish. The Royals' spin bowlers caused panic and triggered the collapse, getting rid of crucial wickets including Rahane, Dube, and Conway. Despite that, the close finish and the valiant efforts of the CSK batting pair garnered praise from the crowd.
Despite struggling in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been retained by the Chennai Super Kings for a whopping 18 crore. He has proven his leadership skills by leading CSK to their fifth IPL title in 2023, and is set to continue as captain in the 2025 edition. From being secured for just 20 lakhs in the 2019 player auction, Gaikwad's journey to becoming an IPL superstar has been an impressive one.
After spending 9.25 crore, Mumbai Indians failed to retain Deepak Chahar in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, who later rejoined Chennai Super Kings. The pacer credited CSK skipper MS Dhoni for his development and expressed disappointment at not being able to continue with the franchise. Chahar also shared about his efforts to regain fitness and make a comeback in the Indian squad.
Chennai Super Kings makes strategic purchases during the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, including a homecoming for spin-bowling all-rounder Ravi Ashwin. The team also added notable players such as Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, Rahul Tripathi, and Devon Conway for bargain prices. With these new additions, CSK's squad for IPL 2025 is shaping up to be highly competitive and well-rounded, with a strong mix of experienced veterans and up-and-coming talent.
The IPL 2022 auction concluded with some surprising picks and big-money signings. RCB made a late splash in the auction by snaring the likes of Mohit Rathee, Lungi Ngidi, and Abhinandan Singh. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, welcomed back Arjun Tendulkar and also added South African bowler Lizaad Williams to their squad. Punjab Kings made a steal by signing Pravin Dubey for a bargain price of ₹30 lakh while Rajasthan Royals secured the services of promising youngster Kwena Maphaka for a whopping ₹1.50 crore. Other notable signings include New Zealand's Bevon Jacobs, South African youngster Matthew Breetzke, and young Indian duo Rajvardhan Hangargekar and Arshin Kulkarni. CSK also made a low-cost signing in the form of Andre Siddharth for ₹30 lakh. Overall, it was a busy and fruitful day for all the teams as they gear up for the upcoming IPL season.
The second day of the IPL 2025 Auction saw intense bidding wars as RCB secured talented English all-rounder Jacob Bethell for Rs 2.6 crore, while CSK acquired Australian pacer Nathan Ellis for Rs 2 crore. Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera and West Indies sensation Shamar Joseph were sold to Delhi Capitals and LSG respectively, while all-rounder Kamindu Mendis was taken by SRH at his base price of Rs 75 lakh. Several big names like Jason Behrendorff and Navdeep Saini went unsold, making it an eventful day for the IPL teams. Stay updated with the latest business news and stock market updates through our coverage.
The IPL 2025 Auction was headlined by intense bidding wars for top players as MI secured the services of England's Will Jacks for Rs 5.25 crore while RCB acquired Tim David for Rs 3 crore. Other notable buys include Baroda's Deepak Hooda to CSK and Bengal's Shahbaz Ahmed to LSG. The absence of bids for Moeen Ali, however, has raised eyebrows. In case you missed it, catch all the latest business news and updates on Zee Business.
In a busy Day 2 of the IPL 2025 Auction, Chennai Super Kings have continued to bring back familiar faces in their efforts to strengthen their squad. The five-time winners have shelled out Rs 2.4 Crore to rope in former player Sam Curran, along with multiple other Chennai old boys. Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin also makes a return to the CSK squad, while the team has also added the likes of Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Noor Ahmad to their unit.
CSK adds dynamic young bowler Anshul Kamboj to their squad with a whopping 3.4 crore bid at the IPL 2025 mega auction. The 24-year-old made headlines with his historic 10-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy and is known for his seam-bowling skills. Kamboj previously played for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 and will now join forces with CSK in their bid for the IPL title.