Former England batsman Nick Knight has criticized Chennai Super Kings' decision to break up the successful opening partnership of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway in the IPL 2025 season. Knight suggests that both Gaikwad and Conway should be in their top order and Shivam Dube should be given a higher batting position to take advantage of his spin-hitting skills. Knight also questions the decision to send Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of CSK icon MS Dhoni in their most recent game.
In a highly-anticipated IPL clash between RCB and CSK, Virat Kohli's light-hearted moment with his India teammate Jadeja caught the attention of social media. Despite the fun on the field, RCB dominated the match with a "game-changing" performance from Josh Hazlewood, who picked up three crucial wickets. Despite a late surge from MS Dhoni, CSK fell short by 50 runs, giving RCB their second win of the season thanks to strong contributions from Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, and Kohli himself. With the win, RCB sits at the top of the points table in the 2025 IPL.
In an exciting match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), RCB made history by defeating CSK at their home ground after 17 years. Rajat Patidar shined with a half-century and Tim David's explosive cameo took RCB close to the 200-run mark. However, it was the hug between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni at the end of the match that stole the show and went viral on social media. CSK's performance was lackluster as they slumped to a big defeat, with the only positives being Dhoni's unbeaten 30 and his stumping of Phil Salt, along with Noor's three-wicket haul.
Yograj Singh, father of legendary Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, has made headlines for his remarks about MS Dhoni in the past. However, in a recent interview, Yograj stated that he has never differentiated between Dhoni and other Indian cricketers. This is a shift from his earlier comments where he blamed Dhoni for cutting Yuvraj's career short. As Dhoni continues to play at the age of 43, Yograj's statements add a new perspective to the relationship between the two former teammates.
The youngest player in the Chennai Super Kings squad, Noor Ahmad, made a spectacular debut in the IPL, securing the Player of the Match award for his 4/18 against the reigning champions Mumbai Indians. However, it was not just Noor who impressed the crowd at Chepauk, as MS Dhoni showed his impeccable reflexes and lightning-quick stumping skills, leaving his teammate in awe. Dhoni's stumping in just 0.12 seconds showcased the 43-year-old's enduring class with the gloves and proved why he is still regarded as one of the greatest players in the game.
The talismanic wicketkeeper batter MS Dhoni received an arousing reception as he walked out to bat for Chennai Super Kings in their season opener against Mumbai Indians. However, he faced only two deliveries and couldn't score a run. Rachin Ravindra (65*) and Ravindra Jadeja (17) had added 36 runs for the sixth wicket, but a mix-up led to Jadeja being run out. Dhoni's entry was welcomed by the Chepauk crowd, but he didn't get a chance to make an impact as CSK won the match by four wickets. Noor Ahmad was named Player of the Match for his four wickets, while Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 65 helped CSK chase down Mumbai's total of 156.
Mumbai Indians introduced 24-year-old Vignesh Puthur as their Impact Substitute in the 2025 IPL opener against Chennai Super Kings. The left-arm spinner made a telling impact by taking three crucial wickets, including that of CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad in his first over. Despite CSK eventually winning the match, Puthur's impressive performance caught the attention of senior players like MS Dhoni and Ravi Shastri. The young spinner, hailing from Kerala, made a memorable debut and even got a pat on the shoulder from Dhoni himself.
After a year-long absence from the cricket field, Chennai Super Kings captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, made a triumphant return during their match against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025. Dhoni's lightning-fast stumping of Suryakumar Yadav sent fans into a frenzy, with his 0.12 seconds breaking the record for the fastest stumping in IPL history. Though he couldn't finish the match, his teammate Rachin Ravindra secured victory with a six in the final over, causing CSK fans to erupt in celebration for their beloved "Thala."
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has announced two major changes in the game to favor the bowlers - lifting the ban on using saliva on the ball and allowing two balls per innings in night matches to counter the dew factor. The decision comes after several complaints from captains and players, including MS Dhoni, about the difficult conditions for spinners due to dew. This move is expected to bring back the balance between bat and ball and could change the dynamics of the game.
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni surprised netizens by teaming up with filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga for a new advertisement. Dhoni can be seen embracing his wild side, sporting a wig inspired by Ranbir Kapoor's character in the film "Animal". The duo recreated a scene from the film, along with Ranbir's famous dialogue, receiving praise from fellow celebrities and fans. However, Animal received criticism for its portrayal of toxic masculinity and misogyny.