The BCCI's newly announced retention policy for IPL 2025 has brought back a rule that allows each franchise to retain one 'uncapped' Indian player for no more than Rs 4 crore. This has opened the door for Chennai Super Kings to retain MS Dhoni for another season, thanks to his international break of over 5 years. While some experts see it as an attempt to cash in on Dhoni's brand, others welcome the move as it allows one of the league's major icons to continue playing. Additionally, there are nine other former Indian players who can be retained as 'uncapped' under the new rules.
D Gukesh, a 17-year-old chess prodigy, made history by becoming the youngest challenger to the world title after his victory at the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto. He received a warm welcome upon arriving in Chennai, India, where hundreds of fans lined up to greet him. Gukesh expressed his joy and gratitude, attributing his success to his hard work and determination, and thanked his supporters for their constant encouragement.
In a special episode of Couple of Things, Amrita Rao and RJ Anmol welcome cricketer Deepak Chahar and his wife Jaya to share their exclusive love story. Chahar, known for his skills on the field with Chennai Super Kings, made headlines when he publicly proposed to Jaya during an IPL match. This episode delves into their journey and reveals the surprising reason behind Chahar's bold move.
Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin is all set to rejoin the Indian team for the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot. After withdrawing himself from the match on the second day, Ashwin flew home to Chennai to attend to his ailing mother. However, he will now be back on Day 4 and will be allowed to bowl immediately in the second innings. The team management, players, media, and fans have shown immense understanding and empathy towards Ashwin's situation, and they are glad to welcome him back to the field.