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In what became the most heartwarming moment of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), former India captain Sunil Gavaskar rushed to the ground after the completion of the game between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders to get an autograph from MS Dhoni.

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Sunil Gavaskar revisits 'emotional moment' involving MS Dhoni at Chepauk, reveals two cricketing moments he cherishes the most

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming has admitted that not going after mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy “still hurts us”.

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'He tortured us in the nets for years': CSK coach Stephen Fleming regrets not picking Varun Chakravarthy

Captain Nitish Rana and this season's revelation Rinku Singh came good for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they rocked Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by six wickets in a must-win Indian Premier League (IPL) game at the Chepauk Stadium on Sunday (May 14).

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Watch: Furious Nitish Rana indulges in heated exchange with on-field umpires during live match, fined Rs 24 lakh

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) kept their slim hopes of reaching Indian Premier Leauge (IPL) 2023 playoffs alive with a historic win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium but skipper Nitish Rana and his team will have to pay fine for maintaining a slow over rate.

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KKR skipper Nitish Rana punished by BCCI for breaching this IPL Code of Conduct, whole team including impact player fined too

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Priceless moment: Sunil Gavaskar rushes to take MS Dhoni's autograph in Chepauk, internet revels after watching heartwarming video

MS Dhoni has been the skipper for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the 16th season running, and in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, and has been credited with the turn in form for the likes of Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube.

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IPL 2023: 'This guy has the leadership quality' — Former India skipper reveals why Dhoni was made India captain in 2007

Before even the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) commenced over a month ago, fans and former cricketers began speculating about Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni's future.

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'Don't hurt our feelings MS Dhoni': Harbhajan Singh makes a humble request to Chennai Super Kings captain

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Match 61, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Sunil Gavaskar revisits 'emotional moment' involving MS Dhoni at Chepauk, reveals two cricketing moments he cherishes the most

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Sun 14 May, 19:30:00 IST

CSK, who chose to bat

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 08

CSK
141/3 (17.4 ov)

KKR
137/9 (20.0 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2023 On Apr 23

KKR
186/8 (20.0 ov)

CSK
235/4 (20.0 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs

Indian Premier League, 2022 On Mar 26

CSK
131/5 (20.0 ov)

KKR
133/4 (18.3 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Tapan Sharma (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

Sunil Gavaskar revisits 'emotional moment' involving MS Dhoni at Chepauk, reveals two cricketing moments he cherishes the most

'He tortured us in the nets for years': CSK coach Stephen Fleming regrets not picking Varun Chakravarthy

Watch: Furious Nitish Rana indulges in heated exchange with on-field umpires during live match, fined Rs 24 lakh

KKR skipper Nitish Rana punished by BCCI for breaching this IPL Code of Conduct, whole team including impact player fined too

Priceless moment: Sunil Gavaskar rushes to take MS Dhoni's autograph in Chepauk, internet revels after watching heartwarming video

IPL 2023: 'This guy has the leadership quality' — Former India skipper reveals why Dhoni was made India captain in 2007

'Don't hurt our feelings MS Dhoni': Harbhajan Singh makes a humble request to Chennai Super Kings captain

Chennai vs Kolkata Match Stats

Match 61, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Sunil Gavaskar revisits 'emotional moment' involving MS Dhoni at Chepauk, reveals two cricketing moments he cherishes the most

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Sun 14 May, 19:30:00 IST

CSK, who chose to bat

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 08

CSK141/3 (17.4 ov)

KKR137/9 (20.0 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2023 On Apr 23

KKR186/8 (20.0 ov)

CSK235/4 (20.0 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs

Indian Premier League, 2022 On Mar 26

CSK131/5 (20.0 ov)

KKR133/4 (18.3 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets

Umpires

UmpireTapan Sharma (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and Nitin Menon (IND)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

Sunil Gavaskar revisits 'emotional moment' involving MS Dhoni at Chepauk, reveals two cricketing moments he cherishes the most

'He tortured us in the nets for years': CSK coach Stephen Fleming regrets not picking Varun Chakravarthy

Watch: Furious Nitish Rana indulges in heated exchange with on-field umpires during live match, fined Rs 24 lakh

KKR skipper Nitish Rana punished by BCCI for breaching this IPL Code of Conduct, whole team including impact player fined too

Priceless moment: Sunil Gavaskar rushes to take MS Dhoni's autograph in Chepauk, internet revels after watching heartwarming video

IPL 2023: 'This guy has the leadership quality' — Former India skipper reveals why Dhoni was made India captain in 2007

'Don't hurt our feelings MS Dhoni': Harbhajan Singh makes a humble request to Chennai Super Kings captain

CSK
141/3 (17.4 ov)

KKR
137/9 (20.0 ov)

KKR
186/8 (20.0 ov)

CSK
235/4 (20.0 ov)

CSK
131/5 (20.0 ov)

KKR
133/4 (18.3 ov)

Umpire
Tapan Sharma (IND), Vinod Seshan (IND) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)