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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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Basketball

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will feature in his 22nd year in the league but eye catchy part is that he will potentially become the first active player to have shared the court with his son, Bronny

LeBron James will feature in his 22nd year in the league and is tied with Vince Carter for the most seasons played

NBA insider Shams Charania says that LeBron James and Bronny James might get to make their potential opening night debut

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NBA insider drops hints on LeBron James and Bronny's potential opening night appearance

The tributes have been pouring in ever since the news broke that NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo had died due to brain cancer at the age of 58. One of the tributes was from Michael Jordan's ex-wife Juanita Vanoy.

The tributes have been pouring in ever since the news broke that NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo had died due to brain cancer at the age of 58

One of the tributes was from Michael Jordan's ex-wife Juanita Vanoy

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Michael Jordan’s ex-wife Juanita Vanoy remembers Dikembe Mutombo in touching Instagram post

Motor Sports

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck discussed Chase Elliott's performances so far this season and feels that the driver for Hendrick Motorsports could pose a threat to the championship battle. 

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck discussed Chase Elliott's performances so far this season and feels that the driver for Hendrick Motorsports could pose a threat to the championship battle

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck feels Chase Elliott is not performing to his full potential

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It was announced by JR Motorsports that Carson Kvapil will drive for the team in the Xfinity Series as a full-time driver for the upcoming 2025 season. Kvapil will take over from Sam Mayer, who drives the #1 Chevrolet.

It was announced by JR Motorsports that Carson Kvapil will drive for the team in the Xfinity Series as a full-time driver for the upcoming 2025 season

Kvapil will take over from Sam Mayer, who drives the #1 Chevrolet.

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Carson Kvapil officially joins Dale Jr.’s JR Motorsports team

American Football

The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. 

However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

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Taylor Swift absent from Chiefs vs Chargers game citing security concerns - report

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Chennai vs Kolkata Match Stats

Match 61, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

CSK • 1st inn
144/6

KKR • 1st inn
147/4

BATTER

Jason Roy
c Matheesha Pathirana b Deepak Chahar

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (W)
c Tushar Deshpande b Deepak Chahar

Venkatesh Iyer
c Ravindra Jadeja b Deepak Chahar

Nitish Rana (C)
not out

Rinku Singh
run out (Moeen Ali)

Andre Russell
not out

Yet To bat

Shardul Thakur

Sunil Narine

Vaibhav Arora

Harshit Rana

Varun Chakaravarthy

Suyash Sharma

BOWLER

Deepak Chahar

Tushar Deshpande

Moeen Ali

Maheesh Theekshana

Matheesha Pathirana

Ravindra Jadeja