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Indian Premier League March 2024

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming opened up about MS Dhoni's batting performance and mentioned the knee problem that MS Dhoni has been dealing with for the last few years.&nbsp;

CSK wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni. (PC: Getty). 

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IPL 2024: Is there any chance of MS Dhoni batting higher in the order for Chennai Super Kings? CSK coach Stephen Fleming answers

Chennai Super Kings remained stationed on third place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024's points table despite eight-wicket loss against LSG on April 19.

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (left) and LSG's KL Rahul and Krunal Pandya in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Points Table: CSK remain unaffected despite loss against LSG, KL Rahul's brigade continue to grab 5th spot

Orange Cap: KL Rahul rode on his stunning 82-run knock in LSG's 8-wicket win over CSK to grab fourth spot in IPL 2024's leading run-scorers' list.

LSG skipper KL Rahul in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap: KL Rahul dazzles into top 5 after match-winning 82 against CSK, Virat Kohli chilling on summit; check full list here

During the LSG vs CSK match, MS Dhoni's arrival at the crease caused such a roar from the crowd that it triggered a noise warning on Quinton De Kock's wife Sasha's smartwatch.

MS Dhoni scored a lighting 9-ball 28 during LSG vs CSK clash.

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Quinton de Kock's wife shares proof of deafening sound levels when MS Dhoni took crease during LSG vs CSK match

LSG was spotted removing his cap before shaking hands with MS Dhoni post Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2024 clash.

LSG was spotted removing his cap before shaking hands with MS Dhoni post LSG vs CSK match. (Screengrab-X)

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WATCH: KL Rahul takes off his cap before shaking hands with MS Dhoni, this is how CSK's ageless megastar reacted!

KL Rahul revealed how MS Dhoni's presence intimidates opposing teams following Lucknow Super Giants' commanding win over Chennai Super Kings on April 19.

CSK's superstar batter MS Dhoni (left) and LSG skipper KL Rahul in this frame. (Getty)

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'He walks in and...': KL Rahul explains how MS Dhoni’s presence intimidates opponent bowlers post LSG vs CSK's IPL 2024 match

BCCI have punished KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad with heavy fines for maintaining slow over rate during LSG versus CSK's IPL 2024 match on April 19.

LSG skipper KL Rahul (left) and CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad in this frame. (Getty)

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KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad bear BCCI's brunt, penalised with heavy fines for this offence after LSG vs CSK's IPL 2024 clash

Former CSK bowler L Balaji has revealed what MS Dhoni said to him after the IPL 2008 final loss to RR. He added that Dhoni is a great talent for the next generation to follow.&nbsp;

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Former CSK bowler reveals MS Dhoni's message after IPL 2008 final loss to RR, says ‘he still said…’

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad stressed the importance of bowling well in the powerplay. The CSK skipper urged his bowlers to improve their execution during the field restrictions.

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. (PC: Getty).

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IPL 2024: CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad talks urgent need for defending champions to improve on one aspect, says 'one area we would like to...'

Lucknow Super Giants took their wins tally to four after seven matches this season. Meanwhile, the Chennai Super Kings suffered their third defeat of the season in seven matches.&nbsp;

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IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK: KL Rahul's class and Quinton de Kock's defiance overshadow MS Dhoni's cameo as Lucknow beat Chennai by 8 wickets

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that India all‑rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss at least two weeks of Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches due to a hamstring injury.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Pooja Vastrakar set to miss two weeks of WPL 2026.

Pooja Vastrakar of India prepares to bowl during game two of the ODI series between India and South Africa at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Bengaluru, India.

RCB shares worrisome update on Pooja Vastrakar’s WPL 2026 comeback

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted her side fell short in the final over of their three-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the WPL 2026 opener, saying they failed to bowl even one good delivery under pressure.

RCB defeated Mumbai Indians by three wickets. 

Nadine de Klerk picked up four wickets against MI in WPL 2026 opener.

Mumbai Indians' Amelia Kerr (L) speaks with her captain Harmanpreet Kaur during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 

Harmanpreet Kaur indirectly blames Nat Sciver-Brunt after MI’s defeat vs RCB

Nadine de Klerk said it would take time for RCB’s thrilling three-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians to sink in, after she played a key role in the WPL opener. She picked up 4/26 with the ball and then scored an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls to guide RCB to a last-ball victory against MI.

Nadine de Klerk celebrates after her team's win in the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

De Klerk reveals her mindset after guiding RCB to their nail-biter win vs MI

Nadine de Klerk did the unthinkable and powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to thrilling three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in WPL 2026 opener

RCB pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over MI in WPL 2026 opener

Nadine de Klerk remained the architect of RCB's win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Nadine de Klerk (R) in action in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: De Klerk turns match on its head as RCB rock MI in last-ball thriller

WPL 2026's opening ceremony was nothing short of a spectacle thanks to stunning performances from both Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez

Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez performed at WPL 2026's opening ceremony

WPL 2026 opener is between MI and RCB

Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez and Harnaaz Sandhu star in WPL 2026's opening ceremony (via WPL)

WATCH: Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez light up WPL's opening ceremony

The India captain feels that the team didn't have enough time to prepare for the Test series against South Africa and West Indies

Shubman Gill feels that Team India didn't have enough time to prepare for SA Tests

Gill didn't feature in India's second Test against South Africa

India's team players walk back to the pavilion at the end of play on the first day of the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati (via Getty)

Gill explains reason behind Team India's struggles in South Africa Tests

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India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill believes that he is where he is meant to be and that no one can take away what is written in his destiny after the young batter's omission from T20 World Cup 2026 squad.

Shubman Gill will lead India in ODI series against New Zealand.

Shubman Gill omitted from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad.

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill

Gill finally addresses his omission from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad

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Brendon McCullum lost his cool during an interview with Nasser Hussain following England's 4-1 deffeat to Australia in The Ashes

Nasser Hussain shared his verdict on the tense exchange with Brendon McCullum

McCullum seemed to have lost his cool during an interview with Hussain

England coach Brendon McCullum after losing the Fifth Test in the 2025/26 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground (via Getty)

'He needs to adapt...': Hussain's blunt verdict on tense exchange with McCullum

Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar gifted a bat-shaped guitar to World Cup winner Jemimah Rodrigues and sings duet with her to fulfill his promise he made during the Women's ODI World Cup 2025. 

Sunil Gavsakar sings duet with Jemimah Rodrigues.

Sunil Gavaskar gifted guitar to Jemimah Rodrigues.

Sunil Gavaskar along with Jemimah Rodrigues

Gavaskar fulfills promise gifts Jemimah bat-shaped guitar, joins her for duet

Sanjay Manjrekar opened up on Virat Kohli’s decision to retire from Test cricket. He said that looking back at Indian cricket, many players who opened in ODIs were actually middle-order batters in Tests. In ODIs, he explained, bowlers usually don’t attack top-order batters aggressively early on; they mainly focus on keeping runs down in the first few overs.

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Most 4s

Most 6s

Most Wickets

Virat Kohli

RCB

741 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

Ruturaj Gaikwad

CSK

583 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Riyan Parag

RR

573 Runs 16 Matches•14 Inns

Travis Head

SRH

567 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

Sanju Samson

RR

531 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

Sai Sudharsan

GT

527 Runs 12 Matches•12 Inns

KL Rahul

LSG

520 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Nicholas Pooran

LSG

499 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Sunil Narine

KKR

488 Runs 15 Matches•14 Inns

Abhishek Sharma

SRH

484 Runs 16 Matches•16 Inns

Heinrich Klaasen

SRH

479 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

Rishabh Pant

DC

446 Runs 13 Matches•13 Inns

Faf du Plessis

RCB

438 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

Phil Salt

KKR

435 Runs 12 Matches•12 Inns

Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR

435 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

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