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IPL 2025, CSK vs PBKS: Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist does not want MS Dhoni to play in the next season.

MS Dhoni took over captaincy in the ongoing season after Ruturaj Gaikwad was injured.

Dhoni is yet to cross the 40-run mark this season.

CSK are at the bottom of the points table with 7 losses from 9 games.

Adam Gilchirst

'I love you, MS... but he does not need to be there next year': Former Punjab Kings captain's message to Dhoni ahead of high-voltage clash

Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings Match Prediction: Shreyas Iyer's PBKS need a win to re-enter the top four and improve their chances of qualifying for playoffs.

Both CSK and PBKS have a few out-of-form players.

CSK will rely on young talent to help them put up a big score or chase one.

PBKS have 11 points from nine games so far.

MS Dhoni, Glenn Maxwell

CSK vs PBKS Match Prediction: With nothing to lose, MS Dhoni's men look to end losing streak at home against nervy Punjab Kings

Kolkata Knight Riders clarified there is no love lost between Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh after the video of the leg-spinner slapping the batter during banter went viral.

Kuldeep Yadav slapped Rinku Singh after the match as they engaged in banter. 

Kuldeep and Rinku have shared the KKR dressing room for a few seasons.

Kuldeep and Rinku play together for Uttar Pradesh as well. 

Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav

'Media vs Reality': KKR respond to viral video of Kuldeep Yadav slapping Rinku Singh with a post-match video of two 'UP boys'

CSK vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI: MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings may look to experiment at home against a desperate Punjab Kings.

Glenn Maxwell is yet to fire with the bat.

Ponting may look to use Xavier Bartlett in place of Azmatullah Omarzai. 

CSK have the option to test out young talent. 

Glenn Maxwell of Punjab Kings reacts during the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match 44 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens stadium. 

CSK vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI: Ponting may continue to favour Maxwell in spin-friendly Chennai, Dhoni has option for change of pacer

IPL 2025, DC vs KKR: Ajinkya Rahane shrugged off injury concerns but his teammate Anukul Roy revealed that he got stitches on his hand.

Ajinkya Rahane scored 26 runs from 14 balls.

Rahane went off the field in the 11th over.

Sunil Narine led KKR in Rahane's absence. 

Ajinkya Rahane

'He got a few stitches, but...': KKR spinner gives update on Ajinkya Rahane's injury after victory over Delhi Capitals

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The Houston Rockets are all set to host Golden State Warriors for Game 5 of their first round NBA playoff series on Wednesday, April 30 at the Toyota Center.

Houston Rockets will take on Golden State Warriors for Game 5 on Wednesday, April 30. 

Jimmy Butler missed Game 3 due to pelvic contusion. 

Butler in Game 4 played for 40 minutes, in which he registered 27 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 block. 

Jimmy Butler in the frame

Golden State Warriors Injury Report: What is the latest health update of Jimmy Butler, will star player feature in Game 5 against Houston Rockets?

Weeks ahead of the Test series against India, England head coach Brendon McCullum has called up his former teammate Tim Southee to serve as fast-bowling consultant.

England's fast-bowling consultant has signed a one-year deal with Lancashire.

Recently-retired Tim Southee has a good rapport with Brendon McCullum.

Southee has 55 wickets from 13 Tests against India.

brendon mccullum, tim southee, tim southee

England head coach Brendon McCullum calls former teammate with 55 wickets vs India for home Test series to help Ben Stokes-led side: Report

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