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Will MS Dhoni Play In IPL 2024? Chennai Super Kings CEO Says "If Our Leader..."

Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan provided a major update regarding MS Dhoni ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Dhoni had undergone a knee surgery after the IPL 2023 triumph and there were some questions regarding his availability for the upcoming season of the competition. However, the former Indian cricket team skipper was named in the retention list submitted by the franchise and that confirmed his participation. Viswanathan said that Dhoni does not go back on his word and he is fit following the surgery and will be leading the five-time champions once again.

Ruturaj Gaikwad Silences 'Concerns' Despite Bowlers Leaking 80 Runs In 5 Overs

The dew laden condition was the primary reason for Indian bowling attack's poor show in the third T20 International, where the home team failed to defend an imposing total of 222, vice-captain and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad said after the defeat. Indian bowlers leaked 80 runs in the last 5 overs while defending 222 as Glenn Maxwell's 47-ball-hundred, included 23 runs off the final over from Prasidh Krishna, who was smashed four boundaries and a six. For the record, Krishna's 0/68 in 4 overs is the worst T20I figure by any Indian bowler.

New Skipper Shan Masood Wants Pakistan To 'Change History' On Australia Tour

Newly appointed skipper Shan Masood set Pakistan a tough target on Wednesday for their forthcoming tour of Australia -- make history. Pakistan have never won a Test series in the 12 times they have toured down under, with the south Asian side losing the last 14 five-dayers in a row there. But Masood, 34, who took over the Test side after Babar Azam relinquished the captaincy in all formats of cricket following Pakistan's disastrous World Cup campaign, sees an opportunity.