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Arijit Singh Touches MS Dhoni's Feet Before IPL 2023 Opener. Photo Breaks Internet

MS Dhoni is one of the most-loved cricketers in the world and star singer Arijit Singh is also a fan of the veteran wicket-keeper batsman. The duo shared a heartwarming moment during the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday and the picture has already gone viral. In the picture doing the rounds, Arijit could be seen touching Dhoni's feet as the two of them met after the performances. Arijit thrilled the fans with his hit songs during the opening ceremony and he was joined by actresses Rashmika Mandanna and Tamannah Bhatia.

Bavuma hails 'thriving' Magala as fitness questions fade: 'Positioning himself as match-winner'

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Watch: MS Dhoni Turns Back The Clock, Slams Massive Six To Join Elite List In IPL 2023

MS Dhoni turned back the clock with a trademark six over deep square-leg during the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. In the very last over of the match, Dhoni took the aggressive route against Joshua Little and heaved the ball for a massive six on the leg side. It was not the end as the veteran wicket-keeper batsman followed it up with a crafty boundary through the same region. It was the push that CSK needed at the end of the innings as they finished on 178/7 after 20 overs.

Tushar Deshpande Makes History, Becomes First 'Impact Player' Of IPL 2023

Tushar Deshpande created history by becoming the first 'Impact Player' in the history of the Indian Premier League. Deshpande replaced Ambati Rayudu for Chennai Super Kings during the IPL 2023 opener against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. The five substitute players named for the side ahead of the match were - Tushar Deshpande, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Ajinkya Rahane, Nishant Sindhu. On the other hand, GT named B Sai Sudharsan, Jayant Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Abhinav Manohar, KS Bharat as their substitutes. The Impact Player rule was implemented for the first time in this year's edition of the tournament after the Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) tested it out during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament.

Watch: Deepak Chahar's 'Whistle Podu' Tribute For Ruturaj Gaikwad Is Pure Internet Gold

Ruturaj Gaikwad looked in majestic touch as the Chennai Super Kings opener slammed the first half-century of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 during the opening encounter against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. Gaikwad was comfortable against all GT bowlers and the right-hander easily reached the milestone in just 23 deliveries. It was a magnificent exhibition of aggressive batting as his innings comprised of three fours and six massive sixes. As Gaikwad reached his fifty with a six over fine leg, the CSK dressing room erupted in celebration as teammate Deepak Chahar gave him a special “Whistle Podu” tribute by whistling for his feat along with other team members.

GT vs CSK - Watch: Mohammed Shami Shatters Devon Conway's Stumps, Touches Massive IPL Milestone

Mohammed Shami became the first wicket-taker of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as the Gujarat Titans pacer shattered the stumps of Chennai Super Kings opener Devon Conway with a marvelous delivery on Friday. After GT skipper Hardik Pandya opted to bowl against Dhoni's CSK, Shami struck on the second ball of the third over as he broke through the defence of Conway. It was also Shami's 100th IPL wicket. The full delivery, angled in and hit the stumps of Conway, who went for a drive. The ball hit the middle stumps as Shami and his GT teammates erupted in celebration.

"It's A Luxury": MS Dhoni's Clear Verdict On 'Impact Player' Rule In IPL 2023

The Impact Player Rule will make its debut in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and both MS Dhoni and Hardik Pandya gave their honest verdicts on the innovation in T20 cricket. The new rule means that the ‘Impact Player' will be able to do everything from the time he takes the pitch, and the rule book states that "Impact Player can only be an Indian player unless the franchise has fewer than four overseas players in the Playing XI." While Pandya did not reveal much about his feelings about the new rule, Dhoni came up with an interesting observation about how it can impact the shortest format of cricket.

IPL back on SA TV after sensational 24-hour turnaround from SuperSport

SuperSport on Friday completed a sensational 24-hour turnaround, securing the rights to broadcast the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Arijit Singh Touches MS Dhoni's Feet Before IPL 2023 Opener. Photo Breaks Internet

Bavuma hails 'thriving' Magala as fitness questions fade: 'Positioning himself as match-winner'

Watch: MS Dhoni Turns Back The Clock, Slams Massive Six To Join Elite List In IPL 2023

Tushar Deshpande Makes History, Becomes First 'Impact Player' Of IPL 2023

Watch: Deepak Chahar's 'Whistle Podu' Tribute For Ruturaj Gaikwad Is Pure Internet Gold

GT vs CSK - Watch: Mohammed Shami Shatters Devon Conway's Stumps, Touches Massive IPL Milestone

"It's A Luxury": MS Dhoni's Clear Verdict On 'Impact Player' Rule In IPL 2023

IPL back on SA TV after sensational 24-hour turnaround from SuperSport