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IPL 2022, CSK vs KKR, Live Score: Chennai Super Kings In Trouble As Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu Depart In Succession

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2022, Live Updates: Chennai Super Kings find themselves in a spot of bother in the ongoing IPL 2022 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. CSK are four wickets down after being put on to bat first by KKR captain Shreyas Iyer. Varun Chakravarthy got the better of Robin Uthappa, after Umesh Yadav had dismissed both the CSK openers in the powerplay. Uthappa was looking lively before Chakaravarthy halted his progress. Earlier, KKR had won the toss and elected to bowl against CSK. KKR named three overseas players -- Sam Billings, Andre Russell and Sunil Narine -- in their playing XI while CSK pick four overseas players -- Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, and Adam Milne. Ahead of the toss, KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer received his debut cap, alongside fellow newcomers Ajinkya Rahane and Billings. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja will lead CSK this season after MS Dhoni stepped down from his role earlier this week. Both teams had met in the IPL final last season, with CSK running out victorious in the UAE. (LIVE SCORECARD)

IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri Wants CSK Captain Ravindra Jadeja To Bat "No Later Than..."

IPL 2022 is underway with the clash between CSK and KKR and it promises to be yet another glittering tournament. CSK have a new captain in Ravindra Jadeja and the in-form all-rounder needs to lead by example, just like his predecessor MS Dhoni. Jadeja has been in excellent batting form over the past few years and cricket fans and pundits have often felt that the southpaw bats a tad too low in CSK's batting order.

IPL 2022, CSK vs KKR: Umesh Yadav Sends Back Ruturaj Gaikwad In Very First Over. Watch

IPL 2022 began in a disastrous fashion for defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as they lost the wicket of opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad in the first over of the campaign opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Gaikwad, the Orange Cap winner from last season, chased a widish delivery outside the off stump and ended up edging it to Nitish Rana in the slips.

IPL 2022, CSK vs KKR, Live Score: Chennai Super Kings Face Kolkata Knight Riders In Season Opener

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2022, Live Updates: Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the season opener of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Last season, CSK defeated KKR in the final in the UAE, and lifted their fourth IPL title. Both teams will be under leadership this season. MS Dhoni stepped down as captain of CSK on Thursday, and Ravindra Jadeja will fill in for him this season. Meanhile, KKR did not retain their skipper Eoin Morgan, and signed Shreyas Iyer at the mega auction last month. Both teams will miss several players initially due to international commitments. It will be interesting to see which team will take the bragging rights ahead of a long and tiring season. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"Don't Give Me Any Advice Until...": Former Rising Pune Supergiant Coach Recalls First Chat With MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni, who recently stepped down as the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), is famous for his cool and calm demeanor and quick wit. He is also known for being very straightforward, whether it's his interactions with the press or with his teammates and coaches. Sports data analyst Prasanna Agoram, who had joined the Rising Pune Supergiant team as a performance coach in 2016, recalled his first meeting with the enigmatic wicketkeeper-batter, who was playing for them when CSK were suspended from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two years.

New format, rules, captains: Why IPL 2022 is bigger, better and more exciting

IPL) starting Saturday has become the most evolved cash-rich league, which promises to be bigger, better and more exciting than ever before. The two new franchises will add a new flavour to the IPL, which can completely change the dynamics of the league. The RPSG Group has picked Lucknow as their home base with a winning bid of a whopping Rs 7,090 crore, while Irelia Company Pte Ltd (CVC Capital Partners) opted for Ahmedabad with a bid of Rs 5,625 crore. With the addition of the two teams -- Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans -- the organisers decided to conduct a mega auction in order to give equal opportunity to every team to pick players of their choice and build a strong side. And the franchises did exactly that on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru by adding some talented overseas as well as domestic cricketers to their sides. Though there are some noticeable weaknesses in the teams, overall, they have tried to build solid squads. Adding to the excitement, as many as six franchises -- RCB, CSK, KKR, LSG, GT and PBKS -- will have new captains, who have either left their past franchises, or are donning the skipper's hat for the first time.

IPL 2022: IPL's forgotten heroes - They came, they conquered and went into oblivion

Cricketers from across the world throw in their hat to be part of the cash-rich league, knowing well that good performance at the marquee event can change their fortunes. But there are many, who, despite showing their talents and shining on the field, went into oblivion. Most of us do not even have a trace of them. No one knows what those stars are doing, and in what condition they are now. Let's take a lot at some of the forgotten shining stars:Mohit Sharma: Mohit Sharma, one of the most prolific seamers who won the Purple Cap in 2014, has been roped in as a net bowler by the new IPL franchise, Gujarat Titans, this season alongside left-arm seamer Barinder Sran. Sharma, representing Chennai Super Kings, had emerged as the highest wicket-taker in 2014, taking 23 wickets at an average of 19.65 in 16 matches. However, Sharma (33) found no takers at the IPL 2022 mega auctions.

Mumbai Police to provide green corridors for smooth movement of IPL players

Mumbai Police will provide green corridors for the movement of buses carrying players and staff for the IPL 2022 season to ensure that they reach the venues for playing and practice in time and do not get stuck in traffic. Over 1,100 police personnel including traffic police will be deployed for the matches in Mumbai, a senior officer said on Saturday.

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IPL 2022, CSK vs KKR, Live Score: Chennai Super Kings In Trouble As Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu Depart In Succession

IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri Wants CSK Captain Ravindra Jadeja To Bat "No Later Than..."

IPL 2022, CSK vs KKR: Umesh Yadav Sends Back Ruturaj Gaikwad In Very First Over. Watch

IPL 2022, CSK vs KKR, Live Score: Chennai Super Kings Face Kolkata Knight Riders In Season Opener

"Don't Give Me Any Advice Until...": Former Rising Pune Supergiant Coach Recalls First Chat With MS Dhoni

New format, rules, captains: Why IPL 2022 is bigger, better and more exciting

IPL 2022: IPL's forgotten heroes - They came, they conquered and went into oblivion

Mumbai Police to provide green corridors for smooth movement of IPL players