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MS Dhoni "Should've Retired In 2023": Ruturaj Gaikwad Told "It's Not Working" By Ex India Star

MS Dhoni might still be producing unbelievable magic behind the stumps but with the bat, he is looking like a liability for the Chennai Super Kings. Since the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, Dhoni has failed to win a single match for the franchise despite being recognised among the finest finishers in the game. His entry point in the batting order has also been a concern. Against Delhi Capitals, when Dhoni batted for a whopping 26 balls, he could only score 30 runs, leaving the franchise devoid of a big finish that was required from his bat.

"Phush Patakha": Navjot Sidhu Roasts MS Dhoni's Failure On Free-Hit During CSK's Loss vs DC In IPL 2025

MS Dhoni came to bat at No. 7 for Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals in an IPL 2025 match on Saturday. Dhoni, one of the best finishers to ever play the game, stayed unbeaten till the end too but the result was not to CSK's liking. At what was once their fortress, five-time champions CSK lost their third match on the trot. What was more worrying was the team's batting frailty. After their top order failed to get going chasing Delhi Capitals' 184-run target, there was much hope from the middle order. But Vijay Shankar (69* off 54) and MS Dhoni (30* off 26 balls) could not take the team over the line.

"It Was Tough To Watch": Blunt CSK Coach On MS Dhoni, Vijay Shankar Slow Stand In Losing Cause vs DC

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said MS Dhoni is "still going strong" and putting an end to the former skipper's run in the IPL is not a role assigned to him. The presence of Dhoni's parents -- Pan Singh and Devaki Devi -- at the Chepauk for CSK's match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday had fuelled speculation about an imminent his retirement. "No, that's not my role to put an end to it. I have no idea. I'm just enjoying working with him. He's still going strong. I don't even ask these days. You guys are the ones that ask (about retirement)," said Fleming in the post-match press conference.

'Last Match': Amid MS Dhoni Retirement Rumour, Internet Speculates Sakshi Dhoni's Conversation With Ziva

The fans kept waiting for the thunderous sixes, helicopter shots, and mesmerising hits to the boundary from Mahendra Singh Dhoni. But they did not come on Saturday, as Chennai Super Kings lost another match in their den. The wait continued, MS Dhoni's bat failed to talk on this day and the legend trudged back to the dug-out as the social media erupted in disbelief, watching the man fade into the twilight.

Vinícius misses penalty as Real Madrid lose at home to Valencia

MADRID: Vinícius Júnior missed a penalty and Real Madrid conceded an injury-time goal in a stunning 2-1 home loss to Valencia on Saturday as the defending champion stumbled in the La Liga title race. Hugo Duro came off Valencia’s bench and headed home the winner that silenced Santiago Bernabeu Stadium deep in stoppage time. Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili saved Vinícius’ early penalty and moments later Mouctar Diakhaby headed the visitors in front in the 17th minute. Vinícius scored from close range to equalize in the 50th, but Mamardashvili and the defense held on until Duro struck and gave Valencia their first away win of the season. Barcelona, leading Madrid by three points, could capitalize on their closest rival’s stumble when they host Real Betis later Saturday. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had to play third-string goalkeeper Fran González, who made his first-team debut for Madrid at age 19, because Thibaut Courtois and Andriy Lunin were injured.

Arsenal held by Everton, Wolves push Ipswich closer to relegation

LONDON: Arsenal’s faint hopes of catching Premier League leaders Liverpool are almost over after their 1-1 draw at Everton, while Wolves pushed Ipswich closer to relegation with a 2-1 win on Saturday. Leandro Trossard’s opener for the Gunners was canceled out by Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty to leave Arsenal trailing 11 points behind Liverpool, who travel to Fulham on Sunday. Liverpool now need just 11 points from their remaining eight games to secure a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title and first since 2020. With just two wins in their last six league matches, Arsenal have tamely surrendered in the title race and are destined to go another year without their first English crown since 2004. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had said the best preparation for his side’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid would be to win at Goodison Park. But the Spaniard showed he had one eye on the visit of the European champions with his team selection. Bukayo Saka was forced to wait for his first start since December as the England international was left on the bench alongside Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey. “This is a very tough place to come, a team who is very physical and direct. If you don’t deal with it, it’s hard to get momentum.

Last-gasp Buendia goal keeps Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title hopes alive

HEIDENHEIM, Germany: Emiliano Buendia snatched a stoppage-time winner to take Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-0 win at Heidenheim on Saturday, keeping their slim hopes of defending their league title alive. Eliminated from the German Cup by third-division Arminia Bielefeld on Tuesday, Leverkusen needed a win to stay six points behind league leaders Bayern Munich, who won 3-1 at Augsburg on Friday. Xabi Alonso’s side looked out of ideas in attack against the relegation candidates, missing the creative spark of injured playmaker Florian Wirtz. However, as they have done so often under the Spaniard, Leverkusen scored in injury time to grab all three points, Buendia curling home from outside the box on 91 minutes. Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah said: “We didn’t play a good game at all... It was difficult today — at the end we needed a bit of luck.” “We needed to win today, we did it, job done — and now we’re still in with a shot,” Leverkusen’s Granit Xhaka told Sky Germany. The goal was Buendia’s first since arriving on loan from Aston Villa and may prove crucial to Leverkusen’s hopes of catching up with an injury-ravaged Bayern side, with six games in the season remaining.

"MS Dhoni Should Retire": Unprecedented Trolling Of CSK Great After Slow Knock In Losing Cause vs DC In IPL 2025

KL Rahul scored a superb fifty as Delhi Capitals eased past Chennai Super Kings with a commanding 25-run win at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Saturday. This was DC's third victory on the trot in the ongoing tournament. The victory also saw DC beating CSK in Chennai for the first time since 2010. KL Rahul played the role of anchor as DC posted 183 for 6 in the stipulated 20 overs after opting to bat first. Rahul scored 77 runs off 51 balls with the help of 3 sixes and 6 fours. In the chase, CSK were off to a slow start and kept lagging behind. They ended up at 158 for 5, despite MS Dhoni staying unbeaten at the crease on 30 off 26 balls.

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MS Dhoni "Should've Retired In 2023": Ruturaj Gaikwad Told "It's Not Working" By Ex India Star

"Phush Patakha": Navjot Sidhu Roasts MS Dhoni's Failure On Free-Hit During CSK's Loss vs DC In IPL 2025

"It Was Tough To Watch": Blunt CSK Coach On MS Dhoni, Vijay Shankar Slow Stand In Losing Cause vs DC

'Last Match': Amid MS Dhoni Retirement Rumour, Internet Speculates Sakshi Dhoni's Conversation With Ziva

Vinícius misses penalty as Real Madrid lose at home to Valencia

Arsenal held by Everton, Wolves push Ipswich closer to relegation

Last-gasp Buendia goal keeps Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title hopes alive

"MS Dhoni Should Retire": Unprecedented Trolling Of CSK Great After Slow Knock In Losing Cause vs DC In IPL 2025