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On MS Dhoni's Blistering Cameo Against Lucknow, Anil Kumble, Chris Gayle's Verdict

As Chennai Super Kings returned to Chepauk for their second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, fans went berserk to see the 'Thala' MS Dhoni finall return to his 'home'. Dhoni' stay on the crease lasted for only three balls, two of which he sent across the rope for sixes. Though Dhoni didn't last for long in the middle, the impact he created in the little time he got, left a lasting impression. While fans went ga-ga over Dhoni's heroics, the greats of the game like Anil Kumble and Chris Gayle also enjoyed his outing thoroughly.

"Want Him To Hit Six, Not Run 100m": Kumble's Response To 'Rajapaksa Warning'

Punjab Kings have been blessed with some phenomenal talent, both in the batting and bowling department. One of the overseas players who has really paid dividends for the franchise is Sri Lanka's Bhanuka Rajapaksa. However, owing to fitness issues, the batter was almost snubbed by PBKS, only for the then-head coach Anil Kumble to push for Sri Lanka. The franchise's batting consultant has revealed that Kumble was told against signing the Lankan batter, but the India legend ignored all warnings.

IPL 2023: "May See 600-Run Season" - Ex-RCB Star On India Batter. Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Defending champions Gujarat Titans got their 2023 IPL campaign off to a flying start with a five-wicket win over the Chennai Super Kings. For Chennai, Ruturaj Gaikwad put on a sensational batting performance in the first innings, scoring 92 runs (50b, 4x4, 9x6) to help Chennai put 178 runs on the board. Gujarat led by Shubman Gill's 63 runs (36b, 6x4, 3x6) comfortably chased down the total in front of a packed crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat's Rashid Khan was the player of the match for his all-round show. He picked up the key wickets of Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes and also scored 10 runs off just three balls.

Zaheer Khan Picks "Jodi No. 1" In Indian Premier League 2022. It's Hardik Pandya And...

Hardik Pandya burst onto the Indian cricket scene after impactful performances for Mumbai Indians, as a youngster in 2015. Pandya is a multi-time IPL champion having won four titles with Mumbai and then went on to lead the Gujarat Titans to their maiden title in their debut season last year. The expectation to continue delivering will be high as the 29-year-old all-rounder takes the field as the defending champions. IPL experts discussed the mercurial all-rounder and his team's prospects, in an episode of Insiders Preview -- Hardik Pandya on JioCinema.

Nobody Looked At Virat Kohli As "Quintessential T20 Batter" Before 2016 IPL: Ex-India Star

Virat Kohli will forever be remembered for his incredible achievements in the IPL since the league began in 2008, given his presence at every tournament and his rise from an unheralded 19-year-old to arguably the greatest batter in the history of the tournament. With the 2023 IPL season just a few days away, experts Aakash Chopra, Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan, got together in an episode of 'Insiders Preview - Virat Kohli' on Jio Cinema to discuss the achievements and expectations from the highest run-getter in IPL history, Kohli.

IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma Urged To Leave Opening, Bat At This Position For Mumbai Indians By Anil Kumble

One of the finest batters in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Rohit Sharma has done wonders while leading the Mumbai Indians in the T20 league history. However, the opening batter could do little with the bat last season as Mumbai finished bottom in the 10-team tournament. Going into the IPL 2023 season, former India spinner Anil Kumble has urged the right-handed batter not open anymore, and instead, take up the No. 4 postion in the middle-order for the franchise.

Watch: Not MS Dhoni Or Virat Kohli! Anil Kumble's 'Power' Pick For G.O.A.T Of IPL

Indian cricket team legend Anil Kumble is no stranger to the Indian Premier League. The spinner was a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team as a player and later, he also coached the Punjab Kings franchise. While he had the chance of watching hundreds of players – both domestic and international – perform at the competition, he picked West Indies star Chris Gayle as the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) in IPL history. Kumble praised his destructive style of batting and how he could change any game.

"Need This Kinda Consistency": Twitter Trolls Suryakumar Yadav For Registering Third Consecutive Golden Duck

India's star batter Suryakumar Kumar suffered his third consecutive golden duck on Wednesday in a thrilling third and final one-day international against Australia. The 360-degree player -- who is the number one T20I batter -- is yet to establish himself in the 50-over format. In the first game against Australia, Suryakumar was caught plumb in front of the stumps by an inswinging delivery from Mitchell Starc. In the second ODI, he was dismissed by the same bowler in an identical manner. In the third ODI, Ashton Agar cleaned Suryakumar up with a quick delivery which was fired onto the stumps.

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On MS Dhoni's Blistering Cameo Against Lucknow, Anil Kumble, Chris Gayle's Verdict

"Want Him To Hit Six, Not Run 100m": Kumble's Response To 'Rajapaksa Warning'

IPL 2023: "May See 600-Run Season" - Ex-RCB Star On India Batter. Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Zaheer Khan Picks "Jodi No. 1" In Indian Premier League 2022. It's Hardik Pandya And...

Nobody Looked At Virat Kohli As "Quintessential T20 Batter" Before 2016 IPL: Ex-India Star

IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma Urged To Leave Opening, Bat At This Position For Mumbai Indians By Anil Kumble

Watch: Not MS Dhoni Or Virat Kohli! Anil Kumble's 'Power' Pick For G.O.A.T Of IPL

"Need This Kinda Consistency": Twitter Trolls Suryakumar Yadav For Registering Third Consecutive Golden Duck