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Watch: MS Dhoni Review System Returns In IPL 2025, Leaves Everyone Stunned

MS Dhoni oozed class as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) got IPL 2025 underway with a win against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 'El Clasico' of the tournament. While Dhoni came out to bat only at the very end of CSK's run chase - and did not score a run - it was work behind the stumps that left fans and even his teammates in awe. One such moment came in the 18th over, when Dhoni suggested CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to take a DRS review to dismiss Mitchell Santner. As it turned out, Dhoni's judgment was spot on.

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni On Cusp Of Scripting History; Rohit Sharma Eyes Elusive Feat

Several records are in line, waiting to be broken in the upcoming 'El Clasico' clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. MI and CSK, each five-time champions, will add another chapter to their fierce rivalry on Sunday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Some of the most renowned faces in the history of Indian cricket will square off against each other and fight for victory. CSK stalwart and legend MS Dhoni is 19 runs shy of becoming the franchise's highest run-scorer in the IPL. Former franchise icon Suresh Raina sits at the summit with 4687 runs.

IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings SWOT Analysis And Strongest Playing XI For MS Dhoni And Co

Chennai Super Kings will be looking to clinch their record sixth title as the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side start their campaign in IPL 2025. The focus will once again be on MS Dhoni as rumours surrounding the former India captain's future continues to dominate headlines. However, with a fifth-place finish last year, both Dhoni and CSK will be looking for a much better show. CSK retained Gaikwad, Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana and Shivam Dube ahead of the mega auction and then went on to buy a number of big-name players including veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

Virat Kohli leads India to Champions Trophy final with victory over Australia in Dubai

DUBAI: Veteran batsman Virat Kohli rolled back the years with a polished 84 as India pulled off a tense chase to beat Australia by four wickets in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday. Set 265 for victory, India lost the 36-year-old Kohli in the closing overs but KL Rahul’s unbeaten 42 steered the team home with 11 balls to spare at the Dubai International Stadium. They will face South Africa or New Zealand in the final on Sunday in Dubai with India playing all their matches at the venue after they refused to tour hosts Pakistan for the eight-nation event. Lahore was the alternate venue for the final had India missed out. Australia elected to bat and posted the highest total of 264 all out at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in this tournament after key knocks from skipper Steve Smith, who made 73, and Alex Carey, who hit 61. In reply India lost two early wickets before Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, who made 45, put the chase back on track in their partnership of 91. Cooper Connolly, making the team in place of injured Matthew Short who was forced out of the tournament on Monday, trapped skipper Rohit Sharma lbw on 28 for his first ODI wicket. Kohli and Iyer then took stock against an inexperienced Australian attack missing their top fast bowlers including Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood to injuries. But the next line of bowlers stood up as leg-spinner Adam Zampa bowled Iyer before pace bowler Nathan Ellis rattled the stumps of Axar Patel for 27. Kohli, known as a master chaser who recently hit an unbeaten 100 in India’s win over arch-rivals Pakistan on February 23, stood firm in another stand with wicketkeeper-batsman Rahul. Kohli was dropped by Glenn Maxwell off Connolly on 51 but Zampa denied him

Mohammed Shami Surpasses Harbhajan Singh, Now Behind Sachin Tendulkar For Big ICC Record

India's seasoned seamer Mohammed Shami lived up to his title of 'Mr ICC' and took another step towards extending his era of dominance in the ODI marquee events with a scorching spell on Wednesday. Shami flexed his clinical record in ICC ODI knockout matches in the pulsating Champions Trophysemi-final clash between India and Australia, two cricketing behemoths. He became the third-highest wicket-taker for India after his searing spell rocked Australia and forced the Baggy Greens to bundle out on 264. With another clinical outing, Shami returned with figures of 3/48, taking his tally to 13 scalps in five ICC ODI knockout matches at a staggering average of 19.76.

Umpire Runs For Cover To Avoid Rohit Sharma's Shot. Batter's Reaction Goes Viral - Watch

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma slammed a powerful shot straight down the ground that ended up making on-field umpire Chris Gaffaney run for cover during the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter against Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. Rohit looked in good touch against the Australia fast bowlers and on the final ball of the sixth over, he produced a brilliant shot straight down the ground off the bowling of Nathan Ellis. The shot came directly towards umpire Gaffaney who jumped to one side in order to avoid getting hit and the commentators were left amused by his reaction. Even Rohit could not help but smile at the incident and his reaction has gone viral on social media.

Afghanistan wins toss and elects to bat against Australia in must-win Champions Trophy game

LAHORE: Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the coin toss under overcast conditions and elected to bat in Afghanistan’s must-win last Group B game of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Friday. Afghanistan made a big turnaround in the tournament when it eliminated England with a stunning eight-run victory at the same venue on Wednesday. Afghanistan, which lost the first match to South Africa by 107 runs, went with the same playing XI for the third successive game and banked on three spinners — Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad and ace leg-spinner Rashid Khan. Australia has three points from its record-breaking 352-run chase against England and a point from its washout game against South Africa at Rawalpindi. Australia named an unchanged side. New Zealand and India have already qualified for the semifinals from Group A with host Pakistan and Bangladesh eliminated. Lineups: Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (captain), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

"There Is Some IPL Cricket...": Australia Star Mitchell Starc Breaks Silence On Champions Trophy Withdrawal

Australia left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc on Thursday revealed the reason behind pulling out from the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is taking place in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Starc was originally named in Australia's preliminary squad for the eight-team event but was a notable absentee when the two-time champions revealed their final group of 15 players earlier this month. Australia said at the time that Starc had withdrawn from the tournament due to personal reasons and they supported the move.

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Watch: MS Dhoni Review System Returns In IPL 2025, Leaves Everyone Stunned

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni On Cusp Of Scripting History; Rohit Sharma Eyes Elusive Feat

IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings SWOT Analysis And Strongest Playing XI For MS Dhoni And Co

Virat Kohli leads India to Champions Trophy final with victory over Australia in Dubai

Mohammed Shami Surpasses Harbhajan Singh, Now Behind Sachin Tendulkar For Big ICC Record

Umpire Runs For Cover To Avoid Rohit Sharma's Shot. Batter's Reaction Goes Viral - Watch

Afghanistan wins toss and elects to bat against Australia in must-win Champions Trophy game

"There Is Some IPL Cricket...": Australia Star Mitchell Starc Breaks Silence On Champions Trophy Withdrawal