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Watch: Eden Gardens Turns Yellow On MS Dhoni's 'Farewell' Match At Iconic Venue

In a never seen atmosphere, yellow fever gripped the Eden Gardens in a tribute to talismanic MS Dhoni, who probably played his last match at the iconic venue, as he led Chennai Super Kings to an emphatic 49-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. KKR franchise had planted their purple flags in every seat of the 67,000-capacity stadium before the match began on Sunday. But once the spectators packed the stadium before the toss, all purple flags disappeared and it was a sea of yellow in support of Dhoni.

IPL 2023: "Banging That Door Down" - Ravi Shastri's Huge Take on Mumbai Indians Star's India Chances

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has already produced quite a few young superstars and former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that there is one India youngster who can make the national side in the near future. In a recent interaction, Shastri was all praise for the MI batter N Tilak Varma for his performances in the tournament this year and said that he is “banging that door down” when it comes to making his case for the Indian cricket team. The legend praised Tilak's ability to play solid cricket from the start and how he is not afraid to take chances against any bowler.

Ravi Shastri Reveals What He'll Do In A 'No-Handshake' Situation Between Two Persons Who "Do Not Like Each Other"

The incident involving Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has sparked a lot of controversy in recent times. Several videos showed that the duo did not shake hands after the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals. A debate followed and reports surfaced that both of them have unfollowed each other on Instagram. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was asked about how he will deal with a similar situation and his response was quite straightforward.

"Arjun Has Surpassed Sachin In...": Ravi Shastri On Father-Son Duo's IPL Exploits

Mumbai Indians will take on Punjab Kings in Saturday's evening clash in IPL 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium. In their previous outing, MI edged out SunRisers Hyderabad on the road, with Arjun Tendulkar, son of batting great Sachin Tendulkar, defending 20 runs in the last over. On the penultimate ball of the match, Arjun dismissed SRH's Bhuvneshwar Kumar to pick up his maiden IPL wicket, a feat which his father failed to achieve during his time in the cash-rich league.

"The Way He Played First 8 Balls...": Ravi Shastri Slams Riyan Parag, Questions RR Stars Intent

Rajasthan Royals sit atop the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 standings, with 4 wins in their first 6 matches. Though the franchise has one of the most potent squads in the T20 league, there remain a few players on the roster who are yet to prove their worth. One of those players who hasn't yet fulfilled his potential is all-rounder Riyan Parag. In fact, many feel that it was Parag's sluggish 12-ball 15 against Lucknow Super Giants that took the match away from the Royals on Wednesday.

"I Don't Buy It": As KL Rahul Defends Slow Batting, Ravi Shastri's Sharp Counter

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a 10-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 clash on Wednesday in a low-scoring match. Both the teams managed to put over 80 runs on the board in their respective first-wicket partnerships but could still finish only around the 150-run mark. When LSG skipper KL Rahul was asked about the low-scoring match, he cited the pitch as the reason. However, former India head coach Ravi Shastri isn't in agreement with the LSG captain's reasoning.

"Gone One Up On Sachin": Ravi Shastri Tells Arjun Tendulkar. His Response Is Honest

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma must've been the most nervous captain after he decided to hand the ball to Arjun Tendulkar in the final over against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). Needed to defend 20 runs off the final over, Arjun, who is the son of batting great Sachin Tendulkar, didn't disappoint his captain as he conceded just five runs and picked the wicket of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. It was a special moment for the 23-year-old as it was his first wicket in the tournament.

English Premier League 'Going On For Years, But Here in Two Years...': Ravi Shastri's Unique Praise For IPL

The IPL has always had quality, but what took it to another level was the successful hosting of the league in South Africa in 2009, and the interest it generated in a foreign country, feels former India coach Ravi Shastri. The second edition of the Indian Premier League had been moved to South Africa as its dates clashed with the general elections in the country. The IPL was started on this day 15 years ago. Shastri, who was part of the league's governing council then, reminisced about the tournament's early days.

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Watch: Eden Gardens Turns Yellow On MS Dhoni's 'Farewell' Match At Iconic Venue

IPL 2023: "Banging That Door Down" - Ravi Shastri's Huge Take on Mumbai Indians Star's India Chances

Ravi Shastri Reveals What He'll Do In A 'No-Handshake' Situation Between Two Persons Who "Do Not Like Each Other"

"Arjun Has Surpassed Sachin In...": Ravi Shastri On Father-Son Duo's IPL Exploits

"The Way He Played First 8 Balls...": Ravi Shastri Slams Riyan Parag, Questions RR Stars Intent

"I Don't Buy It": As KL Rahul Defends Slow Batting, Ravi Shastri's Sharp Counter

"Gone One Up On Sachin": Ravi Shastri Tells Arjun Tendulkar. His Response Is Honest

English Premier League 'Going On For Years, But Here in Two Years...': Ravi Shastri's Unique Praise For IPL