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CSK Star Slams Stunning 150, Puts Tamil Nadu In Driving Seat vs Chandigarh In Ranji Trophy

All-rounder Vijay Shankar blasted an unbeaten 150 as Tamil Nadu closed in on an outright win after declaring at 305 for 5 and reducing Chandigarh to 113 for 5 on day 3 of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match here on Saturday. In a clash between the two table-toppers, Shankar struck 12 fours and five sixes in his 171-ball innings, while Narayan Jagadeesan contributed 89 at the top as Tamil Nadu recovered from a mini-collapse to set Chandigarh a daunting target of 403.

"Someone From RCB": IPL Franchise Fires Shots Back At Ruturaj Gaikwad After Jitesh Sharma Stunner

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took to social media to continue a back-and-forth banter with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, following the latter's dismissal in the Vijay Hazare Trophy semi-final on Thursday. Gaikwad - playing in the game for Maharashtra against Vidarbha - had to depart after a stunning diving catch by Jitesh Sharma, who will turn out for RCB in IPL 2025. The incident led to RCB firing shots back at Gaikwad, building on a subtle dig by the batter from a few weeks ago.

From Apartheid Ban To Super Kings: 69-Year-Old Chennai Native's Heartwarming Cricket Journey

Mahalingam Venkatesan, affectionately known as 'Mali,' has defied numerous challenges, including a cricket ban and a setback in his career, to remain closely connected to the sport he loves. At 69, the Tamil Nadu native now works as a public officer for the Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 tournament, having written his own remarkable story in the world of cricket. Mali, now based in Durban, left India to be with the woman he loved and eventually married, all while staying committed to cricket. He has a rich cricketing history, having played alongside former Indian greats such as Kris Srikkanth, Gundappa Viswanath, Syed Kirmani, Roger Binny, and Bharath Reddy in Tamil Nadu.

"If He Was From Tamil Nadu, Would've Been Dropped": Selection Bias Hinted Over Misfiring India Star In Australia Tour

Shubman Gill did not enjoy a good Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After missing the first Test due to injury, Gill could not perform in the second and third Tests, leading to him being dropped for the fourth. When he came back for the fifth Test, Gill once again failed to score big despite getting a start. Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Subramaniam Badrinath has lashed out at Gill, stating that had he been from another state, he would've been dropped from the side.

R Ashwin Makes Cheeky Tweet As Future CSK Teammate Jamie Overton Warns Batter For Backing Up Too Far

Legendary Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is famous for his warnings to non-striker batters for backing up too far from their crease, and now it seems like he's celebrating those who are keeping up with that spirit. Ashwin took to social media to praise English all-rounder Jamie Overton, who also did almost the same during a Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 game between Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers. Incidentally, both Ashwin and Overton will be playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

R Ashwin Hits Bullseye, Explains Difference Between MS Dhoni And Other Captains

Ravichandran Ashwin simply put the characteristic in the light, which sets the iconic MS Dhoni apart as a captain from the rest. Dhoni, considered among the top captains that grace the field, hung down his boots after lifting every trophy he laid his eyes on. In 2007, Dhoni turned a young Indian side into T20 World Cup champions in the tournament's inaugural edition. Four years later, he became the first captain to inspire India to an ODI World Cup title since the Kapild Dev-led 1983 World Cup-winning team.

Ruturaj Gaikwad Sends Yet Another Message To India Selectors With 148 In Vijay Hazare Trophy

Ruturaj Gaikwad's whirlwind 148 not out powered Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Services, while all-round show from Utkarsh Singh and a fine 134 from Ishan Kishan highlighted Jharkhand's eight-wicket win against Manipur in Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday. Gaikwad struck 11 sixes and 16 fours during his 74-ball knock as Maharashtra scored 205 for one in reply to Services' 204 all-out in 48 overs. For Maharashtra, Pradeep Dhade (3/38) and Satyajeet Bachhav (3/36) were the pick among the bowlers in their Group B contest here at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy.

Ex-CSK Star, Who Smashed 201 Off 97 Balls, Shares MS Dhoni's Priceless Advice On 'Mentality'

Sameer Rizvi saw a dream come true in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season when he was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK), allowing him to rub shoulders with childhood hero Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Despite an underwhelming IPL 2024, Rizvi has continued to impress in domestic cricket, recently smashing 201 off just 97 deliveries in the Men's U23 State A Trophy for Uttar Pradesh against Tripura. Speaking after the game, Rizvi revealed that he took as much advice as possible from MS Dhoni during his CSK stint, and shared the valuable insight given to him by the legendary Indian captain.

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CSK Star Slams Stunning 150, Puts Tamil Nadu In Driving Seat vs Chandigarh In Ranji Trophy

"Someone From RCB": IPL Franchise Fires Shots Back At Ruturaj Gaikwad After Jitesh Sharma Stunner

From Apartheid Ban To Super Kings: 69-Year-Old Chennai Native's Heartwarming Cricket Journey

"If He Was From Tamil Nadu, Would've Been Dropped": Selection Bias Hinted Over Misfiring India Star In Australia Tour

R Ashwin Makes Cheeky Tweet As Future CSK Teammate Jamie Overton Warns Batter For Backing Up Too Far

R Ashwin Hits Bullseye, Explains Difference Between MS Dhoni And Other Captains

Ruturaj Gaikwad Sends Yet Another Message To India Selectors With 148 In Vijay Hazare Trophy

Ex-CSK Star, Who Smashed 201 Off 97 Balls, Shares MS Dhoni's Priceless Advice On 'Mentality'