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"Temples Of MS Dhoni Would Be Built": Ex-India Star's Humongous Prediction

The connection that MS Dhoni has with Chennai and IPL side Chennai Super Kings is quite well-known and the veteran cricketer enjoys a legendary status among the fans of the franchise. Dhoni has been leading the side since the first IPL season way back in 2008 and under his leadership, they have won the title a record-equaling five times. With rumours claiming that IPL 2024 can be Dhoni's final season in the tournament, the fans have been flocking to the stadium for his every game and the sound is almost thunderous whenever he comes out to bat.

"Rishabh Pant Will Become A Better Captain": Sourav Ganguly On 'Instinctual' DC Skipper

Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly feels Rishabh Pant is an instinctive captain and his leadership skills will refine with time and experience. The dashing wicket-keeper batter returned to competitive cricket after a painstakingly long rehab following a horrific car crash in December 2022. The 26-year-old resumed his duties as the Delhi Capitals captain. "Pant is a young captain, he'll learn with time. The way he returned from injury to play a full season; we had our doubts during the off season," Ganguly told JioCinema.

Kevin Pietersen's Stunning Reply As Gautam Gambhir Calls Him "Worse Than Any Leader"

Kevin Pietersen, one of the finest players to have played for England, isn't someone who gets many points as a leader by former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir. In a scathing analysis of Pietersen's captaincy credentials, Gambhir called him 'worse than any other leader' , while also putting the same stamp on former South Africa star AB de Villiers. As Gambhir's comments took social media by storm, even Pietersen came across the verdict from the Kolkata Knight Riders mentor. To the surprise of many, the retired England batter took the comment rather sportingly.

"Haven't Capitalised In Our Powerplay": LSG Head Coach's Blunt Admission

Ultra-aggressive cricket, especially in the powerplay, has transformed the shortest format but it remains to be seen if the players can replicate it in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas, said Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer. IPL teams have scored 200 or more 37 times this season so far but LSG managed to achieve the feat only once -- against Chennai Super Kings last month -- and Langer admitted that they had struggled in the powerplay.

IPL 2024 Playoffs: 2 Scenarios That Would See RCB Secure Top 4 Berth

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) received another big boost in their hunt for a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs after Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday. The victory ensured that LSG would not be able to surpass RCB in the points table even if they win their final league match of the campaign. DC's inferior Net Run Rate also makes their task of securing a top 4 spot practically impossible. For RCB, the only team that remains in their way of a spot in the playoffs is Chennai Super Kings.

Hilarious Results As Fans Apply For Team India Head Coach's Job

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begin its hunt for the next coach of senior men's cricket team. Current India head coach Rahul Dravid put pen to paper on an extension, along with his support staff, in November 2023 after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup. However, his current contract is only valid till the end of June 2024. While BCCI secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that Dravid can re-apply for the job, it has been reported that the former India captain isn't keen on continuing as India's head coach, and hence, is unlikely to join the head coach race again.

'Will Hit You...': Virat Kohli Angry With Cheeky Rishabh Pant's Gesture. New Video Emerges

Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant are two Delhi boys who are among the best cricketers in the country, Both will play a crucial role when the Indian cricket team gets down to action at the 2024 T20 World Cup next month. The stars are currently playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Kohli) and Delhi Capitals (Pant) in the IPL 2024. On Tuesday, a video emerged on social media when Kohli could be seen gesturing at Pant during a recent RCB vs DC game. The wicketkeeper was smiling and standing, as Kohli gestured and appeared like saying: "Will hit you, just sit down." Pant then sat down but continued smiling.

KL Rahul's Blunt "Has Been Problem Entire Season" Remark With LSG All But Out

Following the drubbing against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2024 on Tuesday, Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul said that losing a lot of wickets in the powerplay was the "big reason why we are in this position" in the ongoing 17th edition of the cash-rich league. A fine bowling spell by Ishant Sharma and an incredible death overs display by Delhi Capitals (DC) bowlers neutralised a brilliant fightback by Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan, leading the Capitals to a 19-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

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"Temples Of MS Dhoni Would Be Built": Ex-India Star's Humongous Prediction

"Rishabh Pant Will Become A Better Captain": Sourav Ganguly On 'Instinctual' DC Skipper

Kevin Pietersen's Stunning Reply As Gautam Gambhir Calls Him "Worse Than Any Leader"

"Haven't Capitalised In Our Powerplay": LSG Head Coach's Blunt Admission

IPL 2024 Playoffs: 2 Scenarios That Would See RCB Secure Top 4 Berth

Hilarious Results As Fans Apply For Team India Head Coach's Job

'Will Hit You...': Virat Kohli Angry With Cheeky Rishabh Pant's Gesture. New Video Emerges

KL Rahul's Blunt "Has Been Problem Entire Season" Remark With LSG All But Out