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"Didn't Realise...": MS Dhoni's Wife Sakshi Breaks The Internet With Her Post On CSK's Defeat

Delhi Capitals clinched their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season with a 20-run triumph over the defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, but not before cricket fans all across the globe witnessed a stunning MS Dhoni cameo. The veteran wicket-keeper batter scored an unbeaten 37 off 16 balls but the whirlwind knock went in vain as CSK had too many to chase. Dhoni, who was named the 'Electric Striker of the Match' had fans buzzing in the stadium, giving a sense as if CSK had won the match.

Sri Lanka Achieve Humongous Test Feat, Break 48-Year-Old Massive Record

Sri Lanka cricket team made history on Day 2 of the second Test match against Bangladesh on Sunday as they broke a 48-year-old record. Sri Lanka scored 531 runs in their first innings without a single batter scoring a century. This was the highest total posted by any team in the history of Test cricket where none of the batters scored 100 or more. Among the top seven Sri Lanka batters, six slammed half-centuries with Kusal Mendis top-scoring with 93 while Kamindu Mendis was unbeaten on 92. The record previously belonged to India who scored 524/9 declared against New Zealand in Kanpur back in 1976.

Son-In-Law Shaheen Sacked, Shahid Afridi Reacts As Babar Azam Returns As Pak Captain

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi expressed his shock over the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s decision to re-appoint Babar Azam as captain of the national team. On Sunday, PCB re-appointed Babar as the captain of the white-ball teams. Babar has stepped down from his role after the ODI World Cup last year. PCB had named Shan Masood as Test captain, with pacer Shaheen Afridi taking over the mantle in the shortest format. The board, however, did not name a captain for the ODI side.

"That Was The Difference": CSK Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad On Reason Behind Team's Loss Against DC

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad believes that their struggle to put up runs in the initial overs proved to be the difference during their 20-run defeat against Delhi Capitals. After tottering in the powerplay, MS Dhoni went on a rampage and produced some classic vintage hitting in the final over, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Apart from Dhoni's brilliance, CSK batters struggled to leave their mark in the powerplay. A scintillating spell from Khallel Ahmed set the narrative in favour of DC. While Mukesh Kumar stole the show by picking up wickets in key moments of the game.

Watch: MS Dhoni's Last-Over Fireworks As CSK Go Down Fighting vs DC

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) icon MS Dhoni rolled back the years with an entertaining cameo during the side's IPL 2024 match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Vizag on Sunday. Dhoni, who batted for the first time this season, smashed an unbeaten 37 off just 16 balls, striking at a rate of over 231, albeit in a losing cause. The former CSK captain hit Anrich Nortje for 20 in the final over, but his side fell as many runs short of DC's total. Dhoni didn't bat in CSK's first two matches, but gave his fans something to rejoice in the third game.

Why MS Dhoni Handed Over CSK Captaincy To Ruturaj Gaikwad? Ravi Shastri Decodes Move

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has shared his views on the captaincy change at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) this season. On the eve of the IPL 2024 opener between CSK and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Dhoni announced the decision to step down as captain of the franchise, passing the baton to young batter Ruturaj Gaikwad. So far, CSK have won both of their games under Gaikwad's leadership, with Dhoni helping the youngster develop under his watchful eyes.

Riyan Parag, Nandre Burger Have A Huge Role To Play For Rajasthan Royals In IPL 2024: Trent Boult

Rajasthan Royals' seasoned campaigner Trent Boult on Sunday picked Riyan Parag and Nandre Burger as the two players in his side who would have a key role to play in the ongoing IPL season for the 2008 winners. With two consecutive wins in the bag, the Sanju Samson-led side will take on a struggling Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday looking to build on their momentum. With knocks of 43 and 84 not out, Parag has showed his penchant for accumulating runs at a fast clip, signalling a heavy shift from someone who would struggle to harness his talent to one who seems to have come of age.

MS Dhoni Slams 37 Not Out Off 16 On IPL 2024 Batting Debut, Internet On Overdrive

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) icon MS Dhoni batted for the first time in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he walked out in the middle during the side's IPL 2024 game against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Visakhapatnam. Dhoni didn't get the chance to bat in CSK's first two matches, having demoted himself in the order. The player, however, came out to bat against DC when CSK went 6 down. Dhoni walked out to bat amid raucous reception from the crowd in Vizag and ended up slamming 37 not out off 16 balls, an innings that was laced with 4 fours and 3 sixes.

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"Didn't Realise...": MS Dhoni's Wife Sakshi Breaks The Internet With Her Post On CSK's Defeat

Sri Lanka Achieve Humongous Test Feat, Break 48-Year-Old Massive Record

Son-In-Law Shaheen Sacked, Shahid Afridi Reacts As Babar Azam Returns As Pak Captain

"That Was The Difference": CSK Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad On Reason Behind Team's Loss Against DC

Watch: MS Dhoni's Last-Over Fireworks As CSK Go Down Fighting vs DC

Why MS Dhoni Handed Over CSK Captaincy To Ruturaj Gaikwad? Ravi Shastri Decodes Move

Riyan Parag, Nandre Burger Have A Huge Role To Play For Rajasthan Royals In IPL 2024: Trent Boult

MS Dhoni Slams 37 Not Out Off 16 On IPL 2024 Batting Debut, Internet On Overdrive