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"When He Goes...: World Cup-Winning Captain Predicts Big Void In CSK Post MS Dhoni Era

MS Dhoni was at his eloquent best at the post-match presentation ceremony after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated SunRisers Hyderabad by seven wickets. Dhoni spoke on a range of topics, while also hinting towards his retirement after the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League. On being asked about the support from the home fans, the 41-year-old said "I'm enjoying the final phase of my career". "Whatever said and done, it's the last phase of my career, however long I play. It's very important to enjoy it," Dhoni told Harsha Bhogle at the post-match presentation ceremony.

"I'll Die...": Virat Kohli's Hilarious Reason On Why He Never Got Into Physical Fights

Virat Kohli's aggressive demeanour can be quite intimidating to his rivals. While on the field, Kohli's intensity often comes out in the exuberant celebrations that he indulges in. In fact, he has often been termed as being over-aggressive on the field while he used to lead the Indian cricket team or the Royal Challengers Bangalore. So, was Kohli always like this? The answer is a big 'no'. In a recent show on Star Sports, Kohli revealed how he never used to get into physical fight in his childhood days.

"Will Keep Challenging Him...": Pakistan's New Cricket Director On Babar Azam

Pakistan's new team director Mickey Arthur has no doubt that captain Babar Azam will become a legend of the game and feels the country is capable of winning world cups and top rankings across formats. Arthur, who signed a one-year contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday, was asked about backing Babar when he was the team's head coach between 2016 and 2019.

First Time In Indian Cricket! KL Rahul Beats Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Reach Massive Milestone

KL Rahul has been drawing lot of flak of late for his string low scores. While his international form has not been good, much is being expected of him as the Lucknow Super Giants skipper in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. He recently scored 74 against Punjab Kings recently. On Saturday, he looked to be in good form against defending champions Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2023 match in Lucknow. During the course of his innings, Rahul reached a special milestone. On the final ball of LSG's chase of 136 against GT, Rahul hit Mohammed Shami a four and went past 7000 runs in T20s.

Punjab Kings Predicted XI vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023: Will Kagiso Rabada Replace Nathan Ellis?

Punjab Kings face Mumbai Indians challenge at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. PBKS stuttered in the absence of their regular captain and the highest run-scorer Shikhar Dhawan, who is unlikely to play against MI owing to a shoulder injury. Dhawan played a key role in PBKS making a confident start to the season but his absence has made a significant difference in the outcomes that have come along their way. The team's fielding coach Trevor Gonsalves informed after their 24-run loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday that Dhawan would need another 2-3 days to attain complete fitness.

Mumbai Indians Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will Jofra Archer Make A Return?

Perennial slow starters Mumbai Indians have found their mojo and will be favourites against a faltering Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League clash on Saturday. Having made a poor start with defeats in first two matches, Mumbai Indians, who are placed sixth in the points table, have been able to bounce back impressively with wins against Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan at the top have provided brisk starts to Mumbai Indians, getting their runs at an almost 10 runs per over which has set the platform for the others that follow.

'Gave Me The Biggest Headache...': Ex-England Coach's Big Statement On Hardik Pandya

Journey of the defending champions Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 has been like a roller coaster ride so far. The Hardik Pandya-led side has played five matches and lost two of them. Their first defeat came against Kolkata Knight Riders while the other one came against Rajasthan Royals. Skipper Hardik Pandya, who left everyone impressed with his leadership skills and performance in the last edition, is yet to deliver a promising innings this year. However, former England all-rounder Paul Collingwood praised the India all-rounder and called him a "rockstar".

"There Cannot Be A Bigger Cricketer...": Ex-India Star Sums Up MS Dhoni's Persona

Despite announcing his retirement from international cricket in August 2020, former India captain MS Dhoni enjoys a huge fan following. Dhoni, who continues to play for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, is still one of the biggest crowd-pullers in the cash-rich league. Not just in Chennai but everywhere he goes, Dhoni's fandom cannot be denied. Speaking ahead of CSK's game against the SunRisers Hyderabad, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh suggested that no one has a bigger fanbase than Dhoni in the country.

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"When He Goes...: World Cup-Winning Captain Predicts Big Void In CSK Post MS Dhoni Era

"I'll Die...": Virat Kohli's Hilarious Reason On Why He Never Got Into Physical Fights

"Will Keep Challenging Him...": Pakistan's New Cricket Director On Babar Azam

First Time In Indian Cricket! KL Rahul Beats Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma To Reach Massive Milestone

Punjab Kings Predicted XI vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023: Will Kagiso Rabada Replace Nathan Ellis?

Mumbai Indians Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will Jofra Archer Make A Return?

'Gave Me The Biggest Headache...': Ex-England Coach's Big Statement On Hardik Pandya

"There Cannot Be A Bigger Cricketer...": Ex-India Star Sums Up MS Dhoni's Persona