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Andrew Flintoff's Eldest Son Corey Signs Two-Year Rookie Contract With Kent

Corey, the eldest of former England skipper Andrew Flintoff, has signed a two-year rookie contract with Kent. Corey, a fast-bowling all-rounder just like his father, follows his younger brother Rocky into playing county cricket in England. The 19-year-old had made waves by representing Lancashire's age groups and Academy teams, as well as representing the North at the Bunbury cricket festival in 2021 and featuring for Lancashire's Second XI last year. But his progress was halted by a stress fracture in his back.

MS Dhoni No Longer A Match Winner For CSK In IPL. These Numbers Prove

One of the finest finishers in the history of the game, MS Dhoni is a name that needs no introduction. Over the years, Dhoni has led many successful run-chases, both for Team India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, the last couple of years have seen Dhoni's role evolve into something completely different. Dhoni has rarely come out to bat above No. 7. In fact, in the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), he played as a No. 9 batter, a never-seen-before feat for the former India captain.

First Time In IPL History: MS Dhoni Achieves Never-Done-Before Feat For Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni scripted history by becoming the first Indian batter ever to score 200 IPL sixes after celebrating his 30th birthday. Although Chennai Super Kings slumped to a narrow loss against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2025 encounter, Dhoni slammed a six off Tushar Deshpande in the 19th over of the match to etch his name in history books. Overall, Dhoni is only the second player to achieve the feat after Chris Gayle who slammed 347 sixes after turning 30. Rohit Sharma (113), Ambati Rayudu (109), and Dinesh Karthik (104) are the only Indians to score more than 100 sixes after turning 30.

Jasprit Bumrah "On Borderline Of A Fracture": BCCI Sent 'You Can't Do That' Message As IPL Absence Continues

The IPL 2025 first two round of matches are already over, yet there is no sign of Jasprit Bumrah. The fast bowler has been missing from action from January when he suffered an issue in his back from the Australia Tour. He missed the India vs England series, the Champions Trophy and there is still no clarity on when Jasprit Bumrah will be back in IPL 2025 for Mumbai Indians. Immediately after the IPL 2025 which ends in the last week of May, Indian cricket team will fly out to England a Test series starting June third week.

Lucknow Super Giants Eye First Home Win Of IPL 2025 Against Punjab Kings

New skipper Rishabh Pant will be eager to make his mark as Lucknow Super Giants look to win their first home game of the season when they host an in-form Punjab Kings in the IPL in Lucknow on Tuesday. Pant, who became IPL's most expensive player in the auction last year, will be determined to justify his hefty Rs 27 crore price tag after low returns as a batter in the first two games. His captaincy at LSG started with an unfortunate loss, as they fell short by just one wicket against his former team, Delhi Capitals.

Kane Williamson Reveals Factor Which Helps RR Claim First Win Of IPL 2025 vs CSK

New Zealand batting great Kane Williamson lavished praise on Nitish Rana, calling his 36-ball 81 an "incredible knock of the highest standard" and also credited Rajasthan Royals' fielding for their six-run win over Chennai Super Kings. Nitish, coming to bat at number 3, produced a match-winning performance as RR posted 182 for nine and then restricted CSK to 176-6 to open their account this season. Wanindu Hasaranga's four wickets and some sensational fielding, including stand-in skipper Riyan Parag's incredible one-handed catch to dismiss Shivam Dube, were key moments of the match.

"For 5 Years...": Virender Sehwag Exposes CSK And MS Dhoni's Flaws With Damning Statistics

MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja were on the pitch as Chennai Super Kings required 20 runs from the final over to beat Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Sunday. Dhoni swung his bat, looking for a maximum, but found the safe hands of Shimron Hetmyer as he departed for an 11-ball 16. His partner Jadeja couldn't do much either as CSK lost their second successive match, going down by 6 runs in the chase of 183. Though the margin of victory was narrow, it's also a fact that the Super Kings have never managed to chase down a target of over 180 runs over the last five years.

Riyan Parag Reveals Masterplan Against MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja In Death Overs

Rajasthan Royals (RR) registered thrilling 6-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on Sunday, securing their first win of the season under stand-in captain Riyan Parag. Despite putting up 182/9 on the board, Parag felt his team fell short with the bat but made up for it with an excellent bowling and fielding display. "Took a lot of time, just two games, but felt really long. We still think we were 20 short. We lost a couple of wickets quickly (in the middle overs). But we bowled really well. We have had two tough games, but the chat was to forget those games, come with a fresh mindset, and have a good game collectively," Parag said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

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Andrew Flintoff's Eldest Son Corey Signs Two-Year Rookie Contract With Kent

MS Dhoni No Longer A Match Winner For CSK In IPL. These Numbers Prove

First Time In IPL History: MS Dhoni Achieves Never-Done-Before Feat For Chennai Super Kings

Jasprit Bumrah "On Borderline Of A Fracture": BCCI Sent 'You Can't Do That' Message As IPL Absence Continues

Lucknow Super Giants Eye First Home Win Of IPL 2025 Against Punjab Kings

Kane Williamson Reveals Factor Which Helps RR Claim First Win Of IPL 2025 vs CSK

"For 5 Years...": Virender Sehwag Exposes CSK And MS Dhoni's Flaws With Damning Statistics

Riyan Parag Reveals Masterplan Against MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja In Death Overs