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First Time In 17 Years! Ruturaj Gaikwad Breaks MS Dhoni's Record For Major Feat As CSK Captain

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube absolutely owned the Lucknow Super Giants bowlers on Tuesday to take their team to a score of 210/4 in 20 overs. Gaikwad slammed an unbeaten ton while Shivam Dube struck a quick-fore 66 as CSK made merry at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. To add to the CSK fans' joy, MS Dhoni came out to bat too and finished off in style by hitting a boundary. Gaikwad, who took over the CSK captaincy from Dhoni this season, stayed unbeaten on 108*.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Pays Special Tribute To Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Sanju Samson After 2nd IPL Ton

Following his side's nine-wicket win, India and Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has thanked all the seniors for helping through his tough phase during the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Yashasvi's return-to-form century and Sandeep Sharma's five-wicket haul were the key highlights as RR defeated MI by nine wickets at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday.

"Finally": India Star Yashasvi Jaiswal Comes Running Towards Brian Lara After 100, WI Great Does This. Watch

Impressed with the maturity shown by Yashasvi Jaiswal, West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara said the youngster's knock against Mumbai Indians was well put together as he perfectly balanced taking his time with shots while still maintaining a high strike-rate. Jaiswal ended a barren run by his lofty standards with his first ton of this IPL to power Rajasthan Royals to a nine-wicket win over MI.

"Regret My Time In KKR": India Star, Primed For T20 World Cup, Admits; Says, "Don't Need Guidance Now"

A reinforced skillsets and the ability to perfectly read the ebbs and flows of a match have made Kuldeep Yadav a tough customer, but back in 2019 the left-arm wrist spinner felt the need of a guiding force around him as his form went south while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders. Kuldeep had an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery in 2020 but once he joined Delhi Capitals, his performance both for the national team and in IPL improved significantly, making him the first-choice spinner across formats.

"Can't You Score...": Sunil Gavaskar's Cheeky Exchange With 'Mumbai Boy' Yashasvi Jaiswal

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar had a cheeky exchange with Yashasvi Jaiswal after the youngster guided Rajasthan Royals to victory over Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2024 match on Monday. Jaiswal slammed an unbeaten 104 as RR comfortably chased down a target of 180 against a hapless MI bowling attack. This was the second IPL century for Jaiswal and incidentally, his first ton also came against MI. After the match, Gavaskar asked the 'Mumbai boy' Jaiswal why he always scores centuries against MI and the exchange has gone viral on social media. Jaiswal quickly responded that he did not have anything specific in his mind and he was trying to do what works well for him.

Class 8 Dropout, With No Cricket Knowledge, Wins Rs 1.5 Crore In IPL Fantasy Gaming; Thought It Was Fraud

When luck favours one never knows. That same was the case with Deepu Ojha. The resident of Kohda village in Bihar's Arrah district, struck gold, winning a cash prize Of 1.5 crore rupees by playing IPL fantasy gaming on a mobile gaming app during the KKR vs RCB IPL match on Sunday. He picked Andre Russell as the captain in the match. He is a class 8 dropout and works in a garage as a car mechanic.

"Rohit Sharma Doesn't Hug People": MI Head Coach's Sensational Revelation

Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mark Boucher has revealed that star batter and former captain Rohit Sharma often gives awkward hugs and handshakes to others. In a video uploaded by MI's social media handles, the coaching staff of the franchises shared unknown facts about their players. Head coach Mark Boucher, batting coach Kieron Pollard and bowling coach James Pannent offered the behind-the-scenes glimpse into the dynamics of the MI players. "Coaches spill the tea on our players and you don't want to miss this!" MI captioned the video.

"Brain Fatt Jayega If You Play For MI...": IPL Winner's Blunt Take On 'Culture' At 5-Time Champions

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are two most successful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Out of the 16 completed seasons so far, the two teams have won the title five times each. No other team in the IPL has been even half as successful as these two franchises. Ambati Rayudu is one of the few players, who have played for both the franchises. He is only the second player along with Rohit Sharma to win the IPL trophy for a record six times.

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First Time In 17 Years! Ruturaj Gaikwad Breaks MS Dhoni's Record For Major Feat As CSK Captain

Yashasvi Jaiswal Pays Special Tribute To Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Sanju Samson After 2nd IPL Ton

"Finally": India Star Yashasvi Jaiswal Comes Running Towards Brian Lara After 100, WI Great Does This. Watch

"Regret My Time In KKR": India Star, Primed For T20 World Cup, Admits; Says, "Don't Need Guidance Now"

"Can't You Score...": Sunil Gavaskar's Cheeky Exchange With 'Mumbai Boy' Yashasvi Jaiswal

Class 8 Dropout, With No Cricket Knowledge, Wins Rs 1.5 Crore In IPL Fantasy Gaming; Thought It Was Fraud

"Rohit Sharma Doesn't Hug People": MI Head Coach's Sensational Revelation

"Brain Fatt Jayega If You Play For MI...": IPL Winner's Blunt Take On 'Culture' At 5-Time Champions