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MS Dhoni Debuts New Look At Picturesque Dharamsala Ahead Of PBKS vs CSK Clash

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players arrived in Dharamsala on Friday ahead of their match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday. Both teams also met earlier this week with PBKS beating CSK by 7 wickets at the MA Chidamabaram Stadium in Chennai. Ahead of the return leg on Sunday, CSK squad, led by former captain MS Dhoni, touched down in Dharamsala. In a viral video, Dhoni's new look caught the attention of the fans. In the video, he was seen donning a Half-Up hairstyle and a black aviator shades.

"No Such Thing As Anchor": Tom Moody Corrects S Sreesanth On Live TV Over Virat Kohli's Role

As the Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and Board of Control for Cricket in India selection committee chief, Ajit Agarkar, arrived at the board's headquarters for the T20 World Cup press conference, chatter over the rights and wrongs of India's squad intensified. The non-selection of top players like Rinku Singh and Shubman Gill was among the hot topics, so was the debate around Virat Kohli's strike-rate in the shortest format. In the pre-press conference show, former Australia cricketer Tom Moody and ex-India pacer S Sreesanth also opined their views on various subjects.

"David Warner Is 70% Indian, 30% Australian": DC Star's Interesting Revelation

Delhi Capitals (DC) young power-hitting duo of Tristan Stubbs and Jake Fraser-McGurk engaged in a candid conversation about their bond over golf sessions, the IPL experience, aggressive gameplay, future aspirations and a lot more. Fraser-McGurk spoke about his bond with Delhi Capitals' opener David Warner. He said, "He (David) is one of the most unselfish people I've ever met. He always has time for everyone. He wants to help you 24/7. Every hotel he's always been like two rooms away from me. I just go into his room and have coffee every morning."

"Will Force Captains To Think More Tactically": Mitchell Starc On Impact Player Rule

Kolkata Knight Riders and Australia pacer Mitchell Starc believes not having Indian Premier League's Impact player rule will force the captains to think more tactically when the T20 World Cup begins in the Americas next month. The impact player rule, which was implemented last year, has witnessed teams batting with more aggression and fearlessness, leading to totals in excess of 200 being scored consistently.

"A Very Confused Team": South Africa Great On Hardik Pandya-led MI's Performance In IPL 2024

Former South Africa cricketer Graeme Smith said Mumbai Indians (MI) have been a "very confused team" team this year in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The Mumbai-based franchise lost by 24 runs to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday at the Wankhede Stadium. While speaking at JioCinema, Smith said it is "disappointing" to see MI's performance in the 17th season of IPL. "They just been a very confused team this year. It's been hugely disappointing from one of the mega franchises in this year's IPL. And, you know, a lot of people will be very, very sore tonight - MI fan base and MI camp," Smith said.

"Perspective, Priorities Have Changed": 'Father' Hardik Pandya Pours His Heart Out

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya opened up on how he embraced fatherhood and how it affected him as a person and changed his life for good. Hardik has come under scrutiny ever since he replaced Rohit Sharma as captain of MI for IPL 2024. He has been constantly targetted by fans everywhere he has played with fans booing him during MI's matches, home and away. Fans have even targetted him on social media over his poor form in the tournament. Despite all the chatter around his form and fitness, Hardik was named in India's T20 World Cup squad which was announced a few days back.

Irfan Pathan's Epic Rant Goes Viral. Conclusion: "MI's Story Ends Here"

Following Mumbai Indians' (MI) loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan suggested that there is a lack of respect in the dressing room for captain Hardik Pandya. With eight defeats in 11 matches, Hardik has endured a disastrous first season in IPL as MI captain. Irfan, who has been critical of Hardik since the start of the season, once again questioned the tactics of the MI captain. He pointed out how Hardik gave the ball to Naman Dhir when KKR were tottering at 57/5.

"If This Was Virat Kohli....": Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif Slam Critics' Double-Standard With SRH Star's Example

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli has been piling up runs in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), despite criticism over his strike-rate. The former RCB captain is second in scoring charts with 500 runs in 10 matches, only nine runs behind current Orange Cap holder Ruturaj Gaikwad. However, his knocks have been often overshadowed by his debatable strike-rate. Amid criticism, Kohli has found the backing of former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Mohammad Kaif.

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MS Dhoni Debuts New Look At Picturesque Dharamsala Ahead Of PBKS vs CSK Clash

"No Such Thing As Anchor": Tom Moody Corrects S Sreesanth On Live TV Over Virat Kohli's Role

"David Warner Is 70% Indian, 30% Australian": DC Star's Interesting Revelation

"Will Force Captains To Think More Tactically": Mitchell Starc On Impact Player Rule

"A Very Confused Team": South Africa Great On Hardik Pandya-led MI's Performance In IPL 2024

"Perspective, Priorities Have Changed": 'Father' Hardik Pandya Pours His Heart Out

Irfan Pathan's Epic Rant Goes Viral. Conclusion: "MI's Story Ends Here"

"If This Was Virat Kohli....": Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif Slam Critics' Double-Standard With SRH Star's Example