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CSK Skipper MS Dhoni Gets Stamp Of Excellence From Ravi Shastri

Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ravindra Jadeja were the biggest stars for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as they secured a comprehensive 7-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in 'El Clasico' of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday. While it's the players who drew the plaudits for their heroics on the field, the captain MS Dhoni silently strategised the downfall of the 5-time champions. Lauding the way Dhoni used his bowlers, crafting the perfect strategy against MI's batters, former India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded the CSK skipper.

Ajinkya Rahane Surpasses MS Dhoni, Joins CSK Superstars In Elite List On Debut For Franchise

Producing one of his finest performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Ajinkya Rahane slammed the fastest half-century of the 2023 season, reaching the milestone in just 19 balls on his debut for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Rahane's knock came against his former side Mumbai Indians at his 'home' ground, Wankhede. In the process, the veteran batter went on to register a historic milestone, going past franchise skipper MS Dhoni in an elite list.

IPL 2023 - "I Feel I Have...": Ravindra Jadeja On What Makes Him A Better Fielder

Ravindra Jadeja's fielding prowess was in display as Chennai Super Kings outplayed five-time champions Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets in an IPL 2023 match at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. CSK's star all-rounder Jadeja bagged the Player of the Match award. After sending MI to bat first, CSK restricted their rivals to 157 for 8 in 20 overs. Jadeja dismissed Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green and Tilak Varma. While Kishan's catch was taken by Dwaine Pretorius and Varma was cleaned up, the dismissal of Green was particularly special as Jadeja took an improbable catch off his own bowling as Green hit a hard shot towards him.

IPL 2023: Sunil Gavaskar Snubs 'Fearless' Ravindra Jadeja, Picks 'Show-stopper' For MI vs CSK Match

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) outclassed Mumbai Indians (MI) in front of a raucous Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Ravindra Jadeja made an impression with his left-arm spin as he took the key wickets of Ishan Kishan (32), Cameron Green, out for 12 after an excellent caught and bowled, and Tilak Varma (22) to restrict Mumbai to 157 for 8. Jadeja's performance earned him plaudits from several current and former players, including former India captain Sunil Gavaskar. Speaking on Star Sports after the conclusion of the match, Gavaskar heaped praise on Jadeja, labellling the all-rounder "fearless like his captain" MS Dhoni.

Watch: MS Dhoni Takes Out Time For Under-Fire Suryakumar Yadav, Wins Fans' Hearts

The name MS Dhoni hasn't only won respect all over the globe for his cricketing credentials but also for the man who slots behind this name. Over the years, Dhoni has done some phenomenal things on the field. But, equally importantly, his gestures for teammates and budding cricketers have earned him the status of a legend. After the match against Mumbai Indians, Dhoni won fans' hearts with his gesture towards the under-fire Suryakumar Yadav. The CSK skipper took out time for the MI batter and had a lengthy chat with him, quite possibly over his struggles with the bat.

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Takes Blinder Off Own Bowling As Frightened Umpire Ducks For Cover

It was a perfect game for Chennai Super Kings against five-time champions Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Billed as IPL's El Clasico by the official broadcasters of the IPL, CSK dominated in all departments to defeat MI by seven wickets. After sending MI to bat first, CSK restricted their rivals to 157/8 in 20 overs. Ravindra Jadeja was the pick of the CSK bowlers as he took three wickets for 20 runs. He dismissed Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green and Tilak Varma. The dismissal of Green in the ninth over was particularly special as Jadeja took an improbable catch off his own bowling as Green hit a hard shot towards him.

Ajinkya Rahane Sends Subtle Message To National Selectors After CSK Heroics

Ajinkya Rahane never gives up and after surprising the cricketing world with the fastest fifty of IPL 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium, the out of favour India batter yearns to play a Test match at his home ground. On CSK debut, Rahane smashed seven fours and three sixes in his 61 from just 27 balls and the fastest fifty of the season came off just 19 balls. Chasing 158 against Mumbai Indians, CSK finished at 159/3 in 18.1 overs. "I always enjoy playing at Wankhede. I have never played a Test here. I would want to play a Test here," said Rahane, who led India to a famous Test series win in Australia in 2021.

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni's 'Message' At Start Of Season That Set Up Ajinkya Rahane For Success Against Mumbai Indians

Ajinkya Rahane was one of the stars for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their dominant victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Saturday. Rahane's stunning 19-ball half-century earned him many plaudits but it wasn't all going right for the veteran batter until this game as he was sitting on the bench for the franchise's first two. At the post-match presentation ceremony, CSK skipper MS Dhoni revealed the conversation he had with Rahane at the start of the season.

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CSK Skipper MS Dhoni Gets Stamp Of Excellence From Ravi Shastri

Ajinkya Rahane Surpasses MS Dhoni, Joins CSK Superstars In Elite List On Debut For Franchise

IPL 2023 - "I Feel I Have...": Ravindra Jadeja On What Makes Him A Better Fielder

IPL 2023: Sunil Gavaskar Snubs 'Fearless' Ravindra Jadeja, Picks 'Show-stopper' For MI vs CSK Match

Watch: MS Dhoni Takes Out Time For Under-Fire Suryakumar Yadav, Wins Fans' Hearts

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Takes Blinder Off Own Bowling As Frightened Umpire Ducks For Cover

Ajinkya Rahane Sends Subtle Message To National Selectors After CSK Heroics

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni's 'Message' At Start Of Season That Set Up Ajinkya Rahane For Success Against Mumbai Indians