Crease Chronicles

MS Dhoni said on Monday night after Chennai Super Kings' IPL triumph that he will play one more time, provided his body holds. It is his left knee that has troubled him through the IPL, impeding his running between the wickets. He played with a brace on and now that the IPL is over, one understands that he will do thorough checks to understand how grave the situation is.

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar believes that Cheteshwar Pujara's extensive experience playing in the English County Championship could offer valuable insights to his Team India teammates ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia.

In the lead-up to the highly anticipated World Test Championship final against Australia, commencing on June 7 at The Oval, the Indian cricket team is diligently working on building the workload for their bowlers, who recently participated in the demanding Indian Premier League (IPL).

Dhoni and Jadeja have been part of many a battle together, including a memorable partnership in the 2019 ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand that ended in tears for the senior pro. Despite the immense professional respect for each other, their chemistry hasn't always been a smooth one. Last year, after a disastrous campaign when he was made captain for a while only to be removed midway, Jadeja left the CSK camp in a huff.

MS Dhoni knows his knee is not in shape any more to take the rigours of top-flight cricket. He mentioned that, too, saying that he will have to assess where his body is eight months from now. But just like Messi, it is the love of the fans that is pushing the CSK captain to stretch his horizon just a little more.

MS Dhoni knows his knee is not in shape any more to take the rigours of top-flight cricket. He mentioned that, too, saying that he will have to assess where his body is eight months from now. But just like Messi, it is the love of the fans that is pushing the CSK captain to stretch his horizon just a little more.

The Indian players will face their biggest challenge in transitioning from the fast-paced IPL T20 format to the longer format of the game when they compete against Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final next week, feels legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was numb. He didn't raise his head even as Ravindra Jadeja had started sprinting towards the dugout and his mates in canary yellow responding in kind.

Even though Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming may not believe in fairy tales in sport, but Ravindra Jadeja's near-improbable heist that took Chennai Super Kings to its fifth IPL trophy might have felt like one with the dramatic turn of events.

The talismanic MS Dhoni led CSK to a record-equalling fifth IPL title on Monday, beating Gujarat Titans on the rain-curtailed reserve day of the final after bad weather didn't allow any play on Sunday. The 41-year-old Dhoni wants to see how his body responds in the next 6-7 months before taking a call on his IPL career.

The talismanic MS Dhoni led CSK to a record-equalling fifth IPL title on Monday, beating Gujarat Titans on the rain-curtailed reserve day of the final after bad weather didn't allow any play on Sunday. The 41-year-old Dhoni wants to see how his body responds in the next 6-7 months before taking a call on his IPL career.

The phrase 'cometh the hour cometh the man' perfectly fits for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final in Ahmedabad to guide CSK to a record-equalling fifth IPL title in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Ravindra Jadeja flexed his batting prowess as the swashbuckling all-rounder stole victory from the jaws of defeat to help Chennai Super Kings clinch a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League title. With 10 needed off the last two balls, Jadeja slammed a six and a four off Mohit Sharma as MS Dhoni and co. pipped defending champions in a rain-marred last-ball thriller in Ahmedabad. In what could turn out to be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's final outing in the biggest T20 cricket league, CSK batters provided the perfect 'farewell' gift to the legend.

Shubman Gill, the star batter of Gujarat Titans, etched his name in the record books during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Gill's exceptional batting performance added another feather to his cap as he achieved a unique record in the tournament.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni's lightning glovework behind the stumps has been widely acclaimed and admired in the world of cricket. And he did the same on Monday when he got rid of in-form Gujarat Titans (GT) opener Shubman Gill with a sharp stumping in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

India's batting sensation and former captain, Virat Kohli, joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club. Kohli's return to the squad has bolstered hopes for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at the Oval, scheduled from June 7 to 11.

The Ahmedabad weather forecast for the evening of May 29, the reserve day for the IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, is much more promising than the downpour that the Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed on Sunday, when the wet conditions didn't allow even the toss to happen.

Nature had the last word as the final of the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was postponed for the first time in its history to a Monday after incessant rains ensured no cricketing action on Sunday.

The IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans was on Sunday moved to reserve day due to relentless rain in Ahmedabad. The announcement was made at 10:55 pm local time. The final between the two teams - GT and CSK - will now be played on Monday (May 29).

The cricketing world will turn its attention to Ahmedabad on Sunday evening for two reasons. One, whether Gujarat Titans successfully defend their IPL title or will it be Chennai Super Kings winning a fifth trophy. And two, will it be the last time that the iconic CSK captain MS Dhoni is seen on a cricket field as a player.

There is no trophy in the annals of cricketing history that MS Dhoni has not laid his hands on. But come Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he would like to give one final push to bring home the fifth IPL title for the Chennai Super Kings.

There is no trophy in the annals of cricketing history that MS Dhoni has not laid his hands on. But come Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he would like to give one final push to bring home the fifth IPL title for the Chennai Super Kings.

To say that this has been a record breaking IPL season would be an understatement. As many as 8 200 plus totals while chasing alone in this edition. After 73 matches, now there is just one game left to play - the grand final between the defending champions Gujarat Titans and 4 time champions Chennai Super Kings.

Star batter Shubman Gill is in ominous form in IPL 2023 and has been a nightmare for the opposition bowlers. With three centuries already under his belt, Shubman is leading run scorer and the Orange Cap holder this season.

The stage is set for an enthralling battle between Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings and the young and talented Shubman Gill representing the Gujarat Titans in the IPL final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Pacer Mohit Sharma (5/10) didn't allow opener Shubman Gill's brilliance to go waste as he produced a crucial two-wicket over to dent whatever little chance Mumbai Indians had of overhauling a mammoth 234-run target set by the Titans on Friday night.

Pacer Mohit Sharma (5/10) didn't allow opener Shubman Gill's brilliance to go waste as he produced a crucial two-wicket over to dent whatever little chance Mumbai Indians had of overhauling a mammoth 234-run target set by the Titans on Friday night.

After Mumbai Indians' exit from IPL 2023, Rohit Sharma will now focus on leading India in the World Test Championship final against Australia next month, and he hopes that Gujarat Titans' superstar Shubman Gill carries his rich vein of form to the big game in London.

Shubman Gill's prolific run in IPL 2023 landed him a third century of the season on Friday, when his 60-ball 129 took Gujarat Titans to their second consecutive IPL final with a 62-run win over Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad.

Shubman Gill's prolific run in IPL 2023 landed him a third century of the season on Friday, when his 60-ball 129 took Gujarat Titans to their second consecutive IPL final with a 62-run win over Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad.

A belligerent Shubman Gill ton lit up the Narendra Modi Stadium as the defending champions Gujarat Titans stormed into a second straight IPL final, brushing aside five-time champions Mumbai Indians in a lop-sided Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad. Firing his third century of the season, Gill's explosive 60-ball 129 proved to be too much for Mumbai as the Titans became the third team in the history of the tournament to make it to two successive finals after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai.

Red-hot Shubman Gill slammed his third century of the IPL 2023 season for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 2 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Both India and Australia faced injury concerns as Ishan Kishan and Cameron Green suffered nasty blows during the IPL Qualifier 2 match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans on Friday, casting doubts over their availability for the upcoming World Test Championship final.

In a scintillating display of power hitting, Gujarat Titans' opener Shubman Gill smashed eight sixes on his way to a blazing century off just 49 balls during the IPL Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

It was a campaign that promised much for Lucknow Super Giants but on Wednesday night at Chepauk, it all fizzled out with a humiliating 81-run loss to Mumbai Indians.

For seven teams, the season is over and one (CSK) has entered the final. The rest two — Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians — have a second chance to book a spot in the title match when they clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

For seven teams, the season is over and one (CSK) has entered the final. The rest two — Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians — have a second chance to book a spot in the title match when they clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Cameron Green, the highly-valued player for the Mumbai Indians with a price tag of Rs 17.5 crore, is finally proving his worth as the team reaches a critical juncture in the Indian Premier League. With his positive mindset and belief in the team's ability to peak at the right time, Green aims to play a vital role in MI's pursuit of their sixth IPL title.

Just two matches left to play now in the 16th edition of the IPL. 4 time champions Chennai Super Kings await the winner of Qualifier 2, which will be played between the defending champions the Gujarat Titans and 5 time champions, the Mumbai Indians.

Rohit Sharma will soon switch focus from leading Mumbai Indians in the IPL to captaining India for the all-important World Test Championship final against Australia, trying to erase the memory of losing the WTC final against New Zealand in 2021 and become Test world champions for the first time.

The way Akash Madhwal pulls off his yorkers and the manner in which he dismantled the Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday in Chennai reminded of how Jasprit Bumrah used to spearhead Mumbai Indians' attack in the IPL. But Madhwal, an engineer by qualification, insists that he is 'not Bumrah's replacement'.

MS Dhoni has been there and done that, but on Tuesday night at Chepauk, he made it clear that it was more than 'just another final'. CSK have made it to the title round nine times before, but rarely has their ride to the final been as topsy-turvy as it has been this year.

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians thrashed Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs on Wednesday to eliminate them from the IPL and keep alive their own hopes of making the final. Seamer Akash Madhwal claimed five wickets while conceding only five runs in his 3.3 overs to skittle out Lucknow for 101 in 16.3 overs after Mumbai had posted 182/8.

Uttarakhand-born uncapped Akash Madhwal wreaked havoc with his maiden IPL fifer as five-time champions Mumbai Indians blew away Lucknow Super Giants in a one-sided Eliminator clash in Chennai. Demolishing the Krunal Pandya side by a mammoth 81 runs, Mumbai registered the third biggest margin of win in the playoffs and booked their flights to Ahmedabad where they will face defending champions Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 2 on Friday.

Here we are, after seven weeks of enthralling mid-table churn. Many would say that the league-stage jostle this season was the most intense ever. Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants typify that intensity.

Dhoni led CSK's entry to their 10th IPL final by beating defending champions Gujarat Titans by 15 runs at their home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium in Qualifer 1 on Tuesday and said he has 'ample time to decide' when he was asked after the game about his retirement from the IPL.