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CHENNAI: Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has revealed that he could have played the IPL a bit longer had it not been for a "mentally disturbing" and "painful" phase that he went through during his time with the Chennai Super Kings. On his youtube show 'Ash Ki Baat', the veteran, who retired from international cricket in 2024 before ending his IPL run last year, said he decided to call it quits to save the franchise the dilemma of deciding his fate. "...I recently spent a disappointing season with CSK, it was a disappointing season for me personally. Honestly, in my mind, I could have played more, but I quit because emotionally, I just did not have the bandwidth to play while managing everything else," Ashwin said.
Suresh Raina in 'DKS Production No. 1' Instagram/ @dreamknightstories Former Indian batsman and Chennai Super Kings' Chinna Thala Suresh Raina is set to make his acting debut in a Tamil film directed by Logan, the makers announced on Saturday. Tentatively titled as DKS Production No. 1, the film is labelled as a massy sports drama and will be backed by Saravana Kumar under the banner of Dream Knight Stories (DKS). Welcoming Raina as the first cast member on board, the makers wrote, "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the distinguished guests including esteemed celebrities, members of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Mahendra Singh Dhoni was an established India star even before Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma were born. They were literally in their nappies when the legend of 'Captain Cool' was taking shape during those formative years of the Indian Premier League. But if they put hands on their hearts, neither the 19-year-old keeper-batter Kartik nor the 20-year-old left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Veer would have thought that by Tuesday evening, they would jointly walk into the record books with bank-breaking deals of Rs 14.20 crore from Chennai Super Kings. More enticing than ...Read More >
Injury woes continue to plague the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as Dewald Brevis has been ruled out of the team's IPL 2026 opener against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati on Monday (March 30). The South African batter picked up a side strain during training, ruling him out of CSK's first game. Head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the development in the pre-match press conference the eve of the clash. It is unclear whether Brevis will be fit for CSK's second game - at home against Punjab Kings (PBK ...Read More >
New Delhi: Dashing former Proteas batter Henrich Klaasen feels it is still early days in the tournament for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and is confident that the 2016 IPL champions will fire in all departments going forward after two defeats in their first three games. SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Their only win -- 65-run victory -- came against Kolkata Knight Riders."Our batting has been good so far, but we missed out about 40 runs in 3 games. We need to bat better. The two games ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station The cricketing world is currently abuzz with rumors and speculation that India's wicket-keeper batter and currently Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson can join Five-Time IPL Champions Chennai Super Kings anytime soon ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. According to reports, CSK is willing to offer their Two Champion players in order to get Sanju in the Anubden. Former analyst of South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Prasanna Aghoram, posted a cryptic tweet confirmin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin analysed the intense bidding battle between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green at the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auction, noting the Chennai-based franchise missed a trick. Green was acquired by the Kolkata-based franchise for a record Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas signing in IPL history. CSK and KKR were considered strong contenders to secure Cameron Green's services, one of the standout names in the mini auction ...Read More >
New Delhi, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Dec, 2024) Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will go down as one of India's greatest players after retiring from international cricket on Wednesday aged 38. India's go-to bowler was central to their Test dominance in the last decade with his ability to outfox top batsmen. Ashwin finished with 537 wickets in 106 Tests since his debut in 2011 against the West Indies in New Delhi. He was also more than useful with the bat. Described as an "all-time great" by his Test captain Rohit Sharma, Ashwin earlier this year became only the ninth bowler ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A defiant Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday scaled the gates of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard to pay tributes to the 22 people killed by the Dogra army on July 13, 1931. The dramatic scene unfolded a day after Abdullah and several leaders of the National Conference and opposition parties were put under house arrest to prevent them from going to the graveyard to mark Martyrs' Day. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah took an autorickshaw from the Khanyar crossing to the martyrs memorial while Minister for Education Sakina Ittoo surprised everyone by r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that right-hander batter Sanju Samson's chances in the playing XI are in 'a bit of danger' after the inclusion of Shubman Gill in the team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 from next month. Team India for the Asia Cup 2025 was unveiled on Tuesday, with skipper Suryakumar leading the squad and Shubman Gill as his deputy, with several major names missing out. The squad was announced during a press conference attended by T20I skipper Suryakumar and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, which was held after a selection ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has come in for praise from social media after completing drone pilot training and becoming an expert in aviation technology. The former India captain completed his course from Garuda Aerospace, India's leading drone manufacturer and DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) in Chennai, of which he is also brand ambassador. The social media reacted positively to the news of Dhoni becoming a certified drone pilot. The milestone marks a pivotal moment as one of India's most celebrated sports icons steps int ...Read More >
Ravichandran Ashwin had IPL teams to pick Tim David before the 2025 auction, but most declined. Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has stated that he advised a few Indian Premier League teams to select Australian batter Tim David before the IPL 2025 mega auction, but most of them declined the suggestion, citing a decline in the big-hitter's game. Released by the Mumbai Indians ahead of the auction, David drew little interest when his name came up, permitting Royal Challengers Bengaluru to sn ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: For months leading up to the home World Cup, India committed to doubling down on the intent from their last T20 title. They played a brand of cricket that would bulldoze opponents with belligerence, whoever did not meet the high-tempo template was discarded from the squad. A thumping defeat against South Africa in the Super 8s revealed the flip side of this strategy. From questioning if they are even beatable to wondering if the defending champions will survive, their aura has taken a ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped rich praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his breathtaking innings powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a commanding eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2026 opener in Guwahati on Monday, and mentioned that he must not be hurried into India's international setup. Sooryavanshi's explosive 52 off just 17 balls, which saw him make a 15-ball half-century, dismantled CSK's bowling attack and set up the chase after RR had earlier restricted the five-time champions to a below-p ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad big-hitting batter Heinrich Klaasen has lavished praise on skipper Ishan Kishan, calling him a superb captain and adding the way the side responds to the young wicketkeeper-batter has been 'just phenomenal', apart from his calmness in decision making and willingness to lean on experienced players in the set-up. Kishan was named as SRH's interim captain due to regular skipper Pat Cummins being unavailable for the initial part owing to his recovery from a lumbar stress issue. Under him, SRH have won one match while losing two games and are at fifth place on the po ...Read More >
New Delhi: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's meteoric rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is no longer just a feel-good breakthrough story; with talk growing about a possible debut for India in the upcoming T20I series in Zimbabwe, it is fast turning into a serious selection debate.Just days after turning 15, the Rajasthan Royals prodigy made a shocking statement by scoring a 15-ball half-century against Chennai Super Kings. This knock not only showcased his fearless intentions but also reinforced why he is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in Indian cricket today. Remarkably ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL) because of how "mentally disturbing" his homecoming to the Men in Yellow turned out to be, leaving him with "no emotional bandwidth" to play in the competition further. Ashwin, a CSK stalwart who featured in the side from 2008-15 as one of its lead players and had a homecoming season last year and won two IPL titles with Men in Yellow, was speaking on his YouTube channel 'Ash ki Baat'. After announcing his retirement from international cricket ...Read More >
Kolkata: Just over a year ago, 83 of 98 English wickets to fall were taken by Jasprit Bumrah, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav during a five-match home series. Off-spinner Ashwin averaged 24.8 runs per wicket and struck every 36.1 balls, left-arm spinner Jadeja averaged 25.05 and 46.2. Left arm wrist spinner Yadav? 20.15 and 36, numbers that were only bettered by Bumrah. If playing on the psychological pivot of recency was a game, India certainly lost that one when they announced the team for the Leeds Test. Take out the last two sessions and India were effectively playing with two ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 7 (ANI): As expected, legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated his 44th birthday in a low-key way. A video has been doing the rounds on the internet in which Dhoni can be seen cutting his birthday cake in the presence of his JSCA stadium staff in Ranchi. Captain Cool was all smiles. Also Read | Fact Check: Did Robert Downey Jr Really Say 'You're a Racist if You Don't Like Ironheart'? Here's the Truth Behind Viral Quote. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLymRKeS8so/ Lauded for his calmness under pressure and his tactical excellence, Dhoni has made a ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) will be without one of its all-time legends from the 2026 season after Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement on Wednesday, August 27. The 38-year-old has been part of the IPL since the second season in 2009, helping Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their first two titles in 2010 and 2011. Ashwin finishes as the fifth leading wicket-taker in IPL history with 187 scalps in 221 games at an outstanding economy of 7.20. Despite being a consistent performer until the last couple of seasons, the Tamil Nadu spinner is fondly remembered for his performances in the fi ...Read More >
Granted teams batting first haven't had it safe in recent times and the pressure of breaching 200 has gone through the roof. But Chennai Super Kings also possess a fantastic winning record defending modest totals. Whatever happened to that conviction in Guwahati on Monday evening in their first game of IPL 2026? Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad says it has taken a hit. "We could have been better in batting, taken the game deep, shown some batsmanship, maybe taken the game till 150-160," he said after the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 18 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin, one of the finest cricketers of his generation, on his remarkable career following the announcement of his retirement from international cricket. Ashwin called time on his career after the conclusion of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba in Brisbane, bringing an end to a journey that spanned 14 years and saw him become one of the most accomplished bowlers in the history of the game. Ashwin's career has been marked by unmatched skill, consistency, and an ...Read More >
DINDIGUL: Ravichandran Ashwin excelled with both bat and ball as he guided Dindigul Dragons to a six-wicket win over Trichy Grand Cholas in the TNPL playoff match on Wednesday. Earlier, defending champion Dindigul Dragons rose to the occasion with a dominant bowling performance to restrict the temperamental Trichy Cholas to 140/9. Opting to bowl first, Dragons put the skids on Grand Cholas early, keeping them down to 37/1 in Powerplay before wily spinner Varun Chakravarthy's double strike to send back the in-form duo of J Kousik (9) and Sanjay Yadav (1) in one over virtually derailed the opp ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former BCCI President N Srinivasan's return to sports administration in the role of Chennai Super Kings chairman will primarily be advisory in nature, but is a big boon for the storied franchise, the team's CEO Kasi Viswanathan told the media on Wednesday. The 80-year-old Srinivasan was appointed CSK chairman in the franchise's board meeting a couple of weeks ago. "See, it's a great boon for CSK. He's been the best administrator for us and I'm very happy that he's come back into CSK. He will be in an advisory role only because he doesn't travel much, but we'll be in contact with h ...Read More >
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reopened old wounds after Chennai Super Kings were hammered by Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, April 5. The defeat was CSK's third in a row this season, raising concerns of another difficult campaign in the Indian Premier League. Reacting to the loss on his YouTube channel, Ashwin recalled enduring a disappointing season with CSK himself, one that eventually led him to step away from Indian cricket. The veteran spinner retired from all formats and ...Read More >
New Delhi: No team in international cricket is more dependent on their best individual performer than India. Perhaps that may be a tad too much but when a team is assured of wickets at an average (wickets by runs) of 19.60 and a strike rate (wickets by balls bowled) of 42.3, Jasprit Bumrah's usual returns, it is only right to assume that the absence with hurt more than usual. In one-day internationals and Twenty20, the limited nature of the format allows teams to paper over the cracks. If a star is missing, someone else can step in and get through the overs somehow. But in Test cricket, quali ...Read More >
A few days ago, a hilarious incident came to light where a man from Chhattisgarh bought a SIM card from a local shop that took him on a crazy ride he could hardly have imagined. Manish Bisi, a young man from Madagaon village in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, bought a SIM card that once coincidentally belonged to Rajat Patidar. Soon, an awestruck Bisi was fielding calls from legends like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. What Manish and his friend, Khemraj, thought was a system glitch when they ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Smashing bowlers, tonking pacers and spinners for big sixes, and dismantling their economy rates seems routine for young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A year after becoming the youngest to score an IPL century, Sooryavanshi once again grabbed the spotlight. In Rajasthan Royals' opening IPL 2026 match, the 15-year-old took on the likes of Matt Henry and Noor Ahmad in a stunning display.The teenager smashed a 15-ball half-century to set up Rajasthan Royals' emphatic win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday.A year after becoming the youngest IPL centurion, Sooryavanshi again do ...Read More >
Despite the big loss against Rajasthan Royals in their opening match, where they were outplayed on all fronts, Chennai Super Kings are looking to get back on their feet when they host Punjab Kings on Friday. With a largely inexperienced team at disposal and the likes of Dewald Brevis and MS Dhoni still recovering from injury, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has said they are trying to keep the young team in a positive mindset. Having always relied on experienced players, CSK went for an overhaul in the ...Read More >
The spinner's four-wicket haul set up the win, although Titans pushed the battle to the last ball in Ahmedabad After a three-over spell from Ravi Bishnoi in which he scalped four wickets, Gujarat Titans seemed to have been pushed well behind in their pursuit of 211 to win. Between overs 11-15, GT had lost six wickets, having lost only one in the first 10. At the start of the last five overs, they were down at 161/7. But batting line-ups armed with the Impact Sub rule are never ending. And with G ...Read More >