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MS Dhoni (left) speaks to CSK head coach Stephen Fleming during the practice session. (PTI) Stand-in captain MS Dhoni will lead Chennai Super Kings against Ajinkya Rahane’s Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match no 25 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK are currently placed at the ninth…

Sai Sudharsan (Getty Images) MUMBAI: IPL 2025 is turning into a happy hunting ground for Tamil Nadu opener Sai Sudharsan. He is the second-highest run-getter of the season so far, with only Lucknow Super Giants’ Nicholas Pooran ahead of him. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Excerpts from an interview…Opener or No….

Delhi Capitals KL Rahul celebrates after hitting the winning run against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Screengrabs) After hitting the winning run against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul dug his bat into the ground like a sword, marked his territory, pointed to his badge and said “Ye mera ground hai (This is my…

Gujarat Titans COO Colonel Arvinder Singh. In football, home advantage counts for a lot. The hosts are aware of the pitch, the stadium, and enjoy local support which plays a big part in swaying the referees and creating hostile environments for the visitors.In cricket, especially franchise cricket such as the Indian Premier League (IPL), that…

NEW DELHI: The newly appointed white-ball captain of the England cricket team Harry Brook has expressed his commitment to prioritising his national team duties over participation in overseas franchise leagues for the time being. The batter, who recently withdrew from the Indian Premier League (IPL), acknowledged the importance of managing his workload as a regular…

Lovlina Borgohain (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain faces a significant decision regarding her weight category for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has scrapped her current 75kg weight class, forcing her to choose between moving down to 70kg or bulking up to the +80kg division.The…

MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings have suffered a major blow with Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out of the remainder of the IPL 2025 due to an elbow fracture. In a move that will delight fans, MS Dhoni is set to take over the captaincy duties for the rest of the season.Head Coach…

Shadab Khan and Saqlain Mushtaq (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s senior all-rounder Shadab Khan has expressed frustration over repeated allegations of favouritism and promotion due to his relationship with Saqlain Mushtaq, his father-in-law and a mentor appointed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Saqlain, who has held influential positions within the PCB, including head coach…

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Thursday. The Capitals, the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far, have won all three of their matches and currently sit second on the points table.RCB, with three…

KL Rahul (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The crowd at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium kept roaring and cheering, even as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced defeat against Delhi Capitals. The reason? Their hometown hero KL Rahul was putting on a show at his home ground. Rahul lit up the evening with his elegant strokeplay, thrilling the fans…