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14-day quarantine didn't help, says Dhoni on lack of batting time

The extended two-week quarantine of Chennai Super Kings unit did hamper his preparations as he didn't get a chance to bat for a long time, said Dhoni

Best young batsman in India: Gambhir hails Sanju Samson's ferocious knock

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir hailed the "best young batsman in India" Sanju Samson for his ferocious knock against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday.Put in to bat, Rajasthan Royals had a worst possible start with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal back in the hut in the third over.However, Samson had other plans as he smashed his fifty off just 19 deliveries. The wicket-keeper batsman whacked CSK's spinners out of the park. His blistering knock of 74 runs off 32 balls was studded with nine glorious sixes. Lungi Ngidi ended Samson's knock in the 12th over.Gambhir said that Samson is not only the best wicketkeeper batsmen in India but also the best young batsman in India."Sanju Samson is not just the best wicketkeeper batsmen in India but the best young batsman in India! Anyone up for debate?," Gambhir tweeted.A final over cameo by Jofra Archer enabled Rajasthan Royals to post a mammoth total of 216 runs in their allotted 20 overs against Chennai Super Kings.Archer smashed four sixes in the

It's RR again and Dhoni gets upset with umpire reversing decision

Dhoni seemed upset during Chennai Super Kings' IPL match against Rajasthan Royals after one of the wrong decisions by the on-field umpire was rightfully changed after a referral to the third umpire

IPL 2020, CSK vs RR preview: Chennai favourites against depleted Royals

The absence of Stokes would severely impact Royals' campaign at least at the beginning because of the balance it lends to the side.

IPL 2020: RR vs CSK playing 11, squad, head to head, pitch report details

The pitch at Sharjah cricket stadium is likely to support pacers in the begining, given the pinch of grass. Check RR vs CSK playing 11 probables, head to head and other match details here

IPL 2020, Match 4: RR vs CSK live streaming, match and toss timing details

The RR vs CSK IPL match will be telecast live on the Star Sports 1 HD/SD and Star Sports Hindi 1 HD/SD. Check IPL 2020 match 4, RR vs CSK live streaming, toss timings details here

IPL 2020: Under-strength Rajasthan Royals hope to upset in-form CSK

RR will be relieved to see captain Steve Smith, who missed Australia's ODI series against England due to concussion, become available for selection

IPL 2020: CSK head coach Fleming hails debutant Sam Curran's attitude

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming is impressed with debutant Sam Curran's attitude and said his contribution in the IPL opener went a long way in covering the absence of star allrounder Dwayne Bravo

IPL 2020: Looking to put on 'good show' against CSK, says Steve Smith

Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith and his team is looking forward to putting on a good show in their opening match for the 13th edition of IPL against Chennai Super Kings

CSK batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad back in training after clearing Covid-19 tests

Chennai Super Kings batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad is back in training ahead of Tuesday's IPL game against Rajasthan Royals after clearing the two mandatory COVID-19 tests. The 23-year old from Maharashtra had tested positive for COVID-19 and was in quarantine for two weeks. He missed CSK's tournament opener against defending champions Mumbai Indians on Saturday. "The first thing you wanna see on a Monday morning. Look who's back! Smiling face with heart-shaped eyes #Ruturaj #WhistlePodu #Yellove," CSK posted on its twitter handle on Monday along with a picture of the batsman. Thirteen members of the CSK contingent tested positive for the dreaded virus and two of them were players -- Gaikwad and Deepak Chahar. Chahar, along with 11 others, had recovered and was back in training and played the opening game after clearing his mandatory two tests. However, Gaikwad, who was in isolation at a separate quarantine facility in Dubai, had to wait longer. Gaikwad, a India 'A' regular, who tested .

IPL: Dhoni prefers players who are good in all departments, says Chahar

Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar has revealed skipper MS Dhoni prefers players who can contribute in all departments, especially in the shortest format of the game

IPL 2020, RR vs CSK: Buttler to miss Rajasthan's opening game on Sept 22

Unfortunately, I am going to miss the first match because I am gonna be under my quarantine period as I am here with my family, says Jos Buttler

IPL 2020: Experience Of 300 ODIs pays off in these situations, says Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni feels that his team's tremendous "experience" has paid off during the five-wicket victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the IPL opener

IPL 2020: Bravo to miss next couple of games also, says CSK coach Fleming

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has confirmed that star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo will miss another couple of matches of the 13th season of Indian Premier league

IPL 2020: CSK coach hints inclusion of both Curran, Bravo in playing 11

Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming has said that the side might look to play both Dwayne Bravo and Sam Curran in the playing XI going ahead in IPL 2020

IPL 2020: Practice camp in Chennai ahead of IPL really helped, says Rayudu

Chennai Super Kings' batsman Ambati Rayudu has said that having practice sessions in Chennai ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) helped him in gaining some momentum.

IPL 2020: Sam Curran surprised by Dhoni's move to promote him up the order

I was left 'surprised' by 'genius' MS Dhoni's move to send me ahead of himself during the IPL opener between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, says Sam Curran

IPL 2020 Match 1, MI vs CSK highlights: Chennai beats Mumbai by 5 wickets

Chennai lost Vijay and Watson early into the innings but du Plessis and Rayudu stabilised the inning with a 115-run partnership, setting the stage for Chennai to register a comfortable victory

IPL throwback: 12 seasons, 12 champs - the winners from 2008 to 2019

So far, the Mumbai Indians has registered 109 wins in 187 completed matches, and won the IPL title four times

IPL 2020: MI vs CSK playing 11, squad, head to head, pitch report details

Head to head, Mumbai Indians has an advantage as it won 17 out of 28 matches. The Abu Dhabi pitch for MI vs CSK match may to assist spinners. Check MI vs CSK playing 11 probables, other details here