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CSK in trouble! After MS Dhoni injury, star player ruled out of IPL 2026 start | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings’ batter Dewald Brevis (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Chennai Super Kings have been dealt another injury setback ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, with Dewald Brevis set to miss the opening matches of the campaign. The development comes as a fresh blow for CSK, who are already without MS Dhoni for the […]

‘Laanat hai zindagi par’: Yograj Singh’s sharp jibe at Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has stirred a fresh debate around longevity and relevance in Indian cricket, taking a sharp dig at Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma amid growing conversations around age and retirement.With both Kohli and Rohit now active only in one format after stepping […]

‘MS Dhoni can’t be just a two-over player’ – Irfan Pathan sums up Sanju Samson’s entry in CSK squad ahead of IPL 2026

[ad_1] The inclusion of Sanju Samson at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might be reminder that the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely going to be MS Dhoni’s last in the tournament, felt former India international Irfan Pathan. Samson, who played for Rajasthan Royals for 12 seasons, was traded to CSK from […]

Sanju Samson’s inclusion forces huge change in CSK’s batting order in IPL 2026; Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals new opening pair

[ad_1] U-19 World Cup Indian captain Ayush Mhatre will not be opening the batting for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday, revealed captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Initially, the five-time champions started with Rachin Ravindra opening with with Rahul Tripathi. Thereafter, the likes of Devon Conway, Sheik Rasheed and […]

‘Destiny got me here’: Samson on Dhoni as CSK drops 1st Sanju-MSD video | WATCH | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson (Agency Image) Chennai Super Kings recently shared a special video capturing the first interaction between MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson, offering fans a glimpse into a moment that has been years in the making.In the clip, Samson is seen chatting with Dhoni, while his voice plays in the background, […]

‘I’ve spoken to Mahi bhai’: Sanju Samson breaks silence on 1st time with MS Dhoni in IPL | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has expressed his excitement about finally sharing a dressing room with legendary cricketer MS Dhoni in the upcoming Indian Premier League season. Although Samson has spoken to Dhoni before and met him during national team camps, he says this will be the first […]

Sanju Samson up, Ishan Kishan down: Ricky Ponting explains the bold call that shaped India’s T20 World Cup title defence

[ad_1] Ricky Ponting said India’s decision to promote Sanju Samson to open the batting, while moving Ishan Kishan to No. 3, proved crucial to their T20 World Cup 2026 triumph. Following the change, India became the first team to successfully defend the title in the tournament’s history. Samson had earlier lost his place at the […]

‘It was very harsh’: Suryakumar Yadav on bold call to pick Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, and Ishan Kishan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that one of the biggest selection calls of the tournament — choosing Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma — was largely driven by instinct rather than pure numbers. The skipper admitted the decision was […]

Sanju Samson reveals Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s carefree chat with Rahul Dravid: Pehla hi uda denge

[ad_1] Sanju Samson shared insights into Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s conversation with Rahul Dravid during the Indian Premier League 2025. Last year, in the match against Lucknow Super Giants, Sooryavanshi made history as the youngest IPL debutant at 14 years and 23 days while representing Rajasthan Royals. Samson said that Dravid asked the young talent about his […]

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson should bat at No 3 for CSK, says Suresh Raina; ‘His role will be more important’

[ad_1] Former India batter Suresh Raina is of the opinion that Sanju Samson should bat at the No.3 position for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026. Samson was traded from Rajasthan Royals (RR) to Chennai Super Kings, and the Kerala batter will be raring to go as he is coming on the back of […]