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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Why R Ashwin sees shades of Zaheer Khan and Jasprit Bumrah in Anshul Kamboj - 'Not a trait...'
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings' Anshul Kamboj celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders' Quinton de Kock during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) ( Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj has been drafted into India's Test team as a cover for the injured Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep. The 24-year-old is all set to make his Test debut at Old Trafford in Manchester in the fourth Test starting July 23. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Former India spinner R Ashwin , who has seen Kamboj up close at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), feels the youngster can be a really good addition if he makes it into the India XI. "With Bumrah and Siraj there, if you are bringing in Anshul Kamboj into the playing XI, I'm telling you, it's a serious bowling attack," Ashwin said on his Hindi YouTube channel Ash Ki Baat. "People can say that Anshul Kamboj will be playing his first Test. But he was there with India A. He has been in cracking form in first-class cricket. He averaged around 13 last season and even bagged 10 wickets in an innings. He had a kick-ass Duleep Trophy," he said. Anshul Kamboj Joins India Nets After Nitish's Injury | Debut Incoming at Manchester? Talking about what makes Kamboj special, the former India off-spinner said: "Anshul Kamboj knows how to bowl a long spell. You need that in England. Anshul will be a really good foil for Siraj and Bumrah." "One thing the management will have to look after is Anshul's nerve. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Prasidh is also an option, but I will go with Anshul. He will give you that control and can also chip in with the bat. "He has a very good tappa. I have seen that in the IPL. His wrist position is very good, and he delivers a very upright seam. He never leaves his tappa." Ashwin also compared Kamboj with Zaheer Khan and Bumrah. "The most appreciable thing about Anshul Kamboj is that he understands the plan. I have seen so many bowlers who, even after playing 30–40 Test matches, still don't understand the plan. If you ask them about the plan, they just say they want to express themselves and enjoy the game," he said. "Because they don't understand the plan. That is one type of bowling. The other is bowling according to the plan. Anshul Kamboj understands the plan and also knows how to execute it in the middle. "I have seen that. It's not a trait a lot of fast bowlers have. Zaheer Khan was one of them—he was amazing. Jassi is another one. He understands the plan, makes plans, and executes them to perfection. Anshul Kamboj belongs to that variety." Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
India.com
5 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
We Were Getting Abused: CSK Player Recalls Hostile Welcome By RCB Fans During IPL 2025, Also Shares First Meeting With Dhoni
Chennai Super Kings' young talent and Tamil Nadu batter C Andre Siddarth recently shared how his first meeting with MS Dhoni unfolded during the IPL 2025 season. The 18-year-old recounted the memorable experience of meeting the CSK legend on the team bus, revealing that Dhoni initiated their conversation. Speaking on S Badrinath's YouTube channel Cric It with Badri, Siddarth recalled, "It happened on the bus. In the bus, I actually sit in the last seat. I wasn't aware that he sat in the last seat. I was sitting, and he sat next to me. He was the one who interacted with me. I was hesitant, but he interacted with me. He asked me about my age. He asked me about my season. From there, I slowly started talking to him." Siddarth recalls intense RCB-CSK encounter in Bengaluru Andre Siddarth also opened up about the atmosphere ahead of CSK's clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. It was his first time at the venue and he shared how the experience left a lasting impression. "It was my first time there and it felt very different. To be honest, it was scary and exciting because we were going to the ground in the bus and thousands of people were banging the bus. It was scary. It wasn't like this when we played at Chepauk or Wankhede Stadium. But it happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium. As we were entering the stadium, we were getting abused. There was a hostile feeling when we came there. It was a good experience," he shared. RCB edged out CSK in that match by just two runs, securing a season double over their southern rivals for the first time in IPL history. The youngster also revealed a conversation with CSK head coach Stephen Fleming, who indicated that the team is considering giving Siddarth opportunities in the next two seasons. Fleming advised him to use the current season to learn and adapt. "This season, they did not tell me anything like that. This season they told me openly that it was a training season. We are looking to give you a chance in the next two years. In the third practice session, Stephen Fleming interacted with me. He said we are looking at you for the next two seasons. In the first season, look to adapt. Observe how others are playing and learn from it," Siddarth added.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Mahi bhai, keep playing': Indian cricketer urges MS Dhoni to keep playing IPL on his 44th birthday
Chennai Super Kings' captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni As MS Dhoni turned 44 on Monday, wishes poured in from across the cricketing world — but one stood out. 'Happy birthday, Mahi bhai. Keep playing,' wrote India pacer Deepak Chahar on Instagram, echoing the sentiment of millions of fans who still aren't ready to see the legendary captain hang up his IPL boots. Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020, remains the beating heart of the Chennai Super Kings franchise. Deepak Chahar's post on MS Dhoni's birthday Despite battling a chronic knee issue and advancing age, Dhoni led CSK through a turbulent IPL 2025 season, stepping in as captain when Ruturaj Gaikwad was sidelined by injury. His leadership and presence helped the five-time champions stay competitive, even as he batted lower down the order and played more of a mentoring role. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Though his once-explosive batting has lost its edge, the Dhoni phenomenon remains unmatched. Stadiums still sell out just to witness a glimpse of "Thala", whether he's behind the stumps, walking out at No. 8, or simply tossing the coin at the toss. In June, Dhoni added another feather to his glittering cap when he was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, Class of 2025, becoming one of the few players to be honoured for excelling across all formats and leading India to major ICC titles — the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Poll Do you think MS Dhoni should return for IPL 2026? Yes, definitely! No, it's time to retire. But will he return for IPL 2026? Dhoni remains non-committal. "It depends. Again, I would say the same thing (that) I have four-five months to decide, there's no hurry to decide what needs to be done,' he said after IPL 2025 ended. For now, Dhoni is enjoying a quieter life in Ranchi, but as always, the spotlight follows him — and the hope remains that he'll walk out in yellow one more time. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
News18
01-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
MS Dhoni Moves To Trademark His Famous ‘Captain Cool' Nickname IPL 2025 Team India
MS Dhoni has filed to trademark his famous nickname 'Captain Cool,' reflecting his calm leadership style that led India to historic wins like the 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cups. The move follows global stars like Ronaldo and Jordan, who turned personal brands into business empires. Although retired internationally, Dhoni remains central to Chennai Super Kings' IPL success and is weighing his future while his iconic legacy grows. Like and subscribe to our channel and never miss a to CricketNext YouTube channel to never miss a video: CricketNext on Facebook: CricketNext on Twitter: CricketNext on Instagram: :
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
MS Dhoni moves to trademark ‘Captain Cool'
Mumbai: MS Dhoni got a step closer to turning the 'Captain Cool' moniker he enjoyed when he was India skipper into a trademark. His application under the trademark law for exclusive rights over the epithet was 'accepted and advertised'. Ahmedabad: Chennai Super Kings' captain MS Dhoni during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)(PTI05_25_2025_000368A) (PTI) Accordingly, the 'Captain Cool' tag proposed to be used by Dhoni for 'sports training, providing sports training facilities, sports coaching services' was added to the Trademark Journal of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks in Kolkata. The application initially faced an objection as a company, Prabha Skill Sports Pvt Ltd. had applied for the tag. Dhoni's legal team successfully argued that his reputation and identity were tied to the moniker much before and it was well-established through media recognition, public usage and consumer perception. 'This matter serves as a relevant case study in how personal branding and acquired distinctiveness can be effectively leveraged in trademark prosecution, even when facing earlier conflicting marks,' Mansi Aggarwal, the lawyer representing Dhoni, posted on LinkedIn. It is understood that it will become a registered trademark if, after advertisement, it is unchallenged over a four-month window. Optimisation of personality rights by famous sportspersons is less common in India. US basketball great, LeBron James has 'King James' trademarked across varied segments, from sports equipment to clothing. The other great American basketballer, Michael Jordan, has the 'Jumpman' logo, which depicts him mid-air to slam dunk, protected, not only on his line of Nike shoes but also on a wide range of merchandise. Jamaican sprinter and multiple Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has extensively trademarked his iconic victory pose, at home and across jurisdictions. Dhoni first earned the sobriquet of Captain Cool when he led an Indian team of young hopefuls to the T20 World Cup in 2007. Handing the final over to Joginder Sharma with 13 runs to defend and succeeding, his composure as captain in the tournament showed his ability to stay calm in pressure cooker situations. Dhoni led India to the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy, besides captaining Chennai Super Kings to five IPL titles. With the bat, pressure never got to Dhoni in a run chase as he masterminded last over wins, and often last ball wins, in run chases. With a poker face as the camera panned on him in crunch situations, the 'Captain Cool' title grew on Dhoni. Now, he wants to cash in.
