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The Hindu
8 hours ago
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M.S. Dhoni among seven others inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame
Former India captain M.S. Dhoni was on Monday (June 9, 2025) inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame for the year 2025 along with Australian great Matthew Hayden and South Africa's Hashim Amla. The International Cricket Council (ICC) will be inducting seven cricketers — five men and two women — in its Hall of Fame 2025. "Celebrated for his calm under pressure and unmatched tactical nous, but also a trailblazer in the shorter formats, MS Dhoni's legacy as one of the game's greatest finishers, leaders and wicketkeepers has been honoured with his induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame," said the ICC statement. "With 17,266 international runs, 829 dismissals and 538 matches across formats for India, Dhoni's numbers reflect not just excellence but extraordinary consistency, fitness and longevity," it said. Dhoni, who led India to the T20 World Cup win in 2007, ODI World Cup victory in 2011 and the Champions Trophy in 2013, said in a statement shared by the governing body that, "It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world." "To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever."
The Hindu
24-05-2025
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- The Hindu
All eyes on Dhoni as CSK meets GT in its final game of the season
The cricketing fraternity is officially hours away from morphing into amateur sleuths as Chennai Super Kings looks to plunder Gujarat Titans' home-base when the teams play their final IPL 2025 group-stage fixture at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday. The stakes are higher for GT, guaranteed a top-two finish if it wins. A loss could still see newly appointed India Test skipper Shubman Gill's side getting two shots at making the final, but it would have to wait for other results. CSK, already eliminated, has nothing to lose. But come Sunday, mathematical equations will be put on the back burner. Spectators and the broadcaster alike will have their eyes peeled to catch the subtlest change of mannerisms of a 43-year-young M.S. Dhoni. Over the past few years, CSK's last games of a season have drawn less attention for reasons surrounding the match itself, but more for the possibility of the dreaded retirement announcement from the side's talisman. Social media had flown off the handle when eagle-eyed fans spotted a pattern of dots and dashes on their beloved Thala's T-shirt ahead of the 2025 pre-season training. It turned out the cryptic message read 'One Last Time' in Morse code. In a rare occurrence, Dhoni's parents added fuel to the rumours by attending a match at Chepauk. So, it won't be surprising to have Danny Morrison tickling the big elephant in the room at the toss again. However, the Madras makkal (people of Chennai) can only hope the reply is what they have been fond of hearing since 2020.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
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- The Hindu
CSK and RR keep an eye on the future in dead rubber
Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals probably can't wait for this IPL season to come to an end. It's been that sort of a summer for both franchises, hurtling from one setback to another without ever seeming capable of fashioning a turnaround. When they face each other in a dead rubber at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, it is revealing that a win will not do much more than possibly help avoid the ignominy of finishing last in the 10-team tournament. M.S. Dhoni's CSK, with six points after 12 matches, is currently bottom of the points table. RR, placed ninth, also has the same number of points ahead of its 14th and final league game. Glimmer of hope Amid all the suffering, the performances of a few of the younger, inexperienced players should offer a glimmer of hope going into next season. Coincidentally, both teams have looked towards teenage greenhorns to uplift their sagging spirits. In CSK's case, it was regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's fractured elbow that resulted in the franchise picking 17-year-old top-order batter Ayush Mhatre as an injury replacement a few games into the season. The Mumbaikar has showcased his precocious talent in the opportunities offered, racking up 163 runs in five matches with a best score of 94. South Africa's Dewald Brevis, another injury replacement, has also been a much-needed addition to CSK's batting unit. For Royals, the ease with which Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old boy from Bihar, has warmed up to the big league warrants a wide grin. The left-hand batter, who has already smashed a 35-ball hundred, has one last opportunity this season to flex his wondrous ability.
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Business Standard
03-05-2025
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- Business Standard
IPL 2025, RCB vs CSK: Bengaluru weather update, hourly rain forecast today
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 52 of the IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, 3 May. With RCB currently in second place on the points table, a win could secure them a playoff spot, while CSK—already eliminated from the race for the final four—sit at the bottom with just four points. While the match may not have playoff implications, it holds significant sentimental value for fans, as it could be the last time cricket legends Virat Kohli and M. S. Dhoni share the field in competitive action. Fans are eager to witness this momentous encounter, but the weather may dampen their excitement. Early forecasts predict heavy rain throughout the day in Bengaluru, with thunderstorms expected in the evening. As rain could affect the match, here's a detailed weather update and hourly forecast, so fans know what to expect as they prepare for what might be a rain-impacted IPL clash. Cloudy weather as of now The weather in Bengaluru at 6 p.m. is largely cloudy, with no immediate rainfall expected. The temperature is around 32°C, and humidity is moderate at 44 per cent, making the conditions comfortable for play. The cloud cover remains dense, and there's a 19 per cent chance of rain at this time, so it seems like a smooth start is possible. However, with the clouds in place, the stadium is likely to remain under overcast skies throughout the early part of the evening. The conditions are currently favourable for the scheduled toss and the beginning of the match. Also Read Rain expected around 7 PM As the evening progresses, the chance of rain increases significantly, with thunderstorms expected to develop around 7 p.m. The rain probability jumps to 51 per cent, bringing the potential for interruptions. With winds at 13 km/h and humidity climbing to 49 per cent, the atmosphere will become more humid and uncomfortable, further increasing the likelihood of rain. After the peak of rainfall around 7 p.m., there's hope for some relief by 9 p.m. Rain chances begin to drop to 49 per cent, and by 10 p.m., they will decrease to 34 per cent. Despite the persistent cloud cover, the likelihood of continued precipitation lessens, bringing a window for play to resume. The humidity will remain high, around 68 per cent, but the rain easing up brings optimism for a late start to the game. If the rain stops, the field should dry out, and teams will be able to play a shortened match. M. Chinnaswamy's SubAir System Despite the heavy rain forecast for Bengaluru on Saturday, fans of RCB and CSK can still hold out hope. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium's advanced SubAir drainage system could be a game-changer if the rain subsides. Capable of clearing water quickly, the system can make the pitch match-ready in just 30 minutes, regardless of the rain's intensity or duration. If the weather clears around 9 or 10 p.m., the system might allow for a shortened-overs match between Virat Kohli's RCB and M. S. Dhoni's CSK, giving fans the chance to witness this iconic encounter.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
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- The Hindu
RCB vs CSK LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosts Chennai Super Kings at Chinnaswamy; Predicted XI; Streaming info
PREVIEW It is not often that Chennai Super Kings visits Royal Challengers Bengaluru with the stakes this low. Last May at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the famed rivals were locked in a direct battle for the last available Indian Premier League playoffs spot. But come Saturday, all that is left for the already-eliminated M.S. Dhoni & Co. is the search for some signs of life after being deflated and dead for most of the season. In contrast, RCB will have a spring in its step. It is sitting pretty in the top half of the table and is coming into the game after winning three on the bounce. Another victory – its eighth this edition – will help the side take a giant stride towards playoffs qualification. - N. Sudarshan RCB vs CSK, IPL 2025: Pride at stake for Dhoni and Co. as Bengaluru aims to boost Playoffs chances It is not often that Chennai Super Kings visits Royal Challengers Bengaluru with the stakes this low. Last May at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the famed rivals were locked in a direct battle for the last available Indian Premier League playoffs spot.
