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The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Sport
- 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.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Randy Orton teases feud with Cody Rhodes, Reflects on John Cena rivalry ahead of WWE Backlash
Image via WWE WWE legend Randy Orton has opened up about his evolving career and potential future rivalries, with a particular focus on a high-stakes feud with Cody Rhodes . Speaking to Billboard ahead of his 'One Last Time' clash with John Cena at WWE Backlash in St. Louis, Orton gave fans a glimpse into his mindset and what could be next for The Viper Randy Orton on Cody Rhodes Reflecting on his history with Cody Rhodes, Orton spoke highly of his former Legacy stablemate. Operation Sindoor 'Op Sindoor's precision & execution was unimaginable': Rajnath Singh Operation Sindoor: India repels drone, missile attack across LoC Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list The two have not wrestled each other since Rhodes returned to WWE in 2022, but Orton believes the timing could soon be right. 'When he was younger and we had a few matches - I might have been his first match when he got called up, if I remember correctly,' Orton said. 'I think things would go a lot differently in this day and age than they did back then.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like He is in so much pain due to liver disease, save him! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo He noted that while Rhodes has had blockbuster feuds with the likes of Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, and John Cena, a potential rivalry with Orton would offer deeper storytelling and emotional investment. 'It'll blow all of that sh*t out of the water,' Orton added, suggesting that such a match would feature 'two equals' going head-to-head. Randy Orton showdown with John Cena marks 'One Last Time' Before anything with Rhodes can take shape, Orton is set to face longtime rival John Cena at WWE Backlash in St. Louis - a match being billed as 'One Last Time.' With Cena recently winning his 17th world title, and Orton returning to main event status, the stage is set for an emotional finale to one of WWE's most iconic rivalries. 'It's different, because I'm the good guy, and that's never been the case before,' Orton said. 'I'm very curious to see how Saturday goes.' The bout is expected to be a mix of nostalgia and fresh dynamics, especially with Orton playing the hometown hero and Cena leaning into a more villainous role. Even after two decades in WWE, Randy Orton remains a pop culture fixture. His signature move, the RKO, continues to trend online and has been referenced by artists like Eladio Carrión and Key Glock. With his legacy firmly cemented, Orton's next chapters - whether against Cena, Rhodes, or someone new - will be watched with keen anticipation.
