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India Today
5 days ago
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CSK youngster meets MS Dhoni with family: Great leader, greater human being
Young wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel shared a heartwarming post on social media, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to play under MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025. Urvil was brought in as a replacement player after Delhi's Vansh Bedi was ruled out due to injury. He made an immediate impact, scoring a valuable 31 and 37 in the three matches he was his IPL debut, Urvil struck 31 off just 11 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders, and followed it up with a blistering 37 off 19 balls against Gujarat Titans in what turned out to be his third and final match of the season. | IPL 2025 Coverage |Urvil posted a photo of his family meeting MS Dhoni, along with a special signed jersey from the Chennai Super Kings captain. In his Instagram post, he reflected on his short yet memorable journey with the Super Kings. 'Grateful for the incredible opportunity to play under the legendary leadership of MS Dhoni,' Urvil wrote.'Every moment with Thala — on and off the field — has been a masterclass in calmness, leadership, and humility. I've already learned so much, and I'm excited to keep growing under his standing beside him in the dressing room to sharing the field during a match, every second has felt like a dream come true. What made it even more special was having my family there to experience it — moments we'll never forget.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Urvil mukesh patel (@urvil_patel_37)Urvil also shared a photo of the signed jersey, which bore a special message from the man himself.'And now, a jersey signed with 'Best Wishes Urvil' by Dhoni bhai himself — that one's going in the frame forever.'Truly an inspiring journey with a great leader and an even greater human being,' he 26, has played 50 T20s, amassing 1,230 runs at a strike rate of 172.26. The Gujarat batter also notched up his maiden first-class century earlier this year, scoring a hundred for Gujarat against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final in he went unsold at the mega auction last year, his impressive showing for the Super Kings in the 2025 season could well see him retained by the franchise for the 2026 campaign. IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
India Today
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
IPL: Dewald Brevis shares emotional farewell note, hopes to return to CSK in 2026
Dewald Brevis, who was signed as a replacement player by Chennai Super Kings during the IPL 2025 season, may end up becoming one of their most enduring stars. The 22-year-old South African penned a heartfelt farewell message to the Super Kings squad and support staff after the five-time champions concluded their to social media on Tuesday-two days after CSK wrapped up their season with a win over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad-Brevis thanked the franchise for offering him an opportunity midway through the tournament. He also expressed gratitude to his teammates for the camaraderie, acknowledging how warmly he was welcomed into the rising South African talent praised the atmosphere at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium and lauded Indian fans for creating an electric vibe throughout the tournament. Brevis shared a touching photo alongside MS Dhoni, who returned to lead CSK in the latter half of the season after regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was sidelined by injury. "Thank you to Chennai management, coaches, and everyone involved for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to do what I love - PLAYING CRICKET.A special thank you to my teammates for making me feel welcome from day one. And to all our incredible fans in India, you were amazing. The atmosphere and support at Chepauk were unforgettable. I hope to be back soon," Brevis wrote. advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dewald Brevis (@dewald_brevis_17)In his short but impactful stint, Brevis scored 225 runs in six matches at an impressive average of 37.50 and a staggering strike rate of 180. He played a crucial role in the middle order, injecting much-needed momentum into CSK's faltering batting with the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022 and 2024, Brevis went unsold in the 2025 mega auction. However, CSK signed him as an injury replacement for Gurjapneet Singh, following his standout performance in SA20, where he tallied 291 runs in 12 matches for MI Cape the additions of Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, and Urvil Patel-all signed as injury replacements-CSK's batting unit showed renewed spark and resilience, giving fans hope that the 2026 season could bring better have the option to retain all three players ahead of the mini-auction later this Super Kings ended their IPL 2025 campaign with just four wins in 14 matches, finishing at the bottom of the points table for the first time in their updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Must Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
India Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
GT vs CSK preview: Gujarat's top-two push meets MS Dhoni's possible IPL swansong
Chennai Super Kings are anchored firmly at the bottom of the table, certain to finish last for the first time in their Indian Premier League history. They have been at their poorest throughout the season. Yet, the buzz surrounding CSK's matches remains undiminished, with packed stands across India, all thanks to MS Dhoni is no longer the man who used to effortlessly deposit sixes into the stands. He may not even be the same captain with the 'Midas touch'. Yet, Dhoni, through his sheer presence, continues to draw crowds and captivate he arrived in Chennai for the pre-season camp in February wearing a customised T-shirt emblazoned with 'One Last Time' in Morse Code, many believed IPL 2025 would indeed be his final season. Also Read: MS Dhoni's IPL future: CSK in dark over legend's call, says assistant coachHowever, with things going awry for both the Super Kings and their Thala, it remains uncertain whether Sunday's game in Ahmedabad will be Dhoni's swansong.' Incidentally, it is also the venue where CSK clinched their fifth IPL title two years ago - a match many felt should have been Dhoni's farewell to the since CSK were knocked out of the playoff race this season, the question has relentlessly followed Dhoni and those representing the Super Kings at press himself has addressed it on a couple of occasions. When asked by Danny Morrison at the toss, Dhoni tactfully dodged the question. On another occasion, he was more candid, stating he was in no rush to decide and would wait to see how his body held up over the next ten months before making any calls about his IPL brand value remains untarnished. However, his on-field ability is clearly declining. With the bat, Dhoni has been more of a burden this year - scoring 196 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 135, a significant drop from his staggering strike rate of 220 in 2024. Despite undergoing surgery, his troublesome knee has been a persistent concern throughout the has rarely overstayed his welcome. Yet, it now seems his presence in the playing XI might be hindering the Super Kings. On numerous occasions this season,' Dhoni has struggled to produce the typical late-game bursts that once defined the CSK camp firmly believes Dhoni will know best when to call time on his IPL career. It would be a miracle if he returns for IPL 2026 and delivers better performances, especially with the CSK prepare to close their forgettable season against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday, one thing seems almost certain: we may well be witnessing the last of 'Captain' aside, the contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium holds significant importance for Gujarat Titans, who desperately need a strong comeback after a heavy defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in their previous Titans currently sit atop the table with 18 points, and a victory will secure a top-two finish. However, a loss to CSK on Sunday could see them slip from those coveted positions - a bitter blow for one of the season's most consistent vs CSK: HEAD-TO-HEADCSK have lost four games in seven meetings to Gujarat Titans. Incidentally, this is the first meeting between the two sides in IPL 2025. CSK, however, have won three of their last four matches against the former vs CSK: TEAM NEWSThere are no reported injury issues in either of the camps. Gujarat Titans will be hoping to get the best out of Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada as their two overseas stars will not be available for the who has been a pillar at No. 3 for the Titans, will be hoping to make one big impact and ensure Gujarat seal a place in the top two, which offers them an extra shot at reaching the might think about resting Rashid Khan, who has been off colour in this season. In their previous game against LSG, Rashid was taken to the cleaners by Mitchell Marsh. A breather before the playoffs might be a welcome change for the Afghanistan vs CSK: Predicted Playing XIsGT: Shubman Gill (ca;ptain), Sai Sudharshan, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed SirajImpact Player: Prasidh KrishnaCSK: Ayush Mhatre, Devon Conway, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (captain and wicketkeeper), Anshul Kamboj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Player: Matheesha PathiranaGT vs CSK: Top fantasy PicksGujarat: Shubman Gil, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Arshad Khan, Sherfane Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Noor Ahmad, Anshul updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune In IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
India Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Matheesha Pathirana has to drill down on what he needs to do: Stephen Fleming
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged that while Matheesha Pathirana has shown some improvement, he hasn't quite met expectations in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL).Following an impressive 2024 season - where he claimed 13 wickets in just six matches - the 22-year-old has struggled to find form in the current far in IPL 2025, Pathirana has taken 12 wickets in 11 games, but his economy rate of 10.17 is the highest amongst all CSK bowlers who have played more than 10 matches. Fleming was candid in his assessment, stating that Pathirana hasn't performed at the level the team had hoped 'Yeah, he hasn't been up to what we want. We have high expectations of him, which is why we retained him, but he is coming back into some form. He was really out of form when we had him in South Africa. He's made improvements, but it's still not to where we or he would like, so there's some room for him to get some form and get some confidence, I guess,' Fleming said in the post-match press Tuesday, Matheesha Pathirana endured another tough outing, returning figures of 2.1 overs, 22 runs, and no wickets, as the Super Kings suffered yet another defeat - this time by six wickets to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Head coach Stephen Fleming emphasised that Pathirana needs to elevate his performance, noting that opposing batters have started to find ways to counter his I think he's just at that crossroads where batsmen are playing him better. They've seen more of him, so now he just has to drill down on what he needs to do to be as effective as what he's been for the first part of his career. It's a unique skill set, but it's been a little bit off,' Fleming Super Kings will play their last league game on May 25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
India Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
CSK vs RR, IPL 2025 Live Score: Chennai, Rajasthan lock horns to avoid wooden spoon
The pitch in New Delhi has been a belter with the average score being 193 from five matches. Teams should opt to field first since the pitch may not change nature. Conditions will be clear with temperatures around 33 and 37 degrees Celsius. Jofra Archer not returning to India and Sandeep Sharma's injury have weakened their bowling attack. The focus will be on the young opening pair of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The Super Kings and the Royals have faced each other 30 times since 2008. CSK are leading their opponents 16-14. At neutral venues, the head-to-head record stands at 3-3. In their last six meetings, RR have a 5-1 lead. The Royals, on the other hand, will go into the game after Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat them by 10 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Sanju Samson returned to their team after an injury layoff, but couldn't make a big impact against PBKS. Hence, RR will be desperate to end their three-match losing streak and finish the tournament on a high. The Super Kings are currently languishing at the bottom of the table with six points and a net run rate of -0.992 thanks to wins in three out of 12 matches. But the two-wicket win over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) earlier this month at the Eden Gardens should give them some confidence.
