Veteran Indian leg-spinner Piyush Chawla believes that young batsmen Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad are the players who can fill the void left by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma when the two legends retire from international cricket. Chawla highlights Gill’s strong technique and Gaikwad’s potential, praising them as ‘special players’.
India C secured a convincing four-wicket victory over India D in the opening round of the Duleep Trophy, thanks to a stellar bowling performance by Manav Suthar and crucial contributions from Ruturaj Gaikwad, Aryan Juyal, and Rajat Patidar.
The Duleep Trophy 2024 kicks off with an exciting clash between India C and India D in Anantapur. Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shreyas Iyer respectively, the teams are set to battle it out at the Rural Development Trust Stadium “A” on September 5th. Get all the details about the match, including team lineups, broadcast information, and key players to watch out for.
The 2024-25 Indian domestic cricket season kicks off with the Duleep Trophy, featuring a revamped format with four teams: India A, B, C, and D. India A, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, boasts a young squad brimming with talent, ready to make their mark. Key players include Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, and Baba Indrajith, aiming to shine in the round-robin tournament.
Suresh Raina, Dhoni’s close friend and former teammate, believes Dhoni’s experience would be invaluable for Ruturaj Gaikwad, the new CSK captain, and urges Dhoni to play another IPL season. Raina emphasizes Dhoni’s strong performance in IPL 2024 and highlights the need for Gaikwad’s development as captain. Dhoni’s own decision on playing in IPL 2025 remains uncertain and hinges on the upcoming player retention rules.
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s struggles continued in a crucial IPL clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore. The right-hander endured a challenging day both on and off the field. Gaikwad’s poor decision-making as captain was evident, and his batting performance was equally disappointing, registering a golden duck. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli played a key role in energizing the RCB squad, while his wife, Anushka Sharma, passionately cheered from the stands.
In a thrilling encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) overcame Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 5 wickets on Friday evening. RR captain Sanju Samson elected to bat first after winning the toss, but they were kept in check by the CSK bowlers. Simarjeet Singh was the pick of the bowlers, returning with figures of 3 for 26, his best-ever performance in T20 cricket. RR managed to post a total of 141-5 in their allotted 20 overs.
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, emerged victorious in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against the Gujarat Giants (GT) on Wednesday, May 11. The match, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, witnessed a thrilling batting performance from both sides, culminating in a comfortable win for CSK.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face a crucial match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday with the aim of securing a playoff berth. Despite facing injuries and international commitments for key bowlers, CSK remains confident in their batting lineup. The absence of Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, and Mustafizur Rahman has depleted their bowling attack, but the trio of Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, and Moeen Ali will look to fill the void. A win against GT would boost CSK’s playoff chances, while the Titans, struggling at the bottom of the table, face an uphill battle.
Despite a strong performance from openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fell short against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), losing by six wickets. LSG’s Marcus Stoinis played a pivotal role with an unbeaten 124, overshadowing Gaikwad’s 108 and Dube’s 66. CSK head coach Stephan Fleming acknowledges areas of discomfort and is seeking the right combination of players to improve the team’s performance.
