Author: Divyansh Mishra

Kuldeep Yadav, the star spinner, shared that India actually preferred to play Australia in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy instead of the finals. He mentioned India’s tough history against Australia in the finals of ICC tournaments, like the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship.  In the semifinals, India beat Australia by four wickets, knocking them out of the tournament. Kuldeep said it felt good to avoid facing them in the finals, especially with some old disappointments still fresh in everyone’s minds. “I had hernia surgery in November, so getting back to my rhythm was tough. But I…

Chennai Super Kings’ head coach, Stephen Fleming, recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2024 IPL. He emphasized that this match is shaping up to be quite different from past encounters. Fleming believes that keeping the big hitters, Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar, from scoring runs will be crucial for Chennai’s chances to win the Southern Derby. Kohli, who’s now in his 18th season with Bengaluru, has been a pivotal player ever since he started his career 17 years ago. He has an impressive track record against Chennai, having scored 1,053…

Ravindra Jadeja, a key player for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), is gearing up for an exciting match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL 2025 at Chepauk. Jadeja, known for stepping up in crucial moments, is just a few runs and hits away from achieving some pretty cool personal records that show just how talented he is with both bat and ball. Over the years, Jadeja has transformed from a promising young player into CSK’s go-to guy when the team is in a tough spot. At 36, he’s at a point in his career where he could…

On Friday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Chennai Super Kings in the eighth match of the current Indian Premier League season. The game will be held at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. RCB started off strong in IPL 2025 by beating KKR by seven wickets in their first game. As they prepare for the match against CSK, let’s check out their possible playing lineup. In their opener against KKR, ace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar was missing due to a minor injury. But he’s back in shape and ready for this big game. According to RCB’s latest update, he’s likely to…

The ongoing rivalry between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is heating up again, especially with the memories of their thrilling match from last year still vivid for the fans. In that game, RCB pulled off a nail-biter in the last over, which not only got them into the playoffs but also knocked out the defending champs, CSK. Fast forward to IPL 2025, and both teams started strong with victories. This gives RCB a chance to keep that upper hand in the rivalry. On the other hand, CSK had a solid win against Mumbai Indians, but take…

As the big Southern Derby between CSK and RCB gets closer, CSK’s captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is pretty pumped to face off against Virat Kohli. He mentioned that whenever Kohli is playing for RCB, it’s a game he really looks forward to. There’s just something about this matchup that sets it apart. The CSK and RCB rivalry is one of the most intense in the IPL—right up there with the iconic battles between CSK and MI. This year’s first showdown carries a bit more weight for Chennai fans. After RCB knocked them out of playoff contention in IPL 2024 during a…

Rishabh Pant, who is the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants and also a wicketkeeper-batter for India, shared some insights after their recent win. He talked about how important it is to stay humble even after they secured a solid victory, nodding to the wisdom he picked up from his mentor, the legendary MS Dhoni. Pant stressed that the focus should be on things they can control, rather than getting too caught up in the highs of winning or the lows of losing. In their latest match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Shardul Thakur shone by taking four wickets, while Nicholas Pooran…

On March 28, 2007, something incredible happened in the world of cricket. That day, Lasith Malinga, one of Sri Lanka’s most famous fast bowlers, pulled off a feat that would go down in history. The 2007 ODI World Cup was underway, and Malinga was about to make headlines. While cricket has seen its fair share of legendary bowlers over the years, very few can match what Malinga did on that day. Eighteen years ago, he took everyone by surprise when he became the first player to bag four wickets in just four balls in international cricket. Picture the scene: the…

MS Dhoni is undeniably one of the most important names in IPL history. At 43 years old, he’s been a massive influence in this cash-filled tournament, bringing excitement and energy to the games. You know him for his incredible sixes that often light up the field. Even though he’s not the young player he once was, the former Indian cricket legend and captain of Chennai Super Kings is still very much in the game. This season, he got retained by CSK as an uncapped player for a neat INR 4 crore. Dhoni, who bats right-handed, is known for his ability…

India is already heating up this March, and things are set to get even hotter on March 28, Friday, with IPL 2025 kicking off a big matchup: CSK vs MI, known as the El Clasico of the IPL. Both Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have won five trophies each, making them the top teams in the league’s history after 17 seasons. CSK’s main rival, RCB, is looking to make its mark too, even though they haven’t won as many titles. The rivalry heated up last season when RCB knocked CSK out of playoff contention in a crucial match. That…