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IPL 2023: Dhoni lauds Rajasthan's Yashasvi Jaiswal for his match-winning knock against his CSK
Jaiswal's attacking fifty (77 off 43) followed by clinical bowling performances by Adam Zampa (3-22), and Ravichandran Ashwin (2-35) led Rajasthan Royals to a convincing 32-run win over Chennai Super Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, here on Thursday. "Yashasvi batted really well, important to go after the bowlers, and took calculated risks. It was slightly easier against our bowlers because we had to assess the right lengths. Even then Yashasvi batted well at the top and at the end, Jurel batted really well," said Dhoni at the post-match presentation.
IPL 2023: I am always involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about result, says Dhoni
Devon Conway slammed 83 off 45 deliveries while Shivam Dube blazed away to a 27-ball 52 as CSK posted an imposing 226/6 after being asked to bat first. In reply, RCB skipper Faf du Plessis (62 off 33 balls) and Glenn Maxwell (76 off 36) gave a scare to CSK till they were at the crease, sharing 126 runs for the third wicket to raise hopes of a famous win.
Dhoni, Morgan are very similar in how clear and calm they are: Moeen Ali
Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Moeen highlighted the only difference between the captaincy styles of Dhoni and Morgan and said: "They're very similar in how clear and calm they are, but also very different. Their interests and all that are very different. The biggest difference? MS does most of his captaincy on gut feel, on the day. It could be a bit like that with Morgs too, but he was also very data-driven. But they're both so calm. In terms of mannerisms, they are very, very, very similar."
IPL 2023: Dhoni creates an environment in such a manner that players confidence always remains high, says Jadhav
The performance of a player on the field is shaped by many factors like various situations and conditions. But off the field, irrespective of whether the players had a good or bad day on the field, the backing and sense of belonging from a captain makes a whole lot of difference.
IPL 2023: M.S. Dhoni nursing knee injury, reveals CSK coach Stephen Fleming
During CSK's run chase against the Royals on Wednesday night, Dhoni looked a bit uncomfortable while taking doubles and didn't run at full tilt. "He is nursing a knee injury, which you can see in some of his movements, which is hindering him somewhat. But still what you saw today is a great player for us. His fitness has always been very professional," Fleming said at the post-match presentation.
IPL 2023: Full credit to Sandeep Sharma for keeping Dhoni at bay, says Brett Lee
CSK's tried-and-tested strategy of leaving it late did not yield the desired results as they lost to Royals by three runs in the 17th match of the IPL 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday night. This was CSK's only second loss to RR at home in eight games.
IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings felicitate M.S Dhoni for leading franchise in 200 matches
Dhoni, who had joined Chennai Super Kings in the inaugural year 2008 barring a couple of seasons when the franchise was suspended because of the match-fixing saga, was felicitated by the former Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and former president of BCCI at a special event at Chepauk on Wednesday in the presence of his wife Chitra Srinivasan and daughter Rupa Gurunath.
IPL 2023: Dhoni asked me to play to my strength, says Rahane after blazing fifty against Mumbai Indians
Dhoni told the technically-perfect Mumbai batter that he expected him to bat sensibly as per the situation and hold one end up. We spoke right at the start and he was like," What are you looking for me? " and I told him what I had in mind. He is not someone who will consistently hit sixes but he is very sound technically.
MI always a strong side at home but CSK are difficult to beat on any ground: Mohd Kaif
After Rajasthan Royals face off against Delhi Capitals in the first electrifying encounter of the doubleheader. Former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan has backed Mumbai Indians to win the game as beating the five-time champions at Wankhede Stadium has always been an uphill task for the Super Kings. Yusuf Pathan, an IPL legend, went on to say that beating Mumbai in their backyard isn't going to be easy for M.S. Dhoni-led CSK.
Dhoni, Yuvi, Raina made MCC life members; Mithali, Jhulan too on the list
M.S. Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh were both integral parts of the India side which won the 2007 ICC Men's World T20 and the 2011 ICC Men's World Cup, and Suresh Raina scored over 5,500 ODI runs across a 13-year career. The custodians of the game's rules have also picked England's World Cup-winning captain Eion Morgan and Kevin Pietersen, South African Dale Stein and New Zealand's Ross Taylor among the honorary life members.
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