Players of both teams were standing outside the boundary line during the national anthem to show that they are equal to everyone else in the stadium during the tribute.
With eight runs needed off the final over, MS Dhoni, possibly in his last-ever appearance at the Eden Gardens, did what he does best - finish
I'm 42 now and I've been playing for a long time, many fans don't know if it's the last time they'll see me, so they want to catch these moments, says Dhoni after KKR vs CSK match
The IPL confirmed on Thursday that Chakaravarthy has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.
Following India's strikes on Pakistan and PoK, airports across North India, including Dharamsala, have been shut till May 10. The Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians match is scheduled for May 11.
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni on Wednesday said he will decide on his IPL future after working hard for 68 months and assessing whether his body can cope with the demands of the game. The former India captain, who is met with a sea of yellow in every venue he goes to play in the IPL, acknowledged he is in the final stretch of his career and fans don't know which game could be his last. "That is the love and affection I have gotten throughout. Not to forget I am 42 (43). I have played a long time. A lot of them don't know when it is going to be my last time, so they want to come and see me play," Dhoni said after CSK's two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders. Dhoni, who underwent knee surgery in 2023, has continued to battle fitness concerns. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming recently admitted that the veteran "can't bat 10 overs running full stick." "There is no escaping the fact (that I am in the last phase of my career). After this IPL gets over, I have to work hard for ...
According to Arun Dhumal, the IPL chairman, the Thursday evening fixture between PBKS and DC is currently scheduled to go ahead.
RCB have turned to experienced campaigner Mayank Agarwal as a replacement ahead of the business end of the IPL 2025.
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Out of MS Dhoni's 200 dismissals as a wicketkeeper in the IPL, 153 are catches while 47 are stumpings
KKR kept their playoff hopes alive with a thrilling one-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. Currently placed sixth on the table with five wins and five losses, they must win all their remaining games.
Iyer's performance took a huge dip in IPL 2025 as, so far, in the 11 matches he has played for KKR, he has scored only 142 runs at an average of 20.29.
In a historic performance in November 2024, Patel smashed a 28-ball century against Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, setting the record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian.
Winning Score at Eden Gardens Stadium (in IPL 2025): 1st Inns score 200 or above: Mts - 3, Bat 1st Won - 3, Bat 2nd Won - 0, 1st Inns score less than 200: Mts - 2, Bat 1st Won - 1, Bat 2nd Won - 1
Despite their current form, CSK has traditionally dominated KKR in head-to-head matchups and will look to continue that trend.
MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings come into this encounter after suffering their fourth straight loss. Already out of playoff contention, the five-time champions now have a chance to play party spoilers.
The closure of the local airport has made air travel impossible, and the nearest alternative, Chandigarh airport, is also shut
On May 7, the Indian Air Force carried out coordinated precision strikes targeting nine terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Crowd favourite Mahendra Singh Dhoni skipped practice for the second consecutive day as fans thronging the Eden Gardens on Tuesday faced disappointment again. However, his ardent supporters took solace from Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons' confirmation about the talisman's participation in Wednesday's Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders, a must-win outing for the home team. Simons said the 43-year-old Dhoni is "fine" and "will play" the game, which could be his last competitive outing at the hallowed venue. "Yes, he's expected to play tomorrow," said Simons, explaining that Dhoni knows exactly how to manage his preparation. "With regards to MS, he knows his situation very well. He knows where he is. In terms of his preparations, he always works very hard at the beginning of a tournament and then allows himself to taper off because he gets himself in a space where he's ready. "So no issues, he just knows when he is prepared and when he's not."
After being asked to bat first, Mumbai Indians struggled to build momentum and were restricted to a modest total of 155 for eight in their allotted 20 overs.