TOP STORIES
“Can make a difference”: Former New Zealand star’s massive statement on MS Dhoni
While CSK lost their match against Punjab on Tuesday, MS Dhoni’s extraordinary cameo, racking up 27 off 12, was a show to behold. Dhoni came to bat at no.5 and brought back the hopes for CSK’s win with his power-hitting abilities. Dhoni’s fireworks included three sixes and a four, but with his departure, CSK’s hopes for a much-needed win also diminished. CSK at times threatened to take the game away but finally finished at 201/5 in 20 overs. Following MS Dhoni’s fiery innings, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull stressed that Dhoni should continue batting higher in the order.
"Dhoni had three sixes in 12 balls. The rest of the team had five in total. So that tells you he's still got the ability and power to hit those sixes. That's why we have been talking about getting him up in the order. Because 27 off 12 balls, when they are 2 down or one down, actually can make a difference. It's not his fault," Doull said on Cricbuzz.
There was another interesting development in CSK’s chase when Devon Conway was retired out despite being the top run-getter for the side. He clubbed 69 off 49 before retiring out.
"Retiring Conway was an interesting decision. He had the pace of the pitch but his strike rate was too low. In a game where you've got a strike rate of 190 to win, he was scoring at 140. But he was retired out too late, too late to give to Jadeja any time to assess," said Doull.
Tags
More News
Mumbai Indians complete effortless win against SRH
Mumbai Indians put on an impressive performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium, sealing a commanding four-wicket victory. MI, chasing a target of 163, completed the chase in just 18.1 overs, finishing at a comfortable 166/6. Their chase was off to a flying start, thanks to their opening pair of Rohit Sharma and
“I think it's a myth”: Mitchell Starc on the use of saliva to polish the ball
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, who is representing Delhi Capitals in the IPL, has shared a completely contradictory opinion about the use of saliva to polish the ball. As per Starc, saliva has a greater impact on red ball than on white ball. Meanwhile, ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had lifted the ...
Nitish Rana breaks silence on not batting in Super Over
In a huge turn of events, Delhi Capitals clinched a thrilling super over victory against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium, with Mitchell Starc sending down a strangling spell. The match went into the super over after Rajasthan Royals recorded 188/4 in 20 overs in response to Delhi Capitals’ 188/5.
For ...
MI vs SRH: All you need to know, head to head, probable XII
Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad are gearing up for an exciting showdown in their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. With both sides coming off victories in their last games, the upcoming match is set to be highly competitive. Both teams will also be aiming to break free from the crowded pack and push for a...
Georgia Voll, Flintoff receive maiden Australia central contacts
Australian batter Georgia Voll has bagged her maiden Cricket Australia contract following a series of outstanding innings. However, veteran player Jess Jonassen, who has not played for Australia since October 2023, has been omitted from the 18-player list. All-rounder Tess Flintoff has also been awarded her first Cricket Australia contract.
Mean...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram