MS Dhoni To Retire After IPL 2023? CSK Captain Gives Massive Update After Beating Sunrisers Hyderabad
MS Dhoni was too good behind the stumps against Sunrisers Hyderabad as he took a good catch and stumped Mayank Agarwal.
IPL 2023 is likely to be MS Dhoni’s last season. (Image: Twitter)
New Delhi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni hinted the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 to be his last season after Chennai Super Kings defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wicket at the M Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.
Ravindra Jadeja’s 3/22 from four overs first restricted SRH to a below-par 134/7 before Devon Conway struck a fine unbeaten half-century and shared an 87-run stand with opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad to see the team home in 18.4 overs.
Dhoni said it is important for him to enjoy his last phase of career. “Whatever said and done, last phase of my career, important to enjoy it. It feels good to be here,” Dhoni said at the post-match presentation. CSK are third in IPL 2023 points table with eight points.
Overcome by the huge roar and support of the crowd when he came out of the dugout after his team won the match, Dhoni said, “After two years, the fans have had the opportunity to come here and watch, feels good to be here. Crowd has given us a lot of love and affection,” added the four-time IPL-winning captain.
Dhoni was all praise for young Sri Lankan pace bowler Matheesha Pathirana, who bowled four superb overs and grabbed two wickets, even though he was a little expensive, conceding 42 runs.
“Not getting enough chances to bat, but no complaints. I was hesitant to bat second because I had that feeling there won’t be a lot of dew. When there are chances of dew, you have to bat second.
“Spinners once they came in, bowled a very good length. Fast bowlers once they came back, especially Pathirana, bowled superbly,” added Dhoni.
CSK Vs SRH, IPL 2023: MS Dhoni’s Lightening-Fast Stumping Sends Mayank Agarwal Back | WATCH VIDEO
MS Dhoni was too good behind the stumps for Chennai Super Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023.
MS Dhoni stumps Mayank Agarwal during CSK vs SRH tie. (Image: Twitter)
New Delhi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni rolled back years as the Chennai Super Kings skipper affected a lightning fast stumping to dismiss Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Mayank Agarwal during their IPL 2023 encounter on Friday.
The incident happened in the 14th over of SRH innings. Seeing Agarwal coming down the pitch, Jadeja shortened the length outside off and Dhoni whipped the bails in a flash giving no chance to the batter a second chance.
Meanwhile, India spinner Ravindra Jadeja accounted for three crucial wickets as Chennai Super Kings restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to 134/7.
Jadeja dismissed opener Abhishek Sharma (34), Rahul Tripathi (21) and Mayank Agarwal (2) as the 34-year-old emerged the most successful bowler for his side with figures of 3/22 in his four overs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni had won the toss and elected to bowl, fielding an unchanged side that defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs in the previous game.
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Delhi Capitals’ Owner Gifts Signed Bat To Apple CEO Tim Cook | See Viral Photo
The Apple CEO is in India for the opening of the Apple store in the country. Prior to Delhi, Cook launched India’s first Apple store at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai a couple of days ago.
Delhi Capitals’ Owner Gifts Signed Bat To Apple CEO Tim Cook | See Viral Photo
New Delhi: Tech Giant Apple’s CEO witnessed the IPL 2023 game between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders which was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. After the match franchise, Delhi Capitals gifted him the signed bat to Cook and the photo went viral on social media in no time.
Cook made a surprise appearance in the stadium after inaugurating the Apple store in the national capital. He was seen alongside Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla and the dignitaries and officials of the Delhi & District Cricket Association.
The Apple CEO is in India for the opening of the Apple store in the country. Prior to Delhi, Cook launched India’s first Apple store at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai a couple of days ago.
Earlier, an impressive show by bowlers followed by skipper David Warner’s vital fifty (57 off 41) guided Delhi Capitals their first win of the season, beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by four wickets in a rain delayed IPL 2023.
On the back of Axar Patel (2/13), Kuldeep Yadav (2/15) Ishant Sharma (2/19) and Anrich Nortje’ (2/20) superb show, DC bowled out KKR for paltry 127 in 20 overs. Jason Roy’s gritty innings of 43 off 39 and Andre Russell’s 38 not out off 31 were the saving grace for KKR, who lost wickets at regular intervals.
In reply, Warner gave DC a brilliant start, then KKR spinners turned the tables in the middle overs but eventually the hosts sealed the win with three balls to spare to open their account.
Brief scores: Kolkata Knight Riders 127/10 in 20 over (Jason Roy 43 off 39, Andre Russell 38 not out off 31; Axar Patel (2/13), Kuldeep Yadav (2/15) Ishant Sharma (2/19) against Delhi Capitals
IPL 2023: Tim Cook Spotted at DC vs KKR Match After Apple Store Launch in Delhi
Apple CEO Tim Cook was seen enjoying some cricketing action as he was spotted in the stands during Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2023 match at Arun Jaitley stadium, here on Thursday.
IPL 2023: Tim Cook Spotted at DC vs KKR Match After Apple Store Launch in Delhi. (Image: IANS)
New Delhi, April 20: Apple CEO Tim Cook was seen enjoying some cricketing action as he was spotted in the stands during Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2023 match at Arun Jaitley stadium, here on Thursday.
Cook made a surprise appearance in the stadium after inaugurating the Apple store in the national capital. He was seen alongside Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla and the dignitaries and officials of the Delhi & District Cricket Association.
The Apple CEO is in India for the opening of the Apple store in the country. Prior to Delhi, Cook launched India’s first Apple store at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai a couple of days ago.
After the opening of the country’s second Apple store, Cook also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
On the match front, DC bowlers produced a disciplined performance in a rain delayed game as only three KKR batters managed to touch the double-digit mark in the first innings.
On the back of Axar Patel (2/13), Kuldeep Yadav (2/15) Ishant Sharma (2/19) and Anrich Nortje (2/20) brilliant show, DC bowled out KKR for paltry 127 in 20 overs.
Jamaat ul-Vida is observed on the final Friday of Ramadan. Muslims celebrate the occasion with a lot of fanfare.
Jamat ul-wida 2023: Date, History And Significance of Final Jumma
Jamat ul-wida 2023: Ramadan, also known as Ramzan, the holy month, is about to end. The last Friday before the lavish Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations commence is known as Jumat-ul-Wida. In accordance with the sighting of the crescent moon, Muslims will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, a significant religious holiday, on either April 22, 2023 (Saturday), or April 23, 2023, (Sunday).
Muslims read the Holy Quran in mosques and serve the needy or give them alms on Jumat-ul-Wida. Muslims believe that on this day, Allah will hear their prayers and provide them with prosperity, serenity, and joy.
Jamat ul-wida 2023 Date
Jumat-ul-Wida occurs on Friday, April 21, 2023. Jumat-ul-Wida is made up of the words juma, which means gathering, and wida, which means farewell.
Jamat ul-wida 2023 Significance
Jamat ul-wida is so significant that even those who are unable to fast for the entire month of Ramzan obey all the fasting regulations on this one day and ask Allah to uphold world peace and fraternity.
Jamat ul-wida 2023 Celebration
Muslims spend their days throughout Ramadan praying, engaging in spiritual meditation, performing good deeds, and interacting with family and friends. Layat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power, is observed on the evening of the 27th day of Ramadan.
Muslims refrain from eating or drinking anything between the hours of sunrise and dusk. The fast is broken with a special iftar meal that is shared with loved ones at dusk. Muslims participate in a special prayer at night called tarawih in addition to their daily prayers.
Highlights | DC vs KKR, IPL 2023 Score: Delhi Beat Kolkata By 4 Wickets
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Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 28th Match: Skipper David Warner found his perfect hitting arc after Ishant Sharma rolled back the years but even then Delhi Capitals stuttered badly in a modest chase before beating Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets on Thursday to stay afloat in this edition of the IPL.
Axar Patel
19* (22) 1×4, 0x6
Lalit Yadav
4 (7) 0x4, 0x6
Kulwant Khejroliya
(1.2-0-20-0)*
Nitish Rana
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Highlights | DC vs KKR, IPL 2023 Score: Delhi Beat Kolkata By 4 Wickets.
LIVE DC vs KKR, IP 2023: 17 overs gone, DC are now at 113/6. With 4 wickets remaining, the home side still require 15 to win from 18 balls. DC 113/6 (17)
LIVE DC vs KKR, IPL 2023: Another wicket for KKR!! The momentum is now shifting towards Kolkata!! Nitish Rana gets his 2nd wicket!! Delhi are now 6 down! DC 111/6 (16.2)
LIVE DC vs KKR, IPL 2023: After David Warner, Manish Pandey now departs and all of a sudden, Delhi are 5 down. Is there is an outside chance for Kolkata? Delhi still need 18 off 25 balls. DC 110/5 (15.5)
AS IT HAPPENED | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2023
New Delhi: Skipper David Warner found his perfect hitting arc after Ishant Sharma rolled back the years but even then Delhi Capitals stuttered badly in a modest chase before beating Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets on Thursday to stay afloat in this edition of the IPL.
With their backs to the wall after five defeats on the trot, the DC bowling line-up collectively came to the party as KKR managed only 127 on a spicy deck which aided both pacers and spinners alike.
Warner, DC’s best batter this season, was struggling with his strike-rate in earlier games but on Thursday, he smashed 57 off 41 with the target being reached with four balls to spare.
The DC batting, save Warner looked wobbly once again but a below-par score perhaps saved the day for the home team as the ball started gripping in the second half of the chase making it difficult for strokeplay. Axar Patel (19 not out off 22 balls) despite a groin strain managed to take his team past the finishing line.
DC’s victory was about two veterans winning the Powerplay contest for their team.
The 34-year-old Ishant (2/19 in 4 overs), who is well past his prime, got his first opportunity and used his oodles of experience to peg back KKR inside the ‘Bowling Powerplay’.
The 36-year-old Warner then showed his destructive avatar hitting as many as 10 boundaries in the ‘Batting Powerplay’ to kill the contest and earn his team’s first win of the competition.
The manner in which he swept, the two KKR spinners Sunil Narine and Anukul Roy hardly had any answers. In all, he hit 11 boundaries.
The win doesn’t alter DC’s standing in the points table as they remain last but the victory does give them hope for a turnaround.
Once Warner won a good toss and opted to field, Ishant, playing his first IPL match in over two seasons, was bang on target with 13 dot balls and hitting those immaculate three-quarter lengths, just like yesterday.
In rhythm, he still hits 140 clicks but once he was done with his four overs, he literally collapsed in the dug-out chair as Prithvi Shaw came in as ‘Impact Player’.
His India days are well over and Ishant certainly would like to remain an ‘IPL to IPL’ player till his body allows him to take rigours of top flight cricket.
Mukesh Kumar (1/34 in 4 overs) also bowled well in the Powerplay while Axar (2/13 in 3 overs), who hasn’t enjoyed favourable match-ups against left-handers, removed the dangerous Rinku Singh as KKR lost wickets in clumps.
If Ishant, Mukesh and Axar were brilliant in the front 10, Kuldeep Yadav (2/15 in 3 overs), who got Jason Roy (43 off 39 balls), was brilliant as he created doubts in the minds of the batters by varying his pace.
The pitch had a liberal tinge of green and Anrich Nortje (2/20 in 4 overs) bowled an ideal Test match length and the grass covering helped in a bit of deviation as in-form Venkatesh Iyer just managed to dangle his bat and the ball flew to Mitchell Marsh standing at first slip.
It was undoubtedly the ball of the innings but credit goes to Ishant as he didn’t let Roy get away with a good start.
The bit of moisture after a delayed start due to steady drizzle had also freshened up the track and the bit of extra bounce found the batters in a bit of a problem.
Mukesh got rid of Litton Das, who miscued a pull, and the ball that Ishant bowled to dismiss Nitish Rana reared up and he couldn’t check his lofted shot.
However, the wicket that completely changed the course was Rinku’s slog sweep and the ball bounced tad extra to take the top edge and flew at a comfortable height for Lalit Yadav to catch it at deep square leg.
Once Rinku was gone, KKR batting unit seemed like losing the battle in its head as Andre Russell (38 not out off 31 balls), despite hitting four sixes, couldn’t do enough to get his team to a par-score which was surpassed easily.
