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Dhoni's unbeaten 30 off 16 balls only has value for nostalgia merchants as the former India captain is doing disservice to his team by coming in to bat when all is seemingly lost. In this backdrop, playing RR on a surface which is «more Chepauk-ish than typical Barsapara Stadium track full of runs» might just help CSK get a win against a side that also doesn't boast of a great bowling attack. Also Riyan Parag is too raw as a skipper and to put it mildly seems completely out of place for a high stakes assignment like leading a billion dollar franchise. But all these years, CSK had the personnel to play that game, especially in the bowling department, which doesn't look top notch this year.

Having lost their first two matches—against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders—RR will be eager to turn things around at their secondary home ground. Their batting has failed to fire so far, and a strong performance will be needed to avoid a third consecutive defeat. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings started their campaign with a win against Mumbai Indians but suffered a crushing loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk. That defeat, only their second-ever against RCB at home, has raised concerns about their bowling attack. However, the slower pitch in Guwahati might work in their favor, particularly for their spinners, as they look to bounce back strongly.

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, two teams finding their foot in IPL 2025, go head to head at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on Sunday. CSK faced a drubbing at home against RCB when they lost by 50 runs — their worst defeat at Chepauk. RR, on the other hand, have lost their opening two matches. Rajasthan, the hosts for this encounter, have been exposed and the lack of depth in the squad is visible. Sanju Riyan Parag, who will captain once again, Sanju Samosn, who is playing as an impact sub, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Parag, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana and Dhruv Jurel have not fired consistently. Though they have done well in patches, it was not enough to escape defeat. The bowling looks even bleaker with Jofra Archer not in form and the two Sri Lankan spinners being picked easily. CSK look better on paper even after a bad defeat in the previous match. The spin trio of Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja is capable of destroying any batting attack on a slow surface. CSK, however, have a problem in their middle order which has failed to contribute anything significant if the openers Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad do not get runs. MS Dhoni further down the order has also led to the CSK batting order looking unbalanced.

Customs officials seized exotic wildlife, including including king snakes, monitor lizards and turtles, at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneshwar on Saturday. The seized wildlife were concealed in chocolate boxes and were being smuggled from Thailand capital, Bangkok. They were being taken to Chennai, Injeet Kumar Mohanty, a Customs official engaged at the airport, told PTI. The luggage of a person from Chennai was searched after officials received a tip-off. Following the search, seizures were made, he said, adding the passenger was detained and was being questioned. As many as nine California king snakes, 10 pig nose turtles and 12 Nile monitor lizards were seized, of which three lizards were dead, he said. The wildlife species have been handed over to the forest department.

Colliers India. The new supply of office space stood at 100 lakh (10 million) sq ft in the year-ago period. As per the data, the new supply in Bengaluru declined 16 per cent in January-March to 37 lakh sq ft from 44 lakh sq ft in the year-ago period. Chennai saw a decline of 33 per cent to 2 lakh sq ft from 3 lakh sq ft.

Both teams will be looking to secure their first win after disappointing starts to the season. MI, led by Hardik Pandya in his return to the team after serving a one-match ban, will aim to bounce back from a loss to Chennai Super Kings. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, narrowly missed out on a win in their season opener, falling just 11 runs short against Punjab Kings.

Rayudu said the fans' support is first for Dhoni and then for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and probably in future it may hurt the team's branding which has always revolved around one man. «It is quite daunting if you're a newcomer. It's quite loud. The support is phenomenal. But, as you go on and play, then you realise they are MS Dhoni fans before they are CSK fans,» Rayudu told ESPNcricinfo. «It is quite evident, and rightly so, because that's the way the team has been set up and built over the years. He's rightly named Thala (leader) and he has been calling the shots in CSK, and it's come to a stage where people are madly in awe and in love of what he's done for CSK.» The 43-year-old Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020, began batting lower down the order in the IPL and also quit captaincy last year to facilitate a smooth transition.

NSE SME platform on Friday. Ahead of the listing, the company's shares are having a muted GMP of Rs 0 in the grey market. This indicates a flat to negative listing at the bourses, but could change depending on the sentiments in the secondary market. The company will utilise the Rs 44 crore it raised from the public offer for purchase of vehicles, working capital requirements and general corporate purposes.

Kavya Maran, the CEO and co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), has become one of the most recognizable faces in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Born on August 6, 1992, in Chennai, Kavya Maran belongs to the influential Maran family, known for its massive business empire. Her father, Kalanithi Maran, is the chairman and managing director of Sun Group, one of India's largest media conglomerates, with a reported net worth of $2.3 billion, according to Forbes. Her mother, Kavery Maran, serves as the CEO of Sun TV Network and is regarded as one of India's highest-paid female executives. Apart from business, the family also has a strong political presence, with her uncle Dayanidhi Maran being an active leader in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.

office leasing across the top seven cities reaching 15.9 million square feet in the first quarter. This represents a 15% year-on-year (YoY) increase, driven by strong demand for Grade A office spaces. Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR led the leasing activity, collectively accounting for nearly 50% of total transactions and absorbing two-thirds of new supply introduced during the quarter. Among other key markets, Chennai witnessed a significant 93% surge in leasing, doubling its Q1 2024 absorption levels. The city’s strong performance was primarily fueled by major technology firms signing large deals. Some of the major leasing deals during the quarter includes Applied Materials leasing 835,000 sq ft in ITPL, Whitefield (Bengaluru), Tata Consultancy Services taking up 690,000 sq ft in Ozone Tech Park, OMR (Chennai), JP Morgan Chase & Co. leasing 559,700 sq ft in Embassy Tech Village, ORR (Bengaluru), Walmart securing 465,400 sq ft in CapitaLand, Radial Road (Chennai), Intuit leasing 456,700 sq ft in Embassy Tech Village, ORR (Bengaluru)

Amit Shah has set off speculations regarding an electoral tie-up in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday asserted that alliances are formed only at the time of elections and that changes take place based on emerging political situations. On Thursday, BJP's Tamil Nadu chief Annamalai is likely to meet home minister Amit Shah.

IPL opener, when Chennai Super Kings' legend MS Dhoni was walking out to bat just for the last couple of deliveries, the crowd in Chepauk lit up with excitement even when they were uncertain of winning. The reason is simple: 'Dhoni may finish'. The wicketkeeper-batsman recently shed light on his finishing approach, emphasizing the importance of maximizing every shot. Speaking to Jio Hotstar, the former Indian captain shared his aggressive batting mindset in high-pressure IPL games. «When you go in to bat, you look at the scoreboard—what the team needs from you. If you are going to face 4-5 deliveries, you try to hit as many big shots as you can. At that moment, the thought process is only about hitting a six. You hardly plan for a four, especially if you have wickets in hand. A four becomes a by-product—you are always looking for a six,» he said. At 43, Dhoni continues to be a key player for CSK, expertly closing innings with his signature power-hitting. He also highlighted the significance of every single run in tight matches.

Tamil actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja, son of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, passed away at his home in Chetpet, Chennai, on 25 March. He was 48. Reports suggest he had undergone bypass surgery a few days prior. At around 4 pm on Tuesday, he suffered a cardiac arrest. His untimely demise has left the Tamil film industry and fans devastated. Manoj is survived by his wife, Ashwathi alias Nandana, and their two daughters, Arshitha and Mathivathani. Details regarding his final rites are awaited.

MS Dhoni has expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support he has received from Indian Premier League (IPL) fans over the years. Speaking on JioHotstar, he shared, “It's a big thank you to all my fans.” Dhoni acknowledged the appreciation shown by fans and reflected on how it feels to play in front of such dedicated supporters. He said, “Last few years I've been in, and I will be playing.

Good Shepherd College has chosen to observe a holiday on March 27 to commemorate the grand release of the Mohanlal-led film L2: Empuraan. Going beyond the norm, the administration has not only sanctioned a day off but has also arranged for an exclusive screening for all its students. The institution publicized this decision through an official announcement that enthusiastically stated, “Lights, Camera, Holiday!” This unique gesture is rooted in the deep admiration that the college chairman holds for Mohanlal, making the initiative a heartfelt homage to the legendary Malayalam actor. “When passion and fandom unite, history is made! Our beloved MD, a devoted fan of Lalettan, has orchestrated a special screening of Empuraan to honor the brilliance of Mohanlal and the visionary direction of Prithviraj Sukumaran. This is more than just a film—it’s a phenomenon," the announcement read.

Quick commerce platform Swiggy Instamart on Monday said it will now deliver smartphones in 10 major cities. According to the platform, these cities include Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Faridabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune, with plans to expand to more cities. The smartphone brands available include the iPhone 16e, Samsung M35, OnePlus Nord CE, and Redmi 14C. Quick commerce platforms have been continuously expanding their offerings by partnering with brands and introducing products that were previously sold on ecommerce platforms. Rivals Zomato-owned Blinkit and Zepto are also offering electronics and phones, in addition to items such as fashion, accessories, beauty, and personal care products.

Chennai Super Kings despite handing over captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad, the talismanic Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he is instead focussed on reinventing himself and his strokes to «stay relevant» in the IPL. Speaking to 'JioStar' after CSK's four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their lung-opener on Sunday night here, Dhoni spoke about the team dynamics under Gaikwad, his own form and also the regional commentary being done in the ongoing league. "...batsmen are now willing to take risks. They believe that with proper cricketing shots, they can play big strokes, and at the same time, they are improvising with their shot selection...whether it's a reverse scoop against a fast bowler, a sweep, or a reverse sweep against a pacer. «I am no different, I have to adapt as well. This is what is required of me for where I am batting. You have to try and stay relevant,» Dhoni said. «The way we played T20 in 2008 and the way we played IPL last year, it's very different. Earlier, there was a lot of turn in the wickets. Wickets were two-paced. Now, India's wickets have become much better; they are more batter-friendly,» he explained. The 43-year-old, under whom CSK won five IPL titles, handed over the leadership to Gaikwad at the beginning of the 2024 season. He said although he discusses things with Gaikwad, he refrains from persuading him to follow his advice.

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The 43-year-old player had stumped out Surya Kumar Yadav in 0.12 seconds, leaving cricket fans at the stadium and on social media in a frenzy. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the battle of champions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the ongoing Indian Premier League on Sunday. Another chapter in the IPL's 'El Clasico' will unfold at Chepauk, with two of the most decorated sides in the cash-rich league squaring off against each other in a fierce contest. MI will be without its skipper, Hardik Pandya, and top pace gun, Jasprit Bumrah. In Pandya's absence, Suryakumar Yadav has taken the leadership role.

During the clash at CSK's hometown, Rohit Sharma matched the record for the most ducks in IPL history after being dismissed by Khaleel Ahmed during the IPL 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the battle of champions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the ongoing Indian Premier League on Sunday.

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) prepare to face off in the high-stakes 'El Clasico' of the tournament. With both teams boasting a staggering five IPL titles each, their storied rivalry has witnessed some of the most thrilling encounters in the league’s history.