AB de Villiers has named Dewald Brevis as the young cricketer who has impressed him the most in international cricket. The South African youngster has scored two successive 75s in the ongoing T20I tri-series, earning praise from his idol.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have not yet named a permanent replacement for Stephen Fleming ahead of IPL 2027 and franchise officials have indicated interest in an overseas coach.
Over the last decade and a half, many Indian players who had been written off, injured, or dropped by selectors found second winds at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the "Yellow jersey" has become a proven pathway for their revival.
Stephen Fleming joined CSK as a player in 2008 and took over as head coach in 2009. Under him the side won five IPL titles and two Champions League T20 crowns, reached a record number of playoffs and finals, and built a culture of calm professionalism that defined CSK for years.
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has joined Amsterdam Flames as the franchise's marquee player for the inaugural European T20 Premier League. The veteran batter will work alongside Steve Waugh as the league aims to boost cricket's growth across Europe.
Cheteshwar Pujara recalled that Josh Hazlewood jokingly refused to bowl to him in the CSK nets after their long battles in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The veteran batter also reflected on his IPL journey, saying meeting Shah Rukh Khan was a fanboy moment, but a franchise's culture matters more than celebrity ownership.
Trade speculation linking Hardik Pandya with Chennai Super Kings has dominated the IPL off-season rumour mill. While both Mumbai Indians and CSK have indicated that formal discussions remain on hold pending post-season reviews, the idea of the all-rounder switching from blue to yellow continues to intrigue fans and analysts.
Former India captain MS Dhoni thrilled fans by riding a superbike at the Madras International Circuit during a TVS Eurogrip promotional event, with videos of his high-speed laps going viral. The 45-year-old later greeted fans at the pit lane, once again showcasing his well-known passion for motorcycles away from cricket.
Sanju Samson has revealed why he left Rajasthan Royals after more than a decade to join Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2026. The India wicketkeeper-batter credited MS Dhoni's influence and CSK's culture for his career-defining decision.
Stephen Fleming joinedChennai Super Kings in 2009 as their head coach and played a pivotal role in building the franchise into a powerhouse. Under his guidance, CSK secured five IPL titles and two Champions League T20 crowns. The team reached the playoffs 12 times and the finals on 10 occasions, embodying consistency and excellence.
Chennai Super Kings and head coach Stephen Fleming have mutually ended their historic 18-year association, bringing an end to one of the IPL's most successful coaching partnerships. Under Fleming, CSK won five IPL titles and became one of the league's most consistent franchises.
Ruturaj Gaikwad silenced his critics with a magnificent century for India A against Sri Lanka A in the opening match of the Tri-Nation ODI series in Dambulla on Tuesday.
While CSK ultimately fell short of a playoff place, Gaikwad believes valuable lessons from IPL 2026 can help shape the franchise's future. Gaikwad admitted the difficult beginning to the campaign proved challenging for the team.
Legendary MS Dhoni is highly unlikely to feature in Monday's high-stakes IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
With both teams desperate for points to secure IPL 2026 playoff berth, CSK faces a severe squad injury crisis, making team selection a tactical jigsaw puzzle. However, the biggest talking point hovering over the Chepauk remains MS Dhoni's availability for the high-stakes clash.
Ruturaj Gaikwad joined the legendary MS Dhoni on an elite list for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during his team's IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow on May 15.
Despite their crushing defeat against LSG, the five-time champions CSK are not mathematically eliminated from IPL 2026. With two league matches remaining, CSK can still sneak into the top four - but the path is narrow, and every result elsewhere will matter. Here are the IPL 2026 playoff scenarios for CSK:
With 17 wickets in nine matches at an economy rate of 7.54, Anshul Kamboj has stepped up to lead the CSK bowling attack in both power-play and back-end overs in the ongoing IPL 2026 season.
MS Dhoni, who was initially expected to miss only the opening two weeks of IPL 2026, has now been sidelined for nearly a month, with CSK already eight matches into their campaign without their talismanic former captain featuring even once.
Sanju Samson etched his name into CSK folklore after playing a historic knock against the Mumbai Indians Sanju's ability to play each ball on merit stood out in a high-pressure rivalry match between MI and CSK His back-to-back centuries this season highlight his peak form post-T20 World Cup 2026 heroics.
Ayush Mhatre sustained the injury during CSK's IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 18. Mhatre, U-19 World Cup-winning captain, managed to smash a brisk 30 off just 13 deliveries before finally being dismissed. Ayush Mhatre was one of CSK’s bright spots this season, providing explosive starts at the top of the order.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are navigating a challenging IPL 2026 campaign and a major factor behind their inconsistent showing has been the poor form of skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has managed only 82 runs across six innings so far.