Explaining the decision to send MS Dhoni at number nine against Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said that it is a calculated move to use the former skipper only for the last few overs in this season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024 ). “It is the time of the … Read more
One of the trademarks of a typical Chennai Super Kings team, especially while playing at its fortress, MA Chidambaram Stadium, is having a plethora of spinners at its disposal. And it would have come as a surprise that Ruturaj Gaikwad's side brought death-bowling specialist Matheesha Pathirana into the line-up in place of spinner Maheesh Theekshana … Read more
Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Dwayne Bravo feels his side’s bowling attack is even better going into the 2024 season and is confident of defending the IPL title. In the player auction held in December, the five-time winner and reigning champion bolstered its pace attack by snapping up Shardul Thakur and Mustafizur Rahman. “We have … Read more
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was handed an injury scare after pacer Matheesha Pathirana sustained an issue in his hamstring, ruling him out of the third T20 International of the ongoing series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. “Matheesha Pathirana will not be available for selection for the 3rd T20I, as the player has sustained a Grade … Read more