Dhoni, Ashwin at star-studded CSK book launch event
1 week, 2 days ago

Dhoni, Ashwin at star-studded CSK book launch event

The Hindu  

A new book on Chennai Super Kings, ‘Leo—The Untold Story,’ written by senior advocate and former TNCA vice president P.S. Former India cricketer C. D. Gopinath, a member of India’s first Test-winning team, unveiled the book and musician Anirudh Ravichander received the first copy. READ: Cricket’s inclusion in LA 28, allowing family on tours, a dig at sports broadcasting - Virat Kohli chooses brutal honesty at RCB Summit “My favourite IPL team is Chennai Super Kings. I hope the younger people emulate him.” Ashwin, who will be in CSK colours after a decade, recalled the club’s impact on his journey and spoke about how the team still feels the same as it did when he last played for it and is cricket-oriented in its approach.

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India Today  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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4 months ago

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India Today  

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'MS Dhoni must have told..': R Ashwin opens up on Ruturaj Gaikwad becoming CSK skipper

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Hindustan Times  

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Indebted to Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin on hitting the 500-wicket mark
1 year ago

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New Indian Express  

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CSK vs RR: MS Dhoni becomes 1st captain to lead single team in 200 IPL matches
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India Today  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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3 years ago

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Hindustan Times  

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IPL 2022: MS Dhoni quits as CSK skipper, hands over captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja
3 years ago

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Dhoni says hopefully his last T20 will be in Chennai

The Hindu  

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7 years ago

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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