Only Dhoni knows what lies ahead, says CSK teammate Watson
5 years, 2 months ago

Only Dhoni knows what lies ahead, says CSK teammate Watson

The Hindu  

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shane Watson felt that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is still at the height of his powers and the decision to retire is entirely up to him. The Aussie all-rounder also praised Virat Kohli’s captaincy and said he has done a great job with the Indian team. Asked if India could dominate in the manner done by Australian sides of the past led by Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting, he said “it is going to be hard to replicate.but there is no reason why India can’t do it.” “There is no doubt that India has got the depth in all facets. I am sure this team can win away from home as well.” READ | Mitchell Marsh suffers hand injury after hitting dressing room wall Watson also said Australia is stronger following the return of Steve Smith and David Warner from ball-tampering bans. About his batting with a bloodied knee during the IPL 2019 final against Mumbai Indians which CSK lost, the veteran all-rounder said he wasn’t really aware of it.

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'Get Dhoni up the order': Ruturaj Gaikwad sent CSK request as Brett Lee, Shane Watson left dumfounded over MSD classic
9 months, 1 week ago

'Get Dhoni up the order': Ruturaj Gaikwad sent CSK request as Brett Lee, Shane Watson left dumfounded over MSD classic

Hindustan Times  

MS Dhoni did not step out to bat in Chennai Super Kings' first two matches in IPL 2024. For the fans it was always a no, but for the bare minimum others, Dhoni shrugged off all concerns with a vintage knock on Sunday against Delhi Capitals, which left Australia legends Brett Lee and Shane Watson gobsmacked. While the target of …

IPL 2023: DC assistant coach Watson hails ‘world-class’ Axar Patel ahead of SRH clash
1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023: DC assistant coach Watson hails ‘world-class’ Axar Patel ahead of SRH clash

The Hindu  

In the last 10 matches that Axar Patel has played, including the Indian Premier League and the Tests against Australia, the all-rounder has scored 285 runs with two half-centuries and has remained unbeaten on four occasions. It is this transformation that has made Axar a ‘world-class’ power-hitter in the eyes of Delhi Capitals’ assistant coach Shane Watson. As a batter, …

'Feels like we're playing...': MS Dhoni gives cheeky reply to Shastri after historic 200th appearance as CSK captain
1 year, 8 months ago

'Feels like we're playing...': MS Dhoni gives cheeky reply to Shastri after historic 200th appearance as CSK captain

Hindustan Times  

Rewriting history in domestic cricket's biggest extravaganza on Wednesday, MS Dhoni achieved a massive feat during the Indian Premier League 2023 match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Dhoni achieved the blockbuster feat in match No.17 of the IPL 2023 The CSK captain is the first player to lead a single IPL franchise in …

'I saw him kick his bag. Just a tiny bit': Watson recalls the 'only time' he saw MS Dhoni being angry as CSK captain
2 years, 8 months ago

'I saw him kick his bag. Just a tiny bit': Watson recalls the 'only time' he saw MS Dhoni being angry as CSK captain

Hindustan Times  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains in the sport. Even as he stepped down from the leadership role ahead of the current edition of IPL, Dhoni's on-field decision-making continues to benefit the Super Kings. Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson, who shared the dressing room with Dhoni during the former's stint at Chennai Super Kings …

‘I told bowlers...’: The MS Dhoni advice that turned the match in CSK's favour against SRH
3 years, 3 months ago

‘I told bowlers...’: The MS Dhoni advice that turned the match in CSK's favour against SRH

Hindustan Times  

From missing out on playoff qualification for the first time last year to become the first team storm to into it in IPL 2021 with as many as three league matches to go, MS Dhoni has turned Chennai Super Kings' fortunes completely. MS Dhoni captain of Chennai Super Kings Dhoni, the captain had already shown that he is light years …

IPL 2020: Batting still a concern, says CSK skipper MS Dhoni after RCB loss
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: Batting still a concern, says CSK skipper MS Dhoni after RCB loss

India TV News  

Following Chennai Super Kings' fifth loss of the season, team's skipper MS Dhoni said he is happy with team's bowling so far but admitted that their batting has been their Achilles heel with them failing to chase down another target in 38-run defeat in Dubai on Saturday. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, the CSK skipper said Virat Kohli's brilliance …

Great thing about MS Dhoni is his belief in players: Brett Lee after Shane Watson's fiery 83 vs KXIP
4 years, 3 months ago

Great thing about MS Dhoni is his belief in players: Brett Lee after Shane Watson's fiery 83 vs KXIP

India Today  

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee heaped rich praise on MS Dhoni, saying the Chennai Super Kings captain believes in his teammates and commits to the playing XI, more often than not in the Indian Premier League. Lee’s comment came after Shane Watson smashed an unbeaten 83 to shed poor form and help CSK beat Kings XI Punjab by 10 …

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni says coach Stephen Fleming doesn’t get enough recognition in CSK’s success
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni says coach Stephen Fleming doesn’t get enough recognition in CSK’s success

India TV News  

Chennai Super Kings were back to winning ways in style on Saturday when they registered a cakewalk of a win against Kings XI Punjab in Dubai on Sunday. Asked to chase 179, CSK openers Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis to ensure CSK reach the target in 17.3 overs. The team also put in a sound bowling performance in the …

IPL 2020: KXIP skipper KL Rahul says he knows where team is going wrong after CSK defeat
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: KXIP skipper KL Rahul says he knows where team is going wrong after CSK defeat

India TV News  

It has been a tough Indian Premier League’s perennial underachievers Kings XI Punjab, who just had to endure a face-saving 10-wicket defeat against three-time champions Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on Sunday. Despite looking to set a decent target in the first innings at one end with KL Rahul at the crease, the team could only reach 178 at a …

IPL 2020 | 'I know how much he loves CSK but..': Kevin Pietersen reveals concerns over MS Dhoni's mindset
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020 | 'I know how much he loves CSK but..': Kevin Pietersen reveals concerns over MS Dhoni's mindset

India TV News  

After over a year since he last took the field, Mahendra Singh Dhoni will make a comeback to cricket action when he dons the Chennai Super Kings jersey in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen, however, has said that he has concerns over Dhoni's form and mindset as he returns to cricket action …

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni told me it’s CSK, that’s what we do: Shane Watson recalls match against Mumbai Indians in 2018
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni told me it’s CSK, that’s what we do: Shane Watson recalls match against Mumbai Indians in 2018

Hindustan Times  

Chennai Super Kings may be grabbing the headlines for not exactly the ideal reasons of late but its players continue to remain positive and back the franchise during hard times. Former Australia Shane Watson, who has been part of the Indian Premier league since its inception in 2008, said he has enjoyed his time while representing Rajasthan Royals but when …

IPL 2020: 'Evergreen' MS Dhoni can go on and play in his 40s, says Shane Watson
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: 'Evergreen' MS Dhoni can go on and play in his 40s, says Shane Watson

Firstpost  

The CSK side will again be led by 39-year-old Dhoni and while there has been a lot of speculation around his future, his CSK teammate Shane Watson feels that their captain has a lot of cricket left in him. Having won the Indian Premier League three times in the past, MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings will go in as one …

Shane Watson hails Kohli's captaincy, India's team depth
5 years, 2 months ago

Shane Watson hails Kohli's captaincy, India's team depth

The Hindu  

Explosive on the arena, Shane Watson is charming off it. Dhoni should call it quits from the international stage, Watson replied the answer lay with his “cool, calm, and incredible” CSK captain only. He is still very fast between wickets, moves well, has beautiful hands.” READ | Only Dhoni knows what lies ahead, says CSK teammate Watson Talking about Virat …

Watson: Smith has a point to prove, he will be relentless
5 years, 4 months ago

Watson: Smith has a point to prove, he will be relentless

The Hindu  

Among the lasting images of the Indian Premier League season this year was that of Shane Watson leading the Chennai Super Kings run chase against Mumbai Indians in the final with a knee soaked in blood. It’s an incredible thing that TNCA has taken up and they will reap the benefits of this in the next 5-10 years, like Indian …

Shane Watson: 'Chennai Super Kings is a slick operation'
5 years, 4 months ago

Shane Watson: 'Chennai Super Kings is a slick operation'

The Hindu  

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson called Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Stephen Fleming the best captain-coach combination in the world. Dhoni leads the highly successful IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, for whom Watson plays, with Fleming as head coach. “Everything came down to the leaders, with how N Srinivasan, how he allows the team to be run by the franchise; with …

MS Dhoni cannot be told what to do, we believe in him: Virat Kohli
5 years, 6 months ago

MS Dhoni cannot be told what to do, we believe in him: Virat Kohli

India Today  

Ahead of the much-awaited India-England clash in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, skipper Virat Kohli backed wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni on Saturday, saying that the whole team trusts Dhoni's judgement in the middle overs. "I think I have said it after the last game he knows what he needs to do, he cannot be told what to do, …

IPL Qualifier 2: Playing with Dhoni has been an honour, says Shane Watson
5 years, 8 months ago

IPL Qualifier 2: Playing with Dhoni has been an honour, says Shane Watson

The Hindu  

Chennai Super Kings, on Friday, beat the Delhi Capitals by six wickets to make it to its eighth Indian Premier League final where it will lock horns with the Mumbai Indians on Sunday. READ| The bowlers deserve credit for where we are this season, says Dhoni Fifties from openers Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson spearhead CSK's run chase. It's …

CSK skipper MS Dhoni promises chances for everyone as IPL 2019 progresses
5 years, 9 months ago

CSK skipper MS Dhoni promises chances for everyone as IPL 2019 progresses

India TV News  

Coming in to bat at 27/3, the stage was set for a typical MS Dhoni innings at the Chepauk Stadium here and the Chennai Super Kings skipper did not disappoint as he hit a patient 75 off 46 balls to help the team put on 175 in their 20 overs. Commenting on giving Santner a go against the Rajasthan Royals, …

Dhoni's Back: A Comeback Story of Grit and Determination
6 years, 8 months ago

Dhoni's Back: A Comeback Story of Grit and Determination

India TV News  

MS Dhoni's remarkable performance continues as he shines brightly for Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing IPL 2018. Despite facing a bad back, he remains a force to be reckoned with, scoring impressive runs at an average of 71.56 and with a strike-rate of 169.23. His desire and commitment to the team are evident, as he continues to impress with …

Watson Excited to Play Under 'Great' MS Dhoni in IPL 2018
6 years, 10 months ago

Watson Excited to Play Under 'Great' MS Dhoni in IPL 2018

India TV News  

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson expressed his excitement at the prospect of playing for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Watson, who previously played for Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, said he will be a little strange initially as CSK was one of his team's biggest rivals. However, he is motivated to play for the team …

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