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‘Chennai Test Kings were at net practice?’ – Virender Sehwag criticises MS Dhoni and Co for their slow batting Three-time champions Chennai Super Kings continued their woeful run in the on-going IPL 2020 as they suffered their third consecutive defeat on Friday Chasing the target of 165 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 14 of the tournament, the Chennai side managed to amass 157 on the board as they handed the David Warner-led side a 7-run victory. The Yellow Army suffered a third loss in succession for the first time since the 2014 season. (Read more about the story) Afghanistan international Najeeb Tarakai goes into coma following a deadly accident Afghanistan international Najeeb Tarakai, after being involved in a fatal accident on Friday, has been in coma for the past 22 hours. The opening batsman is still unmoved after the deadly accident. Tarakai was reportedly hit by a car in Jalalabad city before he was shifted to the hospital. (Read more about the story) IPL 2020: Ben Stokes leaves for UAE, set to join Rajasthan Royals after a 7-day isolation The Royals side, at present, is equipped with some of the finest overseas recruits. They’re stacked with the likes of skipper Smith, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, David Miller and Tom Curran. To further bolster their overseas camp, star all-rounder Ben Stokes, following a period of compassionate leave in New Zealand, is also set to join the Rajasthan Royals contingent. (Read more about the story) ‘He is just 10 balls away from a great knock’ – Pragyan Ojha believes Virat Kohli will overcome poor form Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha, however, has backed the RCB skipper to bounce back strongly. Ojha has claimed a solid comeback from Kohli, considering the ‘confidence’ which he possesses. Ojha pointed out Kohli’s strong mindset when he decided to join AB de Villiers in the middle for the Super Over against Mumbai Indians. (Read more about the story) IPL 2020: A player reports corrupt approach; Anti-Corruption Unit starts its investigation The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has got off to a scintillating start. In the first couple of weeks, there has already been so much action with the matches going down the wire. However, with this being a huge tournament, there is also a threat of players being approached for fixing by the bookies. Rather the BCCI Anti Corruption (ACU) Chief Ajit Singh had said that the bookies have already reached Dubai. (Read more about the story) IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals share an update on Ravi Ashwin’s availability for match against KKR Ahead of Delhi Capitals’ upcoming match against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), DC bowling coach Ryan Harris shared an update on Ravi Ashwin’s availability for the game. Ashwin last played in the Capitals’ match against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) way back on September 20 in Dubai. He bowled a solitary over where he picked up the wickets of Nicholas Pooran and Karun Nair. (Read more about the story) IPL 2020: Stephen Fleming irked by questions of sending Kedar Jadhav ahead of MS Dhoni against SRH Stephen Fleming, the Chennai Super Kings’ head coach, wasn’t a happy man after he was asked about promoting Kedar Jadhav ahead of MS Dhoni in the match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Dubai. The Yellow Army lost the match by seven runs and Jadhav could manage only three runs off seven balls before getting out to 18-year-old leg-spinner Abdul Samad. Dhoni came to bat at a stage when the Super Kings needed to score at around nine runs per over. (Read more about the story) IPL 2020: MS Dhoni reveals why he was coughing while batting against SRH MS Dhoni, during his knock against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), was seen running out of gas. The Chennai Super Kings’ veteran looked fatigued and was even seen coughing. Yet he ran the singles and doubles and kept his team in the game at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The 39-year-old stayed unbeaten on 47 runs off 36 balls with the help of four fours and a six. (Read more about the story) ‘Not too sure’ – SRH captain David Warner on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s injury against CSK The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), on Friday, October 2, won back-to-back matches in the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) and moved to the fourth spot in the points table. The Orange Army beat the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by seven runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. However, SRH were dealt with a massive blow after Bhuvneshwar Kumar sustained an injury. (Read more about the story) IPL 2020: Priyam Garg reveals Kane Williamson’s reaction after the latter was run out against CSK In the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s match against the Chennai Super Kings in Dubai, Priyam Garg was involved a bad mix-up with Kane Williamson, leading to the latter’s run out. While going back, Williamson, quite expectantly, wasn’t happy and it was a crucial wicket since he was coming off a 26-ball 41 against the Delhi Capitals a couple of days ago. However, after being involved in the New Zealand captain’s run out, Garg made amends, scoring his maiden IPL half-century. (Read more about the story)

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