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MS Dhoni once praised his 'sharp cricket mind', and Ruturaj Gaikwad is using it well
Comfortable among the stars and in his own skin, the Maharashtra batsman has gained prominence in a short span of time, and is a regular in the India A set-up now
After retirement rethink, Ambati Rayudu promises IPL return for Chennai Super Kings
Decision to retire was not emotional but because he was disappointed at missing out on the World Cup, explains Indian middle-order batsman
Vettori predicts Rayudu will be back in IPL (1:03)
IPL Power Rankings: Moeen's the new No. 1
Our IPL Power Rankings feature the top 10 performers of the week gone by. Who made the list this week?
Imran Tahir joins Surrey for Vitality Blast campaign
Leading wicket-taker at IPL will join squad at conclusion of South Africa's World Cup campaign
CSK ride their luck to the playoffs, Royals unlucky to miss out
Had Royals had the rub of the green they would have made the playoffs. Super Kings, on the other hand, could have been knocked out at the end of the league phase
Russell stays MVP, Deepak Chahar tops Smart Wickets chart
How did the Super Kings seamer better Imran Tahir despite taking fewer wickets? Did any other player come close to Russell? Smart Stats has the answers
The Super Kings ride again, but it might be time for some fresh blood
Dhoni, du Plessis and the bowlers were exceptional, but lapses by the likes of Watson and Raina proved costly
'Still a lot of work to do' - Stephen Fleming on CSK batting
The Super Kings coach was full of praise for how the bowling unit had stepped up, especially with early-season injuries to key personnel
Five reasons why Mumbai Indians won the final (1:56)
Malinga's final-ball ecstasy signals agony for Thakur
Creaky knees and all, one of the game's great death bowlers went all in for the win and delivered a masterclass
Vettori: If the middle order comes back stronger, Chennai is dangerous once again (9:16)
Agarkar: If Malinga continues this sort of form he could be picked next season (9:15)
Vettori: Watson's run-out was an unnecessary risk, the turning point (42:35)
'We were just passing the trophy to each other' - MS Dhoni
The Chennai Super Kings captain summed up a tense and seesawing final, full of mistakes from both teams, in typically pithy fashion
Dasgupta: That last over defines Malinga's legend (9:04)
Agarkar: Bumrah and Malinga stepped up at the right time (2:01)
Luck Index: Charmed Watson fails to complete the job
Shane Watson got plenty of chances en route to his 59-ball 80, but Mumbai Indians were still good enough to pull off the win
Pre-match show: CSK v Mumbai, IPL 2019 final (37:54)
Quiz: How well do you know Mumbai-Super Kings rivalry?
Mumbai and CSK have produced plenty of dramatic moments over the years. How many do you remember?
Mumbai trump Super Kings to win record fourth IPL title
Jasprit Bumrah, Rahul Chahar and Lasith Malinga play starring roles as Rohit Sharma's men defend moderate total by one run
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Injured Markram ruled out of Ranchi Test
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Badree: 'If you hunt wickets in T20, you're playing into the batsman's hand'
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Who's leading in every format
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Quiz: Which No. 11 was present for two one-wicket Test wins?
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Records index
Most runs, most wickets, and a whole lot more
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Ponting: brat, bully, bleedin' Aussie bogeyman
Your shots: pictures by fans
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Mike Gatting's best red-ball XI
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Schedule of upcoming international games
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Do I love to hate Dhoni? Or hate to love him?
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Maninder mystery, Naveen factor tilt odds in Delhi's favour
In the absence of their inspirational captain Maninder Singh, Bengal Warriors may have been expected to struggle, but the team found an unlikely hero.
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Clasico no-go: The real-life reasons why Barcelona vs. Real Madrid was postponed
"Exceptional circumstances beyond our control." Sid Lowe unpacks the reasons why Barca vs. Real Madrid won't happen on Oct. 26.
