Kolkata: They have disowned their CEO, refused to admit he is their owner and now face an uncertain future in the Indian Premier League, but Chennai Super Kings will live another day. Live for maybe their last day of existence and fight for their third title in just six years of the IPL - against Mumbai Indians.
It's not the ideal way to prepare for a title clash. Players, however talented they may be, with things other than cricket on their mind will always find it tough to perform. Maybe that's the challenge that props up MS Dhoni's men - to go out there and show that their job is just to give it their best on the ground for the team they play for. Matters beyond the field of play are not in their control.
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08:12 PM, May 25, 2013
Kolkata: Kolkata woke up to a cloudy morning on Friday with possibility of rain later when Rajasthan Royals take on Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens in the second Qualifier of IPL 6, with the winner progressing to play the final against Chennai Super Kings. Kolkata, also to host the final on Sunday, has seen clouds hanging over the city with spells of rain over the last few days, and...
11:04 AM, May 24, 2013
Kolkata: The threat of rain is looming over the IPL 6 final and the second qualifier to be held here, according to the Met department. It's been raining heavily in the city for the last few days as Rajasthan Royals, who eliminated Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday night at New Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla, prepare themselves to play Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier at the historic Eden Gardens on Friday...
11:28 AM, May 23, 2013
Kolkata: Terming the Padma Bhushan award "an honour and privilege", former India cricket captain Rahul Dravid Thursday said he felt lucky to have represented the country for 16 years. "It is a great honour. When you start playing you don't think about the awards. You just play because you just love it and there is no reason why you start playing this game. "But along the way when you get...
03:19 PM, May 02, 2013
Kolkata: Welcoming batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to the club of 40, former India skipper and Mumbai Indians mentor Anil Kumble on Tuesday said a win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday will be the best way to celebrate April 24 - the maestro's birthday. "I welcome Sachin to the club of cricketers past 40 and wish him all the best. The best way to celebrate his birthday would be a...
07:27 PM, Apr 23, 2013
The former players from both the countries were felicitated to mark the 25 years of Indo-Pak ODI matches. ...
05:33 PM, Jan 03, 2013
India were bowled out for 165 as Pakistan took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match series, with the last ODI in Delhi on Jan 6. ...
11:01 AM, Jan 03, 2013
Dhoni said that his side was finding it increasingly difficult to win matches with part-timers and would now need a genuine allrounder. ...
07:06 PM, Jan 02, 2013
Kohli suffered the injury while bowling the 41st over of Pakistan's run chase during first ODI. ...
06:32 PM, Jan 02, 2013
Dhoni admitted that batting was a "concern" and hoped his batsmen would come good in the match. ...
06:13 PM, Jan 02, 2013
Misbah-ul-Haq's team looks in good shape to win at Eden Gardens, where they have never lost to India in ODIs. ...
11:35 AM, Jan 02, 2013
The curator said, there will be bounce for the pacers and spinners will get purchase at the later stage of the game. ...
07:03 PM, Jan 01, 2013
The upcoming Indo-Pak ODI at the Eden could be advanced to 12 pm instead of a 2.30 pm to tackle the dew factor. ...
07:37 PM, Dec 13, 2012
Cook said that his team has put in lot of hardwork to turn the tables around after they went down in the opening Test match to India. ...
06:34 PM, Dec 09, 2012
Pragyan Ojha remained in 5th position while Sachin Tendulkar slipped down to 19th in the ICC Test rankings. ...
06:09 PM, Dec 09, 2012
Cook led from the front with a masterclass 190 as England defeated India by seven wickets in the third Test at Eden Gardens. ...
01:56 PM, Dec 09, 2012
England beat India by seven wickets in the third and penultimate Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. ...
01:24 PM, Dec 09, 2012
At stumps on the fourth day, India were 239 for nine in their second innings, giving England a lead of 32 runs. ...
07:29 PM, Dec 08, 2012
Sehwag lashed out at the Indian batsmen for showing lack of patience and held them responsible for putting the hosts on the verge of a heavy defeat. ...
06:29 PM, Dec 08, 2012
The surrender in the third Test against England has taken Indian cricket to the point where an overhaul is the only option left. ...
05:17 PM, Dec 08, 2012
