India became the first team to win a World Cup at home and became the only team to win the 60-over World Cup and the 50-over World Cup.

The South African also credited Dhoni for living up to his reputation of being one the best finishers in the world and a good tactician.

Ben Stokes hailed CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni saying there was a lot to learn from him. Dhoni smashed an unbeaten 75 to bail his team out of trouble from 27 for three.

Mitchell Santner was brought in place of Harbhajan Singh for the tie against Rajasthan Royals but the New Zealander struggled on Sunday.

The Chennai track was slow and hardly 140 runs were scored in the first game. However, it is expected to play better this time around after complaints were made.

Chennai Super Kings have won both their games and are third in the points table while Rajasthan Royals have lost both their IPL 2019 encounters so far.

Having been an integral part of the Indian team under Dhoni as also the CSK unit, not many people have followed 'Captain Cool' closer than Raina.

It's the experience of handling crunch situations that makes CSK a cut above the rest with the "best captain in the world" leading the side, said Bravo.

Ricky Ponting feels that the team cannot over-rely on Rishabh Pant, and the other batsmen too need to rise to the challenge.

Dhoni knows fully well that they cannot be a great fielding outfit but can make it up in batting and bowling.

Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets at the Feroz Shah Kotla to go on top of the IPL 2019 table

In a short video clip posted by the Indian Premier League on its official Twitter account, Ziva could be seen shouting "Go Papa".

There have been strong indications that the World Cup in England could be Dhoni's international swansong but CSK coach wants him to continue for at least one more year.

Hesson wants Rahul to focus on the present and believes the future will then automatically take care of itself.

Harbhajan Singh said while the wicket was difficult to bat, it was not unplayable.

Spinners took eight wickets among themselves as CSK bowled out RCB for 70 in the IPL 2019 opener.

Kohli was left fuming when Pant conceded a single while attempting a Dhoni-like stumping during the fourth ODI against Australia.

The stage is set for the opening clash of Indian Premier League 2019 between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Here is the probable Playing XIs of CSK and RCB at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Kohli was speaking on the eve of the Indian Premier League opener between his team Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings.

For Dhoni, who has always preferred to go about his job quietly even when leading the Indian team, his silence may have been misunderstood.