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Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube in action during T20 World Cup 2026. (PHOTO: AP)

From mustard oil to silent assassin: How Shivam Dube became India's most evolved T20 cricketer

March 04, 2026 10:33 am

For 21 years, his father massaged him with mustard oil. Factory shutdown brought five years without cricket and 110 kilograms. Interfaith marriage brought family conflict. Sunday night brought two boundaries hit with icy composure. Shivam Dube's evolution is India's most remarkable transformation story.

IPL 2026: R Ashwin reckons MS Dhoni will bat at No. 3 for CSK this year. (X)

'MS Dhoni will bat at No. 3 and be a Powerplay enforcer in IPL 2026': R Ashwin's bold claim as CSK superstar begins training

January 25, 2026 2:47 pm

IPL 2026: Ashwin made a bold claim that Dhoni could don a fresh role with the bat, moving to exploit conditions in the batting Powerplay for the five-time champions.

Former India and CSK captain MS Dhoni at JSCA in Ranchi. (PHOTO: Screengrab/JSCA Instagram)

WATCH: MS Dhoni hits nets in Ranchi, begins training for IPL 2026

January 24, 2026 7:30 pm

Dhoni is seen padding up, readying himself to hit the nets. He was also seen having a conversation with former Indian cricketer and current JSCA secretary Saurabh Tiwary in the video in Ranchi.

Dwayne Bravo recalled an interesting conversation with MS Dhoni in IPL 2018 that made him go 'wow' on the field. (Sportzpics)

'Don't ever dive on my cricket field': Dwayne Bravo recalls MS Dhoni advice that made him go 'wow' in IPL 2018

January 05, 2026 3:59 pm

Bravo also recalled his first interaction with Dhoni on the field and how the trust on his own skills and understanding helped him build an almost instant rapport with the former India captain.

'I think the biggest challenge with CSK that he is facing this year is, he doesn't have the..': Rayudu on MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings' challenges ahead

December 19, 2025 9:45 pm

In the 2025 IPL, MS Dhoni captained Chennai Super Kings for few matches after Ruturaj Gaikwad was injured

Prashant Veer in action. (Special arrangement)

Why CSK and MS Dhoni wanted uncapped players like Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma in the squad

December 17, 2025 8:01 pm

After finishing last in the 2025 edition, CSK think tank including MS Dhoni, decided to blood youngsters

Having struggled with a knee problem in the last couple of seasons, Dhoni has been limiting his role with the bat, even choosing to come down as low as No 8 to ensure he gets only a handful of deliveries to face. (Sportzpics)

Will MS Dhoni play as an Impact Player this IPL?

December 17, 2025 7:40 pm

With four wicketkeepers in squad that includes Sanju Samson, it would be fascinating to see how Chennai Super Kings use Dhoni in the tournament

The Chennai Super Kings think tank, along with coach Stephen Fleming, at the IPL 2026 auctions. (PHOTO: CSK via X)

‘These are T20 babies… there’s no fear’: CSK's Stephen Fleming on uncapped buys Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma

December 17, 2025 2:39 pm

Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma became the most expensive Indian uncapped players in IPL history with CSK spending Rs 14.20 crore each on the duo

CSK's MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson in action. (FILE photo)

Robin Uthappa on Dhoni at CSK: 'Genuinely feels like right time for him to step away'

December 17, 2025 12:26 pm

But even before the auction, CSK have made decisive moves about its leadership group within the side: trading Ravindra Jadeja, a man it had once entrusted captaincy on, to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson, who was the skipper of RR for many seasons.