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Dhoni’s Dynasty at CSK Might Be Coming to an End, But His Legacy Is Immortal

Dhoni is CSK and CSK is Dhoni. No one would have envisioned that a player from Jharkhand would be thought of as Chennai’s own, and lead them to untold success. But all good things must come to an end.

Pawan July 9, 2016

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Arré Checklist: What Your IPL Team Says About You

If you are still part of the Whistle Podu Parishad, you are a loyalist who doesn’t switch allegiances even when your Captain’s hair turns grey, while a true Kings XI fan is just here for a good time, not for a long time.

Arré Bench July 9, 2016

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What Your IPL Team Says About You

The 2020 IPL kicks off tonight with CSK taking on MI. If you are still part of the Whistle Podu Parishad, you are a loyalist who doesn’t switch allegiances no matter what. And you are a true Royal Challenger, if you believe in the power of Anushka Sharma’s birthday.

Kahini Iyer June 3, 2016

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Anger Games: Why We Should Be Worried When MS Dhoni Loses His Cool

There’s no denying that the situation which Dhoni found himself in was a high-stakes one. But there’s no situation in which storming onto the field to argue with the umpires and opponents is justified, especially when you’ve made your name as “Captain Cool”.

Saksham Mishra May 22, 2016

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The Joy of Watching a Cricket Match With Family

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the loving relationship you share with your parivaar can be fraught with difficulties. Siblings are perpetually competing for the Most Annoying award and mom keeps trying to make tinda-aloo a thing. Fortunately, there is one saviour for our shared sanity — and its name is the Indian Premier League.

Arré Bench May 2, 2016

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IPL 2019 Finals Mumbai versus CSK: The IPL’s Very Own El Clasico

As MI and CSK get ready to square off for the fourth time in an IPL final, we look back at this stellar rivalry, that’s comparable to the El Clasico itself. While they may not compete at Camp Nou or Santiago Bernabéu, their clashes are evenly matched in raw, heady enthusiasm.

Jackie Thakkar March 14, 2016

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Love in the Age of IPL: How to Date a Cricket-Crazed Fan

If you find yourself on a date with a cricket fan, you just have to fake it ’til you make it. Here’s how to impress potential soulmates, despite thinking that a Googly is a type of search engine, and a bouncer is that beefed-up guy outside the bar.

Arré Bench March 9, 2016

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Bowled Over: The MI vs CSK Final Proved IPL is No Longer a Batsman’s Game

The common wisdom of the IPL, that it’s all about who can hit the biggest shots, has changed. Over the years, the record now dictates that batsmen might win matches, but it’s the bowling side that clinches tournaments.

Kahini Iyer March 3, 2016