Yo Yo Honey Singh had the crowd in Kolkata buzzing with excitement during the final stop of the ‘Millionaire Tour.’ While the night was filled with iconic beats, the Indian rapper paused between songs to talk about a personal passion—cricket. Speaking to the audience, Singh opened up about two cricketing legends who have deeply inspired him, turning the concert into a heartfelt celebration of music and sports. It was a moment that connected with many, as the words resonated with those who have cherished memories of the same heroes.

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Singh began by sharing a deep admiration for Sachin Tendulkar, who has always been an ultimate idol in cricket. “Mai sabse tagda fan agar cricket mai hua hu, toh woh Tendulkar Sir ka hua hu,” the rapper said with a warm smile, meaning the strongest fan in cricket has been of Tendulkar Sir. The nostalgia was palpable as the crowd cheered, many recalling their own moments of watching the ‘Master Blaster’ dominate the field. It was evident that Singh’s connection to Tendulkar ran deep, reflecting the emotions of countless fans who grew up idolizing the cricketing legend.

Samandar hai woh, Samandar 🔥🔥

Lifetime settlement elevation.
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— ` (@WorshipDhoni) April 10, 2025

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IPL has seen a number of high-profile, controversial send-offs of its well-known players, ones that led to major debates. Memorable moments consist of Harbhajan Singh slapping down Sreesanth, MS Dhoni getting into a shouting match, and Virat Kohli yelling at the crowd....

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5 of the most controversial send-offs in IPL history

Virat Kohli vs. Gautam Gambhir (2013 & 2023)

• Incident: Kohli and Gambhir had heated exchanges on the field, showcasing the competitive spirit and tensions between players.
• Impact: These confrontations emphasized the fierce rivalries in the league.

MS Dhoni's Pitch Invasion (2019)

• Incident: Dhoni’s on-field tantrum punctuated the unwelcoming atmosphere, where managers and owners were expecting a star player to storm onto the pitch to accost the referees over a bad call in a match.
• Impact: His actions ignited national conversations about player empowerment and respect for officials.

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 Harbhajan Singh vs. Sreesanth (2008)

• Incident: After a match, Harbhajan slapped Sreesanth, leading to a significant suspension for Harbhajan.
• Impact: This incident highlighted the intense emotions in the IPL and raised questions about player conduct.

Kieron Pollard vs. Mitchell Starc (2014)

• Incident: During an IPL 2014 clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, tensions escalated when Pollard backed away mid-delivery, but Starc still bowled the ball aggressively toward him, prompting Pollard to almost throw his bat in retaliation.
• Impact: This altercation, one of the most heated in IPL history, sparked major debates on sportsmanship and the limits of aggression in the game.

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Sourav Ganguly vs. Shane Warne (2008)

• Incident: During an IPL 2008 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, Ganguly questioned a catch taken by Graeme Smith, prompting the umpire to refer it. With inconclusive replays, Ganguly was given the benefit of the doubt, leading to Warne openly criticizing him in the post-match press conference.

• Impact: This controversy ignited debates on the spirit of the game, with Ganguly and Warne exchanging heated words, showcasing their long-standing rivalry even in the IPL.

Super Kings or Super Struggles?

CSK is one of the most accomplished franchises in the IPL cricket history. However, many teams have risen up to the occasion to defeat them several times over the years. Let us analyze these teams and the way they have been able to trouble CSK.

The CSK Cauldron How Success Spreads Rumors and ResentmentsThe 20 wins of Mumbai Indians (MI) is the talk of partiality and the "Mumbai bias" in the IPL. Success brings envy and gossip about a level playing field and how they do it. Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), the two "almost-winners" of IPL, will also fight each other to see if they even get a chance to win games or suffer from a "choke issue". Do they have mental blocks? Are they strategically constrained? RCB and DC have winning streaks within non-winning gaps and moments of glory and we debate if they have the sustained potential to trouble CSK. 

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KKR's woes bring out cries of strategy and psychological block against the "Yellow Army". The newbies Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are here to disrupt the status quo and ongoing discussions about the shift of power in the league. The very short lives of the erstwhile teams Deccan Chargers (DCH), Pune Warriors India (PWI), Kochi Tuskers Kerala (KTK) and the "what ifs" are a surround of nostalgia and imaginaries might-have-beens. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) along with the rest of the unsuccessful teams provokes thoughts about mismatch of strategies. But again, how does CSK win every year with different combinations. The "numbers" of these teams are not just numbers;

IPL Teams vs. Chennai Super Kings: Head-to-Head Statistics

In one of the most exciting matches of IPL 2025, CSK faced off against RR at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Adding spice to the encounter, veteran Ashwin made a comeback and delivered a remarkable off-side wide that produced an electrifying moment in the stadium.

Ashwin’s Deceptive Delivery Traps Rana

During RR’s innings, Ashwin bluffed an off-side wide, which lured Nitish Rana to try to send it to the roof. The flighted delivery deceived the batsman and turned with a vengeance, leaving Rana stranded.

R. Ashwin got his man Nitish Rana 81(36)

One of the worse match with ball for Ash 4-46-1#IPL2025 #csk #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/NmjPq6AKV3

— Arv (@Arv922137579481) March 30, 2025

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MS Dhoni’s Lightning Stumping

As always, Dhoni, with his marvelous glove work, got rid of the bails before Rana had the opportunity to recover. The legendary keeper showed once again why he is considered to be one of the best in the game.

This instance turned out to be a watershed moment for CSK, shifting the momentum as RR collapsed and could not recover from the setback. With Ashwin’s brilliance and Dhoni’s insane reflexes, CSK sustained their dominance over the match.

IPL 2025 season18 has started with an entertaining week where we have seen all sought high-voltage performances every match has been a high-scoring match so far, where every talent is ready to showcase his talent in the league. There are some lighter moments too which can make you happier in the rush of the game. In this opening, many teams played tough cricket and many thrashed the other teams. 
That has been the trend of IPL where some days you can able to see high-scoring matches some days you can see the side or dull matches that just reciprocate the game, and few of them are thrillers that just keep you on the edge of your seat, in between there are lots of trends which are revolving around social media, the recent buzz one is the Ghibli art which is the recent trend buster in social media. 

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What Is The Ghibli Art? 
 Ghibli art is nothing but pictures of anime which is created by open AI source and gives the replica of the image into the anime form, this is the recent trend that is buzzing in social media where you can make your anime too. Even this type light heart venture has been in the form of cricketers too. Where we can see lots of iconic scenes recreated in Ghibli Art format. 
Sachin Tendulkar's iconic lifting scenes, Ms Dhoni and Virat Kohli anime are been shared by meme creators and social media users too, which is a light-hearted fact too, with IPL going on the trend has been kept going with their social media teams too, where some of the iconic scenes were trending in Twitter which is called as X now, Facebook and Instagram too. 
How can you create your own art
Open the Chapgpt website, log in with your E-mail account
Chose anyone of your photos and upload them into the Chatgpt
After uploading the photo give the command "Make It Into Ghibli Portrait"
Then the desired photo will appear in Ghibili or anime format. 
The recent pics of cricketers in Ghibli format

Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni's Ghibli version. pic.twitter.com/vk0JuEIMW8

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 28, 2025

Ghibli art cricket edition ft. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni 🔥 pic.twitter.com/X47bJDiPSV

— OpinionWalla (@opinionwalla) March 27, 2025

CRICKET IN GHIBLI STYLE.

Virat KOHLI, Rohit Sharma, Hardik

- A THREAD...!!! 📌🧵#ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/uP8NcocSYT

— Sksportsmania🏏 (@khansalman88177) March 27, 2025

A number of top-ranking cricketers scored some classical runs, setting the platform for some unforgettable moments in the high voltage of IPL clashes. Virat Kohli has made a league-best score of 1053 runs, whereas MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Faf du Plessis have also been pivotal to the success of both the teams. The battle of two superpowers is hosting lots of tense situations, with every match becoming the latest chapter of IPL history.

Virat Kohli-The Leading Run-Getter:

The iconic Virat Kohli had been the top run-scorer in CSK vs. RCB matches with 1053 runs to his name. The consistent century-maker and the aggressive batsman who has treated CSK bowlers as his nightmare all along. There is no doubt that Kohli's fantastic performances have been the reason for some amazing moments like centuries and fifties and also for his dominance.

Most runs in CSK vs RCB IPL matches

1053 - Virat Kohli
765 - MS Dhoni
616 - Suresh Raina
519 - Faf du Plessis#IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/kLXOzwi46l

— CRIC INSIGHTS (@Insights4Cric) March 28, 2025

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Other Batting Icons in the CSK-RCB Rivalry:

• MS Dhoni-With 765 runs, Dhoni has played some of the most memorable finishing knocks in this rivalry, guiding CSK to victory on multiple occasions.
• Suresh Raina-the iconic player from the Chennai Super Kings—has made 616 runs in this rivalry, demonstrating his aggressive approach and that he is a big-game player.
• Faf du Plessis,having played for both CSK and RCB, has registered 519 runs, showcasing his adaptability and consistency.
• AB de Villiers-The bold batting of AB de Villiers, undoubtedly, was giving RCB a lot of wins over CSK.
• Shane Watson represented both teams at different times, and he gave an unforgettable inning in the 2018 IPL final by scoring a century for CSK.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad-As a fast-rising star for CSK, Gaikwad made a huge impression in the previous seasons by playing a lot of classical shots in a very fluent manner.

With these batting giants shaping the CSK vs. RCB rivalry, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling battles in future IPL seasons.

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The conversation with current Indian ball twirler Kuldeep Yadav sparked a little excitement in the hearts of the fans as he compared the legendary footballers of all times to some of India's top-end cricketers. This comparison shows the common skills, mindset, and play style of both sports, and the crossover is an effective one.

Virat Kohli as Cristiano Ronaldo & Rohit Sharma as Steven Gerrard:

According to Kuldeep Yadav, Virat is a reflection of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also known for his hard work, how he has led the team, and his ability to perform during the most tense parts of the game. On the other hand, Kuldeep drew a parallel between Rohit Sharma and Steven Gerrard, saying that they are both level-headed players, very tactful, and win games often.

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MS Dhoni as Paul Scholes & Jasprit Bumrah as Zlatan Ibrahimovic:

MS Dhoni, who is a legend in his own right, was compared to Paul Scholes, as both of them were known for their intelligent and composed playing abilities as well as the control of the game. Jasprit Bumrah was his equal among Indian players because he was likened to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was unpredictable and had a style that was both unconventional and highly dominant.

Kuldeep Yadav compares Indian cricketers to football legends! ⚽🏏🔥

Kohli – Ronaldo | Rohit – Gerrard | Dhoni – Scholes
Bumrah – Zlatan | Pant – Salah | Hardik – Rooney
KL Rahul – Van Dijk | Yashasvi Jaiswal – Foden | Kuldeep – B. Silva

Agree with his picks? 🤔🔥#Cricket pic.twitter.com/IkIitrBg9b

— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) March 25, 2025

Rishabh Pant as Mohamed Salah and Kuldeep Yadav as Bernardo Silva:

Kuldeep Yadav equated Rishabh Pant with Mohamed Salah, as both of them are immensely quick guys who can score in no time and sham opponents as they zigzag around. Similar to Salah's surprise blitzes and his goal-getter skills, Pant also pours out the same venom in cricket, and his attacking game can be crucial in winning the match.
Yet, Kuldeep Yadav was not only like Bernardo Silva but wider as well, which made everyone notice his excellent control, inventiveness, and skillful playing that led to outmaneuvering his competitors. The considerable dexterous play of Silva in football and his game sense very well reflect Kuldeep’s gripping his wrist-spin moves and tactical way of bowling, which usually perplexes hitters.

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KL Rahul as Virgil van Dijk & Hardik Pandya as Wayne Rooney:

Kuldeep was amazed at how alike KL Rahul and Virgil van Dijk are while considering some of their special qualities like their coolness, dependability, and their capability to hold the middle order. As a rock-solid defense player, Van Dijk glues the team's batting order by batting in different formats, while Rahul challenges the pressure with ease, thereby giving their side stability.
Elsewhere, Hardik Pandya was likened to Wayne Rooney, which means he is bravely aggressive, omnipotent, and has the winner-takes-all mentality. Parallel to Pens' Rooney, Pandya gets to up his game when there's a do-or-die moment, using his abilities to the maximum the game over, be it striking or breaking the crucial wicket.

INDIAN PLAYERS WHAT THEY WOULD BE LIKE IF THEY WERE FOOTBALLERS - KULDEEP YADAV! 🌟

Virat Kohli - Ronaldo
Rohit Sharma - Gerrard
MS Dhoni - Paul Scholes
Bumrah - Zlatan
Rishabh Pant - M Salah
Kuldeep Yadav - B Silva
KL Rahul - Van Dijk
Hardik Pandya - Rooney
Yashasvi - Foden pic.twitter.com/4G4ayw0vCn

— Being Human (@BhttDNSH100) March 25, 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal as Phil Foden:

Kuldeep was of the opinion that Yashasvi Jaiswal was like the very young Phil Foden because both of them were young, had immense talent, and were able to win matches by their own performances.  Similar to Foden, who possesses the power of technique and instinct in attacking, Jaiswal is one of the strongest cricket talents of India, which we have found recently; he can play fearlessly and switch smoothly from T20's to the other formats.

Kuldeep’s comparisons have sparked engaging discussions among fans, drawing exciting parallels between cricket and football while showcasing the unique strengths of these players in their respective sports.

​In a light-hearted moment during the IPL 2025 match between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), CSK captain MS Dhoni playfully swung his bat at teammate Deepak Chahar after the match concluded, sharing a smile that delighted fans.

Mahi maar raha hai 🤣

MS Dhoni hitting Deepak Chahar with bat. pic.twitter.com/ThJAxvtfa9

— Jeet (@JeetN25) March 23, 2025

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A Fun Moment Between Teammates:-

The match came to an end and Dhoni and Chahar were seen appreciating each other with laughter. During their parting ways, Dhoni playfully swung his bat toward Chahar, forcing everyone in the vicinity to giggle. This was the moment in which the molded strong bond between the CSK players was recognized.

Dhoni stood there waiting for Chahar and did this😂 😂 pic.twitter.com/Evsyh8KeGY

— 🎰 (@StanMSD) March 23, 2025

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Fans Loved Dhoni’s Gesture:-

CSK supporters loved the lighthearted exchange and praised Dhoni’s cool and fun-loving character. Many remembered the same kind of moment as IPL 2023's when Dhoni was playfully trying to hit Chahar with the bat before the game. Such moments illustrate the relaxed and friendly atmosphere within the CSK squad.

Once again Dhoni put himself in the bracket of most efficient Wicketkeepes in cricket. In the 2025 IPL clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, Dhoni executed a blazing-fast stumping against Suryakumar Yadav which proved to benefit CSK.

Stump of the Match by Dhoni:-

While MI was batting, Yadav and Varma were trying to consolidate after other strings of wickets. With Noor Ahmed bowing, Yadav went for an aggressive stroke of the bat. He unfortunately miscalculated the degree of a turn which was thrown his way. Dhoni was on full alert after the turn. He gathered the ball sharply, threw it and within a second the bails disappeared. _He didn’t even let the third ump decide and walked which resulted in MI stranded at 87/4 in 10.3 overs. 

MS DHONI, THE FASTEST BEHIND STUMPS 🐐 pic.twitter.com/JJhd5GOlTL

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 23, 2025

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Ageless Dhoni:-

Even at this age, his astute match awareness and sharp reflexes set him apart. Consequently he stumped another crucial wicket, showing ver the years weren’t affecting his gameplay at all. The captain of CSK will undoubtedly offer his fans moments of brilliance that they’ve come to expect and love.

Dhoni still the quickest #CSKvsMIpic.twitter.com/SShkTT6AqF

— Aryan (@chinchat09) March 23, 2025

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Rohit Sharma’s Shocked Reaction:-

MI captain Rohit Sharma was left stunned by Dhoni’s lightning-fast dismissal of Yadav. Cameras captured Rohit’s disbelief, highlighting how Dhoni’s brilliance behind the stumps continues to surprise even the best players in the world.

Even Rohit Sharma Shocked To See MS DHONI Lightning-Fast Stumping #IPL2025 #CSKvsMI #MSDhoni𓃵 pic.twitter.com/gB9RCJmk1U

— Cric Headlines (@cricheadlines) March 23, 2025

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni's exceptional calmness on the cricket pitch earned him the nickname ‘Captain Cool.’ However, even the greatest leaders can find themselves in a displeasing situation. A good example of this was shared by Michael Hussey, batting coach of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), during the IPL 2018 Qualifier 1 against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). His experience shocked many since he did not expect Dhoni to act that way. When it comes to Dhoni, his mindset assures that trusting one’s intuition is better than analyzing the situation.

The Rashid Khan Incident:

When Dhoni Brushed Off Data Just prior to the match, Hussey received some analysis of Rashid Khan's attack. As he prepared to deliver a googly the sign revealing his fingers, they were together which was the reason he would typically throw a leg-break, and they were split. Hussey was in two minds as to whether to give his players this last-gasp informational punch, but in the end he decided that it must be shared with his team including Dhoni.

 When CSK were chest-deep in a tense chase, it looked like they needed a miracle. Dhoni strolled in with the team appearing to be in trouble. Unfortunately for him, one ball in from Rash, and it was over later for Dhoni – he tried a stunning cover drive, over the gully, off a googly and was bowled over instead. He came out to the Chapel looking fuming and shot a look straight to Hussey after he got down – "Thanks, but I will bat however I want," he remarked while taking a seat.

Dhoni controls his aggression on the cricket field so that he can abuse his teammates after his own failure and break TVs after the team's failure 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/JKr1DofIUi

— Vivek (@hailKohli18) March 8, 2025

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Dhoni, despite this rare incident of frustration:

Has always led with the calmness and coolness of a self-disciplined captain. He believes that performances speak louder than anything else and will refrain from sledging or verbal aggression. It is this ability to handle pressure without losing his cool that has set him apart as one of cricket's finest leaders through the ages.

It goes to show that Dhoni still trusted his instincts and experience implicitly; data and all the strategy math notwithstanding, intuition and self-belief will always be a better option in high-pressure scenarios.