Joe Root's 27th Test defeat as captain, a 253-run loss to New Zealand at The Oval, places him level with Stephen Fleming for the second-most losses. Root's 40.91% loss rate is notably higher than Fleming's and Graeme Smith's.
Joe Root's captaincy record now includes the second-most defeats as a Test skipper, with England's loss to New Zealand at The Oval being his 27th. Despite this, his loss percentage is higher than those with more defeats.
Chennai Super Kings' coach Stephen Fleming's future is uncertain as playoff hopes dwindle. The team's performance, player transitions, and injuries have impacted their season, with Fleming acknowledging management will decide his fate.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's slow batting in IPL 2026 is under scrutiny. Despite Stephen Fleming's backing as captain, Gaikwad's lack of intent and scoring pace is hurting CSK's playoff hopes, drawing criticism from fans and experts.
Anshul Kamboj is emerging as Chennai Super Kings' standout bowler this season, leading their attack with 17 wickets in nine matches. He's particularly effective in death overs, becoming the first to claim 10 wickets in that phase. Coach Stephen Fleming credits Kamboj's dedication to mastering death bowling, highlighting his improved angles and execution.
MS Dhoni's return remains uncertain as Chennai Super Kings prepare to host Gujarat Titans at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter has been out for nearly four weeks with a calf injury but has completed rehabilitation and passed fitness tests. However, Dhoni is deliberately delaying his comeback to avoid disrupting CSK's winning combination. Coaching staff remain hopeful he may return in the coming games.
CSK host Gujarat Titans at MA Chidambaram Stadium with MS Dhoni's return still uncertain despite completing rehabilitation. The veteran has been out for nearly four weeks with a calf injury but has passed fitness tests and is deliberately delaying his comeback to preserve CSK's winning combination that secured a 103-run victory over Mumbai Indians.
