DRS Apr 6: Horrible by MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Bumrah & Mayank Yadav damage updates & Sanju Samson file

It was a Super Saturday for the Indian Premier League (IPL) fans. First, the Delhi Capitals (DC) outclassed the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a match that saw a horrible performance by CSK batters, especially MS Dhoni. The former CSK captain just didn’t show any intent in a high-pressure run-chase. Meanwhile, in the second game, a clinical Rajasthan Royals (RR) bamboozled the Punjab Kings (PBKS). It was a surreal all-round display for RR. And now, Sanju Samson has become the most successful RR captain too! Meanwhile, fans got crucial injury updates on Rohit Sharma, Mayank Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah. Catch all the best cricketing news from April 5, Saturday.

Horrible play by MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni had a dismal show against Delhi Capitals, scoring 30 runs off 26 balls with six dot balls and just two boundaries. His slow batting was a far cry from his usual self, and CSK lost the match by 25 runs. Dhoni’s decline has been evident in the 2025 IPL season, with his fitness and striking ability diminished. He pushed himself down the order, and even fans know that his presence in the crease often signals trouble for CSK. While fans have always adored Dhoni for his stature, many of them now cry over Thala being nothing more than a liability now for CSK. Read more here.

Rohit Sharma injury update

Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene provided an update on Rohit Sharma’s injury, saying he’ll be out for a few more days. Rohit missed the match against LSG due to a knee injury sustained during practice. Jayawardene revealed that Rohit attempted a fitness test but felt discomfort while batting and couldn’t put weight on the injured knee. Rohit decided not to play against LSG. The coach didn’t specify a return date, but it seems Rohit will miss a few more matches. MI next face RCB at home on April 7. Read more here.

Mayank Yadav’s return delayed

Mayank Yadav’s return to cricket has been delayed again. The pace bowler, who has been recovering from a back injury at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, is expected to get clearance on April 14. According to reports, Mayank is currently bowling with 85% efficiency. LSG’s upcoming match against CSK is also on April 14. Mayank’s rehabilitation has been ongoing for five months, and he had previously suffered a toe injury, contributing to the delay. Read more here.

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Jasprit Bumrah injury update

Jasprit Bumrah is set to join the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp by April 7 after undergoing rehabilitation for a back injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Before joining, he’ll undergo two match simulations to test his fitness. If successful, he’ll be cleared to play, but it’s unlikely he’ll feature in MI’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 7. Instead, he might make his IPL 2025 debut against Delhi Capitals on April 14. Bumrah is cautious about his comeback, possibly prioritizing fitness for the India Test Tour of England, where he might be named captain as well. Read more here.

Tilak Varma retired out incident

The controversy surrounding Mumbai Indians’ decision to retire out Tilak Varma has sparked a lot of debate. With just 7 balls left in the match against Lucknow Super Giants, Varma was called back after scoring 25 off 23 balls. Many were left scratching their heads, wondering why the young talent was retired out when he was still going. But what’s come to light is that Varma had suffered a palm injury during training, which might have prompted the cautious approach. It seems the decision was more about protecting Varma than a tactical strategy. Read more here.

Sanju Samson creates massive record

Sanju Samson has become the most successful captain in Rajasthan Royals’ history, surpassing Shane Warne’s record. Samson has led the team to 32 wins in 62 matches, while Warne had 31 wins in 55 games. Under Samson’s leadership, RR defeated Punjab Kings by 50 runs, marking their second-largest win against the side. Samson contributed 38 runs at the top, and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his first half-century of the season. The win was RR’s second of the season and handed PBKS their first defeat. Samson had to wait for initial IPL 2025 games as he wasn’t cleared to captain RR in the first three group games. Read more here.