'He Had Become The Face Of RR: Faf Calls Samson's Move To CSK Massive Thing For IPL
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Faf du Plessis reflected on the impact of Sanju Samsons departure, describing the India wicketkeeper-batsman as the face of the franchise for the last decade, and believes that RR losing Samson is a massive thing for the fans and the tournament. Samson was traded in from RR to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the auction in a major move as the five-time champions traded out Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan. The two sides will now face off in their respective campaign openers on March 30 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. If I look at the IPL and the teams, the iconic teams we see around the league, all of them have one marquee Indian player in common, someone who has been the face of the franchise for a period of time, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli. And Sanju Samson, for me, was that guy at Rajasthan Royals. Yes, he's of a newer generation, but he had become the face of that franchise. If I think of Rajasthan Royals, I think Sanju Samson. So, the fact that they've lost that face, I think, is a massive thing for the fans, for the IPL, and for the tournament, because he's played such a big role there, du Plessis told JioStar. Du Plessis also highlighted the challenge facing young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who will have to adjust to new responsibilities in the batting line-up. The thing with Yashasvi Jaiswal is that he's had Sanju Samson, who has been such a huge, consistent performer within that batting line-up. So, when you have that consistency of runs from Sanju, it allows you to play your game. Now, you take that away, all of a sudden, people will look at him with more responsibility, he said. And for a player like him, you don't want him thinking about responsibility, you want him thinking, 'I want to take the game on. I want to hit as many sixes as possible.' So there's a learning curve that's going to come into his career this season, 'Am I true to the game that I've always played, or do I take up the senior player role to score the bulk of the runs?' So it'll be interesting to see how that goes. I think he'll still play in the way that he does. It would be silly not to, because he's such an attacking player, he added. The thing with Yashasvi Jaiswal is that he's had Sanju Samson, who has been such a huge, consistent performer within that batting line-up. So, when you have that consistency of runs from Sanju, it allows you to play your game. Now, you take that away, all of a sudden, people will look at him with more responsibility, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So the versatility that you get from Sam Curran is very crucial for the team because he gives you an over in the powerplay, bowls his cutters in the middle, and is really good at death bowling, whether with yorkers or slower balls. So you're getting a lot of skill sets there. Also, he's bringing experience and captaincy support to a young captain in that dressing room. The more leaders you have around you, the better the support will be for Riyan, he added. Article Source: IANS
Vellores Century-Old Poigai Animal Market Struggles Amid Election Code Restrictions
Vellore, March 19: The century-old weekly animal market in Poigai, near Vellore, Tamil Nadu, is facing significant challenges. The strict enforcement of the election code ahead of the assembly elections has severely slowed down this traditional market. Located near the Poigai bus stand along the Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway, the market is about 10 kilometers from ... Read more Vellores Century-Old Poigai Animal Market Struggles Amid Election Code Restrictions
Ajantas ancient murals decoded in a new childrens book
Buddhas sanguine eyes, Jakata tales monkeys, and several other paintings hidden inside one of the worlds most ancient Buddhist heritage sites, now explained in Magnificent Murals Buddhist Art of Ajanta by Chennai author Ashwin Prabhu
KRAFTON India has announced major collaborations with IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as part of the upcoming BGMI 4.3 update. Alongside these sports integrations, the version 4.3 update includes a new Evolving Universe theme mode, tech-enabled lobbies, and gameplay mechanics like Vehicle Nitrous Boost and the M1 Garand weapon.
India to meet 60% of chip demand through local production by 2035: Report
WABAG sees West Asia projects hold steady amid conflict
CPI settles for five seats with DMK
DMK MP seeks ED action against 7 AIADMK ex-ministers, leaders
Stalin interviews OPS, DMK ministers for allotment of seats
TN emerges leader in textile exports
Gulf Air to operate flights to Chennai via Dammam after Bahrain closes airspace
May 17 movement volunteer who jumped in front of train during anti - Hindi agitation dies
Chennais Vandalur zoo gears up for summer
More than 150 aspirants get application for seats in Sasikalas party
Flight diversion leaves passengers stranded inside aircraft in Chennai for hours
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National conference on sepsis care held in Chennai
1,000 crore unpaid, 1,200 new tenders: Chennai Corporations rush sparks transparency concerns
Backlogs for LPG refills range from 4 to 12 days: distributors
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T.N. Elders Welfare Association seeks age-linked additional pension in eighth pay commission
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Vijay Dismisses Alliance Talks with NDA, Affirms TVKs Independent Stance
Chennai, March 19: In a decisive move ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, Vijay, the president of the Tamilaga Vetrikazhagam (TVK), has firmly rejected speculation about an alliance with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He emphasized that the party will not compromise on its core principles of secular social justice. Addressing an Iftar ... Read more Vijay Dismisses Alliance Talks with NDA, Affirms TVKs Independent Stance
Tamil Nadu Janmam Land Delay: Encroachments Threaten Gudalur Elephant Corridor
Decades of delay by the Tamil Nadu government in implementing a 1969 Act have led to widespread encroachments on vital elephant corridors in Gudalur. This policy paralysis, stemming from unresolved land classification disputes, fuels human-elephant conflict and environmental degradation. Despite recent reviews, the issue of Janmam lands remains critically unresolved, impacting thousands.
Flying squad seizes 35 lakh of unaccounted cash
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Captain Riyan Parag Unveils New Jersey For Upcoming Season
Chennai Super Kings: Inaugural IPL champions Rajasthan Royals unveiled their new jersey for the upcoming 2026 season on Wednesday, with newly-appointed captain Riyan Parag, teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi among those present to showcase it. The 2008 IPL winners announced the reveal of their jersey in their usual blue and pink colours on Instagram with the caption: New look, same Halla Bol. Jersey: RRevealed. RR will begin their IPL 2026 season against five-time winners Chennai Super Kings at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on March 30. The franchise will play their first three home matches in Guwahati - their alternate home ground and Parags hometown - with fixtures at their primary home venue, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, to be confirmed whenever the BCCI announces the remainder of the tournaments schedule. The opening fixture against Chennai Super Kings will carry an added edge, with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, now RR players, set to face their former side. RR will then travel to Ahmedabad for their first away game of the season, where they take on 2022 winners Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on April 4. The franchise will play their first three home matches in Guwahati - their alternate home ground and Parags hometown - with fixtures at their primary home venue, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, to be confirmed whenever the BCCI announces the remainder of the tournaments schedule. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Parags elevation to RRs captaincy came after the exit of Sanju Samson, who moved to CSK in a trade that brought Jadeja and Curran to RR. Parag, 24, briefly captained RR in the 2025 season when Samson missed eight matches through injury, though the side won only two of those games under his leadership. Article Source: IANS
Income tax department raises demand notice for Rs 204 crore on TMB
Madras high court declares war against invasive species seemai karuvelam
While removal of the species from public land will be undertaken by the state, the court has directed private landowners to uproot and remove the species from their respective land within 30 days from the date of this order.
Sanju Samson To Be Chennai Super Kings' Vice Captain? India Great Makes Big Prediction
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Activists submit memorandum to retired judge for law against honour killings in Tamil Nadu
Last year, the State government had constituted a commission headed by him to recommend a legislation to prevent honour killings and caste-based murders
Activists submit memorandum to retired judge for law against honour killings in Tamil Nadu
Last year, the State government had constituted a commission headed by him to recommend a legislation to prevent honour killings and caste-based murders
I belong to people: Vijay rejects alliance rumours, says no compromise on secular stand
Reiterating the partys ideological position, Vijay said, We will never compromise on our stand of secularism and social justice.
Patronage rises on MRTS after service extension to St. Thomas Mount
Velachery, Puzhithivakkam, and St. Thomas Mount stations register an increase in footfall, with Velachery getting nearly 70,000 on March 16. Commuters complain about absence of amenities such as escalators and lifts at the Puzhithivakkam station
NHAI floats tender for building underpasses and elevated rotary in Tiruchi
The vehicular underpasses and the elevated rotary will be built at a cost of nearly 205 crore to eliminate four accident-prone blackspots on Tiruchi-Chennai Bypass Road
Sand Federation submits demands to parties for inclusion in poll manifestos
The federation also wants the State government to take over lapsed toll booths on national highways and collect only a maintenance fee
Election flying squad seizes 53 idols near Tiruvannamalai
This national-level Paralympic swimmer dons many hats
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Gold prices dipped across major Indian cities on Wednesday, mirroring a decline in domestic futures. This cautious sentiment stems from anticipation of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision and ongoing assessment of oil price impacts on inflation. Retail rates saw a noticeable drop in key urban centers.
Vibha Batra on her latest book, Spotless, a novel in verse
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Gulf Air adds flights to Chennai
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Tamil Nadu election: Persons with disabilities to launch campaign for accessibility in Chennai
Disability Rights Alliance member Smitha Sadasivan said, We want more demonstrations on EVMs so that persons with disabilities and their supporters can get a clear idea of how to plan the voting process in a manner suitable to each individual.
Ahead Of Dhurandhar 2 Release, R Madhavan Posts Video Of Chennai Labourer's Son Clearing UPSC
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8 elite neighbourhoods in Chennai dominating the luxury property market
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Non-Hindi Dhurandhar 2 Shows Cancelled In Chennai, Hindi Film To Play Instead
Several cinema chains in Tamil Nadu have cancelled the paid preview shows of the Ranveer Singh-starrer due to on-availability of content
Motorist killed in head-on collision with two-wheeler in Tambaram
Madras Art Weekend launches the Madras Art Salon, a monthly art showcase in Chennai
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Analysis: Vijay Set To Challenge DMK Chennai Bastion?
The battle for 16 Assembly segments in Chennai district during the April Tamil Nadu election will likely be a fierce contest between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and actor Vijay's fledgling Tamil Vettri Kazhagam.
TN assembly polls: VCK only ally left to be settled; DMK to contest fewer seats
DMK is finalizing seat-sharing talks with allies, with VCK being the last major partner to negotiate. The party will contest fewer seats to accommodate ten new entrants, including DMDK and MNM. While CPM is negotiating for more seats, CPI has agreed to five, and VCK is expected to retain six.
Tamil Nadu assembly polls: CPI to contest 5 seats in DMK-led alliance; one less than 2021
The DMK has allocated five seats to the CPI for the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, a reduction from the six seats contested in 2021. This agreement, signed in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, follows negotiations where the CPI agreed to a sacrifice to accommodate other alliance partners. The CPI's primary goal remains defeating the BJP.
DMK Finalizes Seat Sharing with Left Allies Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
Chennai, March 18: The ruling DMK is set to finalize its seat-sharing arrangement with its left allies, CPI and CPI(M), on Wednesday, as negotiations are in the final stages. Indications suggest a continuation of the 2021 formula. Sources within the DMK indicate that the party leadership favors allocating six seats each to both CPI and ... Read more DMK Finalizes Seat Sharing with Left Allies Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections
Tragic Nepal Bus Accident: Bodies of Seven Tamil Nadu Pilgrims Arrive in New Delhi
New Delhi, March 18: The bodies of seven Tamil Nadu pilgrims who tragically lost their lives in a bus accident in Nepal have been brought to New Delhi. L. Murugan, the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, confirmed this during a media interaction at Chennai International Airport. The deceased arrived in the national capital on ... Read more Tragic Nepal Bus Accident: Bodies of Seven Tamil Nadu Pilgrims Arrive in New Delhi
Election officials seize 6 lakh unaccounted cash in Vellore, nearby districts
In a similar incident, election officials seized 2.5 lakh from textile traders near Ambur town in Tirupattur when they stopped their vehicle on Chennai - Bengaluru Highway (NH 48)
Environmentalists Raise Concerns Over Proposed Highway Corridor in Western Ghats
Chennai, March 18: A proposed highway corridor traversing the ecologically sensitive Sengottai (Ariyanakavu) Gap in the Western Ghats has sparked significant concern among environmentalists. They warn that this project could disrupt a vital wildlife corridor and increase the risk of landslides in the region. The Indian National Highways Authority (NHAI) has sought wildlife clearance from ... Read more Environmentalists Raise Concerns Over Proposed Highway Corridor in Western Ghats
Dhoni to hand WK gloves to Samson, captaincy next? Kumble on CSK plan
Sanju Samson embarks on a new IPL chapter with Chennai Super Kings after a stellar T20 World Cup. Anil Kumble highlights Samson's form, leadership potential, and regional connection as significant assets for CSK. His arrival strengthens the squad and offers stability, potentially even taking over keeping duties from MS Dhoni.
Actor R Madhavan is preparing for the release of Dhurandhar 2. He shared an inspiring story of a young man who cleared the UPSC exam on his first attempt. Meanwhile, the film Dhurandhar 2 is set to release on Thursday (March 19). Trade experts predict a strong box office opening for the movie. Read on!
Chennai, March 18: The Tamil Nadu government has allocated 800 crore to ensure that the upcoming assembly elections are conducted in a free, fair, and smooth manner. This significant funding aims to address various needs, including staff management, infrastructure, and voter awareness initiatives. A major portion of the expenditure will go towards compensating polling staff, ... Read more Tamil Nadu Allocates 800 Crore for Upcoming Elections with Focus on CCTV Surveillance and Voter Engagement
Tamil Nadu Elections: BJPs Iftar Party Sparks Confidence in NDA Victory, Targets DMK
Chennai, March 18: Amid the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hosted an Iftar party. Syed Ibrahim, also known as Vellore Ibrahim, the national secretary of the BJPs minority front, stated that both Muslim and Christian communities have benefited from the BJP-NDA government. He emphasized the partys efforts to communicate the ... Read more Tamil Nadu Elections: BJPs Iftar Party Sparks Confidence in NDA Victory, Targets DMK
Sanju Samsons Move to CSK: A Strategic Decision for Team Balance and Fan Engagement
New Delhi, March 18: Sanju Samson, the explosive wicketkeeper-batsman who played a crucial role in Indias T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, is set to showcase his talent in the IPL this season. This time, he will don the yellow jersey of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) instead of the pink of Rajasthan Royals (RR). After spending ... Read more Sanju Samsons Move to CSK: A Strategic Decision for Team Balance and Fan Engagement
Trash heap turning into dumpyard near Sholinganallur govt hospital
Chennai math institute invites applications for new 4-year BS degree
TN draws on global examples to help develop Chengalpet
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Chennai weather: Tamil Nadu is likely to receive light rainfall with thunderstorms or lightning on Wednesday, March 18. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Coimbatore, Dindigul, Theni and Thoothukudi may see light to moderate rain today. No rain forecast has been made for Chennai for March 19. It is normal for Tamil Nadu to experience thunderstorm activity during March, and weather systems over Kerala may also influence wet spell in parts of the State.
Bike racing creates panic in Perambur
Women are safe under DMK govt, says Regupathy
As MCC kicks in, gift coupons replace freebies to woo voters in TN
As per ECI mandate, Chennai corpn wont cover statues of deceased political leaders
Senthilbalaji appears before CBI in Karur stampede case
Scope of judicial review in tender process limited, says HC
Sacked cop gets life term 6 yrs after girl he raped killed self
Madras HC flags misuse of SC/ST Act provisions
Madras HC refuses relief to Amrutanjan in temple land rent arrears case
TN Petro shuts HCD plant amid West Asia crisis
DMK-CPM seat-sharing talks inconclusive
AIADMK in a spot after C Ve Shanmugam and Dindigul Sreenivasans remarks on women
HC stays contempt proceedings in Thiruparankundram deepam case
35 lakh unaccounted cash seized in Virugambakkam
Aadhav apologises after Rajini calls remarks untrue
CBI Arrests Fugitive in Long-Standing Bank Fraud Case
New Delhi, March 18: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has achieved a significant breakthrough in a long-pending bank fraud case by arresting fugitive M. Naga Kumar, also known as Tamil Selvan, in Chennai. The accused had been on the run since the investigation began, concealing his identity. According to the CBI, this case was ... Read more CBI Arrests Fugitive in Long-Standing Bank Fraud Case
Tamil Nadu: Rs 23.28 Crore Cash And Goods Seized
The demand for exempting the covering of statues and images of past leaders was raised at the all-party meeting held in Chennai after the announcement of the poll schedule by various leaders and the Election Commission of India had now agreed to it.
Chennai Metrowater to expand 24-hour drinking water supply to more areas in Adyar zone
Officials said the Adyar zone, which is currently being provided with 95 million litres of water a day (mld), would experience an improved supply of 140 mld once the project is completed
Protect constitutional right to self-identification of gender identity, urge committee
Road safety, timely trauma care crucial to reducing head injury deaths, say experts
Early treatment at a Level I Trauma Care Centre during the golden hour can significantly improve survival and reduce disability in patients with severe head injuries, experts said
Dismissed policeman gets life imprisonment for raping minor girl
Metro Rail to begin study to improve walkability near 41 stations of phase I network
CMRL officials said existing footpath will be redesigned and relaid, and new ones would also be built. Bids have been floated to rope in a consultant who will provide a detailed project report
Conference on nursing competence organised by SRMIST
Jothi Clara Micheal, Founder of Healthbridge and former Country Director of Nursing at Gleneagles Hospitals, inaugurated the conference
Voter awareness campaign launched in Tiruvallur district
Free laptops distributed to students of Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya
Chennai Corporation Councillor Raja Anbazhagan, while distributing the free laptops to the students, advised the students to make good use of the laptops
Programme focussing on cardiometabolic risk factors in older Indians launched
Doctors remove non-functional portion of lung in infant
Ethiraj College organises drone technology exhibition
Man arrested for throwing toilet acid on estranged wife
