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DRS, April 8: Dhoni to miss CSK vs DC match, Suryavanshi smashes Bumrah, Starc’s IPL 2026 joining date pushed

DRS, April 8: Dhoni to miss CSK vs DC match, Suryavanshi smashes Bumrah, Starc's IPL 2026 joining date pushed

DRS, April 8: Dhoni to miss CSK vs DC match, Suryavanshi smashes Bumrah, Starc’s IPL 2026 joining date pushed
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Welcome to our special segment, DRS or the Daily Review System. In this, InsideSport will provide you with the top cricket stories from a day before that you might have missed in the hustle and bustle of your busy life.

We’ve got injury and availability updates regarding Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, and Mitchell Starc. The PSL has been struck with controversy and unfortunate injury. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal terrorised bowlers in Guwahati. Lastly, should the BCCI introduce another policy regarding foreign players in the IPL?

DRS 1

MS Dhoni out for another week

MS Dhoni is expected to miss CSK’s next two home matches on April 11 and 14. The wicketkeeper had sustained a calf injury during IPL 2026 pre-season training. Dhoni needs about a week to recover, after which he’ll undergo a fitness assessment. Meanwhile, Dewald Brevis is expected to return against the Delhi Capitals.

DRS 2

Suryavanshi vs Bumrah

Vaibhav Suryavanshi faced off Jasprit Bumrah for the first time in his short career, and guess what, he hit him for a six on the first ball. The teenager scored 13 off 5 against Bumrah and 39 off 14 in total. However, it was Yashasvi Jaiswal who turned out to be the best batter of the day. He remained unbeaten on 77, scoring 38 in the powerplay itself.

DRS 3

BCCI should ban Cameron Green?

Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that the BCCI bring a new ban, replacement, or withdrawal policy for foreign players who can’t fulfill the roles they were originally bought for. Citing Cameron Green’s inability to bowl, Gavaskar stated that it’s unfair for IPL franchises to do away with players who aren’t ready to give them their all.

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DRS 4

Mitchell Starc availability update

Mitchell Starc will miss at least the first 5 matches for the Delhi Capitals. The left-arm fast bowler, who’s been recovering from shoulder and elbow injuries, won’t join the squad before April 20. Starc hasn’t played any cricket since January 25, when he played for the Sydney Sixers in the BBL.

DRS 5

PSL player hospitalised

In an unfortunate turn of events, Islamabad United fast bowler Mir Hamza Sajjad has been hospitalised after getting hit on the back of the head. During practice, a misguided shot led to Sajjad falling to the ground unconscious. He was taken to the hospital and is now in stable condition.

DRS 6

David Warner arrested

David Warner was arrested for drunk driving in Sydney on April 5. The Karachi Kings captain had returned to Sydney from the PSL 2026 for a short break. Warner was charged and will appear in court. However, he’s expected to return to Pakistan for the remainder of the tournament.

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