A long-time CSK fan who started CSK Den to scratch his own itch for proper Chennai Super Kings stats. He spends a little too much time digging through IPL numbers and turning them into articles he'd actually want to read. No expert badges here — just genuine love for the team, a soft spot for a Dhoni finish, and a habit of double-checking the data.
Sarvottam covers CSK news & transfers, IPL match analysis, Player and season statistics, and Texas Super Kings & Joburg Super Kings (MLC/SA20) on CSK Den.
Before CSK Den, Sarvottam wrote about open-source software and Linux for the following publications:
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Chennai Super Kings and head coach Stephen Fleming have mutually decided to part ways, ending an 18-year association that delivered 5 IPL titles and defined the franchise's identity.
Ben Dwarshuis's devastating 28 off 12 balls sealed Washington Freedom's chase of 166 at Oakland, eliminating Texas Super Kings from MLC 2026 after Faf and Mukkamalla's 93-run opening stand promised so much more.
Ottneil Baartman's stunning 3-9 from four overs ripped through TSK's top order before Dasun Shanaka's four-wicket burst sealed a stunning 9-run win for Seattle Orcas at Pomona, as Shubham Ranjane's lone unbeaten 40 could not rescue Texas Super Kings from 35-3.
Rovman Powell's savage 73 off just 27 balls — six fours, six sixes — and an unbeaten 55 from Colin Munro powered LA Knight Riders to a stunning 6-wicket win over Texas Super Kings at Pomona, ending TSK's hopes of consolidating third place.
Nikhil Chaudhary hit Akeal Hosein for a last-ball six to seal a stunning 1-wicket win for Washington Freedom at Oakland, after Hosein's mid-over hat-trick had made the unthinkable look possible for Texas Super Kings.
Donovan Ferreira's career-best 3-14 with the ball and a gritty unbroken stand with Wiaan Mulder in the chase powered Texas Super Kings to a 6-wicket win over MI New York at Oakland Coliseum, maintaining their perfect record at the venue.
Amshi de Silva's four-wicket haul and a fighting 45 from Donovan Ferreira powered Texas Super Kings to a 22-run win over San Francisco Unicorns at Oakland Coliseum, moving TSK to second on the MLC 2026 points table.
Texas Super Kings lose their left-arm pace spearhead after scans revealed a pre-existing stress reaction in Burger's back. Dian Forrester joins the squad as his replacement.
