Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has a reputation for clarity in player selection. When the so-called cricket experts questioned their choices, they showed their trophy gallery with five IPL trophies. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are the only team to have played ten finals in IPL.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) seems to have quietly found the players that suit their plans. They wanted an Indian bowling option and got Shardul Thakur. Daryl Mitchell is the best replacement for middle-order batter Ambati Rayudu as the batter who played a key role in CSK’s triumphs in 2018, 2021 & 2023.
New Zealand player Rachin Ravindra gives them a genuine all-rounder who can sneak in overs in the middle of an innings and bolster their batting at the top. All three players have been acquired within the 20 crore bracket, making it a great value-for-money proposition for Chennai Super Kings(CSK).
CSK refrained from chasing high-value players like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc after the poor form and non-availability of Ben Stokes due to injury. Their think tank has an amazing grasp of the player pool, and they never go overboard chasing a player.
Great bargain by CSK to get players- Simon Doull
Rachin Ravindra at 1.8 crores is a steal. Even though he is an unknown entity in the IPL, he will leave a mark in IPL 2024. If his World Cup 2023 performance were anything to go by, his temperament and attitude would be priceless for the CSK lineup.
His fellow teammate Daryl Mitchell rocked the World Cup with power-hitting and consistency. He is looking forward to a more active role in IPL 2024, considering that he was part of the playing XI only twice for Rajasthan in IPL 2022.
Shardul Thakur will flourish under the tutelage of MS Dhoni. He has played with them for three seasons and knows how the MS Dhoni led side machinery works. It seems to be a win-win for both.
Over the years, many people have credited MS Dhoni for their success in IPL and their cricket careers after a stint in the Chennai Super Kings. With an astute head coach like Stephen Fleming and a team that seems to bring the best out of each player, Chennai Super Kings is poised to lift another trophy in IPL 2024.
“Think about getting Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur and Daryl Mitchell, all for under 20 crores” – Simon Doull tells Star Sports on CSK’s buys in IPL 2024 auction.