Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have a tough task on their hands if they want to win IPL 2024 edition; as this time all the teams are evenly matched. The onus will be on Ravindra Jadeja who is in the form of his life across all the 3 formats of the game. We all witnessed how Ravindra Jadeja played a match winning cameo in IPL 2023 final against Gujarat Titans (GT).
All eyes though once again will be on the iconic skipper MS Dhoni who has stated through his social media handle that he is going to play a new role in the team. MS Dhoni’s tactics are mysterious as he has the knack of getting the best out of the players without putting additional pressure on them. With Ambati Rayudu bidding adieu to IPL, the seasoned campaigner Ajinkya Rahane will have to bat smartly.
Chennai Super Kings have an entire overseas spin department barring Ravindra Jadeja- Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra was seen speaking on his You Tube channel. Aakash Chopra pointed out that the skipper MS Dhoni knows how to get the best out of the flamboyant all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Aakash Chopra stated that CSK’s spin contingent makes them a team to beat as CSK have a lot of variety in their spin attack in the form of Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali, Rachin Ravindra & Mitchell Santner.
“Chennai have an entire overseas spin department barring Ravindra Jadeja. If we see Ravindra Jadeja in T20 cricket, especially in the IPL, Mahi (MS Dhoni) gets the best out of him. He is absolutely brilliant in Chennai when the ball turns, as it did in the World Cup,” said Aakash Chopra.
“They have Maheesh Theekshana, who they play and bowl for sure. They have Moeen Ali, who they play and get to bowl. They have Mitchell Santner as well, who they play and get to bowl. If they wish to play Rachin Ravindra in place of Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra becomes another left-arm spin option,” he added.
Focus on IPL 2024 & ICC T20 World Cup 2024
The opening clash of CSK vs RCB promises to be a thriller as there is a lot of hype around Faf du Plessis led RCB side. There’s no doubt that CSK are red hot favorites to defeat RCB as the track at Chepauk promises to be a rank turner and given the batting depth which CSK possesses, RCB will have to play out of their skin to beat the defending champions.
IPL 2024 marquee tournament is considered to be the stepping stone for all cricketers as ICC T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled in June 2024 just after the conclusion of IPL. It won’t be wrong to say that the national squads of overseas teams would be finalized on the basis of performance in IPL which makes the tournament even more exciting