IPL 2019 Preview: Defending Champions- CSK
The 3-time champions and the 7-time finalists are well on-course to defend their title in the 12th edition of this high-voltage tournament. They haven't made any changes in their already-balanced squad, this year. Mohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaekwad are their 2 additions in the auctions ,held on December last year, in Jaipur. Mohit Sharma, the experienced medium pacer has already played for the Chennai outfit for 3 long seasons, 2013-15. Thus, it will not be much difficult for him to adapt with the side, led by former Indian Captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Coming to their bowling line up, Chennai Super Kings have plenty of spinning and fast bowling options in their squad. Protea leggie Imran Tahir, veteran offie Harbhajan Singh along with experienced leggie Karn Sharma, Kewie left-arm spinner Michell Santer and Ravi Jadeja will handle the spin department. In the fast bowling department, the men in Yellow have the South-African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi along with the young guns Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar. The new recruit, Mohit Sharma and obviously, the veteran Aussie Shane Watson will also provide important support with their medium pace bowling.
Overall, this season also, the Chennai outfit have a perfect combination in their squad as they have multiple options to try out in the different tournaments. Thus, they still holds a massive chance to defend their title yet again after 2011.
Mohit Sharma - Chennai Super Kings - Rs 5 cr - Bowler
The Squad:
MS Dhoni(c & wk), Suresh Raina, Deepak Chahar, KM Asif, Karn Sharma, Dhruv Shorey, Faf du Plessis, M Vijay, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Billings, Mitchell Santner, David Willey, Dwayne Bravo, Shane Watson, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir, Kedar Jadhav, Ambati Rayudu, Harbhajan Singh, N Jagadeesan, Shardul Thakur, Monu Kumar, Chaitanya Bishnoi,Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Coaching staff:
Stephen Fleming (Head Coach),
Michael Hussey (Batting Coach),
Lakshmipathy Balaji(Bowling Coach).
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Writer: Avirup Roy
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