<p>The countdown for the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction 2022 has already begun with as many as 590 players set to go under the hammer at the two-day event in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13. A number of top players from India and overseas will be part of the auction pool with ten teams competing against each other to rope in the best players.</p>

<p>There are a total of 370 Indian and 220 overseas players who will be going under the hammer at the IPL 2022 mega auction. 228 out of the 590 players are capped international stars and many of them have opted for the highest base price of Rs 2 crore (INR 20 million) at the mega auction.</p>

<p>There are some IPL veterans as well as some fresh new talent who have opted to place their name in their Rs 2 crore-category at the mega auction. While most of them are likely to be in demand among the ten teams, some might fail to draw a bid. Here is a look at some of the players from the top base price bracket who might go unsold at the IPL 2022 mega auction.</p>

<p><strong>1) Suresh Raina&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Suresh Raina has been one of the best players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the years. He was the all-time leading run-getter of the league for several years before being surpassed by Virat Kohli in 2019. Raina has been instrumental in Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s success in the IPL and is currently the 4th highest run-getter of the league.</p>

<p>However, he has not been on top of his game for quite a while now and has had to deal with fitness issues as well. He was released by CSK ahead of the mega auction this year and might find it difficult to find a buyer at the IPL 2022 mega auction.</p>

<p><strong>2) Imran Tahir&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Imran Tahir enjoyed a stunning season with CSK in the year 2019 where he picked up 26 wickets to finish as the highest wicket-taker of the season. However, he managed to make only four appearances for CSK in the next two seasons, scalping only three wickets across both seasons.</p>

<p>At 41, Tahir is one of the oldest players available at the IPL 2022 mega auction and has opted for the base price of Rs 2 crore. While there is no doubt Tahir still has the energy levels of a youngster, any team might find it tough to invest him as the South Africa spinner is past his best at the top level.</p>

<p><strong>3)&nbsp;Ashton Agar</strong></p>

<p>Australian left-arm spinner Ashton Agar, who has never featured in the Indian Premier League before, has set his base price at Rs 2 crore ahead for the IPL 2022 mega auction. While he has failed to cement his spot in the Australian side across formats, Agar has done well in the Big Bash League.</p>

<p>However, the spin all-rounder had gone unsold in the IPL mega auction 2018 where he had a base price of just Rs 50 lakh (INR 5 million). This time around, he had oped to increase his base price a whopping four times the last one but is unlikely to get a buyer at the IPL 2022 mega auction due to the plethora of top spinners available in the pool.</p>

<p><strong>4)&nbsp;Robin Uthappa&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Another IPL veteran Robin Uthappa&nbsp;has opted for the highest base price of Rs 2 crore but might find it difficult to secure a deal at the IPL 2022 mega auction. Uthappa was part of CSK's IPL 2021 title-winning squad last season but managed to play only a handful of matches for the MS Dhoni-led side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He played four matches in IPL 2021, amassing 115 runs. The 36-year-old has been one of the most prolific Indian batters in the league over the years but doesn't have age on his side and is unlikely to be roped in by any franchise. Uthappa has&nbsp;4722 runs to his name in 193 IPL matches.</p>

<p><strong>5) Adil Rashid&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>England spinner Adil Rashid had gone unsold at the IPL 2021 player auction where his base price was Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million). He was later roped in as a replacement for Jhye Richardson at Punjab Kings. However, he managed to play just one game for the side and ended up conceding 35 runs in 3 overs while going wicket-less.</p>

<p>Rashid has been impressive for England in limited-overs cricket for a while now but he is unlikely to land an IPL deal this year as well.&nbsp;</p>

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The countdown for the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction 2022 has already begun with as many as 590 players set to go under the hammer at the two-day event in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

The countdown for the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction 2022 has already begun with as many as 590 players set to go under the hammer at the two-day event in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13. A number of top players from India and overseas will be part of the auction pool with ten teams competing against each other to rope in the best players. There are a total of 370 Indian and 220 overseas players who will be going under the hammer at the IPL 2022 mega auction. 228 out of the 590 players are capped international stars and many of them have opted for the highest base price of Rs 2 crore (INR 20 million) at the mega auction. There are some IPL veterans as well as some fresh new talent who have opted to place their name in their Rs 2 crore-category at the mega auction. While most of them are likely to be in demand among the ten teams, some might fail to draw a bid. Here is a look at some of the players from the top base price bracket who might go unsold at the IPL 2022 mega auction. 1) Suresh Raina Suresh Raina has been one of the best players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the years. He was the all-time leading run-getter of the league for several years before being surpassed by Virat Kohli in 2019. Raina has been instrumental in Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s success in the IPL and is currently the 4th highest run-getter of the league. However, he has not been on top of his game for quite a while now and has had to deal with fitness issues as well. He was released by CSK ahead of the mega auction this year and might find it difficult to find a buyer at the IPL 2022 mega auction. 2) Imran Tahir Imran Tahir enjoyed a stunning season with CSK in the year 2019 where he picked up 26 wickets to finish as the highest wicket-taker of the season. However, he managed to make only four appearances for CSK in the next two seasons, scalping only three wickets across both seasons. At 41, Tahir is one of the oldest players available at the IPL 2022 mega auction and has opted for the base price of Rs 2 crore. While there is no doubt Tahir still has the energy levels of a youngster, any team might find it tough to invest him as the South Africa spinner is past his best at the top level. 3) Ashton Agar Australian left-arm spinner Ashton Agar, who has never featured in the Indian Premier League before, has set his base price at Rs 2 crore ahead for the IPL 2022 mega auction. While he has failed to cement his spot in the Australian side across formats, Agar has done well in the Big Bash League. However, the spin all-rounder had gone unsold in the IPL mega auction 2018 where he had a base price of just Rs 50 lakh (INR 5 million). This time around, he had oped to increase his base price a whopping four times the last one but is unlikely to get a buyer at the IPL 2022 mega auction due to the plethora of top spinners available in the pool. 4) Robin Uthappa Another IPL veteran Robin Uthappa has opted for the highest base price of Rs 2 crore but might find it difficult to secure a deal at the IPL 2022 mega auction. Uthappa was part of CSK's IPL 2021 title-winning squad last season but managed to play only a handful of matches for the MS Dhoni-led side. He played four matches in IPL 2021, amassing 115 runs. The 36-year-old has been one of the most prolific Indian batters in the league over the years but doesn't have age on his side and is unlikely to be roped in by any franchise. Uthappa has 4722 runs to his name in 193 IPL matches. 5) Adil Rashid England spinner Adil Rashid had gone unsold at the IPL 2021 player auction where his base price was Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million). He was later roped in as a replacement for Jhye Richardson at Punjab Kings. However, he managed to play just one game for the side and ended up conceding 35 runs in 3 overs while going wicket-less. Rashid has been impressive for England in limited-overs cricket for a while now but he is unlikely to land an IPL deal this year as well.

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<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to witness a mega auction ahead of the new season with ten teams looking to build their squads almost from scratch. While the existing eight teams have already revealed the list of retained players, the two new franchises - Ahmedabad and Lucknow have a chance to pick three players each from the pool of non-retained ones.</p>

<p>The mega auction is all set to feature a host of Indian and overseas superstars who will be in demand considering the increase in the number of teams from eight to ten. While some of the stars released by their respective franchises might be bought back, some may find new teams in the mega auction.</p>

<p>There will also be a number of IPL veterans who might go unsold at the mega auction this time around. Here is a look at five IPL stars who might not find any buyer at the mega auction considering their age and poor form.</p>

<p><strong>1) Suresh Raina</strong></p>

<p>Suresh Raina is a bonafide legend in the Indian Premier League. He has been part of the league right from the inception of the tournament in 2008 and has played an integral role in Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s success over the years. Raina is the fourth-highest run-getter in the history of IPL with 5528 runs in 205 matches but is no more the player he once was.</p>

<p>The 35-year-old, who retired from international cricket last year, has struggled in the IPL over the last few seasons and has failed to churn out runs consistently. He was released by CSK ahead of the mega auction this year and might go unsold if the four-time champions decide not to buy him back.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>2) Chris Gayle&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Another IPL great who is in the final lap of his cricketing career, Chris Gayle might remain unsold at the IPL mega auction ahead of the 2022 season. The legendary batter is regarded as one of the greatest of all times in T20 cricket and has been entertaining his fans with his exploits in the IPL over the years.</p>

<p>The power-hitter was once a nightmare to face for the best of bowlers in the world but his waning prowess with the willow over the last few years has seen him fail to make an impact in the IPL. Gayle, who has 4965 runs in 142 matches, was picked at the last minute by Punjab Kings in the 2018 player auction after going unsold twice. He might not be picked by any team this time around.</p>

<p><strong>3) Ajinkya Rahane</strong></p>

<p>Former Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane played only eleven matches for Delhi Capitals in the last two seasons since joining the franchise from RR. An IPL veteran, Rahane too has been part of the league since its inception in 2008 and has a great record.</p>

<p>However, he is no longer a regular for India in white-ball cricket and plas only Test cricket at the international level. He has also struggled to score runs in IPL over the last couple of seasons with just 121 runs in 11 games at a strike rate of just above 100. Rahane might go unsold at the IPL mega auction ahead of the new season considering his lean patch in Tests as well of late.</p>

<p><strong>4) Dinesh Karthik</strong></p>

<p>Dinesh Karthik is one of the few players to have already played over 200 matches in the IPL. He had led KKR in the 2018 and 2019 seasons before handing over the captaincy to Eoin Morgan midway through the 2020 edition. Karthik's form in the tournament has been concerning as he has failed to attain consistency.</p>

<p>In the last two seasons, he has 169 and 223 runs to his name in 14 and 17 matches respectively. Karthik has been released by KKR and might not find a buyer at the IPL mega auction.</p>

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<p><strong>5) Piyush Chawla&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Piyush Chawla is one of the most successful bowlers in the history of IPL. He is the fourth-highest wicket-taker of all time in IPL with 157 wickets in 165 matches. Chawla has been part of KKR's title triumphs in the 2012 and 2014 seasons but with growing age, he has seen a massive drop in his performance levels.</p>

<p>The spinner was part of the Mumbai Indians squad in IPL 2021 and managed to make only a solitary appearance. He finished the season with just one wicket to his name. In the last two seasons, Chawla has played just 8 matches in the PL and has seven wickets to his name. He is one of the IPL veterans who might go unsold in the upcoming mega auction.</p>


The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to witness a mega auction ahead of the new season with ten teams looking to build their squads almost from scratch. While the existing eight teams have already revealed the list of retained players, the two new franchises - Ahmedabad and Lucknow have a chance to pick three players each from the pool of non-retained ones.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to witness a mega auction ahead of the new season with ten teams looking to build their squads almost from scratch. While the existing eight teams have already revealed the list of retained players, the two new franchises - Ahmedabad and Lucknow have a chance to pick three players each from the pool of non-retained ones. The mega auction is all set to feature a host of Indian and overseas superstars who will be in demand considering the increase in the number of teams from eight to ten. While some of the stars released by their respective franchises might be bought back, some may find new teams in the mega auction. There will also be a number of IPL veterans who might go unsold at the mega auction this time around. Here is a look at five IPL stars who might not find any buyer at the mega auction considering their age and poor form. 1) Suresh Raina Suresh Raina is a bonafide legend in the Indian Premier League. He has been part of the league right from the inception of the tournament in 2008 and has played an integral role in Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s success over the years. Raina is the fourth-highest run-getter in the history of IPL with 5528 runs in 205 matches but is no more the player he once was. The 35-year-old, who retired from international cricket last year, has struggled in the IPL over the last few seasons and has failed to churn out runs consistently. He was released by CSK ahead of the mega auction this year and might go unsold if the four-time champions decide not to buy him back. Also Read: From Rahul to Iyer: 5 potential captaincy candidates for new IPL teams Lucknow and Ahmedabad 2) Chris Gayle Another IPL great who is in the final lap of his cricketing career, Chris Gayle might remain unsold at the IPL mega auction ahead of the 2022 season. The legendary batter is regarded as one of the greatest of all times in T20 cricket and has been entertaining his fans with his exploits in the IPL over the years. The power-hitter was once a nightmare to face for the best of bowlers in the world but his waning prowess with the willow over the last few years has seen him fail to make an impact in the IPL. Gayle, who has 4965 runs in 142 matches, was picked at the last minute by Punjab Kings in the 2018 player auction after going unsold twice. He might not be picked by any team this time around. 3) Ajinkya Rahane Former Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane played only eleven matches for Delhi Capitals in the last two seasons since joining the franchise from RR. An IPL veteran, Rahane too has been part of the league since its inception in 2008 and has a great record. However, he is no longer a regular for India in white-ball cricket and plas only Test cricket at the international level. He has also struggled to score runs in IPL over the last couple of seasons with just 121 runs in 11 games at a strike rate of just above 100. Rahane might go unsold at the IPL mega auction ahead of the new season considering his lean patch in Tests as well of late. 4) Dinesh Karthik Dinesh Karthik is one of the few players to have already played over 200 matches in the IPL. He had led KKR in the 2018 and 2019 seasons before handing over the captaincy to Eoin Morgan midway through the 2020 edition. Karthik's form in the tournament has been concerning as he has failed to attain consistency. In the last two seasons, he has 169 and 223 runs to his name in 14 and 17 matches respectively. Karthik has been released by KKR and might not find a buyer at the IPL mega auction. Also Read: Rashid Khan to Ben Stokes: Top 5 overseas players released by their teams ahead of IPL mega auction 5) Piyush Chawla Piyush Chawla is one of the most successful bowlers in the history of IPL. He is the fourth-highest wicket-taker of all time in IPL with 157 wickets in 165 matches. Chawla has been part of KKR's title triumphs in the 2012 and 2014 seasons but with growing age, he has seen a massive drop in his performance levels. The spinner was part of the Mumbai Indians squad in IPL 2021 and managed to make only a solitary appearance. He finished the season with just one wicket to his name. In the last two seasons, Chawla has played just 8 matches in the PL and has seven wickets to his name. He is one of the IPL veterans who might go unsold in the upcoming mega auction.

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<p>The list of retained players were revealed by the eight existing IPL franchises on Tuesday evening (November 30). The four-time winners and defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) retained the likes of skipper MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus, CSK let go off many players such as Mr. IPL Suresh Raina, also fondly called the&nbsp;<em>Chinna Thala </em>(right hand of the leader)&nbsp;by the local fans, Dwayne Bravo, Faf du Plessis, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, etc. The Yellow Army will look to rebuild and form a new core of players in the squad, however, the CSK CEO has revealed that the franchise will look to try and get back opener Faf du Plessis.</p>

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<p>In a video posted by CSK franchise, K Viswanathan said, "We look forward to getting them back. For example, Faf has been a team man who has taken us to the finals of two important seasons. It will be our endeavor to go and try for him. But it's not in our hands." He added, "We wish them all the very best wherever they are. We look forward to having a very good 2022."</p>

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<p>While Raina has been CSK's leading run-getter in IPL (5,529), the swashbuckling left-hander's stocks had gone down since the franchise's readmission. Moreover, Faf (CSK's third-highest run-getter with 2,932 runs) formed a daunting opening pair with Ruturaj in IPL 2021 and has been one of their star performers with the bat in the last two editions.</p>

<p>For the unversed, the Dhoni-led CSK franchise will head into the next year's mega auction with a total of 480 million in their purse. The mega auction is likely to be held in early January. The next edition will see two more teams taking part in the cash-rich league, in the form of Lucknow and Ahmedabad.</p>


The list of retained players were revealed by the eight existing IPL franchises on Tuesday evening (November 30). The four-time winners and defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) retained the likes of skipper MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad.

The list of retained players were revealed by the eight existing IPL franchises on Tuesday evening (November 30). The four-time winners and defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) retained the likes of skipper MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad. Thus, CSK let go off many players such as Mr. IPL Suresh Raina, also fondly called the Chinna Thala (right hand of the leader) by the local fans, Dwayne Bravo, Faf du Plessis, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, etc. The Yellow Army will look to rebuild and form a new core of players in the squad, however, the CSK CEO has revealed that the franchise will look to try and get back opener Faf du Plessis. ALSO READ | CSK, RCB & Co. are you listening? Jamacian sprinter Usain Bolt eyeing cricket career, keen to play in IPL In a video posted by CSK franchise, K Viswanathan said, "We look forward to getting them back. For example, Faf has been a team man who has taken us to the finals of two important seasons. It will be our endeavor to go and try for him. But it's not in our hands." He added, "We wish them all the very best wherever they are. We look forward to having a very good 2022." ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Which side be the richest? Revealing purse of 8 existing teams before mega auction While Raina has been CSK's leading run-getter in IPL (5,529), the swashbuckling left-hander's stocks had gone down since the franchise's readmission. Moreover, Faf (CSK's third-highest run-getter with 2,932 runs) formed a daunting opening pair with Ruturaj in IPL 2021 and has been one of their star performers with the bat in the last two editions. For the unversed, the Dhoni-led CSK franchise will head into the next year's mega auction with a total of 480 million in their purse. The mega auction is likely to be held in early January. The next edition will see two more teams taking part in the cash-rich league, in the form of Lucknow and Ahmedabad.

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<p>Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa believes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) would go for Suresh Raina on priority in the mega auction before&nbsp;Indian Premier League&nbsp;2022.</p>

<p>All of the existing IPL teams announced&nbsp;their retained player list on Tuesday, ahead of the upcoming season's mega auction. CSK has retained Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, and Ruturaj Gaikwad.</p>

<p>CSK released big names like Faf du Plessis, Shardul Thakur, Dwayne Bravo&nbsp;and Sam Curran. Suresh Raina who is the fourth-highest&nbsp;run-getter in IPL was also released by the four-time winners of IPL.</p>

<p>Suresh Raina has a huge 5528 runs to his name in the league and has contributed hugely to the team with his performances, especially in the initial years. Raina&nbsp;not being retained can be attributed to the lately disappointing form in last few seasons.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Robin Uthappa who himself was part of the Chennai Super Kings winning team&nbsp;last IPL has said, "He's (Raina) I think the biggest stalwart of CSK that we've had. He's been such an instrumental figure in helping CSK qualify to so many of the knockout stages in the last 10-12 years."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So, Sureshi (Suresh Raina) has been a vital cog in the wheel, so I think he will be the first guy they will go after. Having said that, it must have been really difficult to let go of Faf but, I think the only thing that pegged it towards Mo (Moeen Ali) was the fact that he is a two-dimensional player, with both the skills and unfortunately, they had to make that choice,"&nbsp;Uthappa stated this on the Star Sports show 'IPL Retention'.</p>

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<p>"And they would definitely want to retain a player with two skills. But I am certain that they will go after Faf because he has been incredible for CSK over the past 5 or 6 years," he added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the two new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, Lucknow and Ahmedabad, have a Rs 33 crore budget to select three players from the pool before the major auction begins.</p>


Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa believes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) would go for Suresh Raina on priority in the mega auction before Indian Premier League 2022.

Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa believes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) would go for Suresh Raina on priority in the mega auction before Indian Premier League 2022. All of the existing IPL teams announced their retained player list on Tuesday, ahead of the upcoming season's mega auction. CSK has retained Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, and Ruturaj Gaikwad. CSK released big names like Faf du Plessis, Shardul Thakur, Dwayne Bravo and Sam Curran. Suresh Raina who is the fourth-highest run-getter in IPL was also released by the four-time winners of IPL. Suresh Raina has a huge 5528 runs to his name in the league and has contributed hugely to the team with his performances, especially in the initial years. Raina not being retained can be attributed to the lately disappointing form in last few seasons. ALSO READ: Chennai Super Kings complete retention list: CSK retain MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja and two others The SU4ER KINGS 💛#YelloveAgain #WhistlePodu 🦁 pic.twitter.com/esmttRf48c — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) November 30, 2021 × Robin Uthappa who himself was part of the Chennai Super Kings winning team last IPL has said, "He's (Raina) I think the biggest stalwart of CSK that we've had. He's been such an instrumental figure in helping CSK qualify to so many of the knockout stages in the last 10-12 years." "So, Sureshi (Suresh Raina) has been a vital cog in the wheel, so I think he will be the first guy they will go after. Having said that, it must have been really difficult to let go of Faf but, I think the only thing that pegged it towards Mo (Moeen Ali) was the fact that he is a two-dimensional player, with both the skills and unfortunately, they had to make that choice," Uthappa stated this on the Star Sports show 'IPL Retention'. ALSO READ: IPL retention: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli win hearts as superstar duo take paycuts ahead of mega auction "And they would definitely want to retain a player with two skills. But I am certain that they will go after Faf because he has been incredible for CSK over the past 5 or 6 years," he added. Meanwhile, the two new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, Lucknow and Ahmedabad, have a Rs 33 crore budget to select three players from the pool before the major auction begins.

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<p>Virat Kohli, the current skipper of the Indian cricket team has already announced that he will be stepping down from the captaincy after the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is underway in UAE and Oman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, former Indian batter Suresh Raina said that Kohli deserves to draw the curtains on his T20 captaincy stint with the coveted trophy, adding that Kohli should get a befitting farewell from his teammates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a column for ICC, Raina wrote, "For India, the message at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is simple — do it for Virat Kohli. It will probably be his last time at this tournament as captain, so it's very important for him to make everyone believe we can do it and for us to get behind him."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"India fans can't wait for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 to start for this reason. We have the players, we have the momentum - we just need to go out there and execute now, he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Raina weighed in on the performance of the Indian team in the tournament, as he said that the key to India's success in the tournament lies in the performance of the top three batters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For me, the key to success for India's batting lies in the top three. Rohit Sharma is a gun player -- he has a brilliant record at ICC events in the past and had a great IPL. We need Rohit, KL Rahul and Virat to bat through to 15 overs and lay the platform. They can set the momentum for the India team by doing this," he said.</p>

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<p>Raina also mentioned the middle batting order as he said, "There are lots of electric combinations in the middle order and obviously Rishabh Pant is going to play a key role there. Hardik Pandya is also very capable as a power hitter. But if the top three are still there at that stage of the innings, there is no target that India can't chase."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Raina is optimistic about India achieving something special in the tournament. "We have been waiting for this T20 World Cup for a long time. It has been a difficult two years but I think we're about to see something special in the UAE and Oman," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli-led team India will start their T20 World Cup campaign with a heavyweight clash against Pakistan on October 24 in Dubai. The match will kick start at 7:30pm IST.&nbsp;</p>


Virat Kohli, the current skipper of the Indian cricket team has already announced that he will be stepping down from the captaincy after the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is underway in UAE and Oman.

Virat Kohli, the current skipper of the Indian cricket team has already announced that he will be stepping down from the captaincy after the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is underway in UAE and Oman. Now, former Indian batter Suresh Raina said that Kohli deserves to draw the curtains on his T20 captaincy stint with the coveted trophy, adding that Kohli should get a befitting farewell from his teammates. In a column for ICC, Raina wrote, "For India, the message at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is simple — do it for Virat Kohli. It will probably be his last time at this tournament as captain, so it's very important for him to make everyone believe we can do it and for us to get behind him." "India fans can't wait for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 to start for this reason. We have the players, we have the momentum - we just need to go out there and execute now, he added. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Shoaib Akhtar 'chilling' with Sunil Gavaskar & Kapil Dev ahead of India-Pakistan clash - see pics Raina weighed in on the performance of the Indian team in the tournament, as he said that the key to India's success in the tournament lies in the performance of the top three batters. "For me, the key to success for India's batting lies in the top three. Rohit Sharma is a gun player -- he has a brilliant record at ICC events in the past and had a great IPL. We need Rohit, KL Rahul and Virat to bat through to 15 overs and lay the platform. They can set the momentum for the India team by doing this," he said. ALSO READ | 'What's the point of playing?': Harbhajan Singh takes a jibe at Shoaib Akhtar ahead of India vs Pakistan clash Raina also mentioned the middle batting order as he said, "There are lots of electric combinations in the middle order and obviously Rishabh Pant is going to play a key role there. Hardik Pandya is also very capable as a power hitter. But if the top three are still there at that stage of the innings, there is no target that India can't chase." Raina is optimistic about India achieving something special in the tournament. "We have been waiting for this T20 World Cup for a long time. It has been a difficult two years but I think we're about to see something special in the UAE and Oman," he said. Kohli-led team India will start their T20 World Cup campaign with a heavyweight clash against Pakistan on October 24 in Dubai. The match will kick start at 7:30pm IST.

Suresh Raina's message to India's T20 World Cup squad, says 'do it for Virat Kohli'

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<p>After <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/faf-du-plessis-shardul-thakur-help-ms-dhonis-csk-beat-kkr-by-27-runs-in-ipl-2021-final-to-lift-4th-trophy-421111">Chennai Super Kings</a>&nbsp;aka 'Dad's Army', clinched their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, the young members of the CSK family were spotted having a gala time, celebrating the winning moment most adorably at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday (October 15), CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs to win the 14th edition of the cash-rich cricket league. After posting a total of 192/3, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur took command of the bowling department and restricted KKR to 165/9.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/still-havent-left-behind-ms-dhoni-hints-at-returning-for-csk-next-year-after-leading-them-to-4th-ipl-title-421162">MS Dhoni hints at returning for CSK next year after leading them to 4th IPL title</a></strong></p>

<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the skipper of CSK, collected the coveted trophy from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and handed it over to young pacer, Deepak Chahar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With beautiful fireworks and glittery confetti, CSK celebrated the win in Dubai with their family, among several cute videos, a clip of Dhoni's daughter Ziva and Suresh Raina's daughter Gracia playing with the camera went viral on the social media forums.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch the adorable video here and don't miss Dhoni's reaction:</strong></p>

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<p>During the match, Faf du Plessis hit a magnificent 86 off 59 balls as CSK made 192 for three in the IPL 2021 summit clash. He continued his fine form as he struck seven fours and three sixes during his knock after CSK were invited to bat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We shuffled a few players, we used them in different ways," Dhoni said of their turnaround after collecting the trophy. "It was important to take responsibility and we had match-winners coming game after game and performing. People who were in form, they made sure they were scoring throughout the tournament, and everybody else was chipping in," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer smashing individual fifties. Gill made 51 and Iyer scored 50 before wheels came off their innings and two-time champions Kolkata, cruising at 91-0 in the 11th over, eventually finished on 165-9.&nbsp;</p>


After Chennai Super Kings aka 'Dad's Army', clinched their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, the young members of the CSK family were spotted having a gala time, celebrating the winning moment most adorably at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

After Chennai Super Kings aka 'Dad's Army', clinched their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, the young members of the CSK family were spotted having a gala time, celebrating the winning moment most adorably at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. On Friday (October 15), CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs to win the 14th edition of the cash-rich cricket league. After posting a total of 192/3, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur took command of the bowling department and restricted KKR to 165/9. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni hints at returning for CSK next year after leading them to 4th IPL title Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the skipper of CSK, collected the coveted trophy from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and handed it over to young pacer, Deepak Chahar. With beautiful fireworks and glittery confetti, CSK celebrated the win in Dubai with their family, among several cute videos, a clip of Dhoni's daughter Ziva and Suresh Raina's daughter Gracia playing with the camera went viral on the social media forums. ALSO READ | From perfect catch to highest runs: List of all the awards in IPL 2021 Watch the adorable video here and don't miss Dhoni's reaction: This is really cute😍#IPL2021 #CSK #dhoni#ziva pic.twitter.com/1lcL4hKnp5 — delhicapitalsfanclub (@pantiyerfc) October 15, 2021 × The family that stays together#dhoni #CSKvKKR #ChennaiSuperKings #shardul #ruturaj #WhistlePodu #WhistlePoduArmy #SRK #Venkatesh #Yellove #sakshi #ziva #Raina pic.twitter.com/rM9wxm4OwX — Nitin Kumar Agarwal (@nitinalwz) October 15, 2021 × During the match, Faf du Plessis hit a magnificent 86 off 59 balls as CSK made 192 for three in the IPL 2021 summit clash. He continued his fine form as he struck seven fours and three sixes during his knock after CSK were invited to bat. "We shuffled a few players, we used them in different ways," Dhoni said of their turnaround after collecting the trophy. "It was important to take responsibility and we had match-winners coming game after game and performing. People who were in form, they made sure they were scoring throughout the tournament, and everybody else was chipping in," he added. On the other hand, Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer smashing individual fifties. Gill made 51 and Iyer scored 50 before wheels came off their innings and two-time champions Kolkata, cruising at 91-0 in the 11th over, eventually finished on 165-9.

IPL 2021: Ziva and Gracia play with camera as MS Dhoni adorably watches them, cute video will melt your heart

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) superstar Suresh Raina was left in awe of MS Dhoni as the skipper fired the side into the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 with a thrilling finish in the Qualifier 1 against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. Dhoni slammed an unbeaten 18 off 6 balls as he rolled back the years to wrap up another tense chase for CSK with two balls to spare.</p>

<p>It was an amazing display from the CSK captain, who was struggling with his form throughout the tournament but stepped up and deliver when the team required. Chasing a target of 173 runs, CSK were well on course with the help of half-centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad (70) and Robin Uthappa (63).</p>

<p>However, they lost the plot in the middle and were in trouble with 24&nbsp;runs to get off the final 11 deliveries. Dhoni decided to promote himself above an in-form Ravindra Jadeja at number 6 and finished off the run-chase with a 6-ball 18 laced with three fours and a six.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Raina, who was not part of the playing XI in the Qualifier due to an injury, took to Twitter to laud the CSK skipper for his batting heroics at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. "What a finish it was!&nbsp;@msdhoni&nbsp;Bhai, my&nbsp;and belief on you just grows multifold with time! This moment of you taking the team into the finals will be cherished forever," Raina wrote on Twitter with a picture of Dhoni.</p>

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<p>Not many had expected Dhoni to come out in the pressure situation with CSK needing 24 off just 11 balls as he had scored only 96 runs in 14 matches with just two sixes under this belt. However, the CSK skipper turned back the clock with a vintage knock to take CSK home and power them into their ninth IPL final.</p>

<p>CSK will face the winner of the second Qualifier between Delhi Capitals and the winner of Monday's Eliminator between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders in the final of IPL 2021 on October 15.</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) superstar Suresh Raina was left in awe of MS Dhoni as the skipper fired the side into the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 with a thrilling finish in the Qualifier 1 against Delhi Capitals on Sunday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) superstar Suresh Raina was left in awe of MS Dhoni as the skipper fired the side into the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 with a thrilling finish in the Qualifier 1 against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. Dhoni slammed an unbeaten 18 off 6 balls as he rolled back the years to wrap up another tense chase for CSK with two balls to spare. It was an amazing display from the CSK captain, who was struggling with his form throughout the tournament but stepped up and deliver when the team required. Chasing a target of 173 runs, CSK were well on course with the help of half-centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad (70) and Robin Uthappa (63). However, they lost the plot in the middle and were in trouble with 24 runs to get off the final 11 deliveries. Dhoni decided to promote himself above an in-form Ravindra Jadeja at number 6 and finished off the run-chase with a 6-ball 18 laced with three fours and a six. Raina, who was not part of the playing XI in the Qualifier due to an injury, took to Twitter to laud the CSK skipper for his batting heroics at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. "What a finish it was! @msdhoni Bhai, my and belief on you just grows multifold with time! This moment of you taking the team into the finals will be cherished forever," Raina wrote on Twitter with a picture of Dhoni. Also Read: When MS Dhoni retires, he will be remembered as one of the greatest finishers ever: Ricky Ponting Not many had expected Dhoni to come out in the pressure situation with CSK needing 24 off just 11 balls as he had scored only 96 runs in 14 matches with just two sixes under this belt. However, the CSK skipper turned back the clock with a vintage knock to take CSK home and power them into their ninth IPL final. CSK will face the winner of the second Qualifier between Delhi Capitals and the winner of Monday's Eliminator between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders in the final of IPL 2021 on October 15.

'My belief in you grows multifold with time': Suresh Raina lauds MS Dhoni after CSK reach IPL 2021 final

<p>Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should persist with senior batsman Robin Uthappa in the middle-order in the upcoming IPL 2021 playoffs. CSK will take on table-toppers Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 1 on Sunday (October 10). Ahead of the all-important game, Gambhir revealed his choice between Suresh Raina and Uthappa in the middle-order for CSK.</p>

<p>CSK's middle-order remains a huge concern for the Men in Yellow ahead of the playoffs. While captain MS Dhoni himself has struggled to score runs consistently, the likes of Raina and Uthappa haven't fired either. Raina was dropped from the playing XI in CSK's last two games against DC and Punjab Kings respectively as Uthappa took his place in the XI.</p>

<p>However, Uthappa too failed to impress and could only manage 21 runs in two outings for the Dhoni-led side. However, Gambhir believes CSK should pick Uthappa over Raina in the playing XI in the knockout stages. The former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper believes Uthappa will come good if he is persisted with.</p>

<p>"Uthappa. Although he hasn't grabbed his opportunities, I still believe you got to persist with Robin Uthappa and he will come good," said Gambhir.</p>

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<p>However, former New Zealand and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Daniel Vettori said he will continue to back Raina. Vettori believes Raina is an experienced campaigner and is used to the pressure of playing in big matches.</p>

<p>"I will always go to Raina. I think he is that sort of player who is used to these situations and big games and could come off in the pivotal moment," he said.</p>

<p>Raina has so far played 12 matches this season and has managed to score only 160 runs in what has been a disastrous campaign for CSK's highest run-getter in IPL history.</p>


Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should persist with senior batsman Robin Uthappa in the middle-order in the upcoming IPL 2021 playoffs.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should persist with senior batsman Robin Uthappa in the middle-order in the upcoming IPL 2021 playoffs. CSK will take on table-toppers Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 1 on Sunday (October 10). Ahead of the all-important game, Gambhir revealed his choice between Suresh Raina and Uthappa in the middle-order for CSK. CSK's middle-order remains a huge concern for the Men in Yellow ahead of the playoffs. While captain MS Dhoni himself has struggled to score runs consistently, the likes of Raina and Uthappa haven't fired either. Raina was dropped from the playing XI in CSK's last two games against DC and Punjab Kings respectively as Uthappa took his place in the XI. However, Uthappa too failed to impress and could only manage 21 runs in two outings for the Dhoni-led side. However, Gambhir believes CSK should pick Uthappa over Raina in the playing XI in the knockout stages. The former Kolkata Knight Riders skipper believes Uthappa will come good if he is persisted with. "Uthappa. Although he hasn't grabbed his opportunities, I still believe you got to persist with Robin Uthappa and he will come good," said Gambhir. Also Read: Pakistan sport 'UAE 2021' instead of India 2021 in T20 World Cup jersey, leaked picture sparks controversy However, former New Zealand and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Daniel Vettori said he will continue to back Raina. Vettori believes Raina is an experienced campaigner and is used to the pressure of playing in big matches. "I will always go to Raina. I think he is that sort of player who is used to these situations and big games and could come off in the pivotal moment," he said. Raina has so far played 12 matches this season and has managed to score only 160 runs in what has been a disastrous campaign for CSK's highest run-getter in IPL history.

Suresh Raina or Robin Uthappa? Gautam Gambhir names batsman CSK should persist with in IPL 2021 playoffs

<p>The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made their way back to the IPL in the 2018 edition, after their two-year suspension on account of the infamous spot-fixing scandal. Since then, the MS Dhoni-led franchise have remained one of the most consistent sides -- like they were before the suspension -- but endured a forgettable campaign in IPL 2020. Nonetheless, the Yellow Army continue to be one of the most-followed IPL franchises to date. Since their return, they have added&nbsp;one more trophy to their cabinet (in 2018) and plethora of fans worldwide.</p>

<p>CSK also comprise plenty of match-winners in the form of Faf du Plessis, Shane Watson, Imran Tahir, Dwayne Bravo, Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Shadul Thakur, Ambati Rayudu, etc. Recently, former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Gautam Gambhir picked CSK's standout player, since their return, among the plethora of talented and superstar cricketers the Dhoni-led franchise consist of.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Not Ravindra Jadeja, Faf, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dhoni or Bravo</strong></p>

<p>Gambhir said on Star Sports, "I believe Ambati Rayudu has been the player of the franchise since he joined CSK. He scored runs when he opened or played at No.3 or No.4, he has delivered in whichever position he has played. It is very difficult when your batting order is being shuffled but despite that the way he bats. He had an impact when he used to open with Watson, today he is playing at No.4 and he has a similar impact. We might talk about Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina and the others, but he has probably been the player of the franchise in the last three-four years," he opined.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/undoubtedly-indias-best-test-batsman-ms-dhoni-gets-mercilessly-trolled-after-uninspiring-27-ball-18-during-csk-vs-dc-clash-418234">'Undoubtedly, India's best Test batsman' - MS Dhoni gets mercilessly trolled after uninspiring 27-ball 18 during CSK vs DC clash</a></strong></p>

<p>Rayudu has played a total of 58 games for the CSK franchise, amassing&nbsp;1495 runs at an average of 35.59 and a strike-rate of 130.11. He was one of the CSK's top performers in their 2018 title-winning season whereas continues to be among runs in IPL 2021. Rayudu was also CSK's top-scorer in their 3-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), on Monday (October 4), in match 50 of IPL 14 in Dubai.</p>

<p>He will like to continue in a similar manner in the playoffs and help Dhoni &amp; Co. win their fourth IPL title.</p>


The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made their way back to the IPL in the 2018 edition, after their two-year suspension on account of the infamous spot-fixing scandal.

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made their way back to the IPL in the 2018 edition, after their two-year suspension on account of the infamous spot-fixing scandal. Since then, the MS Dhoni-led franchise have remained one of the most consistent sides -- like they were before the suspension -- but endured a forgettable campaign in IPL 2020. Nonetheless, the Yellow Army continue to be one of the most-followed IPL franchises to date. Since their return, they have added one more trophy to their cabinet (in 2018) and plethora of fans worldwide. CSK also comprise plenty of match-winners in the form of Faf du Plessis, Shane Watson, Imran Tahir, Dwayne Bravo, Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Shadul Thakur, Ambati Rayudu, etc. Recently, former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Gautam Gambhir picked CSK's standout player, since their return, among the plethora of talented and superstar cricketers the Dhoni-led franchise consist of. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Ziva Dhoni breaks the internet as she prays for CSK, sitting on Sakshi's lap, during DC face-off Not Ravindra Jadeja, Faf, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dhoni or Bravo Gambhir said on Star Sports, "I believe Ambati Rayudu has been the player of the franchise since he joined CSK. He scored runs when he opened or played at No.3 or No.4, he has delivered in whichever position he has played. It is very difficult when your batting order is being shuffled but despite that the way he bats. He had an impact when he used to open with Watson, today he is playing at No.4 and he has a similar impact. We might talk about Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina and the others, but he has probably been the player of the franchise in the last three-four years," he opined. ALSO READ | 'Undoubtedly, India's best Test batsman' - MS Dhoni gets mercilessly trolled after uninspiring 27-ball 18 during CSK vs DC clash Rayudu has played a total of 58 games for the CSK franchise, amassing 1495 runs at an average of 35.59 and a strike-rate of 130.11. He was one of the CSK's top performers in their 2018 title-winning season whereas continues to be among runs in IPL 2021. Rayudu was also CSK's top-scorer in their 3-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), on Monday (October 4), in match 50 of IPL 14 in Dubai. He will like to continue in a similar manner in the playoffs and help Dhoni & Co. win their fourth IPL title.

Not Ravindra Jadeja! Gautam Gambhir picks MS Dhoni-led CSK's standout player since their IPL return in 2018

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might have qualified for the playoffs with a stellar show in the UAE leg of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. However, their middle-order remains a huge concern ahead of the playoffs. Suresh Raina has struggled to score runs consistently in the middle and has been far from his best so far this season.</p>

<p>Raina, who is CSK's leading run-getter of all time in the IPL, has so far managed to score only 160 runs in eleven innings this season. With captain MS Dhoni also struggling in the middle-order, Raina's rough patch can prove to be costly for CSK in the knockout stages of the tournament.</p>

<p>Pollock believes senior batsman Robin Uthappa can be an ideal replacement for Raina if CSK wants to drop the veteran left-hander. Uthappa, who was roped in from Rajasthan Royals ahead of the start of IPL 2021, is yet to make his debut for CSK.</p>

<p>Uthappa was bought as a backup opener but Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis' brilliant form means he has been left to warm the bench. Pollock wondered if Uthappa can be given a go by CSK, who don't like to make too many changes in the playing XI throughout the tournament.</p>

<p>"I wonder if they will give Robin Uthappa a chance. CSK are a team that doesn't like to make big changes. The longer it goes on, the more you feel they can't actually make a change for the knockouts unless they make it sooner or later. I'm sure he will be keen to have a go. But if they keep winning, they will want everyone firing," Pollock said on <em>Cricbuzz.</em></p>

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<p>Pollock also reckoned that Raina, who has been one of the best fielders in the world over the past few years, hasn't looked at his best on the field and might be carrying a niggle.</p>

<p>"He hasn't been able to find his touch. He looks like he might be carrying a bit of a niggle, he doesn't look that pacey, that's what we are so used to: brilliant fielding over the years, contributing with his off-spin and smashing the ball out of the ground; we haven't seen that. No surprise that they promoted him to No.3; that was in a bid to get him some form under the belt," Pollock added.<br />
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might have qualified for the playoffs with a stellar show in the UAE leg of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. However, their middle-order remains a huge concern ahead of the playoffs.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might have qualified for the playoffs with a stellar show in the UAE leg of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. However, their middle-order remains a huge concern ahead of the playoffs. Suresh Raina has struggled to score runs consistently in the middle and has been far from his best so far this season. Raina, who is CSK's leading run-getter of all time in the IPL, has so far managed to score only 160 runs in eleven innings this season. With captain MS Dhoni also struggling in the middle-order, Raina's rough patch can prove to be costly for CSK in the knockout stages of the tournament. Pollock believes senior batsman Robin Uthappa can be an ideal replacement for Raina if CSK wants to drop the veteran left-hander. Uthappa, who was roped in from Rajasthan Royals ahead of the start of IPL 2021, is yet to make his debut for CSK. Uthappa was bought as a backup opener but Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis' brilliant form means he has been left to warm the bench. Pollock wondered if Uthappa can be given a go by CSK, who don't like to make too many changes in the playing XI throughout the tournament. "I wonder if they will give Robin Uthappa a chance. CSK are a team that doesn't like to make big changes. The longer it goes on, the more you feel they can't actually make a change for the knockouts unless they make it sooner or later. I'm sure he will be keen to have a go. But if they keep winning, they will want everyone firing," Pollock said on Cricbuzz. Also Read: Explainer: 5 teams, 2 spots - What RCB, MI, KKR, PBKS and RR need to qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs Pollock also reckoned that Raina, who has been one of the best fielders in the world over the past few years, hasn't looked at his best on the field and might be carrying a niggle. "He hasn't been able to find his touch. He looks like he might be carrying a bit of a niggle, he doesn't look that pacey, that's what we are so used to: brilliant fielding over the years, contributing with his off-spin and smashing the ball out of the ground; we haven't seen that. No surprise that they promoted him to No.3; that was in a bid to get him some form under the belt," Pollock added.

'Wonder if they will give him a chance': Shaun Pollock names CSK star who can replace struggling Suresh Raina in IPL 2021

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are enjoying a stellar run in the UAE leg of IPL 2021. However, there are a number of concerns for the table-toppers ahead of the playoffs. CSK became the first team to make it to the playoffs this season with a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last game.</p>

<p>They still have three games left to play and will be hoping to finish in the top two. Ahead of the playoffs, Suresh Raina's form is a huge concern for the MS Dhoni-ed side. While captain Dhoni has himself struggled to score runs consistently this season, Raina too has endured a disastrous campaign with the bat.</p>

<p>The veteran left-hander, who is CSK's leading run-getter of all-time, has so far managed only 157 runs in 11 matches this season. However, former India opener Virender Sehwag believes CSK skipper Dhoni will not be concerned about Raina's batting order and will not replace him with someone else.</p>

<p>“I don’t think Dhoni would have any doubts about Raina’s batting order. The captain knows very well that the latter isn’t performing well. But he wouldn’t think about replacing Raina with someone else. He knows his team’s batting line-up has depth - till Shardul Thakur. So, he won’t worry about Raina’s batting position,” Sehwag said on Cricbuzz after CSK's 6-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday.</p>

<p>In the game against SRH, Raina came out to bat at no.4 ahead of Ambati Rayudu and Dhoni but couldn't make an impact as he was dismissed on 2 off 3 balls. Sehwag believes the left-hander has enough experience behind him and should focus on playing the balls rather than looking to score runs quickly.</p>

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<p>“Dhoni didn’t come up in the order but sent Raina ahead of him. But the latter played a rash shot and lost his wicket. MS will surely want Raina to score some runs before competing in the playoffs. Sometimes players keep on trying but couldn’t score and Suresh Raina must keep the process on. But he is that kind of a player who might score directly in the playoffs because he has ample experience with him," said Sehwag.</p>

<p>“He loves to play this format and I think, there will be one game when he will get runs and he must wait for that. Till then, he must go for playing the balls instead of scoring runs,” he added.</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are enjoying a stellar run in the UAE leg of IPL 2021. However, there are a number of concerns for the table-toppers ahead of the playoffs.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are enjoying a stellar run in the UAE leg of IPL 2021. However, there are a number of concerns for the table-toppers ahead of the playoffs. CSK became the first team to make it to the playoffs this season with a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last game. They still have three games left to play and will be hoping to finish in the top two. Ahead of the playoffs, Suresh Raina's form is a huge concern for the MS Dhoni-ed side. While captain Dhoni has himself struggled to score runs consistently this season, Raina too has endured a disastrous campaign with the bat. The veteran left-hander, who is CSK's leading run-getter of all-time, has so far managed only 157 runs in 11 matches this season. However, former India opener Virender Sehwag believes CSK skipper Dhoni will not be concerned about Raina's batting order and will not replace him with someone else. “I don’t think Dhoni would have any doubts about Raina’s batting order. The captain knows very well that the latter isn’t performing well. But he wouldn’t think about replacing Raina with someone else. He knows his team’s batting line-up has depth - till Shardul Thakur. So, he won’t worry about Raina’s batting position,” Sehwag said on Cricbuzz after CSK's 6-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. In the game against SRH, Raina came out to bat at no.4 ahead of Ambati Rayudu and Dhoni but couldn't make an impact as he was dismissed on 2 off 3 balls. Sehwag believes the left-hander has enough experience behind him and should focus on playing the balls rather than looking to score runs quickly. Also Read: Sanjay Manjrekar names uncapped Indian player who can fetch INR 1.2-1.4 billion in IPL mega auction “Dhoni didn’t come up in the order but sent Raina ahead of him. But the latter played a rash shot and lost his wicket. MS will surely want Raina to score some runs before competing in the playoffs. Sometimes players keep on trying but couldn’t score and Suresh Raina must keep the process on. But he is that kind of a player who might score directly in the playoffs because he has ample experience with him," said Sehwag. “He loves to play this format and I think, there will be one game when he will get runs and he must wait for that. Till then, he must go for playing the balls instead of scoring runs,” he added.

MS Dhoni knows Suresh Raina isn't performing well but he wouldn't replace him with someone else: Virender Sehwag

<p>Suresh Raina recently took up an interesting question as to whom will he vote for the post of the country's Prime Minister between MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar. Raina, who represents the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has played with both Tendulkar and Dhoni throughout his career. The swashbuckling left-hander mentioned that his vote will go to India's former captain Dhoni.</p>

<p>During an interaction with RJ Raunac on his YouTube channel, Raina was asked to give his vote to appoint the prime minister among the two stalwarts. He said, "MS Dhoni. Sachin is also a player, have to give vote to the captain."</p>

<p>When Raina broke into the scene at the international level, Dhoni was senior to him by just one year of experience. On the other hand, Tendulkar was nearly at the start of the last lap of his career at the highest level. Raina and Tendulkar were part of Dhoni-led Indian team which won the 2011 ODI World Cup at home. While the Master Blaster retired from the gentlemen's game in 2013, Raina and Dhoni remained active in international cricket till mid-2020 and retired together on August 15 last year.</p>

<p>Now, both Raina and Dhoni are part of the CSK camp in the UAE ahead of the second and final leg of IPL 2021. CSK are currently at the second spot and will look to go the distance and return with their fourth IPL title.</p>

<p>IPL 14's final leg commences from September 19 in the UAE.</p>


Suresh Raina recently took up an interesting question as to whom will he vote for the post of the country's Prime Minister between MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar.

Suresh Raina recently took up an interesting question as to whom will he vote for the post of the country's Prime Minister between MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar. Raina, who represents the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has played with both Tendulkar and Dhoni throughout his career. The swashbuckling left-hander mentioned that his vote will go to India's former captain Dhoni. During an interaction with RJ Raunac on his YouTube channel, Raina was asked to give his vote to appoint the prime minister among the two stalwarts. He said, "MS Dhoni. Sachin is also a player, have to give vote to the captain." When Raina broke into the scene at the international level, Dhoni was senior to him by just one year of experience. On the other hand, Tendulkar was nearly at the start of the last lap of his career at the highest level. Raina and Tendulkar were part of Dhoni-led Indian team which won the 2011 ODI World Cup at home. While the Master Blaster retired from the gentlemen's game in 2013, Raina and Dhoni remained active in international cricket till mid-2020 and retired together on August 15 last year. Now, both Raina and Dhoni are part of the CSK camp in the UAE ahead of the second and final leg of IPL 2021. CSK are currently at the second spot and will look to go the distance and return with their fourth IPL title. IPL 14's final leg commences from September 19 in the UAE.

MS Dhoni or Sachin Tendulkar? Suresh Raina names whom he will cast his vote for Prime Minister's post

<p>MS Dhoni remains one of the coolest and calm characters on the field. The 39-year-old has won several matches for Team India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in the IPL, courtesy his calm and composed nature -- which also rubbed onto his teammates in Team India and continues to have its effect on CSK players.</p>

<p>Over the years, Dhoni and Suresh Raina have been a deadly duo, both on and off the field. In fact, Raina even retired shortly after Dhoni called it quits from international cricket on August 15, 2020. The two have won several games together and share a good relationship off the 22-yard cricket strip as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nonetheless, Raina recently recalled the time when Dhoni scolded him on the field. As per Raina, he has been at the receiving end of Dhoni's anger several times. In a interview with RJ Raunak No-Po, Raina said, “Bohot baar hua hoga. Kabhi match khele honge. Catch chuta tha kabhi. Usne bola ki focus rakh, aa sakta hai catch slip mein. Maine pehle hi bola tha saale aane wala hai. Toh hota hai kabhi na kabhi ek keeper jab aapko ek position deta hai, usi ball pe usne socha, usi ball pe aaya (This has happened several times. At times, during a match. When a catch is dropped. Especially when he had already said to be aware that a catch might come my way. If I'm not focussed, he would say 'I had told you before itself'.)</p>

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<p>Raina further also mentioned something Dhoni says the most while motivating his team on the field. "Unka sabse badia dialogue hai ki jab tak khatam nahi ho match, jab tak khatam nahi ho (The match is not over until is it actually finished). So, you have to stay there. Aur aapko poora vishwas se khelna hai, poora koshish karna hai ki jab tak match khatam nahi ho jab tak khatam nahi ho (Play with self-belief and put in all the efforts to finish the game),” he added.</p>

<p>Both Raina and Dhoni will be vital cog for CSK if they have to win their fourth title in IPL 2021's second and final leg. It commences from September 19 with CSK taking on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Dubai. At present, the Yellow Army is at the second spot in the points table and will aim to go the distance.</p>


MS Dhoni remains one of the coolest and calm characters on the field. The 39-year-old has won several matches for Team India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in the IPL, courtesy his calm and composed nature -- which also rubbed onto his teammates in Team India and continues to have its effect on CSK players.

MS Dhoni remains one of the coolest and calm characters on the field. The 39-year-old has won several matches for Team India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in the IPL, courtesy his calm and composed nature -- which also rubbed onto his teammates in Team India and continues to have its effect on CSK players. Over the years, Dhoni and Suresh Raina have been a deadly duo, both on and off the field. In fact, Raina even retired shortly after Dhoni called it quits from international cricket on August 15, 2020. The two have won several games together and share a good relationship off the 22-yard cricket strip as well. Nonetheless, Raina recently recalled the time when Dhoni scolded him on the field. As per Raina, he has been at the receiving end of Dhoni's anger several times. In a interview with RJ Raunak No-Po, Raina said, “Bohot baar hua hoga. Kabhi match khele honge. Catch chuta tha kabhi. Usne bola ki focus rakh, aa sakta hai catch slip mein. Maine pehle hi bola tha saale aane wala hai. Toh hota hai kabhi na kabhi ek keeper jab aapko ek position deta hai, usi ball pe usne socha, usi ball pe aaya (This has happened several times. At times, during a match. When a catch is dropped. Especially when he had already said to be aware that a catch might come my way. If I'm not focussed, he would say 'I had told you before itself'.) ALSO READ | MS Dhoni or Sourav Ganguly? Former Team India opener Virender Sehwag picks better captain among the famed duo Raina further also mentioned something Dhoni says the most while motivating his team on the field. "Unka sabse badia dialogue hai ki jab tak khatam nahi ho match, jab tak khatam nahi ho (The match is not over until is it actually finished). So, you have to stay there. Aur aapko poora vishwas se khelna hai, poora koshish karna hai ki jab tak match khatam nahi ho jab tak khatam nahi ho (Play with self-belief and put in all the efforts to finish the game),” he added. Both Raina and Dhoni will be vital cog for CSK if they have to win their fourth title in IPL 2021's second and final leg. It commences from September 19 with CSK taking on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Dubai. At present, the Yellow Army is at the second spot in the points table and will aim to go the distance.

'I told you before itself' - CSK's Chinna Thala Suresh Raina recalls when he got scolded by MS Dhoni during IPL

<p>IPL 2021's second and final leg is set to commence from September 19. The first-half was held in India amid Covid-19 concerns and had to be postponed indefinitely in the wake of the second wave of the novel coronavirus in early May. With the final leg set to begin soon in mid-September, many franchises have reached the UAE and started their preparations.</p>

<p>The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are usually the first ones to kickoff their training. This time around, the Yellow Army reached UAE early this month, on August 13. Post mandatory quarantine, the Dhoni-led franchise have been training hard in order to regain the momentum they had at the time the cash-rich league came to a sudden halt early this year.</p>

<p>Amid the regular training and gym sessions, the Yellow Army had a get-together, also comprising their families, and bonded over dinner in the UAE. The official Instagram handle of CSK shared the video -</p>

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<p>In the video, Dhoni, along with his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva, along with other teammates Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, K Gowtham, etc. can be seen spending time with their family members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The players are living in bio-bubbles in order to keep the Covid-19 threat at bay. Hence, such refreshing moments can certainly charge them up and keep them fresh throughout the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about the points table, the CSK franchise occupy the second spot with five wins from seven encounters. The Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) are top-ranked whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) occupy the third and fourth spots, respectively.</p>

<p>CSK, who kick off the second leg facing MI on September 19 in Dubai, will look to start well and go the distance this time around after missing out on the playoffs for the first time in IPL 2020.</p>


IPL 2021's second and final leg is set to commence from September 19. The first-half was held in India amid Covid-19 concerns and had to be postponed indefinitely in the wake of the second wave of the novel coronavirus in early May.

IPL 2021's second and final leg is set to commence from September 19. The first-half was held in India amid Covid-19 concerns and had to be postponed indefinitely in the wake of the second wave of the novel coronavirus in early May. With the final leg set to begin soon in mid-September, many franchises have reached the UAE and started their preparations. The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are usually the first ones to kickoff their training. This time around, the Yellow Army reached UAE early this month, on August 13. Post mandatory quarantine, the Dhoni-led franchise have been training hard in order to regain the momentum they had at the time the cash-rich league came to a sudden halt early this year. Amid the regular training and gym sessions, the Yellow Army had a get-together, also comprising their families, and bonded over dinner in the UAE. The official Instagram handle of CSK shared the video - View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) × In the video, Dhoni, along with his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva, along with other teammates Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, K Gowtham, etc. can be seen spending time with their family members. The players are living in bio-bubbles in order to keep the Covid-19 threat at bay. Hence, such refreshing moments can certainly charge them up and keep them fresh throughout the second and final leg of the IPL 2021 edition. Points Table Talking about the points table, the CSK franchise occupy the second spot with five wins from seven encounters. The Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) are top-ranked whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) occupy the third and fourth spots, respectively. CSK, who kick off the second leg facing MI on September 19 in Dubai, will look to start well and go the distance this time around after missing out on the playoffs for the first time in IPL 2020.

IPL 2021: MS Dhoni-led CSK enjoy some time off as they bond over dinner ahead of UAE leg - watch

<p>The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team was spotted at the airport as the players are set to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 in Dubai. The official Twitter handle of the franchise posted some pictures, in which a few players can be seen standing at the Chennai airport.</p>

<p>The second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CSK posted a picture of MS Dhoni with the caption "Get ready folks!". In the photo, Dhoni can be seen at the airport, wearing a face mask. In another post, Suresh Raina, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa can be seen chatting.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 14th edition of the IPL was halted halfway through the season when some players were tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) when the tournament was underway in India. Now the base has been shifted, organisers are hoping to conclude the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the officials will keep strict bio-bubbles to stay away from a stop because of any COVID-19 situation. The second phase of IPL 2021 will see 14 bio-bubbles inside the confined environment. The health and safety protocols released by the BCCI has issued guidelines over "bubble breach".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Breach of any Bio-Secure Environment protocols by franchise members or their families will be subject to disciplinary action by the BCCI," the governing body said in its Health and Safety protocols.&nbsp;</p>


The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team was spotted at the airport as the players are set to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 in Dubai.

The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team was spotted at the airport as the players are set to play the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 in Dubai. The official Twitter handle of the franchise posted some pictures, in which a few players can be seen standing at the Chennai airport. The second phase of the IPL 2021 is scheduled to take place between September 19 and October 15 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. CSK posted a picture of MS Dhoni with the caption "Get ready folks!". In the photo, Dhoni can be seen at the airport, wearing a face mask. In another post, Suresh Raina, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa can be seen chatting. ALSO READ | Sourav Ganguly gets nostalgic at Lord's, shares epic throwback pictures See pics here: ✈️ Mode ON#UrsAnbudenEverywhere#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/yHE4c2Qk4X — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 13, 2021 × MAS ➡️ DXB 💛 Get 🥳 ready folks! #UrsAnbudenEverywhere#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁 pic.twitter.com/HmI569morL — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) August 13, 2021 × ALSO READ | KL Rahul slams sixth Test hundred, joins Virender Sehwag in elite list The 14th edition of the IPL was halted halfway through the season when some players were tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) when the tournament was underway in India. Now the base has been shifted, organisers are hoping to conclude the tournament. However, the officials will keep strict bio-bubbles to stay away from a stop because of any COVID-19 situation. The second phase of IPL 2021 will see 14 bio-bubbles inside the confined environment. The health and safety protocols released by the BCCI has issued guidelines over "bubble breach". "Breach of any Bio-Secure Environment protocols by franchise members or their families will be subject to disciplinary action by the BCCI," the governing body said in its Health and Safety protocols.

'Get Ready Folks' as MS Dhoni and Co. travel to UAE for remainder of IPL 2021 - see pics

<p>Former India batsman Suresh Raina stunned his fans on August 15, 2020, by following MS Dhoni in his retirement venture. MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina had arrived in the Chennai Super Kings' camp when they chose to retire from international cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a conversation with News 24 Sports, Suresh Raina expressed that he also would not play the IPL next season if CSK captain MS Dhoni won’t be a part of IPL. The southpaw, nonetheless, added that he will attempt to persuade MS Dhoni to play on for another season, simply on the off chance that CSK proceeds to win IPL 2021. He said:</p>

<p>“If Dhoni doesn’t play the IPL next year, then I will also not play. We have played together since 2008. And, if we win the IPL this year, I will convince him to play the next season as well.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Suresh Raina further said that he needs to continue to play for CSK although two teams and set to be added to the T20 league one year from now. He added:&nbsp;“Two new teams will be coming in next season but I want to keep playing for CSK. I hope we do well in this tournament, and then we will see how things go.”</p>

<p>He announced his international retirement on the same day as MS Dhoni last year - August 15. The two cricketers shared incredible camaraderie and featured in various significant partnerships for India just as CSK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the players were retained by CSK ahead of IPL 2011, 2014, and 2018 auctions. Suresh Raina - the most capped player had withdrawn from IPL 2020 because of personal reasons. He was retained for IPL 2021 and made his comeback for CSK this season. He will be travelling to UAE for the second phase of IPL 2021, which starts off in September.<br />
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Former India batsman Suresh Raina stunned his fans on August 15, 2020, by following MS Dhoni in his retirement venture. MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina had arrived in the Chennai Super Kings' camp when they chose to retire from international cricket.

Former India batsman Suresh Raina stunned his fans on August 15, 2020, by following MS Dhoni in his retirement venture. MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina had arrived in the Chennai Super Kings' camp when they chose to retire from international cricket. In a conversation with News 24 Sports, Suresh Raina expressed that he also would not play the IPL next season if CSK captain MS Dhoni won’t be a part of IPL. The southpaw, nonetheless, added that he will attempt to persuade MS Dhoni to play on for another season, simply on the off chance that CSK proceeds to win IPL 2021. He said: “If Dhoni doesn’t play the IPL next year, then I will also not play. We have played together since 2008. And, if we win the IPL this year, I will convince him to play the next season as well.” ALSO READ: Cricket: 'I feel that Dravid shouldn't push to become coach of national team', says Wasim Jaffer Suresh Raina further said that he needs to continue to play for CSK although two teams and set to be added to the T20 league one year from now. He added: “Two new teams will be coming in next season but I want to keep playing for CSK. I hope we do well in this tournament, and then we will see how things go.” He announced his international retirement on the same day as MS Dhoni last year - August 15. The two cricketers shared incredible camaraderie and featured in various significant partnerships for India just as CSK. Both the players were retained by CSK ahead of IPL 2011, 2014, and 2018 auctions. Suresh Raina - the most capped player had withdrawn from IPL 2020 because of personal reasons. He was retained for IPL 2021 and made his comeback for CSK this season. He will be travelling to UAE for the second phase of IPL 2021, which starts off in September.

Cricket: If MS Dhoni doesn’t play IPL next season, I too won’t play, says Suresh Raina

<p>Sourav Ganguly getting replaced by Rahul Dravid as Indian skipper was the biggest controversy under head coach Greg Chappell. Now, former Indian batsman Suresh Raina revealed the unrest in the team during the Chappell Era.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-new-zealand-seal-first-away-test-series-win-against-england-since-1999-391181" hreflang="en">Cricket: New Zealand seal first away Test series win against England since 1999</a></p>

<p>Raina, who made his debut in 2005, said that he was mocked by one of the senior players after arriving in Team India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I remember one of the senior players of the team came up to me to mock me, saying that I was the only one who got all the 'extra' practice sessions as if it was only me who was going to play the match. So, I quickly asked him to join me because I had no intentions to hurt anyone. For me, ragging was no big deal since I was used to that, thanks to my hostel life. But I wouldn't say anyone ever got 'ragged' in the Indian dressing room," read an excerpt from Raina's autobiography 'Believe', as quoted by Mid-Day.</p>

<p>"Believe me, I know what ragging is. We didn’t have that. What we did have were some tense moments with some players. There were instances when we would greet some of the senior players in the morning, and they wouldn’t greet back. But I never took these to heart."</p>

<p>According to Raina, Ganguly getting replaced by Dravid was the main cause of tensions between the players in the dressing room and players like Rahul and Tendulkar would try to maintain a positive environment in the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There were certain players, like Rahul bhai (Dravid) and Sachin Paaji, who were revered in the dressing room. They would try to keep things calm. Another significant change at that time was Dravid replacing Dada as the captain," the excerpt read.</p>

<p>"So, it was the accumulation of all these factors that led to the occasional unrest among the seniors. It was a transitional period for the team. Not every junior player felt comfortable in that situation. But my relations with Rahul Bhai were very good."</p>


Sourav Ganguly getting replaced by Rahul Dravid as Indian skipper was the biggest controversy under head coach Greg Chappell. Now, former Indian batsman Suresh Raina revealed the unrest in the team during the Chappell Era.

Sourav Ganguly getting replaced by Rahul Dravid as Indian skipper was the biggest controversy under head coach Greg Chappell. Now, former Indian batsman Suresh Raina revealed the unrest in the team during the Chappell Era. ALSO READ: Cricket: New Zealand seal first away Test series win against England since 1999 Raina, who made his debut in 2005, said that he was mocked by one of the senior players after arriving in Team India. "I remember one of the senior players of the team came up to me to mock me, saying that I was the only one who got all the 'extra' practice sessions as if it was only me who was going to play the match. So, I quickly asked him to join me because I had no intentions to hurt anyone. For me, ragging was no big deal since I was used to that, thanks to my hostel life. But I wouldn't say anyone ever got 'ragged' in the Indian dressing room," read an excerpt from Raina's autobiography 'Believe', as quoted by Mid-Day. "Believe me, I know what ragging is. We didn’t have that. What we did have were some tense moments with some players. There were instances when we would greet some of the senior players in the morning, and they wouldn’t greet back. But I never took these to heart." According to Raina, Ganguly getting replaced by Dravid was the main cause of tensions between the players in the dressing room and players like Rahul and Tendulkar would try to maintain a positive environment in the team. "There were certain players, like Rahul bhai (Dravid) and Sachin Paaji, who were revered in the dressing room. They would try to keep things calm. Another significant change at that time was Dravid replacing Dada as the captain," the excerpt read. "So, it was the accumulation of all these factors that led to the occasional unrest among the seniors. It was a transitional period for the team. Not every junior player felt comfortable in that situation. But my relations with Rahul Bhai were very good."

'Significant change at that time was Dravid replacing Dada as captain': Suresh Raina recalls Chappell Era

<p>Chennai Super Kings will enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to redeem themselves for last year's debacle and back to winning ways. MS Dhoni-led Chennai have several new names in their squad.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-ms-dhoni-to-imran-tahir-five-oldest-players-in-ipl-2021-375933" hreflang="en">From MS Dhoni to Imran Tahir: Five oldest players in IPL 2021</a></p>

<p>Suresh Raina will be returning to the team after missing out on last year's Indian Premier League. The prolific batsman has been vital in the team's campaign in the cash-rich T20 league. The addition of Robin Uthappa will add more firepower to the batting lineup.</p>

<p>Several young players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chezhian Harinishanth, Sam Curran will bolster the team. Gaikwad missed out on the opening matches for the Super Kings after testing positive for coronavirus, however, he regained his form when the tournament came to a close as he scored back-to-back half-centuries. Chezhian Harinishanth had a prolific domestic season with Tamil Nadu and he will be a player to watch out for.&nbsp;</p>

<p>English all-rounder Sam Curran's heroics in the final ODI against India in the recently concluded series will surely make him a good option in the playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Krishnappa Gowtham and Moeen Ali will further bolster the team's all-round option along with Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo. Chennai Super Kings have strong all-round options as they head into the cash-rich T20 league.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Probable best XI for the team:</strong> Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (C, Wk), Krishnappa Gowtham, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar</p>

<h2><strong>Chennai Super Kings IPL 2021 Squad:&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, N. Jagadeesan (wk), Robin Uthappa, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Karn Sharma, R. Sai Kishore, Mitchell Santner, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Lungi Ngidi, KM Asif, Moeen Ali, K Gowtham, Cheteshwar Pujara, M Harisankar Reddy, K. Bhagath Varma, C Hari Nishanth<br />
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Chennai Super Kings will enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to redeem themselves for last year's debacle and back to winning ways. MS Dhoni-led Chennai have several new names in their squad.

Chennai Super Kings will enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 to redeem themselves for last year's debacle and back to winning ways. MS Dhoni-led Chennai have several new names in their squad. ALSO READ: From MS Dhoni to Imran Tahir: Five oldest players in IPL 2021 Suresh Raina will be returning to the team after missing out on last year's Indian Premier League. The prolific batsman has been vital in the team's campaign in the cash-rich T20 league. The addition of Robin Uthappa will add more firepower to the batting lineup. Several young players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chezhian Harinishanth, Sam Curran will bolster the team. Gaikwad missed out on the opening matches for the Super Kings after testing positive for coronavirus, however, he regained his form when the tournament came to a close as he scored back-to-back half-centuries. Chezhian Harinishanth had a prolific domestic season with Tamil Nadu and he will be a player to watch out for. English all-rounder Sam Curran's heroics in the final ODI against India in the recently concluded series will surely make him a good option in the playing XI. Krishnappa Gowtham and Moeen Ali will further bolster the team's all-round option along with Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo. Chennai Super Kings have strong all-round options as they head into the cash-rich T20 league. Probable best XI for the team: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (C, Wk), Krishnappa Gowtham, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar Chennai Super Kings IPL 2021 Squad: Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, N. Jagadeesan (wk), Robin Uthappa, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Karn Sharma, R. Sai Kishore, Mitchell Santner, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Lungi Ngidi, KM Asif, Moeen Ali, K Gowtham, Cheteshwar Pujara, M Harisankar Reddy, K. Bhagath Varma, C Hari Nishanth

IPL 2021, Chennai Super Kings - Team Preview: Will Dhoni and co. become a formidable side once again?

<p>Former Indian cricket and Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina congratulated Rishabh Pant on being named the captain for Delhi Capitals for IPL 2021. Raina believes that Pant will be "a talismanic leader" for the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-makes-the-game-rcbs-devdutt-padikkal-on-batting-alongside-skipper-virat-kohli-374387" hreflang="en">IPL 2021- 'Makes the game..': RCB's Devdutt Padikkal on batting alongside skipper Virat Kohli</a></p>

<p>Delhi Capitals on Tuesday announced Rishabh Pant as the captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season while ruling out Shreyas Iyer for the entire tournament due to shoulder injury.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After being named captain, Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina took to Twitter and said: "Heartiest congratulations to @RishabhPant17 on being named the captain of @DelhiCapitals for this season. I am sure he will be a talismanic leader and will be donning this new cap with pride."</p>

<p>Rishabh Pant began his journey in the Indian Premier League in 2016 for Delhi. The brute southpaw made headlines in 2018 when he smashed 684 runs in the cash-rich T20 league. He was named the vice-captain in IPL 2020.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Delhi is where I grew up, and where my IPL journey began six years ago. To lead this team one day is a dream I've always harboured. And today, as that dream comes true, I feel humbled. I am truly grateful, especially to our team owners, who considered me capable enough for this role. With an amazing coaching staff, and a plethora of accomplished seniors around me, I can't wait to give my absolute best for Delhi Capitals,” Pant said after being appointed DC captain for IPL 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rishabh Pant is having a prolific run. The Indian wicketkeeper cemented his position in the playing XI after a wonderful performance agains Australia and England. &nbsp;</p>


Former Indian cricket and Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina congratulated Rishabh Pant on being named the captain for Delhi Capitals for IPL 2021. Raina believes that Pant will be "a talismanic leader" for the team.

Former Indian cricket and Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina congratulated Rishabh Pant on being named the captain for Delhi Capitals for IPL 2021. Raina believes that Pant will be "a talismanic leader" for the team. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- 'Makes the game..': RCB's Devdutt Padikkal on batting alongside skipper Virat Kohli Delhi Capitals on Tuesday announced Rishabh Pant as the captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season while ruling out Shreyas Iyer for the entire tournament due to shoulder injury. Heartiest congratulations to @RishabhPant17 on being named the captain of @DelhiCapitals for this season. I am sure he will be a talismanic leader and will be donning this new cap with pride.🙌 — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) March 30, 2021 × After being named captain, Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina took to Twitter and said: "Heartiest congratulations to @RishabhPant17 on being named the captain of @DelhiCapitals for this season. I am sure he will be a talismanic leader and will be donning this new cap with pride." Rishabh Pant began his journey in the Indian Premier League in 2016 for Delhi. The brute southpaw made headlines in 2018 when he smashed 684 runs in the cash-rich T20 league. He was named the vice-captain in IPL 2020. ALSO READ: Delhi Capitals name Rishabh Pant as captain for IPL 2021 "Delhi is where I grew up, and where my IPL journey began six years ago. To lead this team one day is a dream I've always harboured. And today, as that dream comes true, I feel humbled. I am truly grateful, especially to our team owners, who considered me capable enough for this role. With an amazing coaching staff, and a plethora of accomplished seniors around me, I can't wait to give my absolute best for Delhi Capitals,” Pant said after being appointed DC captain for IPL 2021. Rishabh Pant is having a prolific run. The Indian wicketkeeper cemented his position in the playing XI after a wonderful performance agains Australia and England.

IPL 2021- 'Will be a talismanic leader': Suresh Raina on Rishabh Pant leading Delhi Capitals

<p>Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina along with singer Guru Randhawa were arrested in Mumbai after a raid at the Dragonfly club for breaching COVID-19 norms. Both Raina and Randhawa were released on bail.</p>

<p>A total of 34 people were arrested in the raid at Mumbai’s Dragonfly club including seven staff members, according to India Today.&nbsp;They were booked for violating coronavirus protocols.</p>

<p>A senior officer of the Sahar police station said singer Randhawa and cricketer Raina were among the 34 arrested and booked for breaching the norms before being released on bail.</p>

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<p>As many as 34 including the likes of Raina and Randhawa were booked under Section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 269 (whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life), 34 (Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of IPC and provisions of NMDA.</p>

<p>The raid and arrests were carried out at the Dragonfly club for keeping the premises open beyond permissible time limit and not following the COVID-19 protocols.</p>

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<p>On Monday, Maharashtra government had announced night curfew in municipal corporation areas as steps to curb COVID-19 amid concerns surrounding a new coronavirus variant in the UK.</p>

<p>Ahead of the New Year festive week, the Maharashtra government has already announced a series of restriction on public activity from December 22 to January 5.</p>


Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina along with singer Guru Randhawa were arrested in Mumbai after a raid at the Dragonfly club for breaching COVID-19 norms. Both Raina and Randhawa were released on bail.

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina along with singer Guru Randhawa were arrested in Mumbai after a raid at the Dragonfly club for breaching COVID-19 norms. Both Raina and Randhawa were released on bail. A total of 34 people were arrested in the raid at Mumbai’s Dragonfly club including seven staff members, according to India Today. They were booked for violating coronavirus protocols. A senior officer of the Sahar police station said singer Randhawa and cricketer Raina were among the 34 arrested and booked for breaching the norms before being released on bail. ALSO READ: From taking the knee to joining protests: Athletes who contributed to 'Black Lives Matter' movement As many as 34 including the likes of Raina and Randhawa were booked under Section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 269 (whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life), 34 (Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of IPC and provisions of NMDA. The raid and arrests were carried out at the Dragonfly club for keeping the premises open beyond permissible time limit and not following the COVID-19 protocols. ALSO READ: Arjun Rampal gets summoned by NCB for the second time On Monday, Maharashtra government had announced night curfew in municipal corporation areas as steps to curb COVID-19 amid concerns surrounding a new coronavirus variant in the UK. Ahead of the New Year festive week, the Maharashtra government has already announced a series of restriction on public activity from December 22 to January 5.

Suresh Raina, Guru Randhawa arrested and booked in raid at Mumbai club

<p>Former Indian cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/suresh-raina-guru-randhawa-arrested-and-booked-in-raid-at-mumbai-club-351548">Suresh Raina was arrested in Mumbai after a raid at the Dragonfly club</a> for breaching COVID-19 norms. Raina among 34 others was arrested and booked for violating COVID-19 protocols but was released on bail. Now, Raina has released a statement following the incident as his management team said that the former Indian cricketer was invited for a quick dinner post a shoot in Mumbai after which he was scheduled to board a flight to Delhi.</p>

<p>The statement adds that Raina was unaware of the local timings and protocols and immediately complied with the procedures laid out by the authorities, once pointed out. It further reads that Raina regrets the unfortunate and unintentional incident and holds the rules and laws laid out by the government bodies with the highest regard.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Statement from Suresh Raina's management:</h2>

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<p>A senior officer of the Sahar police station said that singer Guru Randhawa and cricketer Suresh Raina were among the 34 arrested booked for breaching COVID-19 norms before being released on bail.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As many as 34 including the likes of Raina and Randhawa were booked under Section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 269 (whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life), 34 (Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of IPC and provisions of NMDA.</p>

<p>The raid was conducted at the Dragonfly club for keeping the venue open beyond time limit and not following the coronavirus protocols.</p>

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<p>Ahead of the New Year festive week, the Maharashtra government has already announced a series of restriction on public activity from December 22 to January 5.</p>


Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina was arrested in Mumbai after a raid at the Dragonfly club for breaching COVID-19 norms. Raina among 34 others was arrested and booked for violating COVID-19 protocols but was released on bail.

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina was arrested in Mumbai after a raid at the Dragonfly club for breaching COVID-19 norms. Raina among 34 others was arrested and booked for violating COVID-19 protocols but was released on bail. Now, Raina has released a statement following the incident as his management team said that the former Indian cricketer was invited for a quick dinner post a shoot in Mumbai after which he was scheduled to board a flight to Delhi. The statement adds that Raina was unaware of the local timings and protocols and immediately complied with the procedures laid out by the authorities, once pointed out. It further reads that Raina regrets the unfortunate and unintentional incident and holds the rules and laws laid out by the government bodies with the highest regard. Statement from Suresh Raina's management: Statement from #SureshRaina management following the incident last night in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/wjORTxBeii — Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) December 22, 2020 × A senior officer of the Sahar police station said that singer Guru Randhawa and cricketer Suresh Raina were among the 34 arrested booked for breaching COVID-19 norms before being released on bail. ALSO READ: New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd T20I halted due to sun! As many as 34 including the likes of Raina and Randhawa were booked under Section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 269 (whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life), 34 (Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of IPC and provisions of NMDA. The raid was conducted at the Dragonfly club for keeping the venue open beyond time limit and not following the coronavirus protocols. ALSO READ: Players will go out, new faces will come in. But what about Mr Ravi Shastri? Ahead of the New Year festive week, the Maharashtra government has already announced a series of restriction on public activity from December 22 to January 5.

Suresh Raina releases statement after getting booked in Mumbai

<p>Former India batsman Suresh Raina is all set to represent his home state of Uttar Pradesh in the much-awaited Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy which is slated to take place in January next year. Raina announced his retirement from international cricket in August 2020, but the World Cup-winning cricketer will continue to play domestic cricket for his native state of Uttar Pradesh and in the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;<br />
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Raina shared the news with his fans on Twitter through images of his training in the nets. Even though Raina hasn’t played competitive cricket for the past one year, he has been training hard in the gym and keeping himself fit for the upcoming domestic season in India.</p>

<p>"All set for the camp, warming up for the upcoming season among the lions of&nbsp;@UPCACricket! #AllSet #Goals #Cricket #Passion #BigGoals," Raina tweeted.</p>

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<p>Raina couldn't participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 as he flew back to India citing personal problems. In Raina's absence, Chennai Super Kings failed to qualify to the playoffs for the first time in IPL history. While Raina has been out of professional cricket for more than a year now, fans are eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of the iconic southpaw.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The BCCI had to postpone the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to January 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament is set to be played across six states from January 10th to January 31st 2021.</p>


Former India batsman Suresh Raina is all set to represent his home state of Uttar Pradesh in the much-awaited Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy which is slated to take place in January next year.

Former India batsman Suresh Raina is all set to represent his home state of Uttar Pradesh in the much-awaited Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy which is slated to take place in January next year. Raina announced his retirement from international cricket in August 2020, but the World Cup-winning cricketer will continue to play domestic cricket for his native state of Uttar Pradesh and in the Indian Premier League. Raina shared the news with his fans on Twitter through images of his training in the nets. Even though Raina hasn’t played competitive cricket for the past one year, he has been training hard in the gym and keeping himself fit for the upcoming domestic season in India. "All set for the camp, warming up for the upcoming season among the lions of @UPCACricket! #AllSet #Goals #Cricket #Passion #BigGoals," Raina tweeted. ALSO READ: IPL turned foes to friends, says Allan Border ahead of India vs Australia series All set for the camp, warming up for the upcoming season among the lions of @UPCACricket ! #AllSet #Goals #Cricket #Passion #BigGoals pic.twitter.com/Fe0jvNBZ7q — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) December 13, 2020 × Raina couldn't participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 as he flew back to India citing personal problems. In Raina's absence, Chennai Super Kings failed to qualify to the playoffs for the first time in IPL history. While Raina has been out of professional cricket for more than a year now, fans are eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of the iconic southpaw. ALSO READ: Warne vs Tendulkar, 'Monkeygate': 5 classic Australia vs India encounters The BCCI had to postpone the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to January 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament is set to be played across six states from January 10th to January 31st 2021.

Suresh Raina all set to make comeback in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

<p>Former India batsman Suresh Raina is set to return to competitive cricket after nearly two years. The cricketer is set to lead Uttar Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2020/21 and will be a part of the Indian Premier League next year.</p>

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<p>While speaking to Dainik Jagran, Raina confirmed the news. In 2015/16, Raina led the state team to a title victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.</p>

<p>Suresh Raina announced his retirement from international cricket along with MS Dhoni and has not played a match since the finals of IPL 2019. He was set to feature in the 2020 IPL tournament and don the yellow jersey for CSK. However, the player returned home after 13 personnel in the CSK camp tested positive for COVID-19.</p>

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<p>Harbhajan Singh too had withdrawn from the league due to the pandemic. The franchise had removed their names from the official website and it isn't known whether they are part of CSK or not.</p>

<p>The last time Raina featured in First-class cricket was back in December last year when he represented UP and played against Jharkhand in Lucknow. However, Raina has said that he does not intend to play in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare trophy.&nbsp;</p>


Former India batsman Suresh Raina is set to return to competitive cricket after nearly two years. The cricketer is set to lead Uttar Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2020/21 and will be a part of the Indian Premier League next year.

Former India batsman Suresh Raina is set to return to competitive cricket after nearly two years. The cricketer is set to lead Uttar Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2020/21 and will be a part of the Indian Premier League next year. Also read: Cricket South Africa announce their tour to Pakistan While speaking to Dainik Jagran, Raina confirmed the news. In 2015/16, Raina led the state team to a title victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Suresh Raina announced his retirement from international cricket along with MS Dhoni and has not played a match since the finals of IPL 2019. He was set to feature in the 2020 IPL tournament and don the yellow jersey for CSK. However, the player returned home after 13 personnel in the CSK camp tested positive for COVID-19. Also read: BCCI bosses Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah to continue as Supreme Court lists next hearing in January Harbhajan Singh too had withdrawn from the league due to the pandemic. The franchise had removed their names from the official website and it isn't known whether they are part of CSK or not. The last time Raina featured in First-class cricket was back in December last year when he represented UP and played against Jharkhand in Lucknow. However, Raina has said that he does not intend to play in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare trophy.

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<p>Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has not been in the best of forms in this years Indian Premier League. Mumbai has played five matches so far in which Sharma scored two half-centuries. However, Rohit nears a new record and if he scores another half-century this season the history will be re-written.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma currently is tied at the top with Chennai Super Kings’ Suresh Raina in the list of Indian players with most fifties in IPL. Both the batsmen have smashed 38-fifties in IPL. As Suresh Raina pulled out of this year's Indian Premier League citing personal reasons which give Rohit Sharma a chance to take over the Chennai player.</p>

<p>The Mumbai Indians take on Rajasthan Royals tonight and could be a perfect chance for Rohit Sharma make history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If he smashes a half-century tonight, he will remain at the second position in the overall list of batsmen with most fifties. He stands behind SRH skipper David Warner, who has 45 fifties in IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharma will surpass Raina in one more record tonight. MI skipper will become the second player in the list of players with most matches played in the IPL. While Raina has played 193 games in IPL, the right-handed batsman will be playing his 194th. Overall, he would be 2nd player in the list, only behind CSK captain MS Dhoni, who has played 195 matches.</p>


Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has not been in the best of forms in this years Indian Premier League. Mumbai has played five matches so far in which Sharma scored two half-centuries.

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has not been in the best of forms in this years Indian Premier League. Mumbai has played five matches so far in which Sharma scored two half-centuries. However, Rohit nears a new record and if he scores another half-century this season the history will be re-written. Rohit Sharma currently is tied at the top with Chennai Super Kings’ Suresh Raina in the list of Indian players with most fifties in IPL. Both the batsmen have smashed 38-fifties in IPL. As Suresh Raina pulled out of this year's Indian Premier League citing personal reasons which give Rohit Sharma a chance to take over the Chennai player. The Mumbai Indians take on Rajasthan Royals tonight and could be a perfect chance for Rohit Sharma make history. If he smashes a half-century tonight, he will remain at the second position in the overall list of batsmen with most fifties. He stands behind SRH skipper David Warner, who has 45 fifties in IPL. Sharma will surpass Raina in one more record tonight. MI skipper will become the second player in the list of players with most matches played in the IPL. While Raina has played 193 games in IPL, the right-handed batsman will be playing his 194th. Overall, he would be 2nd player in the list, only behind CSK captain MS Dhoni, who has played 195 matches.

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<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a torrid start to their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>&nbsp;losing two out of their three matches in the campaign. While plenty of questions have been raised on the form of top-order batsmen, fans have called for the return of Suresh Raina, who opted out of IPL 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has ruled out the possibility of Raina’s return in the CSK camp for IPL 2020 as he said they need to respect his decision of pulling out of IPL 2020 and the CSK management is not thinking about it.</p>

<p>"See, we cannot look at Raina because he made himself unavailable and we respect his decision and his space. We are not thinking about it,” CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan told ANI.</p>

<p>CSK started strong with a win against Mumbai Indians in the opener but have since lost two matches on the bounce – against RCB and DC – which have raised major concerns surrounding the form and rhythm of the players.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the CSK CEO is confident that despite worries from CSK fans, the players and the franchise will bring back the smiles to the faces of the supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have been blessed with some of the best fans in the cricketing world and I can assure them that we will bounce back strongly. It is a game and you have your good days and bad days. But the boys know what they need to do and the smiles will be back," he asserted.</p>

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<p>The loss of Ambati Rayudu due to hamstring injury came as a massive blow to CSK, who lost both their matches in the absence of the right-handed batsmen. The CSK boss has confirmed that Rayudu will be back in their next game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.</p>

<p>"Like I told you last day (before the Delhi Capitals game), he would miss one game at worst. He is fit and ready for the next game," he said.</p>

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a torrid start to their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 losing two out of their three matches in the campaign. While plenty of questions have been raised on the form of top-order batsmen, fans have called for the return of Suresh Raina, who opted out of IPL 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a torrid start to their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 losing two out of their three matches in the campaign. While plenty of questions have been raised on the form of top-order batsmen, fans have called for the return of Suresh Raina, who opted out of IPL 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has ruled out the possibility of Raina’s return in the CSK camp for IPL 2020 as he said they need to respect his decision of pulling out of IPL 2020 and the CSK management is not thinking about it. "See, we cannot look at Raina because he made himself unavailable and we respect his decision and his space. We are not thinking about it,” CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan told ANI. CSK started strong with a win against Mumbai Indians in the opener but have since lost two matches on the bounce – against RCB and DC – which have raised major concerns surrounding the form and rhythm of the players. ALSO READ: We are lacking a bit of steam: MS Dhoni unhappy with form of CSK openers in IPL 2020 However, the CSK CEO is confident that despite worries from CSK fans, the players and the franchise will bring back the smiles to the faces of the supporters. "We have been blessed with some of the best fans in the cricketing world and I can assure them that we will bounce back strongly. It is a game and you have your good days and bad days. But the boys know what they need to do and the smiles will be back," he asserted. ALSO READ: Sunil Gavaskar issues clarification after commentary controversy involving Kohli-Anushka The loss of Ambati Rayudu due to hamstring injury came as a massive blow to CSK, who lost both their matches in the absence of the right-handed batsmen. The CSK boss has confirmed that Rayudu will be back in their next game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. "Like I told you last day (before the Delhi Capitals game), he would miss one game at worst. He is fit and ready for the next game," he said. The Super Kings will be next face SunRisers Hyderabad on October 2 in Dubai.

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<p>India's legendary playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam passed away at the age of 74 on Friday in a hospital in Chennai after battling coronavirus for more than a month.</p>

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<p>Icons from the sporting fraternity paid their tributes to the iconic singer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Omg!! This year just gets worse by the day! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPBalasubramaniam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SPBalasubramaniam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a></p>
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99/status/1309408972353482753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Saddened to hear the demise of such a legendary singer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPBalasubramanyam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SPBalasubramanyam</a>. Your voice will be an inspiration for the generations to come. Condolences to friends &amp; family. Om Shanti🙏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPSPBalasubramanyam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPSPBalasubramanyam</a> <a href="https://t.co/weNqCthlZe">pic.twitter.com/weNqCthlZe</a></p>
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1309421759888789506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shattered to hear about passing of SPB sir. A Legend of Indian Cinema. His songs will reverberate forever. His friendship, love for the game and our chennai meetings will be cherished forever. My heartfelt condolences to Sudakar, Sailaja, Charan and rest of family and fans. 🙏🏽</p>
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/1309406057886887936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPBalasubramanyam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SPBalasubramanyam</a> garu. My deepest Condolences to his family. His voice will always remain etched in our hearts. Om Shanti ! <a href="https://t.co/BrqUirT8Kh">pic.twitter.com/BrqUirT8Kh</a></p>
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) <a href="https://twitter.com/VVSLaxman281/status/1309403225376747522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really sad to hear about the passing away of such a great yet simple person. He was my first sponsor! He sponsored our team Chennai Colts in the national team championship in 1983. One of the nicest persons I have met. His music gave us such joy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPSPB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPSPB</a></p>
— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) <a href="https://twitter.com/vishy64theking/status/1309404296018931712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sad to hear the Demise of the legendary singer - SPB, his songs will echo through time, condolences to his family and close friends 🙏! Om Shanti</p>
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) <a href="https://twitter.com/KrisSrikkanth/status/1309401519075155968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Will cherish the times you unleashed the song Sankara on demand and effortlessly built up the pitch. The song from Sankarabharanam was tough to render but you made it all seem easy. Never again will I have that experience. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SPBalasubrahmanyam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SPBalasubrahmanyam</a> Sir. <a href="https://t.co/ATbDL06Yaa">https://t.co/ATbDL06Yaa</a></p>
— W V Raman (@wvraman) <a href="https://twitter.com/wvraman/status/1309418850727804928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings also paid their tribute to the legendary singer.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="et">Mannin meedhu manidhanukkaasai<br />
Manidhan meedhu mannukkaasai<br />
Mann dhaan kadaisiyil jeikiradhu<br />
Idhai manam dhaan unara marukkiradhu...<br />
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Your songs will live on forever. Rest in peace Legend! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPSPB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPSPB</a> <a href="https://t.co/8r9dnfGfBT">pic.twitter.com/8r9dnfGfBT</a></p>
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL/status/1309402245553766400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>In an illustrious career spanning over five decades, SPB had sung more than 40,000 songs. He was undergoing treatment in MGM Healthcare since August 5 when he had first tested positive for coronavirus.</p>

<p>He had been in critical condition the past few weeks, and the last medical update from the hospital had stated that the singer was on life support for the past few days.</p>

<p>The veteran singer had also dabbled in acting and been a part of several blockbuster films.</p>

<p>Awarded with Padma Bhushan SPB delivered blockbuster songs in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. He was also a well-known classical singer and composed music for more than 45 films in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.</p>


India's legendary playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam passed away at the age of 74 on Friday in a hospital in Chennai after battling coronavirus for more than a month.

India's legendary playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam passed away at the age of 74 on Friday in a hospital in Chennai after battling coronavirus for more than a month. Also read: Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam dies of coronavirus complications Icons from the sporting fraternity paid their tributes to the iconic singer. One of my favourite artist breathed his last today and that's the best way to describe you SPB sir,(an ARTIST) . You were one of the best and most versatile singers in the history of Indian cinema. That's the world will always remember you. — DK (@DineshKarthik) September 25, 2020 × Omg!! This year just gets worse by the day! #SPBalasubramaniam #RIP — Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) September 25, 2020 × Saddened to hear the demise of such a legendary singer #SPBalasubramanyam. Your voice will be an inspiration for the generations to come. Condolences to friends & family. Om Shanti🙏 #RIPSPBalasubramanyam pic.twitter.com/weNqCthlZe — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 25, 2020 × Shattered to hear about passing of SPB sir. A Legend of Indian Cinema. His songs will reverberate forever. His friendship, love for the game and our chennai meetings will be cherished forever. My heartfelt condolences to Sudakar, Sailaja, Charan and rest of family and fans. 🙏🏽 — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) September 25, 2020 × Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of #SPBalasubramanyam garu. My deepest Condolences to his family. His voice will always remain etched in our hearts. Om Shanti ! pic.twitter.com/BrqUirT8Kh — VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 25, 2020 × Really sad to hear about the passing away of such a great yet simple person. He was my first sponsor! He sponsored our team Chennai Colts in the national team championship in 1983. One of the nicest persons I have met. His music gave us such joy #RIPSPB — Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) September 25, 2020 × Sad to hear the Demise of the legendary singer - SPB, his songs will echo through time, condolences to his family and close friends 🙏! Om Shanti — Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) September 25, 2020 × Will cherish the times you unleashed the song Sankara on demand and effortlessly built up the pitch. The song from Sankarabharanam was tough to render but you made it all seem easy. Never again will I have that experience. #RIP #SPBalasubrahmanyam Sir. https://t.co/ATbDL06Yaa — W V Raman (@wvraman) September 25, 2020 × Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings also paid their tribute to the legendary singer. Mannin meedhu manidhanukkaasai Manidhan meedhu mannukkaasai Mann dhaan kadaisiyil jeikiradhu Idhai manam dhaan unara marukkiradhu... Your songs will live on forever. Rest in peace Legend! #RIPSPB pic.twitter.com/8r9dnfGfBT — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 25, 2020 × In an illustrious career spanning over five decades, SPB had sung more than 40,000 songs. He was undergoing treatment in MGM Healthcare since August 5 when he had first tested positive for coronavirus. He had been in critical condition the past few weeks, and the last medical update from the hospital had stated that the singer was on life support for the past few days. The veteran singer had also dabbled in acting and been a part of several blockbuster films. Awarded with Padma Bhushan SPB delivered blockbuster songs in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. He was also a well-known classical singer and composed music for more than 45 films in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.

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