The Chennai Super Kings are the second-most successful team in IPL history, with three titles to their credit. They would like to arrive at their best possible playing XI early in the tournament to put the demons from their disappointing run in last season’s IPL to rest.
Aakash Chopra reckons the Chennai Super Kings should open with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis, with four Indians completing the top six.
The former KKR player believes the presence of Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2020 star performer Sam Curran at No. 7 will give the required depth to their batting.
While the MS Dhoni-led side is likely to start with the aforementioned top seven, the players could be moved in the batting order based on the situation and their form. They also have the option of an in-form Robin Uthappa should the need arise.
Aakash Chopra’s picks of bowlers in his ideal Chennai Super Kings XI
Karn Sharma was Aakash Chopra’s preferred specialist spinner in his ideal Chennai Super Kings playing XI.
Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, and Josh Hazlewood were the reputed commentator’s picks of seamers alongside Sam Curran.
The 43-year-old signed off by stating that the Chennai Super Kings’ new signings Moeen Ali and Krishnappa Gowtham might not get to play a lot of matches, especially on the batsmen-friendly Wankhede track.
With Josh Hazlewood opting out of IPL 2021, the Chennai Super Kings might look towards Lungi Ngidi to provide the pace dimension to their attack.
The franchise might also look to play Imran Tahir or Moeen Ali, in case they want to strengthen their batting further, instead of Karn Sharma as the fourth overseas player in their starting XI.
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