3 Players each team might retain if mega auction happens in IPL 2021
Teams will have to be careful before zeroing in on the players.
8. Chennai Super Kings
Given all the unpleasant things and disappointment they have faced this season, it’s fair to say that CSK will head into the next mega auctions as one of the most desperate teams in urgent need of restructuring. They will have their tasks cut-out, though; from once prided itself on its ‘Dad’s Army’ reputation, Chennai will be eager to brood in youngsters with an adequate spark to win matches.
Having said that, their current pool of players does have a fair share of players who should be associated with the side for a bit longer. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is one such player. Batting-wise, in an otherwise dismal season, Jadeja has been one of Chennai’s few shining lights, playing some crucial batting cameos at various batting positions. (194 runs @ 48.50). A slightly improved showing with the ball should propel him as one of the front-runners to grab that first-retention spot.
Next in is Deepak Chahar, a proud product of the new-era CSK team. The Agra-born right-arm-quick has been one of the best powerplay bowlers in the past 2 seasons, snaring 42-wickets at a healthy average of 25.66. When it comes to domestic fast-bowlers playing active, international cricket, the pickings are pretty slim. So Chennai would be better off safeguarding one of their most prized assets on that front.
Sam Curran rounds off a rather sleeper-pick for CSK’s last remaining retention spot. The southpaw English all-rounder has been Chennai’s all-weather man this season, filling in a number of roles for the side- including opening the batting, finishing matches, bowling at the powerplay, middle-overs, death; the 22-year-old has been one of the most prolific players. With the management opting for a more youngster-oriented approach next season, it seems quite likely that the younger Curran sibling will edge out some of the more senior pros in his team.
Alternate RTM candidates: Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis, Shardul Thakur
~Written by Soham Bhowal
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