5 Players CSK should target for IPL 2021

2. Adil Rashid

Currently, Adil Rashid is ranked 7th in the ICC T20I bowlers’ rankings. But, like many other international players, Rashid has consistently missed out on playing the IPL. Being one of the finest spinners in the world at the moment, Rashid can look forward to starting his IPL journey with the Chennai Super Kings. The three-time champions could use his abilities to take wickets regularly at any stage of the innings to create pressure on the opposition.

Rashid has played over 49 T20Is and has taken 49 wickets at an economy rate of 7.64. This shows that he can be the perfect replacement for Imran Tahir as Dhoni likes to control the field with spin heavy attacks. Therefore, Rashid and Jadeja can be the perfect spin duo for CSK given the fact that Rashid has many varieties in his bowling skills. As CSK looks for a fresh squad, Rashid can be the top contender for them in the upcoming auction.

Apart from bowling, the leggie can score runs down the order for CSK. In the ODIs, Rashid’s highest score stands at 69, which means that he can hold on to one end in case of a batting collapse. With numerous collapses in 2020, the management might look for including decent lower-order batsmen in their playing XI. Hence, Rashid makes it to the list of 5 Players CSK should target for IPL 2021.