IPL: 5 overseas wicketkeepers CSK can target as backups if MS Dhoni retires

Not every cricketer can play cricket for a long period of time. And, that is the case with M.S Dhoni. Being one of the most celebrated cricketers in IPL, he has been outrageous with the blade taking CSK to big totals. He is also known as a mastermind in the field and also with gloves. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has been one of the successful franchises because of Dhoni’s masterful tactics. As said, a great cricketer cannot play for long. Last season, MS Dhoni barely got balls on the middle of bat and looked rusty. This season, still CSK have been dominant but Dhoni’s form has been a question. With CSK’s top order doing most of the work, Dhoni hasn’t got many chances but with mastermind captaincy, he is still alive in the playing 11. However, an overseas wicketkeeper can be beneficial for the men in yellow. Like how Mumbai have got De Kock and Delhi have Sam Billings. Even Tamil Nadu-born wicketkeeper-batsman Jagadeesan can do the job, but an overseas backup will be helpful. Dhoni hasn’t got much time as he will be 40 years old in a short period of time. Hence, let’s take a look at- Overseason options CSK can target if MS Dhoni retires 1. Tim Seifert Tim Seifert. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP via Getty Images) Tim Seifert can be a good pick if CSK buys him. He is a good hitter of the ball and can also take the gloves. scoring 695 runs at a decent strike rate of 133.1. He is known for his explosives against India back in 2019 when he was going bonkers scoring quickfire knocks. He was brought as a replacement for Ali Khan in KKR. With a star-studded overseas lineup of Morgan, Russell, Cummins, and Narine, Seifert hasn’t got any chances. KKR might release the Kiwi cricketer. CSK can target Seifert in the mega auction next year. He can be a great pick in place of MS Dhoni if he plans to bid farewell to the Indian T20 league. 2. Devon Conway Devon Conway. (Photo Souce: Getty Images) Devon Conway has come into the limelight as a star player in T20 cricket in a few months. Starting from his t20 debut, Conway has been nothing short of scoring runs. He has a run tally of 473 runs from his 14 matches at an excess strike rate of 150 averaging 59.12. He can also take the gloves. The South African-born cricketer has been amazing. The Kiwi batsman was unsold in this IPL auction. With a mega auction coming up, The South African-born Kiwi cricketer is surely going to find some bidders. Even CSK can aim this player for some power hitting and taking the gloves behind the stumps. Conway is also going to be a good backup for MSD and he recently announced his Test arrival for the Blackcaps with a stunning double ton. 3. Josh Inglis Josh Inglis. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Josh Inglis can also be a considerable cricketer for the men in Yellow. The English-born Australian player can play outrageous shots all around the ground. He is also an amazing wicketkeeper who can take the gloves behind the stumps. Currently playing for Perth Scorchers in BBL 2020-21, he had a fruitful season scoring 413 runs at a decent strike rate of 140. Talking about his T20 stats, the wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 931 for 37 innings at a strike rate of 143.4. He went unlucky in this year’s IPL auction as he got unsold. Many cricketers urged to get this wicketkeeper-batsman in the auction. He has a great potential to replace Dhoni as he will be a fine pick for CSK in the coming up the mega auction. 4. Matthew Wade Matthew Wade. (Photo by Mark Brake – CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images) Matthew Wade can be a pick for Dhoni in order for the experience. Being an absolute dasher of the ball, Wade has been with Australia as a key player in the limited-overs format for the past couple of years. He can also take the gloves behind the stumps for igneous stumpings and run-outs. He is also in red hot form after the T20I series against India scoring quickfire fifties. His last match came back in 2010 with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) where he could only manage 22 runs for 3 matches. Though he hasn’t got a great T20 career, Wade can add good value. Experience being a factor for Wade, he could find any buyers for him. Next year, Wade can be a part of CSK if Dhoni decides to hang his boots. 5. Glenn Phillips Glenn Phillips. (Photo Source: Twitter) Glenn Phillips looks like a promising cricketer for the future. He can play anywhere in the middle order only playing scintillating knocks in the end. He can also be a gloveman behind the stumps. He is the second South African-born Kiwi to feature in this list after Conway. He has got a raging strike rate of 149.7 which makes him more eye-catching. He scored an amazing 108* against the West Indies along with Conway. Now, he has been a mainstay in the middle order for the Kiwis. With CSK facing consistency issues in the middle order, he can be the one for CSK. Consistent performances from the South African-born Kiwi for his nation and other T20 leagues are going to help him find a franchise in the mega auction. He can be a good buy for CSK if they need a good power hitter in the slog overs. ~ Written by Vasudev P

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IPL: 5 overseas wicketkeepers CSK can target as backups if MS Dhoni retires

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