The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp is buzzing with activity as the IPL 2024 season approaches. The arrival of three New Zealand stars, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, and Rachin Ravindra, has further boosted the five-time champions’ squad.
Seasoned All-rounder Mitchell Santner back for more
Fans of the ‘Yellow Army’ will be excited to see Mitchell Santner return to the team. The bowling all-rounder made his debut for CSK in 2019, impressing with his economical bowling and handy contributions with the bat. He returns with the experience of 13 wickets and 56 runs in his previous IPL stint.
Daryl Mitchell Yet to Make His Mark
Daryl Mitchell, who joined the franchise in 2022, is looking to make a bigger impact this season. Injuries hampered his participation in the past two seasons, restricting him to just two matches and 33 runs. The 32-year-old will be eager to prove his worth in the upcoming edition.
Exciting Debut for Youngster Rachin Ravindra
All eyes will be on Rachin Ravindra, who is set to make his IPL debut with CSK. The talented youngster is expected to add depth and energy to the batting line-up.
CSK Gears Up for IPL 2024 Season
The CSK camp kickstarted on March 2nd, with domestic stars like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rajvardhan Hangargekar joining the training. However, the team suffered a setback with New Zealand opener Devon Conway undergoing thumb surgery and potentially missing the first half of the tournament.
CSK Set to Launch Title Defense Against RCB
The Chennai Super Kings will begin their IPL 2024 campaign in a much-anticipated clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22nd at the iconic Chepauk Stadium. With a strong core of experienced players and the exciting addition of the Kiwi trio, CSK looks well-equipped to defend their title.
CSK IPL 2024 Squad:
MS Dhoni (C), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.
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