Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra reckons the presence of many all-rounders is Chennai Super Kings’ strength for the upcoming Indian Premier League. The five-time champions have all-rounders like Vijay Shankar, Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ravichandran Ashwin and Sam Curran.
CSK is known to get the best out of their players and the all-rounders can play a key role in the team’s success. The likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin have all the experience under their belt and they would look to deliver for the franchise.
“The biggest strength of this team is the all-rounders because they have many. Rachin Ravindra and Shivam Dube bowl, Ravindra Jadeja bats and bowls, MS Dhoni is a proper batter, and Ravichandran Ashwin can bat. Sam Curran and Jamie Overton are also like that. They try to pick players who do two jobs. So all-round ability is top-class,” Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube Channel.
Chopra highlighted that CSK has a lot of experienced players in their squad.
“They have experience and expertise. They always make a team filled with experience. They have a lot of experience, whether it’s Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaiwad, Jadeja, Ashwin or Dhoni. If you see every individual separately, you will find quality everywhere,” he observed.
The renowned commentator backed the franchise to play with three spinners as soon as there is help in the track.
“Spin is phenomenal because they have Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Noor Ahmad. As soon as the ball starts turning, they can unleash three spinners. On a turning surface, Ashwin, Jadeja and Noor, how will you hit the ball far? So that is their big, big, big strength,” he said.
Chopra noted that CSK have a decent fast bowling attack and they also have a good home record at the Chepauk.
“They have a plethora of fast-bowling options. They have tried to cover all the bases. So I do feel that they have a strength in this department as well. Last but not the least, they do very well at home. This team has made Chepauk a fortress,” Chopra observed.
CSK will play their opener against MI on Sunday at the Chepauk Stadium.
