In the IPL 2021 playoff match against Delhi Capitals (DC), Gautam Gambhir believes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should stick with Robin Uthappa.
However, Robin Uthappa, who joined Chennai earlier this year. It has only played two matches this season, scoring 21 runs in the process. Despite his poor form, Gambhir believes the Super Kings should stick with him over Suresh Raina.
“Uthappa. Although he hasn’t grabbed his opportunities, I still believe you got to persist with Robin Uthappa and he will come good.” Gautam Gambhir said
Former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori, on the other hand. It believes Suresh Raina will return for a crucial match against the Delhi Capitals.
“I will always go to Raina. I think he is that sort of player who is used to these situations and big games and could come off in the pivotal moment,” Vettori said.
Suresh Raina, incidentally, has had a poor showing in the UAE leg of the IPL 2021. In five appearances, he has only managed 37 runs and has struggled to get going with the bat. If given the chance, the seasoned batsman will be keen to strike.
MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni and his team have a diverse group of bowlers in their ranks. Making them a formidable bowling attack in the game. CSK should finish Josh Hazlewood’s full quota early, according to Gambhir. The three-time champions, according to the former Indian batsman, should keep one over of the Australian pacer at the end.
“No, they need someone in the death otherwise they become one-dimensional. They should keep one over of Josh Hazlewood against Delhi Capitals batting which has Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin batting at No.6 and 7,” Gautam Gambhir stated.
CSK, according to Daniel Vettori, has adequate choices in death. It offers MS Dhoni the flexibility, according to the former Kiwi captain, to finish Hazlewood’s quota early.
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